On Campus News

U of S researchers awarded $4.4 million to explore past and future of environmental sustainability

Mark A. Ferguson — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:59:33 +0000

Two University of Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded more than $4.4 million for two projects from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) – the largest ever SSHRC grants awarded to the U of S. Matching contributions of $1.9 million from national and international partners bring the total to more than $6.3 [...]

The $44.5-million challenge: bringing expenses in line with revenue by 2016

Mark A. Ferguson — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:20:34 +0000

A projected $44.5 million annual gap between revenue and expenses has the University of Saskatchewan considering the possibility it may no longer be able to be all things to all people. At a town hall meeting May 16 to outline how the institution plans to adjust its operating budget between now and 2015-16, Provost Brett [...]

Learning by doing – John Kleefeld wins award for innovation

Colleen MacPherson — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:48:39 +0000

Learn by doing. That’s John Kleefeld’s teaching philosophy summed up in three words. Those three words—woven throughout classes, assignments, group projects and exams—helped earn Kleefeld, assistant professor in the College of Law, this year’s Provost’s Award for Outstanding Innovation in Learning. “Professional colleges need practice. That helps students learn the intellectual doctrine and theory as [...]

College of Medicine restructuring concept approved

Colleen MacPherson — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:47:48 +0000

It took about two hours of debate followed by a secret ballot May 17 for University Council to approve a restructuring concept for the U of S College of Medicine. The new academic governance model, which received 38 votes in favour and 26 opposed with two abstentions, will create three divisions within the college—Divisions of [...]

Live and learn: Walter Martin earns BSc at 82

Colleen MacPherson — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:40:07 +0000

In many ways, Walter Martin is a typical University of Saskatchewan student—he gets up early for his 8:30 am classes, crams for exams and swings by Louis’ pub for lunch. But there are some things that set Martin apart from many of his fellow undergraduates—he began his studies after he retired, he’s been married for [...]

On Campus News May 25

Kris Foster — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:20:15 +0000

The May 25 issue of On Campus News includes stories on the most recent financial town hall, the university’s 2012-2013 operating budget, and write ups on spring convocation’s award winners. Download the PDF

Move-in day approaching for Health Sciences project

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:47:31 +0000

After years of planning and construction, move-in day is fast approaching for the Health Sciences D Wing. The contractor is taking care of final interior details, testing mechanical systems and balancing the airflow in the Level 2 containment research facility, said Brad Steeves, director of operations for the Council of Health Science Deans (CHSD). At [...]

History not standing still for student writers, editors

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:45:23 +0000

Community outreach has been steadily on the rise at the University of Saskatchewan, with the words often conjuring images of professors and grad students conducting mutuallybeneficial research with off-campus groups. When it comes to the university’s special advisor on outreach and engagement, however, one shouldn’t be surprised he is actively pushing the envelope. After 11 [...]

NSERC PromoScience backs U of S Ecololgy Camps and Aboriginal school outreach programs

Mark A. Ferguson — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:15:37 +0000

Two University of Saskatchewan school outreach programs – Ecology Camps for Kids and Science Ambassadors – have just received a boost from the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) that will help them bring exciting science learning to students in Saskatoon and northern communities. “We need to show our young people the role [...]

Walking on air: treadmill could improve surgery recovery

Colleen MacPherson — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:13:09 +0000

A U of S researcher is examining the role that specialized treadmills may have in the fight against chronic arthritis—a disease that affects more than 4.2 million Canadians and has associated costs around $6.4 billion annually. Sandra Webber, assistant professor in the School of Physical Therapy, is researching various methods of rehabilitation to improve mobility [...]

Grieve named Huskie women’s volleyball head coach

Mark A. Ferguson — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:23 +0000

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies have named Jason Grieve as the women’s volleyball head coach after spending the 2011-12 season as the interim head coach. Grieve becomes the sixth head coach in the program’s history. For more on this story, visit the Huskie Athletics website

Student advising: the path to academic success

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:34 +0000

Guided by the recommendations of a 2010 external review and with the concerted efforts of many people across campus, the U of S is closing in on its goal of providing students with the best academic advising possible. “There’s no group who understands the student experience better than advisors,” said Dan Pennock, acting vice-provost of [...]

