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Bishop's University () is a small English-language liberal arts university in
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, a borough of
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, Quebec, Canada. The founder of the institution was the Anglican Bishop of Quebec, George Mountain, who also served as the first principal of
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. It is one of three universities in the province of Quebec that teach primarily in English (the others being McGill University and
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, both in
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). It began its foundation by absorbing the Lennoxville Classical School as
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in the 1840s. The college was formally founded in 1843 and received a
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from
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in 1853. It remains one of Canada's few primarily undergraduate universities, functioning in the way of an American liberal arts college, and is linked with three others in the Maple League. Established in 1843 as Bishop's College, the school used to be affiliated with the
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in 1853, where many professors at BU were appointed from. The school remained under the
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church's direction from its founding until 1947. Since that time, the university has been a
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institution."Bishop's University"
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Bishop's University has graduated fifteen
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. The university shares a campus with its neighbor,
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, an English-language
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.


History

Bishop's University can trace its roots back to 1836 when
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, a "Grammar School in connection with the College," was founded as the Lennoxville Classical School, an independent institute by Rev.
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and Edward Chapman. The university section, Bishop's College was based on the grammar school and established by the Lord Bishop of Québec The Rt. Rev. Dr. George Jehoshaphat Mountain (who also served as the first principal of
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) on December 9, 1843, in Lennoxville, Quebec, for the education of members of the
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and erected into a university in 1853. The school was founded by Bishop Mountain, the third
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bishop of Quebec, as a liberal arts college. In 1845, instruction began, and in 1854, the first degrees were granted. In 1845, the Reverend Jasper Hume Nicolls, a Fellow of
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was appointed first principal of Bishop's College. In 1853, he and Bishop Mountain obtained the Royal Charter through which the college became a university. He led Bishop's for 32 years, through several financial crises. A faculty of medicine, known as Bishop's Medical Faculty, Montreal, was established in Montreal in 1871, and closed in 1905 when it amalgamated with
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. A short-lived Faculty of Law was established in Sherbrooke in 1880, to close in 1888. It granted only fifteen degrees. In 1922,
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moved to its new campus on Moulton Hill from the Little Forks at BU as a severe fire happened in 1891. Yet, many connections are remained. The Church of England controlled the university until 1947. Since 1947, a corporation and appointed trustees have been responsible for its business affairs, and a senate has dealt with academic matters. This bicameral model of governance was based on the 1906 provincial University of Toronto Act, which established a system dividing university government into a senate (faculty) to set academic policy, and a board of governors (citizens) to oversee financial policy and other matters. The president, appointed by the board, was to perform institutional leadership and provide a link between the senate and the board of governors. In the early part of the twentieth century, professional education expanded beyond the traditional fields of theology, law, and medicine, while graduate training based on the German-inspired American model of specialized course work and the completion of a research thesis was introduced. The policy of university education initiated in the 1960s responded to population pressure and the belief that higher education was a key to social justice and economic productivity for individuals and for society. On December 9, 1993, a Sesquicentennial Convocation was held in Centennial Theatre.
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Ray Hnatyshyn presented the Coat of Arms and Flag and signed and presented the Letters Patent of Bishop's University. In 2007, enrollment had shrunk by 14 percent and was "falling like a stone," then-Principal Michael Goldbloom told ''The Montreal Gazette'' after he was hired in 2008. Furthermore, campus morale was low after a 41-day strike by staff and a lock-out of faculty. The university had a $1.4 million operating deficit and was relying on a $9 million line of credit to remain solvent, prompting rumours that the university would close. By 2010, however, Bishop's rebounded as enrollment shot up by 20 percent after new leadership was hired and aggressive student recruitment efforts were instituted. The university's finances also improved significantly. Language officials in Quebec announced in October 2023 that Canadian students from outside Quebec who come to study at a university in the province will pay twice as much in tuition beginning in the fall of 2024. The new policy would disproportionately affect the province's three English-language universities. Citing the potential loss of 30% of the student body, Sébastien Lebel-Grenier, Bishop's principal and vice-chancellor, told the Montreal Gazette, "That’s more than significant — for Bishop’s, it could mean an existential threat." The CAQ government announced shortly thereafter that it is looking at various scenarios to maintain the vitality of Bishop's as many in the business and political communities have called for an exemption for Bishop's. At a news conference on Nov. 24, 2023, Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced that Bishop's University will be "exempted" from the proposed tuition hikes for out-of-province students at Quebec's universities.


