FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Dec. 21, 2011 2011-12-05-ESB A recent employment survey by Edwards Career Services at the Edwards School of Business shows that 20 per cent more U of S business grads are now staying in Saskatchewan to start their careers compared to 2006.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Dec. 21, 2011 2011-12-05-ESB A recent employment survey by Edwards Career Services at the Edwards School of Business shows that 20 per cent more U of S business grads are now staying in Saskatchewan to start their careers compared to 2006.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, December 19, 2011 2011-12-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan's Board of Governors today announced that Ilene Busch-Vishniac has been appointed the university's ninth president. Busch-Vishniac's term will commence July 1, 2012. She will replace Peter MacKinnon, who will step down June 30, 2012 after serving 13 years as president.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, December 19, 2011 2011-12-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan's Board of Governors today announced that Ilene Busch-Vishniac has been appointed the university's ninth president. Busch-Vishniac's term will commence July 1, 2012. She will replace Peter MacKinnon, who will step down June 30, 2012 after serving 13 years as president.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 8, 2011 2011-12-02-AG On December 12 and 13 the University of Saskatchewan Department of Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics will be hosting a conference on issues arising from passage of Bill C-18, the bill to end the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 8, 2011 2011-12-02-AG On December 12 and 13 the University of Saskatchewan Department of Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics will be hosting a conference on issues arising from passage of Bill C-18, the bill to end the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 2011-12-01-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan and Yukon College entered into a partnership today that will enable the sharing of programs, research and other resources for the benefit of both institutions. University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon and Yukon College President Karen Barnes formalized the agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the U of S this afternoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 2011-12-01-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan and Yukon College entered into a partnership today that will enable the sharing of programs, research and other resources for the benefit of both institutions. University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon and Yukon College President Karen Barnes formalized the agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the U of S this afternoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 24, 2011 2011-11-13-AR Members of an urban planning project team focusing on Saskatoon's city centre received the Saskatchewan Premier's Award of Excellence in Design at a Saskatchewan Design Week reception Nov. 18. The award was given to a team that includes partners from the City of Saskatoon, a Toronto urban planning firm, and University of Saskatchewan researchers and students.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 24, 2011 2011-11-13-AR Members of an urban planning project team focusing on Saskatoon's city centre received the Saskatchewan Premier's Award of Excellence in Design at a Saskatchewan Design Week reception Nov. 18. The award was given to a team that includes partners from the City of Saskatoon, a Toronto urban planning firm, and University of Saskatchewan researchers and students.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 22, 2011 2011-11-12-OTHER University of Saskatchewan graduate student Anne Kelly has been awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. She is one of only 11 students in Canada to receive the honour for 2012.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 22, 2011 2011-11-12-OTHER University of Saskatchewan graduate student Anne Kelly has been awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. She is one of only 11 students in Canada to receive the honour for 2012.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 18, 2011 2011-11-10-SPH The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Saskatchewan is the first program in the country to be recognized by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a move that will allow researchers, students and staff to work closely with the American-based health organization.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 18, 2011 2011-11-10-SPH The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Saskatchewan is the first program in the country to be recognized by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a move that will allow researchers, students and staff to work closely with the American-based health organization.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 17, 2011 2011-11-09-ME Two ground-breaking studies that could help juvenile arthritis sufferers manage their pain, and provide an important new tool for researchers to develop treatments for the disease took top honours at the Canadian Arthritis Network Annual Scientific Conference in Quebec City.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 17, 2011 2011-11-09-ME Two ground-breaking studies that could help juvenile arthritis sufferers manage their pain, and provide an important new tool for researchers to develop treatments for the disease took top honours at the Canadian Arthritis Network Annual Scientific Conference in Quebec City.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 9, 2011 2011-11-06-AR Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have followed fossilized footprints to a multi-legged predator that ruled the seas of the Cambrian period about half a billion years ago.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 9, 2011 2011-11-06-AR Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have followed fossilized footprints to a multi-legged predator that ruled the seas of the Cambrian period about half a billion years ago.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 3, 2011 2011-11-03-ESB The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan launched the George S. Dembroski student-managed portfolio trust at an event held on campus this afternoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 3, 2011 2011-11-03-ESB The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan launched the George S. Dembroski student-managed portfolio trust at an event held on campus this afternoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 3, 2011 2011-11-02-AG The Western Canadian Feed Innovation Network (WCFIN) at the University of Saskatchewan has recently compiled a research infrastructure inventory. This inventory provides researchers and industry with the information necessary to locate resources to begin experiments in Western Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 3, 2011 2011-11-02-AG The Western Canadian Feed Innovation Network (WCFIN) at the University of Saskatchewan has recently compiled a research infrastructure inventory. This inventory provides researchers and industry with the information necessary to locate resources to begin experiments in Western Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 31, 2011 2011-10-22-OTHER A team of University of Saskatchewan researchers is part of a national network that is mining data on more than 27 million Canadians to study rare and serious side effects of drugs and the performance of drugs for rare diseases.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 31, 2011 2011-10-22-OTHER A team of University of Saskatchewan researchers is part of a national network that is mining data on more than 27 million Canadians to study rare and serious side effects of drugs and the performance of drugs for rare diseases.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 25, 2011 2011-10-20-OTHER Two researchers at the University of Saskatchewan working on different projects in East Africa have thrown their hats into the ring for one of the $100,000 grants from the Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health program of Grand Challenges Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 25, 2011 2011-10-20-OTHER Two researchers at the University of Saskatchewan working on different projects in East Africa have thrown their hats into the ring for one of the $100,000 grants from the Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health program of Grand Challenges Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 21, 2011 2011-10-18-SENS The School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) at the U of S has invited a celebrated First Nations Elder, traditional healer and teacher from the Yukon to share knowledge with U of S students, faculty and staff as part of the School's Northern Elder-in-Residence program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 21, 2011 2011-10-18-SENS The School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) at the U of S has invited a celebrated First Nations Elder, traditional healer and teacher from the Yukon to share knowledge with U of S students, faculty and staff as part of the School's Northern Elder-in-Residence program.