Bringing back the rodeo club

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:59:33 +0000

The thing about the student experience at the U of S is that you can always find extracurricular opportunities to pursue, even if it involves a horse named Rootbeer Kazanova and barrel racing. For Katie Dutchak, that meant re-establishing the U of S rodeo team so she and her trusty steed could compete at the intercollegiate [...]

Woolf conference showcases university collaboration

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:57:24 +0000

While Virginia Woolf may be the focus of an international conference taking place at the U of S in June, the real highlight will be unique collaborations and partnerships it has spawned across campus and beyond. A graduate student seminar, a play, a poetry reading, public forums, film, research posters, an undergraduate course, new pedagogy, mentorships, [...]

Final-10 entrepreneurs chosen in U of S Tech Venture Challenge

Mark A. Ferguson — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:20:02 +0000

Ten entrepreneurs with ideas ranging from e-publishing, e-health, biofuels, mechanical engineering, and audio special effects will begin working on turning their ideas into businesses as finalists in the Tech Venture Challenge. The finalists were announced in Saskatoon May 10. “These programs give you the opportunity to create something, and the confidence to take the leap. [...]

Bringing a new perspective

Kris Foster — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:11:42 +0000

Jared Brown is the newly elected University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) president, and he is also the first Aboriginal student to step into that position. “I think the Aboriginal perspectives are overlooked, not for any reason other than people don’t understand the issues,” said the 22-year-old Brown, who was born in Prince Albert, Sask. “I bring that perspective. It’s already in my mind so I [...]

On Campus News May 11

Kris Foster — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:47:31 +0000

The May 11 issue of On Campus News features stories about the Health Sciences project and the new USSU president as well as updates on academic advising and copyright licensing. Download the PDF

Learning to learn at the U of S

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:16:29 +0000

Thinking about attending the University of Saskatchewan, but not sure you have the skills and time to succeed? Ann Remy, director of the university’s College of Arts and Science Transition Program, says this is a dilemma many mature students and recent high school graduates struggle with. They would like to pursue various goals through an education at [...]

Wiebe awarded Houston professorship

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:56:59 +0000

Karen Wiebe has been awarded the Stuart and Mary Houston Professorship in Ornithology in the Department of Biology. With the professorship, Wiebe will be expected to be a prominent and active participant in ornithological research, and to contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching. The professorship comes with a $22,000 annual research grant. Wiebe, who earned [...]

Architect Douglas Cardinal unveils plans for new student centre

Kris Foster — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:12:08 +0000

The University of Saskatchewan unveiled new design plans for the long-anticipated Gordon Oakes-Red Bear Student Centre at a special event May 9. Architect Douglas Cardinal was at the event to share with the public how the centre will provide the necessary amenities and resources for Aboriginal students, while serving as a central space where all [...]

New budget system links revenue and costs directly to activity

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:38:32 +0000

After four years of research, planning and development, the University of Saskatchewan is moving toward a new internal budget system that links revenue and costs directly to academic activity. Called the Transparent Activity-Based Budget System (TABBS), the model has been introduced to college deans and will be run parallel to the existing budget system until [...]

New approach to College Quarter development

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:36:35 +0000

The university will take a new approach to developing a 31-acre parcel of land in College Quarter that will include a twin-pad ice rink, a hotel, athletic fields and retail or office space. A request for expressions of interest (REI) was issued late last year for the multi-use development on the corner of Preston Avenue [...]

Working on campus popular option for students

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:58:05 +0000

Shari Thompson can tell when the economy is humming – all she has to do is look at the number of job postings on the U of S Student Employment and Career Centre website. “When economic times are good,” said the employment co-ordinator, “we’ve got a lot more activity and right now, our students are [...]

