Celebrating engaged scholars
Michael Robin
May 21, 2013, 10:40 am
About 100 faculty and students gathered at the Neatby-Timlin Theatre April 30 to kick off Engaged Scholar Day, an event devoted to celebrating university collaboration with communities, from research and learning to teaching and funding.
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Huskie Braden McLean named to national volleyball team
By OCN
May 16, 2013, 1:27 pm
University of Saskatchewan Huskie men’s volleyball player Braden McLean has been named to the roster for Volleyball Canada’s 18-member national B team for the 2013 season.
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Business credit available to high school students
By OCN
May 13, 2013, 3:09 pm
The Edwards School of Business will introduce a new credit course for high school students in the fall designed to give young people an understanding of the role of business in the world and of career potential in the field.
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Vision for the future: draft statement a starting point for new U of S strategic plan
By Colleen MacPherson
May 2, 2013, 9:47 am
“The University of Saskatchewan is recognized as among the eminent research-intensive universities of North America; we lead the world in education and research on themes of importance that have an impact on our region, our nation and our world.”
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Putting philosophy into practice
By Colleen MacPherson
April 29, 2013, 11:13 am
Children are natural-born philosophers, fearless when it comes to asking the big questions about truth, justice, values, even their own existence. Now, with the help of some U of S students, a group of Saskatoon school children have learned how to pursue their own inquiries through creative and critical discussions; in other words, how to put philosophy into practice.
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U of S students prepare tax returns for low-income clients
By OCN
April 18, 2013, 3:37 pm
More than 500 low-income earners in Saskatoon received help with their tax returns this year as the University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business marked the 25th year of its volunteer tax preparation program.
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Cutting through university red tape
Colleen MacPherson
April 18, 2013, 8:28 am
One of the overarching goals of the University of Saskatchewan’s third integrated plan is to improve the efficiency of program and service delivery, and to that end, Beth Bilson is heading up an effort to cut through the red tape.
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Search is on for arts stage
By Kris Foster
April 9, 2013, 1:13 pm
With the recent rejection of a bid to convert the Third Avenue United Church into a performing arts venue, the University of Saskatchewan is still searching for its stage in the community.
Inspiring students
By OCN
April 4, 2013, 10:01 am
University of Saskatchewan students were on hand April 3 to learn from one of Saskatoon’s leading developers and philanthropists, Professor Emeritus Karim (Kay) Nasser at the launch of his second book How to Achieve Your Dreams.
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Engineering for life
By Colleen MacPherson
March 28, 2013, 9:05 am
Rick Retzlaff’s assignment for students in his second-year Introduction to Engineering Design class this term is giving them real engineering experience, but it could also change the life of a man who uses a wheelchair.
Canine distemper vaccine recommended
By OCN
March 24, 2013, 12:09 pm
A number of canine distemper cases in the Saskatoon area has officials at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan reminding pet owners to vaccinate their dogs against the highly contagious disease.
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Streamlining student transfers
Kirk Sibbald
March 14, 2013, 10:57 am
The marriage of diplomas with degrees has not always been harmonious or without critics. Arts and Science Dean Peter Stoicheff is working to change that, moving aggressively to create new transfer agreements and dispelling stereotypes along the way.
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A robot named Gale
By OCN
March 5, 2013, 1:41 pm
Florence Nightingale, the most famous nurse of all time, was the inspiration for the winning entry in contest to name one of two community-nursing robots located in northern Saskatchewan.
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TransformUS aims for financial sustainability
By OCN
February 7, 2013, 2:08 pm
The challenge of achieving financial sustainability is being tackled on many fronts at the University of Saskatchewan, including a comprehensive review of all academic programs and administrative services.
Young entrepreneurs find opportunity in The Next 36
By OCN
January 22, 2013, 4:02 pm
Jackie Cook and Jeff Wandzura know a good opportunity when they see one so when the two U of S students had the chance to put their entrepreneurial spirits to the test, they took it.
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