University of Saskatchewan Council approves new vision for College of Medicine -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 20, 2012 2012-12-07-MED SASKATOON - At the Dec. 20 meeting of University Council, members approved in principle the document entitled A New Vision for the College of Medicine. This paves the way for the college to develop an implementation plan for changes that will address the critical issues of accreditation, teaching and research.

University of Saskatchewan Council approves new vision for College of Medicine -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 20, 2012 2012-12-07-MED SASKATOON - At the Dec. 20 meeting of University Council, members approved in principle the document entitled A New Vision for the College of Medicine. This paves the way for the college to develop an implementation plan for changes that will address the critical issues of accreditation, teaching and research.

U of S announces 2013 Tech Venture Challenge finalists -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 11, 2012 2012-12-03-OTHER Christmas came early for 10 University of Saskatchewan entrepreneurs as they were named finalists in the 2013 Tech Venture Challenge from a field of 28 submissions.

U of S announces 2013 Tech Venture Challenge finalists -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 11, 2012 2012-12-03-OTHER Christmas came early for 10 University of Saskatchewan entrepreneurs as they were named finalists in the 2013 Tech Venture Challenge from a field of 28 submissions.

Province of Saskatchewan, PotashCorp commit $50-million to Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 10, 2012 2012-12-02-OTHER Public-private partnership to advance science and policy for global food and nutrition security SASKATOON - The Province of Saskatchewan, the University of Saskatchewan, and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today formally launched the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) to develop Saskatchewan-led solutions to feed a growing world population.

Province of Saskatchewan, PotashCorp commit $50-million to Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 10, 2012 2012-12-02-OTHER Public-private partnership to advance science and policy for global food and nutrition security SASKATOON - The Province of Saskatchewan, the University of Saskatchewan, and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today formally launched the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) to develop Saskatchewan-led solutions to feed a growing world population.

U of S dentistry students receive leading imaging technology from Saskatchewan dentists and Carestream Dental Canada -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 29, 2012 2012-11-12-DE Saskatoon - Third- and fourth-year University of Saskatchewan (U of S) dental students will soon begin working with sophisticated new oral health imaging technology, thanks to a $250,000 gift from the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) and a partnership between the College of Dentistry and Carestream Dental Canada.

U of S dentistry students receive leading imaging technology from Saskatchewan dentists and Carestream Dental Canada -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 29, 2012 2012-11-12-DE Saskatoon - Third- and fourth-year University of Saskatchewan (U of S) dental students will soon begin working with sophisticated new oral health imaging technology, thanks to a $250,000 gift from the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS) and a partnership between the College of Dentistry and Carestream Dental Canada.

U of S-Venmar CES partnership yields world-leading energy-saving technologies -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 19, 2012 2012-11-08-ENG New heat exchanger technology that promises to cut building heating and cooling costs by up to 80 per cent will soon come to market thanks to a long-standing research and training partnership between the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering and Saskatoon-based Venmar CES Inc.

U of S-Venmar CES partnership yields world-leading energy-saving technologies -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 19, 2012 2012-11-08-ENG New heat exchanger technology that promises to cut building heating and cooling costs by up to 80 per cent will soon come to market thanks to a long-standing research and training partnership between the University of Saskatchewan College of Engineering and Saskatoon-based Venmar CES Inc.

U of S Awarded $10-M Prestigious Chair Aimed at Mitigating Infectious Disease -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 8, 2012 2012-11-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan is one of eight universities in the country awarded $10-million Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERCs) through a highly competitive federal program aimed at attracting the world's best researchers to help build successful research teams in areas of importance to Canada.

U of S Awarded $10-M Prestigious Chair Aimed at Mitigating Infectious Disease -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 8, 2012 2012-11-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan is one of eight universities in the country awarded $10-million Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERCs) through a highly competitive federal program aimed at attracting the world's best researchers to help build successful research teams in areas of importance to Canada.

Lifetime achievement award honours U of S toxicologist -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 24, 2012 2012-10-15-OTHER John Giesy, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Saskatchewan, has been awarded the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Paris-based Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) and China's Zhongyu Environmental Technologies Corporation.

Lifetime achievement award honours U of S toxicologist -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 24, 2012 2012-10-15-OTHER John Giesy, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Saskatchewan, has been awarded the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Paris-based Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment (SCOPE) and China's Zhongyu Environmental Technologies Corporation.