Creating a global classroom

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:56:20 +0000

While presenting at the TED Conference in Palm Springs, California in early March, Edwards School of Business instructor Trevor Maber was surprised at the number of people who were taken by his by talk. “After my presentation, dozens of people came up to me and told me how much they appreciated my talk,” said Maber [...]

A vision for student enrolment

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:55:11 +0000

Since October, a university committee has been working to develop a new Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) plan that will guide the long-term vision for undergraduate and graduate student enrolment—including numbers and composition—at the U of S. “In reality, SEM is about fundamentally shifting the way we think about our enrolment,” said David Hannah, associate vice-president [...]

President MacKinnon awarded inaugural Prime Ministers of Canada Fellowship

Mark A. Ferguson — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:38:30 +0000

University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon has been named the first recipient of the Prime Ministers of Canada Fellowship, an initiative of the Public Policy Forum to enhance governance in Canada. The announcement was made at the Public Policy Forum’s Testimonial Dinner in Toronto May 3, held to honour Canada’s former prime ministers. The fellowship, [...]

i3 Idea Challenge finalists present videos of their businesses

Mark A. Ferguson — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:52:00 +0000

Eleven teams of aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Saskatchewan are now one step closer to winning cash and support to start their own businesses. Groups of students with ideas for ergonomic dishcloths, custom microphone stands and gluten-free pulse snack bars are all finalists in the Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s i3 Idea Challenge. The challenge [...]

Huskies’ Heenan selected first overall in CFL draft.

Mark A. Ferguson — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:40:51 +0000

University of Saskatchewan Huskies’ offensive lineman Ben Heenan has been selected first overall in the 2012 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Riders’ CEO Jim Hopson made the announcement at the annual Dogs’ Breakfast May 3. Heenan, a six-foot-four, 310-pound offensive guard, is the second Huskie to be drafted number one overall; [...]

Sharing in the science

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:50:52 +0000

Kyle Larson is heading off to eastern Nepal this fall in the hope of shedding new light on ideas about how the highest mountains on Earth were formed, and he’s asking for little extra help from members of the general public who share his interest in geology. The assistant professor in the Department of Geological [...]

Pharmacy student project addresses HIV, overall population health

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:49:38 +0000

Six students from the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the U of S who developed a pilot project to reduce the prevalence of HIV in Saskatchewan were rewarded for their efforts with top place in the recent Pharmasave-Rubicon Annual Innovation in Pharmacy Student Business Plan Competition. The students, all in their third year of [...]

U of S researchers create link between Brazilian and Canadian synchrotrons

Mark A. Ferguson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:36:30 +0000

Use of advanced internet technology to bring scientists and leading-edge research infrastructure together half a world apart has been demonstrated between the national synchrotron facilities of Canada and Brazil. The demonstration in Brazil, observed by Canadian Governor General David Johnston and Dr. Antônio José Roque da Silva, Director of the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS), [...]

Time in a bottle

Mark A. Ferguson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:18:00 +0000

This first-century blue glass flask from the ancient Phoenician city of Sidon is one of more than 75 pieces of ancient glass and pottery that make up the Arthur and Beatrice Minden collection currently on display in the university’s Museum of Antiquities. The artifacts were donated to the museum by the Minden’s children and are [...]

President’s Residence to get summer renovation

Colleen MacPherson — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:33:06 +0000

The iconic President’s Residence at the University of Saskatchewan is scheduled for a makeover this summer. The greystone residence, home of the university’s first president Walter Murray and subsequent holders of that office, was completed in 1913 at a cost of $44,615 and is considered one of the finest homes in the city. Colin Tennent, [...]

Seeing education in 3-D

Colleen MacPherson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:57:51 +0000

Bill Nixon has seen the future of education, and it is three-dimensional. “It’s an interesting phenomena right now,” said Nixon, a filmmaker and documentary project manager with Media Access and Production (eMAP) at the University of Saskatchewan. “There are a lot of 3-D movies coming out in the entertainment industry, but the real value in [...]

