University of Lethbridge Aperture Sculpture

Scope and Content: The Aperture sculpture was unveiled at opening of campus in September of 1972. Aperture is a 20 foot high concrete sculpture, designed by Arthur Erickson’s architectural firm. It was originally the geographic centre of the campus until further expansions occurred. The idea behind it was that studen…

History Biographical: William Hasulak was a resident of Lethbridge all his life. He worked for Eaton's and retired in 1987. His passion was the outdoors and animals. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II. He did much travelling throughout his life taking picutres of the places he'd visited in Canada, and the United States. His hobbies included photography, collecting musical records and stamps. He passed away in 1990.

Scope and Content: The Aperture sculpture was unveiled at opening of campus in September of 1972. Aperture is a 20 foot high concrete sculpture, designed by Arthur Erickson’s architectural firm. It was originally the geographic centre of the campus until further expansions occurred. The idea behind it was that students would always know where they were on campus relative to the sculpture. In 1985 the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association placed a time capsule into the base of Aperture. Within this capsule (amongst other things) was an endowment which is to be worth an estimated $2 million in 2067, which will be the 100th anniversary of the University.