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 18, 2011 2011-10-14-OTHER A team of Canadian researchers has sequenced the genome of Cannabis sativa, the plant that produces both industrial hemp and marijuana, and in the process revealed the genetic changes that led to the plant's drug-producing properties.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 18, 2011 2011-10-14-OTHER A team of Canadian researchers has sequenced the genome of Cannabis sativa, the plant that produces both industrial hemp and marijuana, and in the process revealed the genetic changes that led to the plant's drug-producing properties.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 18, 2011 2011-10-13-OTHER Canadian parents today are raising families with less money and time than the Baby Boomer generation even though the country's economy has doubled in size since 1976, says a new study released at the University of Saskatchewan today by Paul Kershaw, a family policy expert from the University of British Columbia.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 18, 2011 2011-10-13-OTHER Canadian parents today are raising families with less money and time than the Baby Boomer generation even though the country's economy has doubled in size since 1976, says a new study released at the University of Saskatchewan today by Paul Kershaw, a family policy expert from the University of British Columbia.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct 17, 2011 2011-10-12-OTHER University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon has suggested that any government freeze on post-secondary tuition, as proposed by the New Democratic Party today, would overstep the bounds of any Saskatchewan government.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct 17, 2011 2011-10-12-OTHER University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon has suggested that any government freeze on post-secondary tuition, as proposed by the New Democratic Party today, would overstep the bounds of any Saskatchewan government.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 13, 2011 2011-10-10-AG The Western Canadian Feed Innovation Network (WCFIN) at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) are pleased to release their report entitled: An Economic Assessment of Feed Costs within the Cow/calf Sector.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 13, 2011 2011-10-10-AG The Western Canadian Feed Innovation Network (WCFIN) at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) are pleased to release their report entitled: An Economic Assessment of Feed Costs within the Cow/calf Sector.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 12, 2011 2011-10-08-OTHER A $7.5 million federal investment through the Canada Research Chairs program will fund two researchers exploring rural innovation, economic development, the safety and security of our water supplies and back the continued efforts of four researchers working in atmospheric, materials and crop sciences.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 12, 2011 2011-10-08-OTHER A $7.5 million federal investment through the Canada Research Chairs program will fund two researchers exploring rural innovation, economic development, the safety and security of our water supplies and back the continued efforts of four researchers working in atmospheric, materials and crop sciences.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 11, 2011 2011-Oct-07-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) celebrated a $1.1-million gift today from Rui Feng, a U of S alumnus who received his PhD in geology.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 11, 2011 2011-Oct-07-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) celebrated a $1.1-million gift today from Rui Feng, a U of S alumnus who received his PhD in geology.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 5, 2011 2011-10-03-OTHER Three of Canada's most internationally renowned and accomplished researchers and scholars in the fields of Saskatchewan history, renewable energy and international agricultural trade policy have been honoured as University of Saskatchewan Distinguished Chairs for 2011.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Oct. 5, 2011 2011-10-03-OTHER Three of Canada's most internationally renowned and accomplished researchers and scholars in the fields of Saskatchewan history, renewable energy and international agricultural trade policy have been honoured as University of Saskatchewan Distinguished Chairs for 2011.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 5, 2011 2011-10-02-OTHER U of S Native Studies researcher Caroline Tait and her community partners are hosting a public documentary film launch, panel discussion and fundraiser on October 7, all aimed at raising awareness and seeking solutions to child welfare and gang involvement in Saskatoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 5, 2011 2011-10-02-OTHER U of S Native Studies researcher Caroline Tait and her community partners are hosting a public documentary film launch, panel discussion and fundraiser on October 7, all aimed at raising awareness and seeking solutions to child welfare and gang involvement in Saskatoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 4, 2011 2011-10-01-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) announced plans today for the construction of the Gordon Oakes-Red Bear Student Centre and unveiled architectural renderings of the project.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 4, 2011 2011-10-01-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) announced plans today for the construction of the Gordon Oakes-Red Bear Student Centre and unveiled architectural renderings of the project.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 30, 2011 2011-09-25-ENG Ajay Dalai, Canada Research Chair in Environmentally Friendly Chemical Processing and associate dean research in the U of S College of Engineering, has been granted a Fulbright Scholar Award to the University of California, Davis. As the Fulbright Scholar at UC Davis, Dalai will conduct research to develop an integrated process for the complete conversion of biomass to alcohols, phenols and methane using supercritical technology.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 30, 2011 2011-09-25-ENG Ajay Dalai, Canada Research Chair in Environmentally Friendly Chemical Processing and associate dean research in the U of S College of Engineering, has been granted a Fulbright Scholar Award to the University of California, Davis. As the Fulbright Scholar at UC Davis, Dalai will conduct research to develop an integrated process for the complete conversion of biomass to alcohols, phenols and methane using supercritical technology.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 29, 2011 2011-09-24-OTHER A new policy at the University of Saskatchewan puts Alberta students on a level playing field with their Canadian counterparts when applying for undergraduate admission.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 29, 2011 2011-09-24-OTHER A new policy at the University of Saskatchewan puts Alberta students on a level playing field with their Canadian counterparts when applying for undergraduate admission.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 29,2011 2011-09-23-ME Philanthropists Les and Irene Dubé have made a $10 million donation to support the Health Sciences project at the University of Saskatchewan.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 29,2011 2011-09-23-ME Philanthropists Les and Irene Dubé have made a $10 million donation to support the Health Sciences project at the University of Saskatchewan.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 22, 2011 2011-09-19-AG The Western Canadian Feed Innovation Network (WCFIN) at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) are pleased to release their report entitled: The Western Canadian Organic Beef and Forage Industry: Current Market Conditions and Trends for the Future.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 22, 2011 2011-09-19-AG The Western Canadian Feed Innovation Network (WCFIN) at the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) are pleased to release their report entitled: The Western Canadian Organic Beef and Forage Industry: Current Market Conditions and Trends for the Future.