On Campus News April 27

Kris Foster — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:04:25 +0000

The April 27 issue of On Campus News features stories on the President’s Residence makeover, the strategic enrolment management project and an overview of TABBS, the university’s new budgeting model. Download the PDF.

MacKinnon reflects on strengths, questions in final GAA speech

Colleen MacPherson — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:54:00 +0000

In his final address as president to the General Academic Assembly, Peter MacKinnon chose to highlight three strengths in the Canadian post-secondary sector as well as three big questions institutions in that sector face, and how the University of Saskatchewan fits into each. Speaking in Convocation Hall April 9, MacKinnon said he chose to stay [...]

Business students head to Israel

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:08:08 +0000

A group of 16 students from the University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business, Dean Daphne Taras and Saskatchewan businesspeople leave for Israel and Jordan April 30, and will spend almost two weeks in the region exploring similarities and differences in business, entrepreneurship and culture. The special course, entitled Mining and Entrepreneurship in Israel and [...]

Preparing for the new president

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:21:48 +0000

There are always a few things that need to be done when a new employee joins an organization, but when that new employee is moving into the president’s office, the list gets just a little bit longer. Ilene Busch-Vishniac will be taking over as U of S president July 1 but the wheels have been [...]

JSGS students offering pro bono work through The Policy Shop

Mark A. Ferguson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:15:21 +0000

Individuals from the University of Saskatchewan Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Students’ Association are helping not-for-profit and charity organizations in the province by providing free research, analytic and strategic services. Aptly named, The Policy Shop was formed as a student consulting group that could provide pro bono work to groups seeking additional policy capacity [...]

U of S researchers partner with First Nations, U of R, FNUniv on $1.5 million respiratory health initiative

Mark A. Ferguson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:28:41 +0000

Saskatchewan First Nations communities may soon breathe easier thanks to knowledge created by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, and First Nations University of Canada, in partnership with the communities of Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation, and Montreal Lake Cree Nation. The research partners were recently awarded more than $1.5 million over [...]

Students pursue interests through learning communities

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:46:40 +0000

The opportunity to engage with their peers and at the same time support the priorities of their university is proving to be very popular with U of S undergraduate students. Building on the success of the course-based learning community model introduced in 2007, undergraduates are using interest-based learning communities to pursue a particular passion, and [...]

U of S researchers find bat-killing fungus is European invader

Mark A. Ferguson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:03:32 +0000

Results from an experiment conducted in a University of Saskatchewan bio-safety lab suggest that bats in North America are dying from a European strain of fungus recently introduced to Canada and the United States. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is an emerging disease of hibernating bats that’s associated with a skin infection caused by the fungus Geomyces [...]

College of Medicine moving forward with accreditation action plan

Colleen MacPherson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:56:12 +0000

With a comprehensive action plan in place and changes already being implemented, the dean of the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine is confident the accreditation bodies for medical schools in Canada will be satisfied with the college’s progress toward full compliance with accreditation standards. Dr. William Albritton said the action plan addresses 10 areas [...]

U of S Board of Governors announces 2012-13 tuition rates

Mark A. Ferguson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:48:37 +0000

The University of Saskatchewan’s Board of Governors has approved tuition increases that average 4.4 per cent across a variety of programs for the 2012-13 academic year. Tuition will constitute approximately 22.5 per cent of the university’s operating budget, and support core academic programs and services as well as improvements in teaching, learning, and the student [...]

Unique partnership creates UN internships for U of S students

Colleen MacPherson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:55:25 +0000

University of Saskatchewan students will be the first in the world to participate in a unique partnership between the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Universities of Canada (UCAN).The U of S was chosen to pilot the UCAN-UNDP initiative that aims to provide opportunities for Canadian graduate and law students to gain international experience in [...]

Research explores immigrants’ lack of economic success

Colleen MacPherson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:54:17 +0000

What started with the question of why skilled immigrants are less prepared for life in Canada than those who came 10 years ago turned into a very fruitful research trip to India for Scott Walsworth and Kara Somerville, and a family experience that won’t soon be forgotten. Study after study has shown that immigrants arriving [...]

