Students' union recognizes excellence in teaching and support
Seven College of Arts & Science teachers and advisors were honoured on March 25
A group of outstanding teachers and advisors were honoured by students at the 2018 Experience in Excellence Awards Gala hosted by the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) on March 25.
Chosen by students, the USSU awards celebrate excellence in teaching, student involvement, leadership and bettering the student experience. Seven faculty members, lecturers, students and staff members from the College of Arts & Science were among those recognized with awards at the event.
USSU Experience in Excellence Award recipients
Teaching Excellence Awards

Krystopher Chutko
Assistant professor
Department of Geography & Planning

Yin Liu
Associate professor
Department of English

Jeffrey Long
Academic programs specialist
Department of Computer Science

Sarah Nickel
Assistant professor
Department of Indigenous Studies

David York
Sessional lecturer
Department of Political Studies
Support Awards

Instructional Support Award
Jessica McDonald
PhD candidate
Department of English

Academic Advising Award
Megan Vandendriessche
Academic coach, student advisor
Undergraduate Student Office