People
News and stories about people at the University of Saskatchewan
Take 5 – Questions for Zoey Roy
Acclaimed poet and community-based educator Zoey Roy (BEd’17, MPP’21) has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence for an eight-week residency with the University Library at the University of Saskatchewan beginning in December.
Blue skies: USask alumnus envisions Saskatchewan as eco-friendly tech hub
Kenney Liu (BA’15) wants to help businesses do better business
Dr. Scott McLeod: A lifetime of service
Dr. Scott McLeod (MD) has never been one to shy away from an opportunity. After receiving his biochemistry degree in his hometown of Regina, McLeod journeyed north to pursue a medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine, which he completed in 1993.
USask assistant professor serving his country
Major Dr. Nabeel Samad (MD) doesn’t know when the order will come, but the University of Saskatchewan (USask) assistant professor is anxiously awaiting the day he is called to duty to serve his country.
Service and sacrifice: Remembering Captain Cowie
Captain Donald MacArthur Cowie went from teaching in the classrooms of Saskatoon’s Mayfair School, to battling on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
From bee security to worldwide tech company: Meet the winner of USask-sponsored 2021 SABEX entrepreneurship award
Local companies, leaders and organizations were honoured this month as part of the 26th annual Saskatoon Achievement in Business Excellence (SABEX) Awards hosted by the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce.
USask to celebrate distinguished honorary degree recipients
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will honour two individuals who have made major contributions to their communities and the country, with special tributes during this year’s virtual Fall Convocation online celebration.