Detailing the university’s financial position

Colleen MacPherson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:37:30 +0000

In light of declining public investment in post-secondary education across the country and a number of significant budget pressures, the University of Saskatchewan is looking to address a gap between revenue and expenditures that could reach $20-40 million per year by the end of the current planning cycle in 2016. At a town hall [...]

On Campus News for April 13

Kris Foster — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:30:49 +0000

The April 13 issue of On Campus News features stories on the revenue, expense gap, learning communities and research in India. Download the PDF here.

Sunrise Health Region and U of S announce joint initiative

Mark A. Ferguson — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:16:24 +0000

The University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing and the Sunrise Health Region have entered into a partnership to facilitate graduate nursing education opportunities in the region and to enhance professional practice. According to a news release from the SHR, located in south-eastern Saskatchewan, and the U of S College of Nursing, the partnership will benefit [...]

U of S conference business back on track

Colleen MacPherson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:01:18 +0000

With large parts of the Marquis Hall kitchen, retail space and dining rooms out of service for renovation, with construction going on almost everywhere on campus, and with a good chunk of the Bowl caged off, the U of S has not been the most attractive conference destination recently. But now that the cranes have [...]

Riders return to campus for 2013 training camp

Colleen MacPherson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:56:26 +0000

Although it’s more than a year away, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced that their training camp will be returning to the University of Saskatchewan. Brendan Taman, the team’s general manager, said about 120 players, coaches and support personnel will travel to Saskatoon June 1, 2013 and will hit the field at Griffiths Stadium in PotashCorp [...]

New structure proposed for College of Medicine

Colleen MacPherson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:54:02 +0000

The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan is planning for the future. A concept paper is being presented to faculty, staff and students this week and will be discussed internally over the next several weeks. The concept, presented by the dean of the college, Dr. William Albritton, and Provost and Vice-President Academic Brett [...]

Water institute truly global

Kris Foster — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:52:19 +0000

The Global Institute for Water Security marked its first anniversary on International Water Day, March 22, and is proving, as the name implies, its research scope is far reaching—from as close to home as the South Saskatchewan River Basin, to as far away as Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. “Water is such a big issue, both [...]

Jillian Humbert named women’s basketball coach

Mark A. Ferguson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:51:32 +0000

University of Saskatchewan Huskie women’s basketball head coach Lisa Thomaidis will be taking her professional leave of absence during the 2012-13 season, and taking over the reins of the Canada West bronze medalist Huskies as the interim head coach will be Jillian Humbert. Humbert has been an assistant coach with the Huskies for the last [...]

Plants prove survival of the fittest

Kris Foster — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:36:48 +0000

When Bob Bors isn’t breeding fruit crops, he shifts his attention to tinkering with a perennial plant native to tropical climates. And his new series of coleus is gaining international attention. “For about a decade I have used coleus to teach plant breeding and propagation to classes,” said Bors, assistant professor of plant sciences in [...]

U of S to decrease expenses in light of budget pressures

Mark A. Ferguson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:39:33 +0000

The University of Saskatchewan will need to decrease its expenses over the next four years in the face of budget pressures that include lower-than-requested provincial funding, salary and benefit costs rising faster than revenue increases, solvency and going concern pension issues, and the pressing need for capital renewal to support teaching, research and innovation. At [...]

RenewUS at the heart of four-year capital plan

Colleen MacPherson — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:38:29 +0000

The priorities for the University of Saskatchewan in the next four years and the facilities and equipment needed that realize those priorities have been brought together in the latest version of the institution’s multi-year capital plan which, at its heart, is focused on addressing critical capital deficiencies across campus. Released with the integrated plan and [...]

The long road to inspiration

Colleen MacPherson — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:54:53 +0000

He had to travel half way around the world, but Ljuban Klobucar, a Serbian poet from Croatia, found not only a new home at the U of S, but also inspiration for his writing. It was 1995, and Klobucar, with his six-year old son and elderly parents, left war-torn Croatia. “It was war. We saw [...]

