University of Saskatchewan announces Ilene Busch-Vishniac as ninth 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.

University of Saskatchewan announces Ilene Busch-Vishniac as ninth 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.

U of S to co-host conference on Canada's new grain market -

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.

U of S to co-host conference on Canada's new grain market -

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.

U of S enters into partnership with Yukon College -

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.

U of S enters into partnership with Yukon College -

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.

U of S researchers, students awarded for Saskatoon city centre project -

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.

U of S researchers, students awarded for Saskatoon city centre project -

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.

U of S graduate student Anne Kelly named Rhodes Scholar -

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.

U of S graduate student Anne Kelly named Rhodes Scholar -

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.

U of S researchers excel at conference with juvenile arthritis findings -

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.

U of S researchers excel at conference with juvenile arthritis findings -

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.

U of S researchers in the running for Grand Challenges projects for East Africa -

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.

U of S researchers in the running for Grand Challenges projects for East Africa -

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.

U of S hosts Northern Elder to foster appreciation for First Nations knowledge systems -

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.

U of S hosts Northern Elder to foster appreciation for First Nations knowledge systems -

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.

U of S and U of T researchers team up to map the cannabis genome -

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.

U of S and U of T researchers team up to map the cannabis genome -

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.

Generation Squeeze: study released at U of S says today's family staggering under pressure -

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.

Generation Squeeze: study released at U of S says today's family staggering under pressure -

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.

U of S Canada Research Chairs explore rural innovation, water quality, improved nutrition, green crop protection, advanced materials and space weather -

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.

U of S Canada Research Chairs explore rural innovation, water quality, improved nutrition, green crop protection, advanced materials and space weather -

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.

U of S researcher partners with community to help gang prevention and child welfare -

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.

U of S researcher partners with community to help gang prevention and child welfare -

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.

U of S bio-energy researcher wins Fulbright -

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.

U of S bio-energy researcher wins Fulbright -

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.

U of S announces new admissions policy for Alberta students -

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.

U of S announces new admissions policy for Alberta students -

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.

U of S led organic forage and livestock capacity report now available -

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.

U of S led organic forage and livestock capacity report now available -

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.

U of S health scientist elected to prestigious national scholarly society -

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.

U of S health scientist elected to prestigious national scholarly society -

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 of Saskatchewan marks new milestones in student housing -

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."

University of Saskatchewan marks new milestones in student housing -

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."

U of S International Vaccine Centre Celebrates Grand Opening -

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.

U of S International Vaccine Centre Celebrates Grand Opening -

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.

University of Saskatchewan enrolment up for third straight year -

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.

University of Saskatchewan enrolment up for third straight year -

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.

New U of S institute will strengthen partnerships with China -

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.

New U of S institute will strengthen partnerships with China -

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.

Farmers fund grain-sector innovation at University of Saskatchewan -

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.

Farmers fund grain-sector innovation at University of Saskatchewan -

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.

U of S projects awarded more than $780,000 through Canada Foundation for Innovation -

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.

U of S projects awarded more than $780,000 through Canada Foundation for Innovation -

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.

U of S-Led Study Developing Tools for Underground Carbon Storage -

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.

U of S-Led Study Developing Tools for Underground Carbon Storage -

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.

U of S Law professor earns top national award -

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.

U of S Law professor earns top national award -

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.

U of S researchers turn Aboriginal lens on oilsands, resource management and law -

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).

U of S researchers turn Aboriginal lens on oilsands, resource management and law -

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).

U of S and POS Bio-Sciences collaborate to commercialize technology -

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.

U of S and POS Bio-Sciences collaborate to commercialize technology -

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.

U of S researchers to explore green energy, social media, plasma physics and beer -

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.

U of S researchers to explore green energy, social media, plasma physics and beer -

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.

Cameco CEO announces gift to U of S business students -

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.

Cameco CEO announces gift to U of S business students -

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.

U of S Partners with Federal Agencies on Unique Study of Vitamin D Insufficiency -

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.

U of S Partners with Federal Agencies on Unique Study of Vitamin D Insufficiency -

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.

U of S College of Law welcomes new Dean -

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.

U of S College of Law welcomes new Dean -

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.

Supporting Aboriginal arts: Morgan speaks at U of S -

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.

Supporting Aboriginal arts: Morgan speaks at U of S -

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.

EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann speaks at U of S -

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.

EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann speaks at U of S -

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.

First patient-oriented research centre launched -

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.

