Walter P. Thompson

Walter P. Thompson

Walter Palmer Thompson, CC , Ph.D. , MA , BA (April 3, 1889 – March 30, 1970) was a Canadian academic and former President of the University of Saskatchewan.

Born near Decewsville, Ontario, he received a BA in 1910 from the University of Toronto, an MA in 1912 and a Ph.D. in 1914 both from Harvard University. In 1913 he joined the University of Saskatchewan as Professor and Head of the Biology Department. In 1934 he was appointed Dean of Junior Colleges; in 1938 he became Dean of Arts and Sciences; in 1942 he was Acting President; in 1948 he was Director of Summer School; and in 1949 he became President of the University. He retired in 1959.

In 1967 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada.

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