Diefenbaker Canada Centre gallery reopens to the public

Mark A. Ferguson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:46:35 +0000

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) reopened its gallery doors to the public earlier today following extensive renovations made possible through a funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan. “The exhibit is a gesture towards Mr. Diefenbaker, a truly unique Canadian,” said Michael Atkinson, executive director of the DCC. “On behalf [...]

On Campus News for March 30

Kris Foster — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:27:50 +0000

The March 30 issue of On Campus News features stories on budget pressures, the RenewUS capital strategy and water research. Download the PDF here

Researchers at U of S VIDO-InterVac close in on vaccine to protect babies

Mark A. Ferguson — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:02:56 +0000

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are closing in on a needle-free vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory illness in children under two years of age. Sylvia van den Hurk and her team have developed a vaccine candidate that shows promise against RSV, with human clinical trials about two years [...]

Students at the heart of STM expansion plans

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:03:35 +0000

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 shortages on campus. Tenders will go out soon for a three-storey building right along College Drive that will be linked to the existing [...]

A new name for the Faculty Club

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:58:26 +0000

It has been years since the Faculty Club at the U of S was the exclusive domain of faculty, and members have decided it is a good time for a name change that reflects that fact. On July 1, the name will officially change to University Club, explained Donna Cram, club manager, a move approved [...]

Creatine shows potential in preventing osteoporosis

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:04:03 +0000

A substance popular with athletes looking to build muscle mass is showing potential for preventing osteoporosis, a disease that costs the health-care system in Canada almost a billion dollars a year, and that figure is expected to continue to grow as the population ages. Through various studies with adults over 50 years of age, Phil [...]

The Honourable Gordon Barnhart returning to U of S

Mark A. Ferguson — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:12:00 +0000

The Honourable Gordon Barnhart will be returning to the University of Saskatchewan on April 1 as an adjunct professor in the Department of History, College of Arts and Science. Barnhart recently completed his term as the twentieth Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, a post to which he was appointed in August 2006. Prior to this, Barnhart [...]

College of Medicine is fully accredited: Provost

Mark A. Ferguson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:39:45 +0000

There appears to be some misinformation about the accreditation status of the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine and its education program for medical students. I would like to clarify the college is fully accredited and will remain so. In November 2009, the College of Medicine was granted full accreditation for eight years by the Liaison [...]

Moot victory

Colleen MacPherson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:04:45 +0000

For the second year in a row, the University of Saskatchewan College of Law’s Western Canada Moot team has won the Sopinka Cup, a competition that aims to the art of oral advocacy. Students Jared Epp, Lauren Ignacz, Andrea Johnson and Riley Potter along with coach Ashley Smith took first place in the criminal trial [...]

Professor emeritus and former VIDO director honoured with Canada Gairdner Wightman Award

Mark A. Ferguson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:56:29 +0000

University of Saskatchewan Professor Emeritus Lorne Babiuk has been awarded the prestigious Canada Gairdner Wightman Award in recognition of his accomplishments over three decades that include leading the U of S Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) to become a world centre for vaccine research, training and development. Next to the Nobel Prizes, Canada Gairdner [...]

Mass notification practices under review

Colleen MacPherson — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:13:08 +0000

The university’s protocol for determining what information should be shared with students, staff and faculty about violent incidents on campus, and when, is under review following a New Year’s day situation in which a woman reported she was sexually assaulted in a McEown Park student residence. “We do not have a formal University of Saskatchewan [...]

On the road to reclamation

Colleen MacPherson — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:07:40 +0000

A few years ago, U of S Civil Engineer Lee Barbour took his wife Twila to the Mildred Lake oil sands mine site operated by Syncrude, just north of Fort McMurray. Barbour had been working with Syncrude on reclamation research projects since 1998 and wanted to show his wife his work. “Driving towards Fort McMurray, [...]