UNIVERSITY NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 22, 2011 2011-09-18-OTHER Andrew Potter, director and CEO of the U of S Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) has been elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Science (CAHS), joining a distinguished group of health and biomedical science leaders.
UNIVERSITY NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 22, 2011 2011-09-18-OTHER Andrew Potter, director and CEO of the U of S Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) has been elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Science (CAHS), joining a distinguished group of health and biomedical science leaders.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 19, 2011 2011-09-16-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) celebrated two important student housing milestones today: the opening of the College Quarter undergraduate residence, and the $6.5 million donation from U of S alumnus Dr. Russell Morrison and his wife, Dr. Katherine Morrison, toward the construction of a new graduate residence, "Graduate House."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 19, 2011 2011-09-16-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) celebrated two important student housing milestones today: the opening of the College Quarter undergraduate residence, and the $6.5 million donation from U of S alumnus Dr. Russell Morrison and his wife, Dr. Katherine Morrison, toward the construction of a new graduate residence, "Graduate House."
Canada's capacity to prevent and fight infectious diseases got a major boost today with the grand opening of the $140-million International Vaccine Centre (InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S). InterVac is the largest facility of its kind in North America.
Canada's capacity to prevent and fight infectious diseases got a major boost today with the grand opening of the $140-million International Vaccine Centre (InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S). InterVac is the largest facility of its kind in North America.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 12, 2011 2011-09-12-OTHER Fall 2011 enrolment is up at the University of Saskatchewan for the third consecutive year. To date, enrolment has increased 3.5 per cent over the same date last year. This increase will bring the student population to well in excess of 20,000 once fall term registration is complete on September 19.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 12, 2011 2011-09-12-OTHER Fall 2011 enrolment is up at the University of Saskatchewan for the third consecutive year. To date, enrolment has increased 3.5 per cent over the same date last year. This increase will bring the student population to well in excess of 20,000 once fall term registration is complete on September 19.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 9, 2011 2011-09-11-OTHER The health-care system is complex, so complex that it threatens the quality of care for patients. But in his new book, University of Saskatchewan professor Dr. Jay Kalra suggests there are concrete steps that can be taken to create a culture for patient safety not only in Saskatchewan but around the world.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 9, 2011 2011-09-11-OTHER The health-care system is complex, so complex that it threatens the quality of care for patients. But in his new book, University of Saskatchewan professor Dr. Jay Kalra suggests there are concrete steps that can be taken to create a culture for patient safety not only in Saskatchewan but around the world.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 9, 2011 2011-09-10-OTHER Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan's International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) were joined by members of the Government of Saskatchewan and Cameco Corporation to announce new investments in research and education for northern Saskatchewan.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 9, 2011 2011-09-10-OTHER Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan's International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) were joined by members of the Government of Saskatchewan and Cameco Corporation to announce new investments in research and education for northern Saskatchewan.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 9, 2011 2011-09-09-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S), in partnership with the Saskatoon Public School Division, has been approved to host a Confucius Institute on campus in order to promote awareness of Chinese culture, language and history to the university community and city of Saskatoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 9, 2011 2011-09-09-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S), in partnership with the Saskatoon Public School Division, has been approved to host a Confucius Institute on campus in order to promote awareness of Chinese culture, language and history to the university community and city of Saskatoon.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 8, 2011 2011-09-07-AR Scientists from across Canada are gathering in Saskatoon September 9 to present their findings on shrinking snow packs, thawing permafrost, and melting glaciers and how they will affect our future water supply.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 8, 2011 2011-09-07-AR Scientists from across Canada are gathering in Saskatoon September 9 to present their findings on shrinking snow packs, thawing permafrost, and melting glaciers and how they will affect our future water supply.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 7, 2011 2011-09-05-AG Prairie farmers, through the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), have funded a major university endowment designed to tackle emerging threats to Canada's international competitiveness in the grain trade.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 7, 2011 2011-09-05-AG Prairie farmers, through the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), have funded a major university endowment designed to tackle emerging threats to Canada's international competitiveness in the grain trade.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 1, 2011 2011-09-02-OTHER Nine University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded more than $780,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for projects that will help bring mental health care to rural Saskatchewan, design electrical power systems to prevent blackouts, and identify trade barriers to Saskatchewan products, to name just a few.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 1, 2011 2011-09-02-OTHER Nine University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded more than $780,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for projects that will help bring mental health care to rural Saskatchewan, design electrical power systems to prevent blackouts, and identify trade barriers to Saskatchewan products, to name just a few.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 1, 2011 2011-09-03-OTHER CORRECTION TO TODAY'S RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 1, 2011 2011-09-03-OTHER CORRECTION TO TODAY'S RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 22, 2011 2011-08-04-ENG University of Saskatchewan geological engineering researcher Chris Hawkes is putting the squeeze on rocks in a project that will involve laboratory testing and the development of new, powerful computer simulations to find out how to inject carbon dioxide (CO2) deep underground and make sure it stays there.