Around the Bowl: May 2026

Here is a look at some of the announcements, appointments, and awards from the past month at the University of Saskatchewan (USask):

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will join university and community leaders who will gather to welcome new USask President Vince Bruni-Bossio in a special event on Friday, May 8 in the Leslie and Irene Dubé Theatre. USask senior leaders and members of the Board of Governors, Senate, Huskie Board of Trustees, Alumni Advisory Board and student leaders will be joined by government representatives, community and corporate stakeholders and major university donors … USask President Vince Bruni-Bossio and City of Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky will sign a new Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, May 19 at the USask Prince Albert Campus … Dr. Jay Wilson (EdD) has been re-appointed to serve another two-year term as principal of the university’s Prince Albert Campus, beginning August 1, 2026. Wilson began his tenure as principal on August 1, 2024 …

USask’s Huskie women’s basketball team was recognized and honoured at the Saskatchewan Legislature on April 21. The Huskies won their second straight national championship title – and their fourth in the last 10 seasons – on March 8 in Quebec City … USask College of Law graduate Emma Neufeld (Class of 2025) has been selected to serve as a clerk with the Supreme Court of Canada Law Clerk Program for 2027/28 … USask’s annual Spring Convocation week will run June 1-5 at Merlis Belsher Place, with close to 4,000 students in the Class of 2026 are scheduled to receive their degrees and diplomas … USask’s College of Dentistry will host the Canadian Oral Health Summit from June 18-20.