Aboriginal Initiatives: Office opens off campus
By OCN
May 27, 2011, 10:52 pm
The University of Saskatchewan has a long history of bringing programming to and creating connections with First Nation and Métis communities in Saskatchewan. Building on that tradition is the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives at the English River First Nation urban reserve.
These connections strength-en the university’s ability to deliver on its Aboriginal engagement strategy, said Joan Greyeyes, so the University of Saskatchewan was looking for further opportunities to engage with First Nation and Métis communities.
Nasser Centre features local artists
By Mark Ferguson
May 27, 2011, 6:24 pm
Empty wall space at the Edwards School of Business K.W. Nasser Centre in downtown Saskatoon is being put to good use as a venue for displaying the work of local artists. Lynn Shyluk, professional programs co-ordinator, is shown in the foyer of the centre, surrounded by some of the 32 pieces by members of the Bridge City Artists that make up the current exhibition. Since it opened in September of 2009, the centre has hosted shows of work by numerous artists including Laurel Rossnagel, Rochelle Brockman, Lindsay Love-Ingram and Carrie Allen, by fine arts students Elizabeth McCorkell, Michael Peterson, Jordan Miller and Neema Vaghela, as well as by groups like The Mix.
Anand new dean of law
By OCN
May 27, 2011, 6:19 pm
Sanjeev Anand will assume the position of dean of the College of Law on July 1, returning to the university where he served as assistant professor from 1999-2001.
InterVac prepares for opening
By OCN
May 27, 2011, 6:12 pm
By Colleen MacPherson
With the first of the three Cs—construction—very nearly complete, the International Vaccine Centre, known as InterVac, faces just two more hurdles before it will be open for business—commissioning and certification—and for Cam Ewart, those steps are really where the rubber meets the road.
Lecture series introduces feminist research to campus
By Colleen MacPherson
May 27, 2011, 6:02 pm
A lecture series with a twist is giving a new faculty member at the U of S the chance to draw people into both the academic and the social aspects of her work.
Government funding first step towards more childcare space
By Kris Foster
May 27, 2011, 5:57 pm
Each year the Government of Saskatchewan, through the Early Years Branch of Saskatchewan Learning, releases a list of priority locations across the province that will receive funding to create additional childcare spaces. On May 16, the government announced that the U of S was on this year’s list.
Spring Convocation – Celebrating 100 Years, 1912-2011
By OCN
May 27, 2011, 10:47 am
It was May 1, 1912 when the University of Saskatchewan held its first convocation ceremony. In the auditorium of what was then called the Saskatoon Collegiate Institute and is now Nutana Collegiate, seven graduands wound their way to the platform to receive their BA degrees before an audience of students, family, faculty, members of Senate and the Board of Governors as well as a contingent of the general public, curious to see what this ceremony entailed.
Business students on the trading floor
By OCN
May 27, 2011, 10:36 am
With a $1-million gift from George Dembroski, students in the Edwards School of Business will have the opportunity to invest real money in the stock market.
U of S centre focuses on the North
By Kris Foster
May 27, 2011, 10:30 am
Saskatchewan’s North has been neglected for quite some time, but the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) at the U of S has been working to change that.
“Historically, the North has been neglected in all of Canada, not just Saskatchewan,” explained Greg Poelzer, director of the centre and associate professor of political studies. “In Saskatchewan, it comes down to simple math—fewer than 40,000 people live in the North, less than four per cent of the province’s population. It is a bit of a case of out of sight, out of mind for the remaining 96 per cent of Saskatchewan.”
First patient-oriented research centre launched
By Michael Robin
May 20, 2011, 11:46 am
Saskatchewan patients will soon have access to some of the latest drugs and medical technologies thanks to the Saskatoon Centre for Patient Oriented Research (SCPOR), an eight-bed facility officially opened today at Saskatoon City Hospital.
U of S-SRC team wins Award of Innovation for greenhouse gas-to-fuel technology
By Michael Robin
May 19, 2011, 11:55 am
A team of researchers from the U of S have been awarded the 2011 Innovation Place-U of S Industry Liaison Office (ILO) Award of Innovation for creating technology to help transform greenhouse gases into gasoline and other fuels.
EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann speaks at U of S
By Erica Schindel
May 19, 2011, 11:36 am
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and the University of Saskatchewan International Office welcomed European Union Ambassador and Head of Mission, Matthias Brinkmann, to campus on May 25.
Riders sign Huskie Peter Thiel
By OCN
May 18, 2011, 11:58 am
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed non-import linebacker Peter Thiel. The financial details of the signing were not released.
U of S grad McCreath makes top 40 list
By OCN
May 13, 2011, 5:21 pm
U of S alumnus Andy McCreath (BA‘99) and business partner Christian Darbyshire have been named to the Globe and Mail’s Top 40 Under 40, a list that recognizes the achievements of young leaders who are shaping the future of Canada.
U of S an early adopter of resource allocation model
By OCN
May 13, 2011, 5:13 pm
When the university embarks on its third integrated plan in 2012, it will also be implementing a new budgeting system that will clarify revenues and expenses, define budget responsibilities and provide incentives for co-operation and efficiency.
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