Season’s greetings from USask President Peter Stoicheff

The University of Saskatchewan is a driving force for impact on our local, national and global communities. This year was no exception. In a testament to our world-class academic programs and unique research facilities, USask achieved its highest-ever performance in the international QS World University Rankings, demonstrating the global impact of our teaching, research, scholarly and artistic work, and outreach activities. We celebrated a record year of research funding to support our work together building a better world for future generations. 

This year, we saw firsthand the immense impact of the USask community on the world stage in 2024. We celebrated members of our campus community for their athletic and coaching accomplishments in the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, with one student and three alumni returning to Canada as medalists. Members of the USask Greystone Singers and its alumni choir Aurora Voce made their concert debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City this past June. In October, we celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of six alumni at our annual Alumni Achievement Awards gala at the Remai Modern museum. Two of our students received Rhodes Scholarships out of the eleven awarded across Canada – a testament to our students’ excellence and that of our teaching and learning mission.

With your help, we are 90 percent of the way to our $500 million fundraising goal in support of the Be What the World Needs comprehensive campaign. This historic campaign will support critical research, assist Indigenous achievement, inspire students to succeed, and design visionary spaces that will help us to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our successful Giving Day event in September saw the immense support of the entire campus community. This campaign would not be possible without all students, faculty, staff, alumni, colleges, schools and units taking part. 

As we move into the new year, I encourage you to take time to reflect on your accomplishments from 2024 and to set goals for the year ahead. I also hope you will make time to take care of yourself, and to spend time with the ones you care for most. 

I extend my warmest wishes to you this holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.

Sincerely,

Peter Stoicheff
President and Vice-Chancellor

On behalf of the University of Saskatchewan, President Peter Stoicheff and Kathryn Warden wish you all the best for the holiday season.