Winner selected in U of S Tech Venture Challenge -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 10, 2012 2012-10-08-ILO The winner of the U of S 2012 Tech Venture Challenge is Renterra Farmland Sales and Rental Auction Inc. The company, created by Lyndon Lisitza, connects farmland owners and renters through an online auction website. Lisitza is an alumnus of the U of S with a MSc in agricultural economics.

Winner selected in U of S Tech Venture Challenge -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 10, 2012 2012-10-08-ILO The winner of the U of S 2012 Tech Venture Challenge is Renterra Farmland Sales and Rental Auction Inc. The company, created by Lyndon Lisitza, connects farmland owners and renters through an online auction website. Lisitza is an alumnus of the U of S with a MSc in agricultural economics.

University of Saskatchewan celebrates new partnership with Shad Valley International -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 10, 2012 2012-10-07-ENG Saskatoon - University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Provost and Vice-President Academic Brett Fairbairn signed a memorandum of understanding this morning with Barry Bisson, president of Shad Valley International, a not-for-profit educational organization, formalizing a partnership between the two institutions. Beginning in 2013, the U of S will be one of two universities in Western Canada to host this prestigious university-based development program for high-potential, secondary school students.

University of Saskatchewan celebrates new partnership with Shad Valley International -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 10, 2012 2012-10-07-ENG Saskatoon - University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Provost and Vice-President Academic Brett Fairbairn signed a memorandum of understanding this morning with Barry Bisson, president of Shad Valley International, a not-for-profit educational organization, formalizing a partnership between the two institutions. Beginning in 2013, the U of S will be one of two universities in Western Canada to host this prestigious university-based development program for high-potential, secondary school students.

U of S College of Law celebrates 100 years with reunion weekend -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 5, 2012 2012-10-04-LA Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan's College of Law will celebrate its centennial this weekend with a number of events and activities planned for alumni returning to campus.

U of S College of Law celebrates 100 years with reunion weekend -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 5, 2012 2012-10-04-LA Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan's College of Law will celebrate its centennial this weekend with a number of events and activities planned for alumni returning to campus.

Calgary family creates Murray W. Pyke Chair with largest donation in U of S College of Arts and Science history -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 5, 2012 2012-10-03-AR Calgary - The University of Saskatchewan has announced the establishment of the Murray W. Pyke Chair in Geological Sciences as a result of a significant gift from the Pyke family of Calgary. The donation is both the largest ever received by the Department of Geological Sciences and by the College of Arts and Science.

Calgary family creates Murray W. Pyke Chair with largest donation in U of S College of Arts and Science history -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 5, 2012 2012-10-03-AR Calgary - The University of Saskatchewan has announced the establishment of the Murray W. Pyke Chair in Geological Sciences as a result of a significant gift from the Pyke family of Calgary. The donation is both the largest ever received by the Department of Geological Sciences and by the College of Arts and Science.

U of S Feeds Innovation Institute reaches milestone -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 2, 2012 2012-10-02-AG Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan Feeds Innovation Institute (FII) achieved a significant milestone in August by reaching a total revenue of over $1 million since opening in 2006. All revenue is applied back to salaries or to the costs of using U of S infrastructure.

U of S Feeds Innovation Institute reaches milestone -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 2, 2012 2012-10-02-AG Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan Feeds Innovation Institute (FII) achieved a significant milestone in August by reaching a total revenue of over $1 million since opening in 2006. All revenue is applied back to salaries or to the costs of using U of S infrastructure.

U of S business students design recruitment campaign -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 28, 2012 2012-09-15-ESB Saskatoon - The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan launched their 2012 advertising campaign that features marketing strategies created by business students.

U of S business students design recruitment campaign -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 28, 2012 2012-09-15-ESB Saskatoon - The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan launched their 2012 advertising campaign that features marketing strategies created by business students.

U of S mourns the passing of Sylvia Fedoruk -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 27, 2012 2012-09-14-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan community is mourning the death of the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk.

U of S mourns the passing of Sylvia Fedoruk -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 27, 2012 2012-09-14-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan community is mourning the death of the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk.

U of S researchers find beer a favourite fluid among Canadian adults -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 26, 2012 2012-09-12-PH Saskatoon - A University of Saskatchewan study has found that patterns of beverage intake in Canadian women indicate high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, high intake of beer and low intake of milk.

