A century ago, there was new optimism at Regina College. One hundred years ago – on Aug. 21, 1915 – the Regina Leader newspaper reported: “When the doors of Regina College are thrown open next month for the commencement of the fall term, the institution, which has made a name for itself among the halls of learning in Western Canada, will start out on one of the most promising years in its history.” This was a change, because Regina College had gone through some tough times since it opened in 1911. A recession in 1913 meant that many people who promised to make donations were unable to do so. The outbreak of World War I made matters worse. One president was dismissed, and his replacement left soon after arriving.