USask gets big boost for big ideas with transformative entrepreneurship gift

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the announcement of a new venture that will create a central hub to unite entrepreneurial efforts across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus.

Made possible by a generous gift from alumni Bernie Slogotski (BComm’67) and Thedra Hunt (BA’66), the initiative will support student endeavours, faculty innovation, and community partnerships, while providing future generations of students with the resources and mentorship they need to succeed. 

Event details: 
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 
Time: 10:30 am 
Location: Edwards School of Business, Moeller Resource Room, 25 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Sask. 
Speakers available for interviews: Peter Stoicheff, USask president and vice-chancellor; Dr. Keith Willoughby, Edwards School of Business dean; and Celina Clarke, fourth-year business student.  

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For media inquiries, contact:  

Victoria Dinh  
USask Media Relations  
306-966-5487  
victoria.dinh@usask.ca