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U of S announces dean of engineering
By OCN
May 24, 2013, 10:24 am
Highly respected Canadian engineer Georges Kipouros has been chosen as the new dean of the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering. The university’s Board of Governors approved the appointment for a five-year term effective September 1, 2013.
On Campus News, May 24, 2013
By OCN
May 24, 2013, 8:45 am
The May 24 issue of On Campus News features interesting stories on the construction of the Gordon Oakes-Red Bear Student Centre, upcoming improvements to PAWS and research on the link between stress and memory. Read the PDF here.
Relationships are key to engaged scholarship
By Michael Robin
May 23, 2013, 2:32 pm
Engaged scholarship demands strong relationships that must be built before any research can proceed, according to experienced faculty featured at a conversation café held as part of Engaged Scholar Day on April 30.
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Benchmarking for members of the U15
By OCN
May 23, 2013, 2:31 pm
The U of S will play host May 15 and 16 to university representatives from across the country who collectively provide the information needed to advance the mandate of the U15, Canada’s leading research institutions.
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Smartphone app predicts threats to human health
By Kris Foster
May 21, 2013, 10:41 am
Smartphones are on the cusp of being an important tool to combat public health threats in Canada and the world.
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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E-journal supports new, senior education scholars
Lana Haight
May 21, 2013, 10:40 am
Education matters – it’s a phrase that evokes meanings as varied as the people involved. Even within the College of Education, Education Matters, a new open-access e-journal published through the college, is meeting different needs.
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How Pinteresting: researcher finds social media site to be decidedly unsocial
By Kris Foster
May 21, 2013, 10:40 am
Pinterest is the fastest growing social media site in the world, but to one researcher it seems particularly unsocial.
Canadian Wheat Alliance to develop new wheat varieties, improve yields and profitability
By OCN
May 16, 2013, 2:19 pm
The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan today announced the creation of a new Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA). This initiative will co-ordinate research and development projects to improve the yield of Canadian wheat by reducing losses under extreme weather conditions such as drought, heat, cold and diseases.
Admission by degree
By OCN
May 16, 2013, 1:38 pm
A change to the rules is going to eliminate what the director of admissions calls hedge hopping by students seeking a coveted seat in the U of S College of Medicine.
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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Tweets from space: Tweeted photos from space add to geological knowledge
By Kris Foster
May 10, 2013, 10:43 am
It is a dark picture with a smattering of lights scattered in a seemingly random manner. Some areas are brighter and bigger than others, some have fine lines of light and other areas are completely black.
Beth Williamson begins term as university secretary
By Colleen MacPherson
May 10, 2013, 9:03 am
To say that Beth Williamson hit the ground running in her new job could be described as a true understatement.
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On Campus News, May 10, 2013
By OCN
May 10, 2013, 8:41 am
The May 10 issue of On Campus News has many great stories, including a feature on new university secretary Beth Williamson, a story highlighting new research on the social media site Pinterest, and an article outlining admission changes in the College of Medicine. Download the PDF issue here.
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