U of S approves budget adjustment strategy and 2012-13 detailed operating budget
By OCN
May 16, 2012, 4:20 pm
The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved a $453 million detailed operating budget for 2012-13 and a strategy to permanently reduce university expenses by $44.5 million by 2016. This includes one-time and permanent reductions of $9.5 million and $6 million in measures yet to be identified for a total of $15.5 million in 2012-13.
Woolf conference showcases university collaboration
Colleen MacPherson
May 15, 2012, 9:57 am
While Virginia Woolf may be the focus of an international conference taking place at the U of S in June, the real highlight will be unique collaborations and partnerships it has spawned across campus and beyond.
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New approach to College Quarter development
By OCN
May 10, 2012, 11:36 am
The university will take a new approach to developing a 31-acre parcel of land in College Quarter that will include a twin-pad ice rink, a hotel, athletic fields and retail or office space.
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President MacKinnon awarded inaugural Prime Ministers of Canada Fellowship
By OCN
May 4, 2012, 1:38 pm
University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon has been named the first recipient of the Prime Ministers of Canada Fellowship, an initiative of the Public Policy Forum to enhance governance in Canada.
Sharing in the science
Colleen MacPherson
May 3, 2012, 7:50 am
Kyle Larson is heading off to eastern Nepal this fall in the hope of shedding new light on ideas about how the highest mountains on Earth were formed, and he’s asking for little extra help from members of the general public who share his interest in geology.
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MacKinnon reflects on strengths, questions in final GAA speech
By OCN
April 27, 2012, 7:54 am
In his final address as president to the General Academic Assembly, Peter MacKinnon chose to highlight three strengths in the Canadian post-secondary sector as well as three big questions institutions in that sector face, and how the University of Saskatchewan fits into each.
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JSGS students offering pro bono work through The Policy Shop
By Jennifer Robertson
April 24, 2012, 1:15 pm
Individuals from the University of Saskatchewan Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Students’ Association are helping not-for-profit and charity organizations in the province by providing free research, analytic and strategic services.
Students pursue interests through learning communities
By OCN
April 19, 2012, 9:46 am
The opportunity to engage with their peers and at the same time support the priorities of their university is proving to be very popular with U of S undergraduate students.
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U of S to decrease expenses in light of budget pressures
By OCN
April 3, 2012, 1:39 pm
The University of Saskatchewan will need to decrease its expenses over the next four years in the face of budget pressures that include lower-than-requested provincial funding, salary and benefit costs rising faster than revenue increases, solvency and going concern pension issues, and the pressing need for capital renewal to support teaching, research and innovation.
Diefenbaker Canada Centre gallery reopens to the public
By OCN
March 30, 2012, 3:46 pm
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) reopened its gallery doors to the public earlier today following extensive renovations made possible through a funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan.
Taking the pulse of a province
Kirk Sibbald
March 19, 2012, 9:57 am
Few and far between are research projects that can bring together more than 30 faculty members, 40 students and engage an entire province.
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Entrepreneurship challenge
By OCN
March 14, 2012, 7:56 am
It is a startling fact, but only about 10 per cent of new business ventures survive the first year of operations. The Industry Liaison Office (ILO) has launched a new competition called the Tech Venture Challenge with the aim of improving that figure.
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100 years of Huskies
Bob Florence
March 7, 2012, 8:25 am
Huskie Athletics expects a big turnout for its century celebration March 30-31. The weekend will feature a breakfast at the Education Gym and a village on campus for people to meet and greet athletes and coaches, including those from golf, boxing, gymnastics and swimming which were once in the University of Saskatchewan sports lineup. The annual Huskie awards gala will take place at TCU Place on the evening of March 31.
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Can you spell literacy?
By Kris Foster
March 5, 2012, 4:00 pm
Liv Marken, a self-described “word nerd,” recognizes the importance of literacy. She also recognizes that illiteracy creates inequities in communities that need to be addressed.
Spreading the ecology message
By Colleen MacPherson
March 2, 2012, 7:47 am
Melanie Elliott may have the best office mates on campus – they’re extremely quiet, take up little space and never tie up the phone.
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