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 22, 2011 2011-08-04-ENG University of Saskatchewan geological engineering researcher Chris Hawkes is putting the squeeze on rocks in a project that will involve laboratory testing and the development of new, powerful computer simulations to find out how to inject carbon dioxide (CO2) deep underground and make sure it stays there.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 18, 2011 2011-08-03-LA University of Saskatchewan law professor Ronald Cuming is the recipient of the 2011 Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Law, given annually by the Canadian Bar Association. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to the law or legal scholarship in Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 18, 2011 2011-08-03-LA University of Saskatchewan law professor Ronald Cuming is the recipient of the 2011 Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Law, given annually by the Canadian Bar Association. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to the law or legal scholarship in Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 16, 2011 2011-08-02-OTHER Aboriginal issues - from oilsands impact to incorporating indigenous knowledge and the legal duty to consult - form a strong theme running through University of Saskatchewan research awarded $1.2 million by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 16, 2011 2011-08-02-OTHER Aboriginal issues - from oilsands impact to incorporating indigenous knowledge and the legal duty to consult - form a strong theme running through University of Saskatchewan research awarded $1.2 million by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 3, 2011 2011-08-01-OTHER Today Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the 167 winners of the prestigious 2011 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, including University of Saskatchewan graduate student Rita Orji who was ranked among the top five in Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 3, 2011 2011-08-01-OTHER Today Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the 167 winners of the prestigious 2011 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, including University of Saskatchewan graduate student Rita Orji who was ranked among the top five in Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 27, 2011 2011-07-04-OTHER On Campus News, the official newspaper of the University of Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the launch of the OCN online news centre.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 27, 2011 2011-07-04-OTHER On Campus News, the official newspaper of the University of Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the launch of the OCN online news centre.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 20, 2011 2011-07-03-OTHER 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 20, 2011 2011-07-03-OTHER 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 15, 2011 2011-07-02-AG 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 15, 2011 2011-07-02-AG 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 13, 2011 2011-07-01-OTHER 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 13, 2011 2011-07-01-OTHER 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 28, 2011 2011-06-14-OTHER Forty-seven University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded a total of $6.8 million over terms ranging from one to five years by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to develop improved biodiesel, targeted drug-delivery systems, social media software and improved beer making, to name just a few examples.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 28, 2011 2011-06-14-OTHER Forty-seven University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded a total of $6.8 million over terms ranging from one to five years by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to develop improved biodiesel, targeted drug-delivery systems, social media software and improved beer making, to name just a few examples.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 16, 2011 2011-06-09-ESB Cameco Chief Executive Officer Gerald Grandey announced a $1 million gift to the Edwards School of Business at an event hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Wednesday evening. The gift - which is a combined donation from Jerry and Tina Grandey and a legacy gift from Cameco Corporation - is to be directed toward a variety of leadership initiatives.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 16, 2011 2011-06-09-ESB Cameco Chief Executive Officer Gerald Grandey announced a $1 million gift to the Edwards School of Business at an event hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Wednesday evening. The gift - which is a combined donation from Jerry and Tina Grandey and a legacy gift from Cameco Corporation - is to be directed toward a variety of leadership initiatives.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 15, 2011 2011-06-08-AG The Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA) is celebrating 25 years of dedication to research and education in the health and safety of farmers and their families.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 15, 2011 2011-06-08-AG The Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA) is celebrating 25 years of dedication to research and education in the health and safety of farmers and their families.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 9, 2011 2011-06-03-OTHER Children in Ile a la Crosse are playing more and learning to eat healthily thanks to a community-based research project led by University of Saskatchewan PhD student Sarah Oosman.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 9, 2011 2011-06-03-OTHER Children in Ile a la Crosse are playing more and learning to eat healthily thanks to a community-based research project led by University of Saskatchewan PhD student Sarah Oosman.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 6, 2011 2011-06-01-OTHER One in four Canadians aged six to 79 has vitamin D blood levels below internationally recommended levels, a first-in-Canada study led by the University of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, has found.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 6, 2011 2011-06-01-OTHER One in four Canadians aged six to 79 has vitamin D blood levels below internationally recommended levels, a first-in-Canada study led by the University of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, has found.
By Katherine Blau The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan is about to embark on a significant period in its history. Its new dean, Dr. Sanjeev Anand, begins his five-year term on July 1, 2011, at an exciting time as the college prepares for its centennial year in 2012.
By Katherine Blau The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan is about to embark on a significant period in its history. Its new dean, Dr. Sanjeev Anand, begins his five-year term on July 1, 2011, at an exciting time as the college prepares for its centennial year in 2012.