Academic programs

Primarily undergraduate, Bishop's University also offers graduate courses and M.A. and M.Ed. degrees in education and M.Sc. in computer science and physics. Bishop's offers several programs from five academic divisions: *Williams School of
Business Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or Trade, buying and selling Product (business), products (such as goods and Service (economics), services). It is also "any activity or enterprise entered into for ...
*Division of
Humanities Humanities are academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture, including Philosophy, certain fundamental questions asked by humans. During the Renaissance, the term "humanities" referred to the study of classical literature a ...
*Division of
Natural Sciences Natural science or empirical science is one of the branches of science concerned with the description, understanding and prediction of natural phenomena, based on empirical evidence from observation and experimentation. Mechanisms such as peer ...
and
Mathematics Mathematics is a field of study that discovers and organizes methods, Mathematical theory, theories and theorems that are developed and Mathematical proof, proved for the needs of empirical sciences and mathematics itself. There are many ar ...
*Division of
Social Sciences Social science (often rendered in the plural as the social sciences) is one of the branches of science, devoted to the study of society, societies and the Social relation, relationships among members within those societies. The term was former ...
*School of
Education Education is the transmission of knowledge and skills and the development of character traits. Formal education occurs within a structured institutional framework, such as public schools, following a curriculum. Non-formal education als ...
Each division seeks to provide a well-rounded education for all its students. The average class size as of fall 2017 was 34.7 in first- and second-year courses and 18.9 in upper-year courses. Administratively, the Divisions of Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences are part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. In 2004, Bishop's joined the
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in creating SIXtron, a joint spin-off of technology based in Montreal which is focused on developing highly scalable and cost-effective, amorphous silicon carbide (SiC)-based thin film coatings for the solar industry. In 2009, the Psychological Health and Well-Being Laboratory was founded as an initiative to produce and share knowledge regarding how to enhance the psychological health and well-being of individuals and the communities that they live in. The research cluster is headed by Dr. Heather Lawford. It is one of four research clusters, the others examining Social and Cultural Identities; climate change; and astrophysics. As of 2018, Bishop's had a total of 2,867 students. The student body represents every Canadian province and territory along with 18 U.S. states and more than 50 countries.


Williams School of Business

The Williams School of Business is the
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at Bishop's University. It is accredited under the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) and claims multiple first place victories in international business case competitions. It offers courses through a bachelor of business administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) major in business. A
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program is also offered. Approximately 22% of Bishop's University students are enrolled in the Williams School of Business. The Williams School of Business offers the following concentrations under the BBA: *
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*
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*
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*
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*
International Business International business refers to the trade of goods and service goods, services, technology, capital and/or knowledge across national borders and at a global or transnational scale. It includes all commercial activities that promote the transfer o ...
*
Marketing Marketing is the act of acquiring, satisfying and retaining customers. It is one of the primary components of Business administration, business management and commerce. Marketing is usually conducted by the seller, typically a retailer or ma ...
*General Business Management


Campus

The Bishop's campus is located on of land at the junction of the Saint Francis and Massawippi rivers in the
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region of Quebec and features 25 buildings. The site of Bishop's College, a grassy knoll at the confluence of two rivers, provided a natural setting where architecture would be viewed as an integral but subsidiary part of the scenic vista. Known as 'Oxford on the Massawippi' for its architectural style, the campus is significantly influenced by the Gothic Revival period and is home to some of Quebec's most historic buildings, including St. Mark's chapel. Construction on campus began with "Old Arts" in 1846 and continues today with the university's most recent building, the Library Learning Commons, in 2017. The campus also provided the setting for the films ''
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'' (2001) and '' The Covenant'' (2006).


