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Surveying for Cushing’s disease
By OCN
February 9, 2012, 2:18 pm
Cushing’s disease is considered one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders of horses — especially as the equine population continues to age. But just how common is the disease internationally?
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U of S introduces new entrepreneur-in-residence
By Kira Glasscock
February 8, 2012, 2:41 pm
Saskatoon life sciences business veteran Michael Chubb has been named Entrepreneur-in-Residence for 2012 by the University of Saskatchewan Industry Liaison Office, in conjunction with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
Relocating art
By OCN
February 8, 2012, 10:53 am
A piece of art originally mounted on the front the Canadian Light Source (CLS) building will soon be on view in a new permanent location along North Road.
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Law centennial creates connections
Kris Foster
February 8, 2012, 10:48 am
With 100 years on the books, the College of Law is looking at its centennial anniversary as a chance to not only celebrate, but also shape the future of the college and the people connected to it.
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Connecting medical students with the world
Shannon Boklaschuk
February 2, 2012, 10:24 am
An innovative program offered by the U of S College of Medicine is connecting future physicians with marginalized communities and is helping medical students learn more about the social determinants of health – both at home and internationally.
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U of S Prostate Research Team receives funding from Canada’s Motorcycle Ride for Dad
By Kira Glasscock
January 31, 2012, 11:12 am
The University of Saskatchewan Prostate Research Team has received $26,000 from Motorcycle Ride for Dad (MRFD) for prostate research.
U of S receives rare Picasso prints from alumnus
By OCN
January 31, 2012, 9:39 am
On Jan. 30, U of S alumnus Frederick Mulder (BA’64) announced his donation of six prints by Pablo Picasso to the University of Saskatchewan’s art collection.
Animal health studies funded
By Myrna MacDonald
January 30, 2012, 11:42 am
Four Western College of Veterinary Medicine-based animal health studies are among the livestock- and forage-related research projects that will receive $3.5 million in funding from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
The funding announcement, which is the third-largest amount of ADF research funding ever awarded for livestock and forage-related projects, was made Jan. 18 and includes four investigations at the WCVM as well as projects by adjunct professors working at the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
For details about the research along with other news from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, visit WCVM Today.
What about those rumours of a rink?
By Colleen MacPherson
January 30, 2012, 8:29 am
Rumours abound these days about the imminent replacement of the university’s aging Rutherford Rink. According to a source close to the project, a new rink is still a hope and a dream, but not yet a reality.
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Teaching kids to sing – music education program turns 25
Kris Foster
January 27, 2012, 11:22 am
Why would a baby take a music class? Because it’s never too early to learn—a fact the Community Music Education Program (CMEP) has been proving for 25 years.
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What it means to be made in Saskatchewan
Colleen MacPherson
January 27, 2012, 11:20 am
Made in Canada. Made in the US. Made in China. They are all labels that say something about a product, and labels that many consumers pay close attention to, but what about made in Saskatchewan? How is the province marketing its products to the world, and is anyone noticing?
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On Campus News for Jan. 27, 2012
By OCN
January 27, 2012, 10:51 am
The Jan. 27, 2012 issue of On Campus News features a focus on the College of Law centennial celebrations, rink rumours, and more…
Campus child care options explored
By OCN
January 27, 2012, 9:56 am
The U of S has commissioned architectural drawings for new child care spaces on campus, and is exploring funding options with the goal of obtaining board approval this spring to move ahead.
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The ebook revolution
By Kris Foster
January 27, 2012, 9:53 am
That familiar lineup of students buying textbooks—the one that bends and winds down the ramp towards Place Riel—will one day become a tradition of the past, thanks to the recently launched Google eBookstore at the U of S.
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Ivan Muzychka named first AVP communications
By OCN
January 26, 2012, 10:01 am
Ivan Muzychka, former associate director of communications at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador, has joined the U of S as its first associate vice-president of communications.
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