Assumption University (Windsor, Ontario)

Assumption University is a Catholic university in Windsor, Ontario, Canada federated with the University of Windsor. It was founded in 1857 as Assumption College by the Society of Jesus and incorporated by an Act of the Parliament of Upper Canada, receiving Royal Assent, August 16, 1858.[1] It entered an association with an Ontario university as the Assumption College of the University of Western Ontario (1920-1953) then became the Assumption University of Windsor in 1956, before changing its name again in 1964. When the University of Windsor was established as a secular public university in 1963, Assumption University entered into federation with the newly formed university.

Assumption University
Former names
Assumption College
(1857-1920)
Assumption College of the University of Western Ontario (1920-1953)
Assumption University of Windsor (1956-1964)
MottoBonitatem et Disciplinam et Scientiam Doce Me (Latin)
Motto in English
Teach Me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge
TypePublic
Established1857 (1857)
FounderSociety of Jesus
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Basilian Fathers)
Academic affiliation
ACCU
ChairmanRev.Donald McLeod, CSB
ChancellorMost Rev. Ronald Fabbro, CSB., DD.
Bishop of London
Vice-presidentRev. Leo Walsh, CSB
(Academic Vice-President)
PrincipalDr. John Cappucci
(Interim capacity)
Location
400 Huron Church Rd., Windsor
,
Ontario
,
Canada

42°.3062′N 83°.0695′W
Colours Purple  and  White 
Websitewww.assumptionu.ca

As a federated institution, Assumption operates autonomously but its facilities and teaching faculty are integrated into the University of Windsor. It holds most of its degree-granting powers in abeyance, but retains its degree-granting powers for graduate studies within the area of theology as well as granting honorary degrees.

History

Its history dates back to the founding of Assumption College in 1857 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuit) following the growth of their parish at Our Lady of the Assumption established in 1728. Assumption University has been administered by the Congregation of St. Basil since 1870.

In 1919, Assumption College in Windsor affiliated with the University of Western Ontario.[2] Originally, Assumption was one of the largest colleges associated with the University of Western Ontario. In 1934, Holy Names College affiliated with Assumption College[3][1] and in 1940, a labour school was established at Assumption.

In 1950, Assumption College welcomed its first women students and in 1953, it ended its affiliation with the University of Western Ontario and became an independent institution through an act of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

On January 1, 1956, the college changed its name to Assumption University of Windsor[4] and on January 24, 1956 accepted as an affiliate the non-denominational Essex College, the latter established in July 1954 "as an independent college…to provide access to provincial grants."[5][6] Holy Names College affiliated in 1956 and Holy Redeemer College in 1957. On November 4, 1957, Canterbury College became the first Anglican college in the world to affiliate with a Roman Catholic University.[7]

In December 1963, Assumption University, Canterbury College, Holy Redeemer College (now Académie Sainte-Cécile), and the Iona College (United Church Affiliate), and the University of Windsor joined in an affiliation agreement. "When the University of Windsor began operations on July 1, 1963" ..." Essex College ceased to exist as a corporate entity and its assets were taken over by the University of Windsor."[8] Assumption College in Windsor had incubated and ushered into existence both Assumption University and now, the University of Windsor.[2][6][9]

Notable teachers (Assumption College)
  • Frank Anthony DeMarco, coach, professor, multiple administrative appointments: 1946-1986 (retired from the University of Windsor)[10]
  • Wyndham Lewis, painter, novelist, critic, poet, playwright, biographer, editor, essayist: Summer, 1943-August 1945[10]
  • Marshall McLuhan, educator, philosopher, scholar: 1944-1946[10]
  • Paul Martin Sr. (1903–1992), federal politician and statesman: n/a-1935

Notable alumni (Assumption College)
  • Fred Thomas (1946-1949), multi-sport (baseball, basketball, football) athlete
  • Hank Biasatti, multi-sport (NBA basketball, MLB baseball) athlete
  • Tony Techko, sports historian, teacher[11]

References
  1. "Heritage". Assumption University. 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  2. "Western University". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  3. "Public History 497: Assumption College Purple and White: Connections to Holy Names College". Southwestern Ontario Digital History: Telling our story from the University of Windsor Archive. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  4. McMahon, Sr., George A. (2013). "The Struggle continued". Rev. E.C. Le Bel, C.S.B. and the creation of the University of Windsor: 1946-1964. Dallas, TX: J.M. LeBel Publishers. p. 176. ISBN 9780920008492.
  5. McMahon, Sr., George A. (2013). "Dr. F.A. DeMarco and Essex College". Back in the Day – 1963-2013: The University of Windsor as we knew it. Windsor, ON: Black Moss Press. p. 9.
  6. McMahon, Sr., George A. (2013). Rev. E.C. Le Bel, C.S.B. and the creation of the University of Windsor: 1946-1964. Dallas, TX: J.M. LeBel Publishers. pp. 149–190. ISBN 9780920008492.
  7. McMahon, Sr., George A. (2013). "Assumption's status and prospects". Rev. E.C. Le Bel, C.S.B. and the creation of the University of Windsor: 1946-1964. Dallas, TX: J.M. Lebel Publishers. pp. 192–221. ISBN 9780920008492.
  8. McMahon, Sr., George A. (1997). From Assumption College to the University of Windsor: The Dean’s story Reverend Norbert J. Ruth, C.S.B. 1952-1971. Windsor, ON: Assumption University. p. 60.
  9. Meehan, Peter M. (1998). "From College to University: The Basilian Fathers and Assumption, 1950-1963". Historical Studies. 64: 91–114.
  10. McMahon, Sr., George (2002). Pure Zeal: a history of Assumption College, 1870-1946. FoxMar Press. ISBN 0968999638.
  11. "Tony Techko: builder, sports historian, class of 2000". Windsor-Essex County Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 24, 2019.

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