The state of cultural policy in Canada raises important questions about the future of public support for Aboriginal arts and culture while pointing to several issues that can be applied to cultural development as a whole. At a time when policy emphasis appears to have shifted from culture's educational importance to its commercial potential and from creativity in the arts to participation, public funding policy is challenged to address the unique importance of the creative expression of Aboriginal peoples. In his presentation, Jeremy Morgan will explore current policy approaches and the possibilities of a new framework for developing policy in this area.
The state of cultural policy in Canada raises important questions about the future of public support for Aboriginal arts and culture while pointing to several issues that can be applied to cultural development as a whole. At a time when policy emphasis appears to have shifted from culture's educational importance to its commercial potential and from creativity in the arts to participation, public funding policy is challenged to address the unique importance of the creative expression of Aboriginal peoples. In his presentation, Jeremy Morgan will explore current policy approaches and the possibilities of a new framework for developing policy in this area.
By Erica Schindel 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.
By Erica Schindel 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.
By Michael Robin 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.
By Michael Robin 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.
By Michael Robin 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.
By Michael Robin 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.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed non-import linebacker Peter Thiel. The financial details of the signing were not released.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed non-import linebacker Peter Thiel. The financial details of the signing were not released.
By Kira Paluck For the first time since the Stan Rowe Home Place Memorial Fund was established in 2006, a University of Saskatchewan student is one of this year's two recipients.
By Kira Paluck For the first time since the Stan Rowe Home Place Memorial Fund was established in 2006, a University of Saskatchewan student is one of this year's two recipients.
The University of Saskatchewan has received funding towards an additional 110 childcare spaces after an announcement by the provincial government May 16.
The University of Saskatchewan has received funding towards an additional 110 childcare spaces after an announcement by the provincial government May 16.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 16, 2011 2011-05-05-ESB The Edwards School of Business announces a $1 million gift from George Dembroski that will help students invest real money in the stock market.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 16, 2011 2011-05-05-ESB The Edwards School of Business announces a $1 million gift from George Dembroski that will help students invest real money in the stock market.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2011 2011-05-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Board of Governors has approved a balanced budget for 2011-12 that shows expected revenues of $420 million and continues to focus on institutional priorities including improving the student experience and enhancing the research profile.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2011 2011-05-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Board of Governors has approved a balanced budget for 2011-12 that shows expected revenues of $420 million and continues to focus on institutional priorities including improving the student experience and enhancing the research profile.
University of Saskatchewan Huskie football players Bryce McCall and David Rybinski, as well as alumnus David Stevens have been named to the Senior Men's National Team, competing at the 2011 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Senior Men's World Championship in Austria, July 8 - 16.
University of Saskatchewan Huskie football players Bryce McCall and David Rybinski, as well as alumnus David Stevens have been named to the Senior Men's National Team, competing at the 2011 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Senior Men's World Championship in Austria, July 8 - 16.
Local rock band and former U of S students, The Sheepdogs, have made it to the final two in a competition that could feature them on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
Local rock band and former U of S students, The Sheepdogs, have made it to the final two in a competition that could feature them on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
Former U of S student Andy McCreath (BA'99) has been named one of the Globe and Mail's Top 40 Under 40 for 2011.
Former U of S student Andy McCreath (BA'99) has been named one of the Globe and Mail's Top 40 Under 40 for 2011.
By Kira Paluck University of Saskatchewan students Caitlin Olauson, Erin Berscheid and Kaipeng Yu, know as 'Rec Boy Inc.', won first place for their Benny Bar - a healthy pulse base granola bar alternative. The group launched their product through Mission: Impulseible, a student food product development competition sponsored by Pulse Canada. In July, the winning team will be travelling to Vancouver to attend the Canadian Special Crops Association meeting to compete against other provinces in Pulse Canada's national competition.
By Kira Paluck University of Saskatchewan students Caitlin Olauson, Erin Berscheid and Kaipeng Yu, know as 'Rec Boy Inc.', won first place for their Benny Bar - a healthy pulse base granola bar alternative. The group launched their product through Mission: Impulseible, a student food product development competition sponsored by Pulse Canada. In July, the winning team will be travelling to Vancouver to attend the Canadian Special Crops Association meeting to compete against other provinces in Pulse Canada's national competition.
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce that Professor Patricia Gober has been awarded the American Association of Geographers' (AAG) Presidential Achievement Award. The award presentation took place on April 14 at the AAG annual meeting in Seattle. Gober was the first woman to receive the award, which was initiated in 2004.
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) is pleased to announce that Professor Patricia Gober has been awarded the American Association of Geographers' (AAG) Presidential Achievement Award. The award presentation took place on April 14 at the AAG annual meeting in Seattle. Gober was the first woman to receive the award, which was initiated in 2004.
University of Saskatchewan graduate student Stephen Higham was named one of only 10 recipients of the prestigious Arctic Foreign Policy Graduate Fellowship at a national Arctic symposium on March 17th. The fellowships, or bursaries, are worth $5,000 apiece and are intended to recognize outstanding graduate work in the area of Arctic or northern research. The fellowships are presented annually by the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
University of Saskatchewan graduate student Stephen Higham was named one of only 10 recipients of the prestigious Arctic Foreign Policy Graduate Fellowship at a national Arctic symposium on March 17th. The fellowships, or bursaries, are worth $5,000 apiece and are intended to recognize outstanding graduate work in the area of Arctic or northern research. The fellowships are presented annually by the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT).
