College, unit visions shape third integrated plan
The pace of work is picking up as the University of Saskatchewan prepares to release its third integrated plan early in the New Year. The office of Integrated Planning and Assessment has received all...
View ArticleLaw students excel in negotiation
University of Saskatchewan law students Christine McCartney and Natasha Singh have been selected to compete at the North American level in negotiation. They will attend the American Bar Association...
View ArticleUniversity of Saskatchewan announces Ilene Busch-Vishniac as ninth president
Ilene Busch-Vishniac, currently provost and vice-president academic at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. and a renowned researcher in the areas of acoustic noise control and engineering education,...
View ArticleName changes on campus reflect function, location
The university is changing a few names around campus, in some cases to clarify function and use, and in others to celebrate location. The President’s Advisory Committee on Naming University Physical...
View ArticleVet students to host young equine riders
For one Saturday in January, young riders in Saskatchewan will have the chance to learn all about horse health care, equine veterinary medicine and horse husbandry from future veterinarians at the...
View ArticleU of S alumnus wins UNESCO Kalinga Prize
René Raúl Drucker-Colín, a U of S alumnus and an eminent researcher who brought small doses of science to the general public in his home country of Mexico, is the winner of the 2011 UNESCO Kalinga...
View ArticleWhat about those rumours of a rink?
Rumours abound these days about the imminent replacement of the university’s aging Rutherford Rink. According to a source close to the project, a new rink is still a hope and a dream, but not yet a...
View ArticleConnecting medical students with the world
An innovative program offered by the U of S College of Medicine is connecting future physicians with marginalized communities and is helping medical students learn more about the social determinants of...
View ArticleBuilding partnership momentum
The institutional priority of creating effective and sustainable partnerships with off-campus stakeholders continues to gain momentum, supported in part by the work of the external partnership...
View ArticlePresident MacKinnon honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal
University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at a special surprise ceremony in the Faculty Club on February 8. MacKinnon was...
View ArticleHold the salt: coastal drinking water more vulnerable to water use than...
Human activity is likely a greater threat to coastal groundwater used for drinking water supplies than rising sea levels from climate change, according to a study conducted by geoscientists from the...
View ArticleOn Campus News for March 2
The March 2, 2012 issue of On Campus News features a focus on the art of deception, a Scrabble tournament for literacy, and more… Download the PDF here
View ArticleCan you spell literacy?
Liv Marken, a self-described “word nerd,” recognizes the importance of literacy. She also recognizes that illiteracy creates inequities in communities that need to be addressed. To that end, she is...
View ArticleFlavours of the U of S
The U of S has its own “Iron Chef” in James McFarland who took his culinary skills down south to an annual event that showcases Canadian campus cuisine. The University of Massachusetts Amherst, simply...
View ArticlePresident Murray remembered
A new online exhibit by U of S Archives tells the story of Walter Murray and the University of Saskatchewan. This site attempts to show some of the details from the life of Murray, as discovered in the...
View ArticleSingers take centre stage
Both current and former U of S music students took centre stage, and a lot of prizes, in a unique opera competition held recently in Convocation Hall. The $5,000 top prize in the Gordon Wallis Opera...
View ArticleFunding supports clean energy development
The University of Saskatchewan will receive $3.5 million from SaskPower to create a faculty chair that will help advance academic and applied research in clean energy development in the province. The...
View ArticleOn Campus News for March 16
The March 16 issue of On Campus News features a story on the third integrated plan, an update on mass notification practices, a look at expansion plans at STM and much more. Download the PDF here
View ArticleStudents at the heart of STM expansion plans
St. Thomas More College (STM) is preparing for a major expansion that will serve to improve the experience for its students but will also help the University of Saskatchewan address some classroom...
View ArticleOn Campus News for March 30
The March 30 issue of On Campus News features stories on budget pressures, the RenewUS capital strategy and water research. Download the PDF here
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