U of S researchers find beer a favourite fluid among Canadian adults -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 26, 2012 2012-09-12-PH Saskatoon - A University of Saskatchewan study has found that patterns of beverage intake in Canadian women indicate high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, high intake of beer and low intake of milk.

Students host veterinary open house at University of Saskatchewan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 20, 2012 2012-09-09-WCVM Saskatoon - Students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on the University of Saskatchewan campus will host thousands of people of all ages from September 20 to 23 during Vetavision 2012, the veterinary college's public open house.

Students host veterinary open house at University of Saskatchewan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 20, 2012 2012-09-09-WCVM Saskatoon - Students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on the University of Saskatchewan campus will host thousands of people of all ages from September 20 to 23 during Vetavision 2012, the veterinary college's public open house.

University of Saskatchewan students take part in Project Serve -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 17, 2012 2012-09-07-OTHER Saskatoon— Over 120 U of S students helped out the community through Project Serve, an annual one-day event that pairs students with 19 different community organizations around Saskatoon on Sept. 15.

University of Saskatchewan students take part in Project Serve -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 17, 2012 2012-09-07-OTHER Saskatoon— Over 120 U of S students helped out the community through Project Serve, an annual one-day event that pairs students with 19 different community organizations around Saskatoon on Sept. 15.

First year law students at U of S participate in inaugural welcoming ceremony -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 14, 2012 2012-09-05 - LAW Saskatoon - 126 first-year law students at the University of Saskatchewan were officially welcomed to the College of Law yesterday at the inaugural First Year Welcoming Ceremony presented by the Burnet Duckworth & Palmer law firm.

First year law students at U of S participate in inaugural welcoming ceremony -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 14, 2012 2012-09-05 - LAW Saskatoon - 126 first-year law students at the University of Saskatchewan were officially welcomed to the College of Law yesterday at the inaugural First Year Welcoming Ceremony presented by the Burnet Duckworth & Palmer law firm.

University of Saskatchewan enrolment at record high -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 11, 2012 2012-09-02-OTHER Saskatoon — As of the first day of classes, fall 2012 enrolment of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan has increased 3.5 per cent over last year. This increase brings the total student population up to nearly 21,000 students—the most the institution has ever had.

University of Saskatchewan enrolment at record high -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 11, 2012 2012-09-02-OTHER Saskatoon — As of the first day of classes, fall 2012 enrolment of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan has increased 3.5 per cent over last year. This increase brings the total student population up to nearly 21,000 students—the most the institution has ever had.

U of S and Saskatchewan Blue Cross announce $1-million investment to launch childhood obesity prevention program -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-August 21, 2012 2012-08-04-OTHER Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan has announced an exciting partnership with Saskatchewan Blue Cross to curb childhood obesity in the province. Enabled by the generous $1-million investment of Saskatchewan Blue Cross, the College of Kinesiology will launch the Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It (MEND) program in Saskatchewan this September.

U of S and Saskatchewan Blue Cross announce $1-million investment to launch childhood obesity prevention program -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-August 21, 2012 2012-08-04-OTHER Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan has announced an exciting partnership with Saskatchewan Blue Cross to curb childhood obesity in the province. Enabled by the generous $1-million investment of Saskatchewan Blue Cross, the College of Kinesiology will launch the Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It (MEND) program in Saskatchewan this September.

U of S-led team unlocks link between sex and the female brain -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 20, 2012 2012-08-03-OTHER An international team of scientists led by Gregg Adams at the University of Saskatchewan has discovered that a protein in semen acts on the female brain to prompt ovulation, and is the same molecule that regulates the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells.

U of S-led team unlocks link between sex and the female brain -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 20, 2012 2012-08-03-OTHER An international team of scientists led by Gregg Adams at the University of Saskatchewan has discovered that a protein in semen acts on the female brain to prompt ovulation, and is the same molecule that regulates the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells.

U of S to welcome record numbers of students to residences, and some spaces still available -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Aug. 2, 2012 2012-08-01-OTHER University of Saskatchewan students will be moving into residence in record numbers this fall thanks to the opening of two more buildings in the university's College Quarter development, but space is still available for students who are still considering their housing options in Saskatoon.

U of S to welcome record numbers of students to residences, and some spaces still available -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Aug. 2, 2012 2012-08-01-OTHER University of Saskatchewan students will be moving into residence in record numbers this fall thanks to the opening of two more buildings in the university's College Quarter development, but space is still available for students who are still considering their housing options in Saskatoon.