McGreer Hall

McGreer Hall is named in honour of Arthur Huffman McGreer (1883–1947), Principal from 1922 to 1947. The original hall was constructed in 1846; the Lodge was added in 1847 as a residence for the Principal. In 1876 the central block was gutted by fire. It was rebuilt, and enlarged in 1898 with the extension of the third floor and the addition of the central tower. In 1909 the Library wing was added.


Bishop Williams Hall

Bishop Williams Hall is a lecture and presentation hall originally built in 1891. Funds for its construction were raised by
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(BCS) old boys, who wanted to mark the 25th anniversary of the consecration of Bishop James William Williams, a former headmaster of the college and 4th Anglican bishop of Québec. The hall was destroyed by fire later the same, and rebuilt in 1892.


Bandeen Hall

Bandeen Hall was originally used as a gymnasium for undergraduates and for the boys of Bishop's College School. In 1950 the room was converted into a dining-hall for the Norton-Pollack residence complex. After 1971 the room served as the undergraduate Pub, and for a time housed temporary studios for the Fine Arts departments of Champlain College and the university. In 1990, funds raised by the Learning for Life campaign were used to convert the area into a concert hall; it was named for the late Robert A. Bandeen, a former Chancellor of the university, and his wife, Mona Blair Bandeen.


Centennial Theatre

Centennial Theatre opened as a performing arts centre in 1967, with a mandate to provide a theatrical and cultural platform for English-speaking residents in the Eastern Townships. The theatre combines the wide auditorium style of a Greek amphitheatre with an Italian stage house, with proscenium and flies. It has seating for 549.


Old Library and Archives

This building was added to McGreer Hall in 1909, and served as the University Library. In the 1970s it was divided into two floors, the wooden ceiling covered by tiles, and became office space. The library wing was restored to its original design in time for the Sesquicentennial celebrations in 1993–1994. The Old Library houses the collections of the University Archives and the Eastern Townships Research Centre, including books, genealogical information, documents, photographs, postcards, maps, plans, and audio-visual material. The room also hosts lectures, receptions, special events, and quiet study.


Library Learning Commons

The Library Learning Commons—formerly known as the John Bassett Memorial Library prior to extensive renovations completed in 2018—provides study and research support for the students and faculty of both Bishop's University and Champlain College, Lennoxville Campus. The present building was built in 1959, and expanded in 1970, 1990, and 2017. The Library's holdings are over 598,000 items, including books, microforms, and audio-visual materials, as well as those of the approximately 19,550 periodical titles including online periodicals. Research and study are further supported by collections of Canadian Government documents, and Maps. In-house resources are augmented by an Inter-Library Loan network.


Art Gallery

Bishop's University houses the Foreman Art Gallery, which exhibits contemporary and historical painting, sculpture, mixed media, installation, video and films by students, faculty, Canadian and international artists. Hung throughout the buildings on campus, the collection consists of 150 works, many by 19th- and 20th-century Canadian artists.


Nicolls Building

The Nicolls Building is named in honour of the Reverend Jasper Hume Nicolls. An observatory is located on the roof of the Nicolls building. The observatory houses a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and is also open to the public.


Old Lennox Golf & Ski

The Bishop's campus uniquely features a golf course and cross-country ski club: The Old Lennox Golf & Ski. The club was founded by the university and was chartered by the Royal Canadian Golf Association in 1897. The course remains one of the oldest in Canada. The club features over 7 km of cross-country ski trails, including about 5 km which are certified by the
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(FIS)


St. Mark's Chapel

St. Mark's Chapel was built in the Perpendicular Gothic style, and was consecrated in 1857 by George Jehoshaphat Mountain. It was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1891, and rebuilt on the same site, and fitted with ash furniture, panelling and wood sculptures by the Sherbrooke cabinet-making firm of George Long and his assistant, Georges Bélanger. St. Mark's Chapel was declared Cultural Property by the Quebec Ministere des Affaires culturelles in 1989.


