U of S and Government of Canada to announce major research funding

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a major research announcement by the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and the Government of Canada. The largest federally funded research initiative in university history will be announced at the event, featuring the Honourable Ralph Goodale and U of S President Peter Stoicheff. 


Tuesday, September 6, 2016

11:30 am

(Performance by U of S Brass Quintet starting at 11:15am)

Convocation Hall, Peter MacKinnon Building

University of Saskatchewan campus

 

Available for interviews:

  • Honourable Ralph Goodale, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
  • University of Saskatchewan President Peter Stoicheff
  • Bettina Hamelin, Vice-President of Partnerships, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
  • A featured U of S researcher

 

 

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For more information, contact:

Jennifer Thoma

Media Relations Specialist

University of Saskatchewan

306-966-1851 (office)

306-270-4513 (cell)

jennifer.thoma@usask.ca