Mark Ferguson The University of Saskatchewan has been recognized with the 2011 Canadian Society of Landscape Architects National Honour Award of Excellence for the College Quarter Master Plan, created to aid in the strategy and development of a 59-hectare land area owned by the university located south of the main campus.
Mark Ferguson The University of Saskatchewan has been recognized with the 2011 Canadian Society of Landscape Architects National Honour Award of Excellence for the College Quarter Master Plan, created to aid in the strategy and development of a 59-hectare land area owned by the university located south of the main campus.
Allan Blakeney, former Premier of Saskatchewan and visiting scholar in the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, died April 16 in Saskatoon. He was 85.
Allan Blakeney, former Premier of Saskatchewan and visiting scholar in the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, died April 16 in Saskatoon. He was 85.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 14, 2011 2011-04-05-gen The University of Saskatchewan's Board of Governors has approved an overall tuition rate increase of 3.2 per cent for the 2011-12 academic year, revenue from which will be directed toward both central operations and improvements in college programs and services.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 14, 2011 2011-04-05-gen The University of Saskatchewan's Board of Governors has approved an overall tuition rate increase of 3.2 per cent for the 2011-12 academic year, revenue from which will be directed toward both central operations and improvements in college programs and services.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 13, 2011 2011-04-05-other University of Saskatchewan researchers behind groundbreaking fuel technology, a poultry vaccine and advanced crop development were announced as finalists for the Award of Innovation at the SABEX "Celebrate Success!" reception yesterday evening.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 13, 2011 2011-04-05-other University of Saskatchewan researchers behind groundbreaking fuel technology, a poultry vaccine and advanced crop development were announced as finalists for the Award of Innovation at the SABEX "Celebrate Success!" reception yesterday evening.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 1, 2011 2011-04-01-LAW The U of S Mediation Advocacy Moot Team, a group of students who compete in simulated legal trials, has won three awards in London, England at the International Academy of Dispute Resolution's 10th Annual International Law School Mediation Tournament, March 25-26, 2011.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 1, 2011 2011-04-01-LAW The U of S Mediation Advocacy Moot Team, a group of students who compete in simulated legal trials, has won three awards in London, England at the International Academy of Dispute Resolution's 10th Annual International Law School Mediation Tournament, March 25-26, 2011.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 31, 2011 2011-03-15-OTHER A University of Saskatchewan teaching team has received one of Canada's most prestigious team teaching honours, the Alan Blizzard Award, from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 31, 2011 2011-03-15-OTHER A University of Saskatchewan teaching team has received one of Canada's most prestigious team teaching honours, the Alan Blizzard Award, from the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE).
What do children's development in their early years and Canada's ecological footprint have in common? Both are critically important challenges facing society that require long-term commitment from a wide range of sectors to overcome them, says Clyde Hertzman, Canada Research Chair in Population Health and Human Development at The University of British Columbia.
What do children's development in their early years and Canada's ecological footprint have in common? Both are critically important challenges facing society that require long-term commitment from a wide range of sectors to overcome them, says Clyde Hertzman, Canada Research Chair in Population Health and Human Development at The University of British Columbia.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 22, 2011 2011-03-12-OTHER A new Global Institute for Water Security was officially launched at the University of Saskatchewan today, with a vision to be a driving force for research into global issues that have local implications. These include drought and flooding on the Prairies and nutrient loading from urban and agricultural runoff in Lake Diefenbaker.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 22, 2011 2011-03-12-OTHER A new Global Institute for Water Security was officially launched at the University of Saskatchewan today, with a vision to be a driving force for research into global issues that have local implications. These include drought and flooding on the Prairies and nutrient loading from urban and agricultural runoff in Lake Diefenbaker.
A three-year coal gasification project led by University of Saskatchewan researcher Todd Pugsley has been awarded nearly $1.2 million to design, test and build prototypes of a new catalytic gasifier with the support of key researchers from the University of Regina.
A three-year coal gasification project led by University of Saskatchewan researcher Todd Pugsley has been awarded nearly $1.2 million to design, test and build prototypes of a new catalytic gasifier with the support of key researchers from the University of Regina.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, Bob Bjornerud announced $4 million toward a new dairy research and teaching facility at the University of Saskatchewan March 17.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, Bob Bjornerud announced $4 million toward a new dairy research and teaching facility at the University of Saskatchewan March 17.
The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) announced at a ceremony March 9 that the new student council chambers in the renovated Place Riel will be named in honour of Roy Romanow.
The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) announced at a ceremony March 9 that the new student council chambers in the renovated Place Riel will be named in honour of Roy Romanow.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 15, 2011 2011-03-07-LAW Four students from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law have won the Sopinka Cup at a national moot court competition in Ottawa March 11-12.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 15, 2011 2011-03-07-LAW Four students from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law have won the Sopinka Cup at a national moot court competition in Ottawa March 11-12.
Today, the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Honourable Bob Bjornerud, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture announced $6.5 million toward enhanced capacity at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) phytotron.