Student societies

Bishop's University has one
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, one women's fraternity, and two
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. * Alpha Delta Pi - Eta Tau Chapter (inactive) *
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- Eta Chi Chapter *
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- Iota Rho Chapter (inactive) *
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- Epsilon Xi (inactive)


Athletics

The Bishop's University teams are known as the "Gaiters" and compete in the
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, RSEQ, AUS, and CUFLA. Although their logo and mascot suggest the term stems from the word
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, "
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" actually refers to a leg covering worn by Anglican bishops up until the middle of the 20th century. The Gaiters are represented by eight varsity teams (Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Rugby, Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Golf and Women's Hockey) and three club teams (Men's Lacrosse, Men's Hockey, Men's Soccer). The Bishop's Gaiters have a long history with the university. The early days were marked by massive participation in team sports such as cricket and football.
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began in 1888 and
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was a budding varsity sport by the 1930s. The Gaiters football team's home stadium is Coulter Field which is also used as a practice facility by the
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of the
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. In football, the Gaiters have made five appearances in CIS semifinal bowls, most recently the 1994 Churchill Bowl. In basketball, the Gaiters won women's national championships in 1982-83 and 1983–84 and the men's national championship in 1997–98. The 1997-98 men's championship team is the last Quebec University men's team to win a basketball national title. As of March 2019, there are three former Bishop's football players in the CFL: Adrian Clarke, Stephen Adekolu, and Junior Turner.


Traditions


School song

Bishop's official school song, "Alma Mater," was written in 1937. In 1964, however, the lyrics "Raise a toast to Bishop's University" were written by John Piper, Douglas Tees, Ace Henderson and John Martland as part of the musical comedy, "The Grate Escape," performed by the Bishop's choir. The tune stuck and has become the unofficial song of the university. In practice however, the second line of the second verse is changed to a more vulgar and humorous version.


The Gait

Bishop's on-campus bar. Located across from the bookstore in the SUB, the bar has been run for students, by students. Owned and operated by the SRC, it is also a place of employment for around 20 bar staff, multiple student musicians, student DJs, and student security. The Gait also helps students fundraise for student initiative through pizza and/or hot dog sales, photo booths, etc.


WinterFest

WinterFest is Bishop's University's largest on-campus event, with approximately 900 attendees in 2019. Since its first edition in 2003, WinterFest has become a yearly tradition. The 2-days outdoor festival is a ski competition, the Rail Jam, as well as a large concert hosted in the Quad at the heart of campus. Shaun Frank,
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, and Jazz Cartier have performed, as well as guest skiers and snowboarders such as Sébastien Toutant.


Orientation Week

Orientation Week, also known as Frosh Week, is a week-long event hosted before the first week of classes in the fall, with activities on and off campus for first-year students to get to know campus, Lennoxville, and to meet their classmates.


Charities

Bishop's University was registered as a charitable organization in Canada on 1967-01-01. The primary areas in which the charity is now carrying on programs to achieve its charitable purposes, ranked according to the percentage of time and resources devoted to each program area follow: * Universities and colleges 95% * Research (scientific, medical, environmental, etc.) 3% * Cultural programs, including heritage languages 1% The charity carried on charitable programs to further its charitable purpose(s) (as defined in its governing documents) this fiscal period: *University education & research. *financial aid (scholarships & bursaries) to Bishop's University students *cultural programs and community outreach.http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html Canada Revenue Agency Charities listing Bishop's University Foundation 118810787RR0001 was registered as a charitable organization in Canada on 1971-05-11. The primary areas in which the charity is now carrying on programs to achieve its charitable purposes, ranked according to the percentage of time and resources devoted to each program area follow: *Universities and colleges 100% The charity carried on charitable programs to further its charitable purpose(s) (as defined in its governing documents) this fiscal period: *assist Bishop's University in its educational, athletic, scholarship and research programs.