University of Saskatchewan sets licensing revenue records -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 30, 2012 2012-07-14-ILO The University of Saskatchewan's Industry Liaison Office (ILO) licensing revenue grew to $7.2 million in 2011-12, a 27 per cent increase over last year's $5.7 million.

University of Saskatchewan sets licensing revenue records -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 30, 2012 2012-07-14-ILO The University of Saskatchewan's Industry Liaison Office (ILO) licensing revenue grew to $7.2 million in 2011-12, a 27 per cent increase over last year's $5.7 million.

U of S researcher discovers new impact crater in Arctic -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 25, 2012 2012-07-13-AR Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) have discovered a massive meteor impact from millions of years ago in Canada's western Arctic. Located on the northwestern part of Victoria Island, the impact crater, or astrobleme, is about 25 km wide. It is Canada's thirtieth known meteorite impact feature.

U of S researcher discovers new impact crater in Arctic -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 25, 2012 2012-07-13-AR Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) have discovered a massive meteor impact from millions of years ago in Canada's western Arctic. Located on the northwestern part of Victoria Island, the impact crater, or astrobleme, is about 25 km wide. It is Canada's thirtieth known meteorite impact feature.

U of S researchers discover cannabis "pharma factory" -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 16, 2012 2012-07-10-AR U of S researchers have discovered the chemical pathway that Cannabis sativa uses to create bioactive compounds called cannabinoids, paving the way for the development of marijuana varieties to produce pharmaceuticals or cannabinoid-free industrial hemp. The research appears online in the July 16 early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

U of S researchers discover cannabis "pharma factory" -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 16, 2012 2012-07-10-AR U of S researchers have discovered the chemical pathway that Cannabis sativa uses to create bioactive compounds called cannabinoids, paving the way for the development of marijuana varieties to produce pharmaceuticals or cannabinoid-free industrial hemp. The research appears online in the July 16 early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

U of S student awarded $40,000 to study decision-making -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 11, 2012 2012-07-09-JSGS Saskatoon - Sara McPhee-Knowles, PhD candidate at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy University of Saskatchewan campus, has been awarded a Doctoral Fellowships Program scholarship by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), totaling $20,000 per year for two years, to develop new ways of understanding how governments make decisions, particularly when they face uncertainty and risk.

U of S student awarded $40,000 to study decision-making -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 11, 2012 2012-07-09-JSGS Saskatoon - Sara McPhee-Knowles, PhD candidate at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy University of Saskatchewan campus, has been awarded a Doctoral Fellowships Program scholarship by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), totaling $20,000 per year for two years, to develop new ways of understanding how governments make decisions, particularly when they face uncertainty and risk.

U of S to launch new animal bioscience degree fall 2013 -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 11, 2012 2012-07-08-AG Saskatoon - The College of Agriculture and Bioresources will have a new option for students interested in animals come fall 2013 — a degree in animal bioscience (BSc).

U of S to launch new animal bioscience degree fall 2013 -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 11, 2012 2012-07-08-AG Saskatoon - The College of Agriculture and Bioresources will have a new option for students interested in animals come fall 2013 — a degree in animal bioscience (BSc).

U of S team helping decontaminate soil in Canada's North -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- July 11, 2012 2012-07-07- OTHER A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and Yukon College are working with industry in Canada's North to develop biochar for remediation of soil contaminated by oil spills and gas leaks.

U of S team helping decontaminate soil in Canada's North -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- July 11, 2012 2012-07-07- OTHER A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan and Yukon College are working with industry in Canada's North to develop biochar for remediation of soil contaminated by oil spills and gas leaks.

U of S-led satellite research reveals smaller volcanoes could cool climate -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- July 5, 2012 2012-07-03-AR A U of S-led international research team has discovered that aerosols from relatively small volcanic eruptions can be boosted into the high atmosphere by weather systems such as monsoons, where they can affect global temperatures. The research appears in the July 6 issue of the journal Science.

U of S-led satellite research reveals smaller volcanoes could cool climate -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- July 5, 2012 2012-07-03-AR A U of S-led international research team has discovered that aerosols from relatively small volcanic eruptions can be boosted into the high atmosphere by weather systems such as monsoons, where they can affect global temperatures. The research appears in the July 6 issue of the journal Science.

Two U of S PhD Students Awarded Prestigious Vanier Scholarships -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 4, 2012 2012-07-02-OTHER Two University of Saskatchewan PhD students have been awarded Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, a highly competitive and prestigious federal government scholarship for top-tier doctoral students.