Today, the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Honourable Bob Bjornerud, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture announced $6.5 million toward enhanced capacity at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) phytotron.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 10, 2011 2011-03-05-ME The future of Canadian research will be on display March 11 at the Education Gym at the University of Saskatchewan as more than 120 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows come together at the 18th Annual Life and Health Sciences Research Day.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 10, 2011 2011-03-05-ME The future of Canadian research will be on display March 11 at the Education Gym at the University of Saskatchewan as more than 120 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows come together at the 18th Annual Life and Health Sciences Research Day.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 9, 2011 2011-03-04-OTHER Peter MacKinnon has announced that he will step down from the position of president of the University of Saskatchewan on June 30, 2012. He informed the university's Board of Governors of his decision March 4.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 9, 2011 2011-03-04-OTHER Peter MacKinnon has announced that he will step down from the position of president of the University of Saskatchewan on June 30, 2012. He informed the university's Board of Governors of his decision March 4.
Saskatchewan will soon have access to critical medical diagnostic scans and a powerful new suite of research tools at the University of Saskatchewan thanks to $23 million in funding by the federal and provincial governments and the Royal University Hospital Foundation
Saskatchewan will soon have access to critical medical diagnostic scans and a powerful new suite of research tools at the University of Saskatchewan thanks to $23 million in funding by the federal and provincial governments and the Royal University Hospital Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 4, 2011 2011-03-02-ME Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered, after a two-year investigation, that diets high in carbohydrates are a probable mechanism for the skyrocketing rates of Type 2 diabetes.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 4, 2011 2011-03-02-ME Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered, after a two-year investigation, that diets high in carbohydrates are a probable mechanism for the skyrocketing rates of Type 2 diabetes.
The University of Saskatchewan received $30 million in funding over the next seven years to establish a centre for the study of nuclear medicine and science.
The University of Saskatchewan received $30 million in funding over the next seven years to establish a centre for the study of nuclear medicine and science.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 24, 2011 The Government of Saskatchewan announced today that it is providing nearly $76.5 million for capital projects at post-secondary education institutions across the province.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 24, 2011 The Government of Saskatchewan announced today that it is providing nearly $76.5 million for capital projects at post-secondary education institutions across the province.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 17, 2011 2011-02-08-NU A joint partnership between the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Northlands College means students living in northern Saskatchewan will have more opportunities to pursue a nursing degree in their home community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 17, 2011 2011-02-08-NU A joint partnership between the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Northlands College means students living in northern Saskatchewan will have more opportunities to pursue a nursing degree in their home community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 16, 2011 2011-02-07-OTHER DNA from the stomach bacteria of a young man who died hundreds of years ago is shedding light on movement patterns of North American peoples and when they came in contact with Europeans.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 16, 2011 2011-02-07-OTHER DNA from the stomach bacteria of a young man who died hundreds of years ago is shedding light on movement patterns of North American peoples and when they came in contact with Europeans.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 15, 2011 2011-02-06-OTHER U of S professor of accounting Fred Phillips has received the 3M National Teaching Fellowship—the highest teaching honour in Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 15, 2011 2011-02-06-OTHER U of S professor of accounting Fred Phillips has received the 3M National Teaching Fellowship—the highest teaching honour in Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 10, 2011 2011-02-05-ESB Students at the Edwards School of Business are number one in Western Canada when it comes to number crunching for taxes. Students placed second overall in events and third overall in academics, at the Jeux Du Commerce (JDC) West Business Competition Jan. 14-16 in Saskatoon. This was the first year the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) hosted the event.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 10, 2011 2011-02-05-ESB Students at the Edwards School of Business are number one in Western Canada when it comes to number crunching for taxes. Students placed second overall in events and third overall in academics, at the Jeux Du Commerce (JDC) West Business Competition Jan. 14-16 in Saskatoon. This was the first year the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) hosted the event.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 4, 2011 2011-02-03-ENG University of Saskatchewan (U of S) engineering students placed second in two categories at the Western Engineering Competition (WEC) 2011 Jan. 26-29 in Saskatoon. The second-place finishes in the junior design and consulting engineering categories secures them a spot at the national competition.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 4, 2011 2011-02-03-ENG University of Saskatchewan (U of S) engineering students placed second in two categories at the Western Engineering Competition (WEC) 2011 Jan. 26-29 in Saskatoon. The second-place finishes in the junior design and consulting engineering categories secures them a spot at the national competition.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Feb. 1 the appointment of Peter MacKinnon, president of the University of Saskatchewan, to the Advisory Committee on the Public Service.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Feb. 1 the appointment of Peter MacKinnon, president of the University of Saskatchewan, to the Advisory Committee on the Public Service.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 2, 2010 2011-02-02-OTHER U of S sessional lecturer Michael P.J. Kennedy has been awarded the 2010 Learning Communities Teaching Award.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 2, 2010 2011-02-02-OTHER U of S sessional lecturer Michael P.J. Kennedy has been awarded the 2010 Learning Communities Teaching Award.