People
News and stories about people at the University of Saskatchewan
Joseph Tootoosis: All roads lead home
Joseph Tootoosis (BA’13) has seen a lot of highway in his 31 years.
Scholarship support helps a student-parent succeed
A single parent and mature student, Marcia Little credits her scholarship for providing her the flexibility to take care of her family while succeeding academically.
Order of Canada bestowed on two USask alumni
Two members of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community are set to receive one of the country’s highest civilian honours by being appointed to the Order of Canada.
USask alumnus creates travel fund for students
For Dr. That T. Ngo (BSc’69, SC’70, PhD’74), studying abroad was a life-changing experience. It’s an opportunity he wants more students to have.
Lisa Broda: Putting the interests of children first
When Dr. Lisa Broda (BA’96, MA’03, PhD’17) was a teenager, she could often be found volunteering at Saskatoon’s St. Paul’s Hospital maternity and pediatrics ward holding newborns or playing with toddlers.
USask Unites: Student volunteers to keep Meals on Wheels rolling
Since the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province, members of the USask community have come together to support one another in these uncertain times.
Paying it forward
Even as a child, Dr. Adeola Olubamiji (PhD’17) saw her future in physics. Now she’s guiding others to reach their academic goals.