Two U of S PhD Students Awarded Prestigious Vanier Scholarships -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 4, 2012 2012-07-02-OTHER Two University of Saskatchewan PhD students have been awarded Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, a highly competitive and prestigious federal government scholarship for top-tier doctoral students.

Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy receives CAPPA accreditation -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JUNE 28, 2012 2012-06-24-JSGS Saskatoon - After a thorough review by the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA), the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy has successfully completed the accreditation process, reinforcing the high quality of their Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs.

Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy receives CAPPA accreditation -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JUNE 28, 2012 2012-06-24-JSGS Saskatoon - After a thorough review by the Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA), the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy has successfully completed the accreditation process, reinforcing the high quality of their Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs.

NSERC funds new U of S training program for Canada's future public health leaders -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 26, 2012 2012-06-21-WCVM A new University of Saskatchewan training program that will produce future leaders in food safety, infectious disease control and public policy has been awarded $1.65 million over six years through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council's Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program.

NSERC funds new U of S training program for Canada's future public health leaders -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 26, 2012 2012-06-21-WCVM A new University of Saskatchewan training program that will produce future leaders in food safety, infectious disease control and public policy has been awarded $1.65 million over six years through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council's Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program.

University of Saskatchewan projects coincide with Truth and Reconciliation Commission -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 21, 2012 2012-06-17-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) honours the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). As an institution of higher learning and research, our highest concern is enabling individuals to contribute to their communities.  Our mission includes supporting our students and staff with respect to their own residential school experiences, and supporting all people, Aboriginal and others, to engage with the legacies of the past and the issues of the present in order to make our communities better places for all. The U of S was founded to support the development of the province based on values such as openness and respect.  We bring those values to our work today in promoting intercultural engagement and assisting First Nations and Métis communities.  We are proud to support the work of truth and reconciliation through our educational and scholarly activities.

University of Saskatchewan projects coincide with Truth and Reconciliation Commission -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 21, 2012 2012-06-17-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) honours the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). As an institution of higher learning and research, our highest concern is enabling individuals to contribute to their communities.  Our mission includes supporting our students and staff with respect to their own residential school experiences, and supporting all people, Aboriginal and others, to engage with the legacies of the past and the issues of the present in order to make our communities better places for all. The U of S was founded to support the development of the province based on values such as openness and respect.  We bring those values to our work today in promoting intercultural engagement and assisting First Nations and Métis communities.  We are proud to support the work of truth and reconciliation through our educational and scholarly activities.

University of Saskatchewan celebrates opening of Confucius Institute -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-June 18, 2012 2012-06-13-AR Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is joining more than 350 other universities worldwide in establishing a Confucius Institute (CI), an educational centre offering non-credit courses on Chinese language and culture for the on-campus community and general public.

University of Saskatchewan celebrates opening of Confucius Institute -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-June 18, 2012 2012-06-13-AR Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is joining more than 350 other universities worldwide in establishing a Confucius Institute (CI), an educational centre offering non-credit courses on Chinese language and culture for the on-campus community and general public.

U of S VP Seconded to World Bank Group -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 13, 2012 2012-06-08-OTHER Under an agreement recently signed between IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), Vice-President (Finance and Resources) Richard Florizone will be seconded to IFC for six months starting July 1, 2012.

U of S VP Seconded to World Bank Group -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 13, 2012 2012-06-08-OTHER Under an agreement recently signed between IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), Vice-President (Finance and Resources) Richard Florizone will be seconded to IFC for six months starting July 1, 2012.

U of S-led research team to track foster care reforms -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 7, 2012 2012-06-05-OTHER What does it take to turn talk into action to protect children? When sweeping changes are prescribed for a flawed foster care system, why do only minor tweaks occur? A U of S-led research team is tackling these tough questions.

U of S-led research team to track foster care reforms -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 7, 2012 2012-06-05-OTHER What does it take to turn talk into action to protect children? When sweeping changes are prescribed for a flawed foster care system, why do only minor tweaks occur? A U of S-led research team is tackling these tough questions.

U of S Scientists Awarded $3.4 Million to Help Farmers Reduce Agricultural Greenhouse Gases -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 5, 2012 2012-06-04-OTHER Three University of Saskatchewan projects have been awarded more than $3.4 million over the next five years from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for research that will help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved use of shelterbelts, irrigation and forage production.

