Experiencing business education
By Kris Foster
July 27, 2011, 11:03 am
Students taking advantage of co-operative learning programs in the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan land jobs after graduation 100 per cent of the time.
Award-winning OCN launches online news centre
By Mark Ferguson
July 21, 2011, 2:12 pm
The world of news media is changing drastically and universities are no exception.
With a break in our print publication schedule, we at OCN decided to take the summer of 2011 as an opportunity to venture into the world of online news.
U of S and POS Bio-Sciences collaborate to commercialize technology
Research News
July 20, 2011, 4:22 pm
The University of Saskatchewan and POS Bio-Sciences, a Saskatoon-based bioprocessing contract research and development organization, have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to advance technology development and commercialization.
Former Huskie, Neufeld, changes shade to Rider green
By Sarah Harasymchuk
July 20, 2011, 2:24 pm
Long practises, intensive training and sweat-drenched uniforms are now an everyday occurrence for Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Patrick Neufeld. He was recently added to the roster after he had a successful training camp. Now, a dream of playing in the CFL has come true for Neufeld.
CCHSA celebrates 25 years
By Kris Foster
July 19, 2011, 2:00 pm
Farming is a dangerous profession, and that is a little known fact the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA) has been working to correct for the past 25 years.
Alumni receive Order of Canada
By Derrick Kunz
July 19, 2011, 9:43 am
Two University of Saskatchewan alumni – poet Lorna Crozier and W. Brett Wilson, entrepreneur and philanthropist – were among the 50 Canadians recently named to receive the prestigious Order of Canada. Continue Reading →
Advancing genetics research
Research News
July 18, 2011, 4:24 pm
Researchers with the U of S Crop Development Centre (CDC) will lead an international $8.5 million effort to develop the genetic knowledge and tools to improve wheat, a crop worth more than $4 billion annually in Canada alone.
Researchers study prevention and impact of chronic wasting disease
Research News
July 17, 2011, 10:23 am
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have been awarded funding to study chronic wasting disease (CWD) and its effect on Canada’s wild deer and elk populations, including the development of an oral vaccine to potentially curb spread of the disease.
U of S forensic centre opens
By Kirk Sibbald
July 13, 2011, 9:29 am
The new Centre for Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies at the U of S celebrated its official opening June 20 with a ribbon cutting and reception for its many faculty, student, government and community supporters and collaborators. Continue Reading →
Kenderdine Celebration
By Colleen MacPherson
July 8, 2011, 9:13 am
An exhibition of artwork on view this summer in the Kenderdine Gallery is a two-part celebration – one of the significant contributions made by the gallery’s namesake and the other of the return of his works to the U of S campus.
Underground learning
By OCN
July 5, 2011, 11:03 am
Students in the University of Saskatchewan’s new Master’s in Northern Governance and Development (MNGD) program are taking experiential learning to a new level.
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