First patient-oriented research centre launched -

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.

Riders sign Huskie Peter Thiel -

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed non-import linebacker Peter Thiel. The financial details of the signing were not released.

Riders sign Huskie Peter Thiel -

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed non-import linebacker Peter Thiel. The financial details of the signing were not released.

University of Saskatchewan Releases 2011-12 Operating Budget -

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 Releases 2011-12 Operating Budget -

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.

Three Huskies named to Team Canada -

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.

Three Huskies named to Team Canada -

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.

U of S students take pulse-food product to 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.

U of S students take pulse-food product to 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.

U of S Professor Awarded AAG Presidential Achievement Award -

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.

U of S Professor Awarded AAG Presidential Achievement Award -

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.

U of S grad student receives Arctic Fellowship -

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).

U of S grad student receives Arctic Fellowship -

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).

U of S College Quarter plan recognized nationally -

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.

U of S College Quarter plan recognized nationally -

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.

U of S announces 2011-12 tuition rates -

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.

U of S announces 2011-12 tuition rates -

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.

U of S crop, vaccine, and fuel researchers vie for award -

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.

U of S crop, vaccine, and fuel researchers vie for award -

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.

U of S law team wins international award -

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.

U of S law team wins international award -

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.

U of S teachers receive Alan Blizzard Award -

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).

U of S teachers receive Alan Blizzard Award -

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).

Award-winning health scientist speaks at U of S on early childhood development -

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.

Award-winning health scientist speaks at U of S on early childhood development -

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.

Global Institute for Water Security Launched at U of S -

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.

Global Institute for Water Security Launched at U of S -

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.

U of S clean coal research receives funding -

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.

U of S clean coal research receives funding -

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.

'milkrotron' funding announced for U of S dairy research -

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.

'milkrotron' funding announced for U of S dairy research -

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.

USSU dedicates council chambers to 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.

USSU dedicates council chambers to 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.

U of S College of Law team wins national competition -

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.

U of S College of Law team wins national competition -

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.

U of S phytotron gets huge boost -

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.

U of S phytotron gets huge boost -

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.

U of S President Peter MacKinnon to step down June 2012 -

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.

U of S President Peter MacKinnon to step down June 2012 -

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.

PET-CT scan part of U of S nuclear investment -

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

PET-CT scan part of U of S nuclear investment -

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

U of S researchers link high-carb diet to 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.

U of S researchers link high-carb diet to 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.

Provincial Government continues to support U of S growth -

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.

Provincial Government continues to support U of S growth -

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.

U of S nursing program to be offered at Northlands College -

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.

U of S nursing program to be offered at Northlands College -

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.

U of S business students place second in Western competition while raising funds for the Children's Health Foundation -

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.

U of S business students place second in Western competition while raising funds for the Children's Health Foundation -

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.

U of S engineering students advance to 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.

U of S engineering students advance to 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.

Top high school students visit campus -

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.

Top high school students visit campus -

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.

New funding assures U of S participation in Canada-Norway rocket program -

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.

New funding assures U of S participation in Canada-Norway rocket program -

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.

U of S College of Agriculture and Bioresources opens Inuit sculpture exhibit -

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.

U of S College of Agriculture and Bioresources opens Inuit sculpture exhibit -

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.

U of S PhD candidate completes prestigious training at the Speiz Laboratory in Switzerland -

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.

U of S PhD candidate completes prestigious training at the Speiz Laboratory in Switzerland -

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.

New study chaired by U of S professor says global environmental pacts ignore primary causes of forest destruction -

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.

New study chaired by U of S professor says global environmental pacts ignore primary causes of forest destruction -

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.

U of S boosts global indigenous studies resource -

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.

U of S boosts global indigenous studies resource -

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.

U of S Projects Awarded More than $1M in Canada Foundation for Innovation Funding -

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.

U of S Projects Awarded More than $1M in Canada Foundation for Innovation Funding -

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.

U of S scientists awarded $1.2 million to explore advanced energy technologies -

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.

U of S scientists awarded $1.2 million to explore advanced energy technologies -

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.

U of S names horse health centre after Saskatoon philanthropists -

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.

U of S names horse health centre after Saskatoon philanthropists -

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.

U of S College of Agriculture and Bioresources announces Aboriginal initiatives -

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.

U of S College of Agriculture and Bioresources announces Aboriginal initiatives -

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.

U of S students host Canada's largest student-run conference -

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.

U of S students host Canada's largest student-run conference -

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.

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