U of S Scientists Awarded $3.4 Million to Help Farmers Reduce Agricultural Greenhouse Gases -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 5, 2012 2012-06-04-OTHER Three University of Saskatchewan projects have been awarded more than $3.4 million over the next five years from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for research that will help farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved use of shelterbelts, irrigation and forage production.

U of S researchers create powerful new tool for research and drug development -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 4, 2012 2012-06-02 - OTHER A University of Saskatchewan (U of S) research team led by Tony Kusalik and Scott Napper has harnessed bioinformatics and molecular biology to create powerful software that promises to become a "must have" tool in drug development research labs the world over.

U of S researchers create powerful new tool for research and drug development -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 4, 2012 2012-06-02 - OTHER A University of Saskatchewan (U of S) research team led by Tony Kusalik and Scott Napper has harnessed bioinformatics and molecular biology to create powerful software that promises to become a "must have" tool in drug development research labs the world over.

NSERC PromoScience backs U of S Ecology Camps and Aboriginal school outreach programs -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 18, 2012 2012-05-10-OTHER Two University of Saskatchewan school outreach programs - Ecology Camps for Kids and Science Ambassadors - have just received a boost from the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) that will help them bring exciting science learning to students in Saskatoon and northern communities.

NSERC PromoScience backs U of S Ecology Camps and Aboriginal school outreach programs -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 18, 2012 2012-05-10-OTHER Two University of Saskatchewan school outreach programs - Ecology Camps for Kids and Science Ambassadors - have just received a boost from the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) that will help them bring exciting science learning to students in Saskatoon and northern communities.

University of Saskatchewan approves budget adjustment strategy and 2012-13 detailed operating budget -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 16, 2012 2012-05-08 - OTHER Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved a $453 million detailed operating budget for 2012-13 and a strategy to permanently reduce university expenses by $44.5 million by 2016. This includes one-time and permanent reductions of $9.5 million and $6 million in measures yet to be identified for a total of $15.5 million in 2012-13.

University of Saskatchewan approves budget adjustment strategy and 2012-13 detailed operating budget -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 16, 2012 2012-05-08 - OTHER Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved a $453 million detailed operating budget for 2012-13 and a strategy to permanently reduce university expenses by $44.5 million by 2016. This includes one-time and permanent reductions of $9.5 million and $6 million in measures yet to be identified for a total of $15.5 million in 2012-13.

10 finalists chosen for U of S Tech Venture Challenge -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 11, 2012 2012-05-05-OTHER Ten entrepreneurs with ideas ranging from e-publishing, e-health, biofuels, mechanical engineering, and audio special effects will begin working on turning their ideas into businesses as finalists in the Tech Venture Challenge. The finalists were announced May 10th in Saskatoon.

10 finalists chosen for U of S Tech Venture Challenge -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 11, 2012 2012-05-05-OTHER Ten entrepreneurs with ideas ranging from e-publishing, e-health, biofuels, mechanical engineering, and audio special effects will begin working on turning their ideas into businesses as finalists in the Tech Venture Challenge. The finalists were announced May 10th in Saskatoon.

University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors announces 2012-13 tuition rates -

For Immediate Release-April 16, 2012 2012-04-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan's Board of Governors has approved tuition increases that average 4.4 per cent across a variety of programs for the 2012-13 academic year. Tuition will constitute approximately 22.5 per cent of the university's operating budget, and support core academic programs and services as well as improvements in teaching, learning, and the student experience.

University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors announces 2012-13 tuition rates -

For Immediate Release-April 16, 2012 2012-04-04-OTHER The University of Saskatchewan's Board of Governors has approved tuition increases that average 4.4 per cent across a variety of programs for the 2012-13 academic year. Tuition will constitute approximately 22.5 per cent of the university's operating budget, and support core academic programs and services as well as improvements in teaching, learning, and the student experience.

University of Saskatchewan to decrease expenses in light of budget pressures -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- April 3, 2012 2012-04-01-OTHER Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan will need to decrease its expenses over the next four years in the face of budget pressures that include lower-than-requested provincial funding, salary and benefit costs rising faster than revenue increases, solvency and going concern pension issues, and the pressing need for capital renewal to support teaching, research and innovation.

