College of Nursing launches remote presence robot technology
By Kylie Dietrich
June 29, 2012, 3:45 pm
The University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing has launched an innovative platform that will allow nursing students to “learn where they live” in northern Saskatchewan.
Peta Bonham-Smith appointed vice-dean
Arts and Science News
June 29, 2012, 8:02 am
Peta Bonham-Smith has been appointed vice-dean science in the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Arts and Science for a five-year term that begins July 1, 2012.
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Rajput part of abnormal Parkinson’s gene discovery
Research News
June 27, 2012, 11:48 am
An international team of scientists that includes University of Saskatchewan Professor Emeritus of Neurology Dr. Ali Rajput, a world expert who has been studying the disease for 45 years, has identified an abnormal gene that leads to Parkinson’s disease.
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Dean of dentistry reappointed
By OCN
June 27, 2012, 10:06 am
Dr. Gerry Uswak has been appointed to a second, five-year term as dean of the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry.
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NSERC funds new U of S training program for Canada’s future public health leaders
Research News
June 26, 2012, 3:19 pm
A new University of Saskatchewan training program that will produce future leaders in food safety, infectious disease control and public policy has been awarded $1.65 million over six years through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program.
The tick factor
WCVM Today
June 26, 2012, 8:58 am
Ticks, the little blood-sucking arachnids that have become part of Saskatchewan summers, and the diseases they carry are the focus of a new study being led by the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
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100 years of student news
Ashleigh Mattern
June 26, 2012, 8:52 am
In November 1912, the first issue of the The Sheaf was published, and staffers past and present intend to mark its 100th anniversary in style .
New options to pay for parking, and for tickets
By OCN
June 26, 2012, 8:51 am
Parking and Transportation Services has reinstituted a pay-by-phone service to make it easier for people to pay for their time at parking meters on campus.
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U of S, Kenyan and Ethiopian scientists partner to combat hunger
Research News
June 20, 2012, 10:14 am
Scientists at the University of Saskatchewan have teamed up with researchers in Ethiopia and Kenya in two innovative projects to help deliver safer and more nutritious food in Africa through better plant breeding and soil management and a state-of-the-art vaccine for cattle.
U of S renames historic College Building to honour President MacKinnon
by Mark Ferguson
June 14, 2012, 11:00 pm
The University of Saskatchewan will rename the historic College Building to the Peter MacKinnon Building to honour the outgoing U of S President.
Toddi Steelman named executive director of SENS
By OCN
June 11, 2012, 2:51 pm
Toddi Steelman, currently a professor in the Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University, has been appointed executive director of the School of Environment and Sustainability. She will take up her position Aug. 1.
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To protect and serve, and prevent
Harold Shiffman
June 11, 2012, 2:50 pm
In 1955, the Los Angeles Police Department held a contest to find the best motto to describe the duties of their officers. To protect and to serve, submitted by Officer Joseph Dorobek, was the winner. Today, 57 years later, those words still ring true for many policing, security and safety professionals.
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Saving water with every flush
Mark Ferguson
June 7, 2012, 11:29 am
A water-saving retrofit project that will conserve millions of litres of water for the university is underway, and the brains behind the invention is a 27-year veteran U of S employee.
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U of S researchers track foster-care reforms
Research News
June 7, 2012, 10:56 am
What does it take to turn talk into action to protect children? When sweeping changes are prescribed for a flawed foster care system, why do only minor tweaks occur? A U of S-led research team is tackling these tough questions.
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U of S scientists awarded $3.4 million to help farmers reduce agricultural greenhouse gases
By OCN
June 5, 2012, 2:04 pm
Three University of Saskatchewan projects have been awarded more than $3.4 million over the next five years from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for research that will help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved use of shelterbelts, irrigation and forage production.
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