Legacy

On 28 January 2003, Canada Post issued the ''Bishop's University, 1853-2003'' stamp as part of its Canadian Universities series. Based on a photograph by Guy Lavigueur and designed by Denis L'Allier, the 48¢ stamps are perforated 13.5 and printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company.


Chancellors

*1853–1856 The Hon. William Walker, M.L.C. *1856–1858 The Hon. Edward Bowen, K.C., D.C.L. *1858–1865 The Hon. John Samuel McCord, D.C.L. *1865–1875 The Hon. Edward Hale, M.L.A., D.C.L. *1875–1878 The Hon. George Irvine, M.L.A., D.C.L. *1878–1900 Richard William Heneker D.C.L., LL.D. *1900–1926 John Hamilton, M.A., D.C.L., of
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*1926–1932 Frederick Edmund Meredith, K.C., LL.D., D.C.L. *1932–1942 Chief Justice The Hon. R.A.E. Greenshields, K.C., D.C.L., LL.D. *1942–1950 G.H. Montgomery, K.C., M.A., D.C.L., LL.D. *1950–1958 John W. H. Bassett, D.C.L., LL.D. *1958–1968 The Hon. Mr. Justice D.C. Abbott, P.C., B.C.L., D.C.L., LL.D. *1968–1974 Brigadier John H. Price, O.C., O.B.E., M.C., D.C.L. *1974–1981 The Hon. Mr. Justice W. Mitchell, B.A., B.C.L., D.C.L. *1981–1987 Robert A. Bandeen, O.C., B.A., Ph.D., LL.D., D.C.L. *1987–1995 William I.M. Turner Jr., C.M., B.A.Sc., M.B.A., LL.D., D.C.L. *1995–2005 Alexander Kennedy Paterson, O.C., O.Q. Q.C., B.A., B.C.L., D.C.L., LL.D. *2005–2013 Scott Griffin, B.A., D.C.L. *2013–2020 Brian M. Levitt, B.A.Sc., LL.B. *2020–present Daniel Fournier, B.A., B.A. Jurisprudence


Principals

*The Rev. Jasper H. Nicolls, 1845 *The Rev. J.A. Lobley, 1878 *The Rev. Thomas Adams, 1885 *The Rev. J.P. Whitney, 1900 *The Rev. T.B. Waitt, 1905 *The Rev. H. de B. Gibbins, 1906 *The Rev. R.A. Parrock, 1907 *The Rev. Canon H.H. Bedford-Jones, 1920 *The Rev. Arthur Huffman McGreer, 1922 *A.R. Jewitt, 1948 *C.L.O. Glass, 1959 *A.W. Preston, 1969 *D.M. Healy, 1970 *C.I.H. Nicholl, 1976 *H.M. Scott, 1986 *Janyne M. Hodder, 1995 *Robert Poupart, 2004 *Jonathan Rittenhouse (Interim), 2007 *
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, Harvard 2008


Notable alumni

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Bishop's College School Bishop's College School or BCS is an English-language non-profit independent school, independent boarding school, boarding College-preparatory school, prep school in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada for students in Grades 7 to 12.Thomson, Ashley; L ...
* Bishop's University Students' Representative Council *
Champlain College Lennoxville Champlain College Lennoxville is the Champlain Regional College campus serving the Eastern Townships (Estrie). The campus is located in the borough of Lennoxville, Quebec, Lennoxville, of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Like the other campuses of C ...


References


Further reading

* Grant, Anna M. (ed.) (1993). ''A Portrait of Bishop's University: 1843-1993''. Lennoxville: Bishop's University. * Masters, Donald C. (1950). ''Bishop's University: The First Hundred Years''. Toronto: Clarke, Irwin. * Milner, Elizabeth H. (1985). ''Bishop's Medical Faculty, 1871–1905''. Sherbrooke: Rene Prince. *


External links

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Athletics website

Historical Timeline

Foreman Art Gallery

The Campus Student Newspaper
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