University of Saskatchewan to decrease expenses in light of budget pressures -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- April 3, 2012 2012-04-01-OTHER Saskatoon - The University of Saskatchewan will need to decrease its expenses over the next four years in the face of budget pressures that include lower-than-requested provincial funding, salary and benefit costs rising faster than revenue increases, solvency and going concern pension issues, and the pressing need for capital renewal to support teaching, research and innovation.

U of S Diefenbaker Canada Centre gallery reopens to the public -

For Immediate Release - March 30, 2012 2012-03-17 - OTHER Saskatoon - The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) reopened its gallery doors to the public earlier today following extensive renovations made possible through a funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan.

U of S Diefenbaker Canada Centre gallery reopens to the public -

For Immediate Release - March 30, 2012 2012-03-17 - OTHER Saskatoon - The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) reopened its gallery doors to the public earlier today following extensive renovations made possible through a funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan.

University of Saskatchewan Wilson Centre hosts i3 Idea Challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 26, 2012 2012-03-13-ESB The W. Brett Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Saskatchewan wants to know who has a winning business idea that would impress the likes of Brett Wilson. Over $80,000 in cash and start-up services will be awarded to U of S students through the i3 Idea Challenge.

University of Saskatchewan Wilson Centre hosts i3 Idea Challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 26, 2012 2012-03-13-ESB The W. Brett Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Saskatchewan wants to know who has a winning business idea that would impress the likes of Brett Wilson. Over $80,000 in cash and start-up services will be awarded to U of S students through the i3 Idea Challenge.

The Honourable Gordon Barnhart returning to U of S -

Saskatoon - The Honourable Gordon Barnhart will be returning to the University of Saskatchewan on April 1 as an adjunct professor in the Department of History, College of Arts and Science.

The Honourable Gordon Barnhart returning to U of S -

Saskatoon - The Honourable Gordon Barnhart will be returning to the University of Saskatchewan on April 1 as an adjunct professor in the Department of History, College of Arts and Science.

U of S Professor Emeritus and Former VIDO Director Honored with Canada Gairdner Wightman Award -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE _ March 21, 2012 2012-03-10-OTHER University of Saskatchewan Professor Emeritus Lorne Babiuk has been awarded the prestigious Canada Gairdner Wightman Award in recognition of his accomplishments over three decades that include leading the U of S Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) to become a world centre for vaccine research, training and development.

U of S Professor Emeritus and Former VIDO Director Honored with Canada Gairdner Wightman Award -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE _ March 21, 2012 2012-03-10-OTHER University of Saskatchewan Professor Emeritus Lorne Babiuk has been awarded the prestigious Canada Gairdner Wightman Award in recognition of his accomplishments over three decades that include leading the U of S Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) to become a world centre for vaccine research, training and development.

U of S launches new four-year strategic plan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 6, 2012 2012-03-04-OTHER Today, the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Board of Governors approved Promise and Potential - the University of Saskatchewan's third integrated plan. Promise and Potential describes the university-wide strategies the U of S will follow to advance their academic priorities.

U of S launches new four-year strategic plan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 6, 2012 2012-03-04-OTHER Today, the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Board of Governors approved Promise and Potential - the University of Saskatchewan's third integrated plan. Promise and Potential describes the university-wide strategies the U of S will follow to advance their academic priorities.

U of S solar power research gets $492,000 boost -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 13, 2012 2012-02-08-OTHER Developing cheaper, tougher solar cells is the goal of University of Saskatchewan chemistry researcher Ron Steer, who today was awarded $492,000 from the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) under their Strategic Projects Grants program.

U of S solar power research gets $492,000 boost -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 13, 2012 2012-02-08-OTHER Developing cheaper, tougher solar cells is the goal of University of Saskatchewan chemistry researcher Ron Steer, who today was awarded $492,000 from the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) under their Strategic Projects Grants program.

New Uranium Export Agreement with China Offers Environmental and Economic Benefits -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2012 2012-02-07-OTHER The Prime Minister's announcement today of an agreement with China on Canadian uranium exports means that Saskatchewan can make a valuable contribution to reducing the global carbon footprint, while increasing opportunities for jobs with our wealth of uranium resources, says the head of the Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (CCNI).

New Uranium Export Agreement with China Offers Environmental and Economic Benefits -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2012 2012-02-07-OTHER The Prime Minister's announcement today of an agreement with China on Canadian uranium exports means that Saskatchewan can make a valuable contribution to reducing the global carbon footprint, while increasing opportunities for jobs with our wealth of uranium resources, says the head of the Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation (CCNI).

