Major announcement slated for U of S College of Medicine

Media are invited to attend an important University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine news conference this morning in Regina.

By James Shewaga

Friday, October 16
11 am
Room 1C24 Auditorium (Wing 1C)
Regina General Hospital
1440 - 14th Avenue
Regina, SK


Media should arrive at the 14th Avenue entrance of Regina General Hospital by 10:50 am and someone will escort you to the auditorium.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Preston Smith, Dean, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

• The Honourable Scott Moe, Minister of Advanced Education

Speakers will be available for interviews immediately following the announcement. A media release will be available onsite.

For Saskatoon media:

Interviews will be available with Dr. Kent Stobart, Vice-Dean of Education, College of Medicine, at the U of S Health Sciences building between 11am and 2pm. Please arrange interview times with James Shewaga, Media Relations Specialist, at 306-966-1851.

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For more information, contact:
James Shewaga
Media Relations Specialist
University of Saskatchewan
Office: 306-966-1851
Cell: 306-270-5583
james.shewaga@usask.ca