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 2, 2011 2011-02-01-OTHER More than 200 of Canada's greatest young minds paid visit to Saskatoon on Wednesday to explore the university and to see firsthand what the institution—and the province—has to offer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 2, 2011 2011-02-01-OTHER More than 200 of Canada's greatest young minds paid visit to Saskatoon on Wednesday to explore the university and to see firsthand what the institution—and the province—has to offer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 1, 2011 2011-02-01-OTHER Budding space scientists from the University of Saskatchewan and two other Canadian universities will continue CaNoRock, a novel rocket research program, thanks to an agreement among several Canadian and Norwegian universities and research agencies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 1, 2011 2011-02-01-OTHER Budding space scientists from the University of Saskatchewan and two other Canadian universities will continue CaNoRock, a novel rocket research program, thanks to an agreement among several Canadian and Norwegian universities and research agencies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 31, 2011 2011-01-20-AG The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) College of Agriculture and Bioresources has announced a new addition to the college's art collection. Henry and Cheryl Kloppenburg have generously donated a collection of Inuit sculpture, which will be permanently housed in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 31, 2011 2011-01-20-AG The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) College of Agriculture and Bioresources has announced a new addition to the college's art collection. Henry and Cheryl Kloppenburg have generously donated a collection of Inuit sculpture, which will be permanently housed in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 27, 2011 2011-01-17-PH Isaac Asiamah, a PhD candidate with the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the U of S, has recently returned from a prestigious training opportunity at the Speiz Laboratory in the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports. Isaac spent four months at the laboratory and received training in the handling of chemical weapons-related materials, including water and air-sensitive chemicals, as well as training in toxicology and chemical safety.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 27, 2011 2011-01-17-PH Isaac Asiamah, a PhD candidate with the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the U of S, has recently returned from a prestigious training opportunity at the Speiz Laboratory in the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports. Isaac spent four months at the laboratory and received training in the handling of chemical weapons-related materials, including water and air-sensitive chemicals, as well as training in toxicology and chemical safety.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 25, 2011 2011-01-15-JSGS A new study released by some of the world's top experts on forest governance says global efforts are failing to stop rampant destruction of the world's most vulnerable forests. The report, called Embracing Complexity: Meeting the Challenges of International Forest Governance, suggests that global initiatives have too often ignored local needs, while failing to address the most fundamental challenge to global forest management — that deforestation is usually caused by economic pressures imposed by drivers from outside forests.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 25, 2011 2011-01-15-JSGS A new study released by some of the world's top experts on forest governance says global efforts are failing to stop rampant destruction of the world's most vulnerable forests. The report, called Embracing Complexity: Meeting the Challenges of International Forest Governance, suggests that global initiatives have too often ignored local needs, while failing to address the most fundamental challenge to global forest management — that deforestation is usually caused by economic pressures imposed by drivers from outside forests.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 25, 2011 2011-01-14-LIB The Library at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has made extensive progress in its Indigenous Studies Portal (iPortal), which now holds 25,000 full-text records. The iPortal provides learning and research opportunities by connecting people with specialized indigenous studies resources.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 25, 2011 2011-01-14-LIB The Library at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has made extensive progress in its Indigenous Studies Portal (iPortal), which now holds 25,000 full-text records. The iPortal provides learning and research opportunities by connecting people with specialized indigenous studies resources.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 21, 2011 2011-01-12-OTHER Thirteen University of Saskatchewan (U of S) research teams have been awarded just over $1 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for projects that will help develop new therapies for HIV, advance knowledge of reproductive health, and foster development of advanced materials for the auto and aerospace industries, to name just a few.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 21, 2011 2011-01-12-OTHER Thirteen University of Saskatchewan (U of S) research teams have been awarded just over $1 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for projects that will help develop new therapies for HIV, advance knowledge of reproductive health, and foster development of advanced materials for the auto and aerospace industries, to name just a few.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 20, 2011 2011-01-11-OTHER Three University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded $1.23 million by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to develop better ways to make biodiesel, advanced materials for nuclear reactors and an effective fuel injection system for fusion reactors.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 20, 2011 2011-01-11-OTHER Three University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded $1.23 million by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to develop better ways to make biodiesel, advanced materials for nuclear reactors and an effective fuel injection system for fusion reactors.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 18, 2011 2011-01-09-WCVM An expanded facility for horse health at the University of Saskatchewan will be called the Ryan/Dubé Equine Performance Centre in recognition of a Saskatoon couple's longtime support for veterinary research and education.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 18, 2011 2011-01-09-WCVM An expanded facility for horse health at the University of Saskatchewan will be called the Ryan/Dubé Equine Performance Centre in recognition of a Saskatoon couple's longtime support for veterinary research and education.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 14, 2011 2011-01-08-AG The University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources is taking two major advancements toward expanding its commitment in Aboriginal relations. The Sprott Foundation donated $1 million in support of a proposed post-graduate program for Aboriginal students, and David Natcher was appointed as the new assistant dean of Aboriginal programs and research.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 14, 2011 2011-01-08-AG The University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources is taking two major advancements toward expanding its commitment in Aboriginal relations. The Sprott Foundation donated $1 million in support of a proposed post-graduate program for Aboriginal students, and David Natcher was appointed as the new assistant dean of Aboriginal programs and research.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 13, 2011 2011-01-06-PH University of Saskatchewan pharmacy students from the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition have begun their Professional Development Week (PDW) 2011 Conference. The annual conference is being held in Saskatoon from Jan 12-15, 2011 at TCU Place.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 13, 2011 2011-01-06-PH University of Saskatchewan pharmacy students from the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition have begun their Professional Development Week (PDW) 2011 Conference. The annual conference is being held in Saskatoon from Jan 12-15, 2011 at TCU Place.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 10, 2011 2011-01-04-AG At a ceremony Jan. 10, the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources opened a new bioprocessing pilot plant that will be used to study plant compounds that can be used in biofuels, crop development, and health products.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 10, 2011 2011-01-04-AG At a ceremony Jan. 10, the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources opened a new bioprocessing pilot plant that will be used to study plant compounds that can be used in biofuels, crop development, and health products.