New U of S research chair to help reclaim oil sands land -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2012 2012-02-06-OTHER University of Saskatchewan geoscientist Lee Barbour has been awarded a $2.6-million industrial research chair backed by the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Syncrude to provide critical insights into the performance of reclaimed mining areas.

New U of S research chair to help reclaim oil sands land -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2012 2012-02-06-OTHER University of Saskatchewan geoscientist Lee Barbour has been awarded a $2.6-million industrial research chair backed by the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Syncrude to provide critical insights into the performance of reclaimed mining areas.

U of S introduces new entrepreneur-in-residence -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 7, 2012 2012-02-04-OTHER Local life sciences business veteran Michael Chubb has been named Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EinR) for 2012 by the University of Saskatchewan Industry Liaison Office, in conjunction with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

U of S introduces new entrepreneur-in-residence -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 7, 2012 2012-02-04-OTHER Local life sciences business veteran Michael Chubb has been named Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EinR) for 2012 by the University of Saskatchewan Industry Liaison Office, in conjunction with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

U of S receives Picassos from Alumnus Dr. Frederick Mulder -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 31, 2012 2012-01-11-OTHER Last night, U of S alumnus Dr. Frederick Mulder (BA'64) announced his donation of six Picasso prints to the University of Saskatchewan's art collection.

U of S receives Picassos from Alumnus Dr. Frederick Mulder -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 31, 2012 2012-01-11-OTHER Last night, U of S alumnus Dr. Frederick Mulder (BA'64) announced his donation of six Picasso prints to the University of Saskatchewan's art collection.

U of S report finds parental education level predicts children's post-secondary education participation -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 26, 2012 2012-01-08-OTHER Regardless of their income status, parents who lack a post-secondary education are not likely to see their children pursue college or university studies. This is the key finding in a recently completed University of Saskatchewan report entitled Accessibility and Affordability Report 2011 that examined the accessibility of a university education in Canada and Saskatchewan.

U of S report finds parental education level predicts children's post-secondary education participation -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 26, 2012 2012-01-08-OTHER Regardless of their income status, parents who lack a post-secondary education are not likely to see their children pursue college or university studies. This is the key finding in a recently completed University of Saskatchewan report entitled Accessibility and Affordability Report 2011 that examined the accessibility of a university education in Canada and Saskatchewan.

CFI funds U of S research into health, food safety, bioenergy and literature -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 24, 2012 2012-01-07-OTHER Six University of Saskatchewan (U of S) research teams have been awarded more than $555,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for projects aimed at developing new therapies for breast cancer, improving food safety, and creating a new model for literary research partnerships.

CFI funds U of S research into health, food safety, bioenergy and literature -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 24, 2012 2012-01-07-OTHER Six University of Saskatchewan (U of S) research teams have been awarded more than $555,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for projects aimed at developing new therapies for breast cancer, improving food safety, and creating a new model for literary research partnerships.

U of S professors launch book critiquing public policy and the Government of Saskatchewan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 13, 2012 2012-01-05-AR In what direction should Saskatchewan be headed in the 21st century? To answer this question, academics from various disciplines at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina have come together to produce the first edited book exclusively devoted to public policy in the province, with chapters discussing taxation, immigration, agriculture, urban affairs, poverty reduction, the social economy, labour, aging, Aboriginal public administration and climate change.

U of S professors launch book critiquing public policy and the Government of Saskatchewan -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Jan. 13, 2012 2012-01-05-AR In what direction should Saskatchewan be headed in the 21st century? To answer this question, academics from various disciplines at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina have come together to produce the first edited book exclusively devoted to public policy in the province, with chapters discussing taxation, immigration, agriculture, urban affairs, poverty reduction, the social economy, labour, aging, Aboriginal public administration and climate change.

U of S led wheat DDGS guide supports opportunities for feed products -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 9, 2012 2012-01-02-AG The Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) is pleased to announce publication of the Wheat DDGS Feed Guide, produced on behalf of the University of Saskatchewan led Feed Opportunities from Biofuels Industries (FOBI) Network.

U of S led wheat DDGS guide supports opportunities for feed products -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 9, 2012 2012-01-02-AG The Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) is pleased to announce publication of the Wheat DDGS Feed Guide, produced on behalf of the University of Saskatchewan led Feed Opportunities from Biofuels Industries (FOBI) Network.

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