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Indigenous gangs, street lifestyle focus of new Canada Research Chair
Indigenous Studies researcher Robert (Bobby) Henry, whose work is internationally recognized, has been awarded a Canada Research Chair
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Literature Matters: Arts-Based Programming in Prisons
Nov 30, 2022
A panel on the Inspired Minds: All Nations Creative Writing Program
USask Concert Band: Celebrating New and Traditional Music for Wind Band
Dec 2, 2022
The semester-end concert of the University of Saskatchewan Concert Band
Greystone Theatre: Sir John A
Nov 23 - Dec 3, 2022
An uproariously funny and sharply inquisitive play from one of Canada’s leading Indigenous playwrights
USask Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Serenades
Dec 4, 2022
An afternoon of heartwarming music
USask research to benefit from prestigious Banting Fellowships
Researchers will study how Indigenous communities adapt to disaster and why Earth’s animals first moved from ocean to land
Obituary: Cheryl Swidrovich
Sherri Swidrovich was a lecturer in the Department of Indigenous Studies
USask research awarded $3 million help build better cities
USask researchers are co-leading a new Canadian and international team studying sustainable transportation infrastructure
Indigenous gangs, street lifestyle focus of new Canada Research Chair
Indigenous Studies researcher Robert (Bobby) Henry, whose work is internationally recognized, has been awarded a Canada Research Chair
USask researcher asks public to report cougar evidence
A Department of Biology researcher is building a database to uncover the whereabouts of the secretive and elusive prairie cougar.
Benjamin Hoy wins Governor General’s History Award
USask associate professor of history has won the 2022 award for scholarly research for his book A Line of Blood and Dirt
USask researcher investigates human-reindeer relationships by examining animals’ teeth
Grace Kohut is examining how the Nenets Indigenous people of Siberia interacted with reindeer
It feels like dogs know just when we need them most. Well, they might, experts say
CNN
When you have a strong bond with your dog, it can often intuit your feelings—and offer you support, says Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) of the Department of Sociology
A new Canadian finds empowerment through Indigenous learning, relationships
Indigenous knowledge helped USask graduate Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola (PhD) understand her own Bangladeshi upbringing
Neutrons Canada established to lead research infrastructure program
Fifteen member universities, led by USask and McMaster University, have come together to incorporate the new not-for-profit research organization
Saskatchewan High School Ethics Bowl
Teams of students examine ethical issues at this provincial competition hosted by the USask Department of Philosophy
Patience and persistence brought success for USask President’s Medal winner
Shaoyan Wang had to learn English and record lectures to finish his USask chemistry degree
Department of Music Online Open House
Thinking of studying music at USask? Get to know the department
Signature areas of research help USask highlight its strengths
The university has provided $360,000 to nine teams to assist in developing and showcasing innovative interdisciplinary research, scholarly, and artistic work
Literature Matters: Arts-Based Programming in Prisons
A panel on the Inspired Minds: All Nations Creative Writing Program
USask Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Serenades
An afternoon of heartwarming music
USask Concert Band: Celebrating New and Traditional Music for Wind Band
The semester-end concert of the University of Saskatchewan Concert Band
Greystone Theatre: Terra Nova
The story of a race to the bottom of the Earth
Greystone Theatre: A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes
A quirky comedy about a family negotiating Thanksgiving festivities
Greystone Theatre: Sir John A
An uproariously funny and sharply inquisitive play from one of Canada’s leading Indigenous playwrights
Laura St. Pierre: SÈME LA PEAU / SEED THE SKIN
USask Art Galleries and Collection
This exhibition in College Art Gallery 2 explores foodstuffs and landscapes in post-industrial spaces
Andréanne Godin: Si Bleu Qu'est Notre Temps / As Blue As Our Time
USask Art Galleries and Collection
In this exhibition at College Art Gallery 1, the forest becomes a psychic space
Three College of Arts and Science faculty members named distinguished professors
Dr. M. Gabriela Mángano (PhD), Alison Norlen and Dr. Valerie Thompson (PhD) honoured for exceptional achievements in research, scholarly or artistic work
New USask Symphony Orchestra ‘a resounding success’
The string ensemble will perform its first concert of the 2022/23 academic year on December 4See all Alumni and Giving News
A new Canadian finds empowerment through Indigenous learning, relationships
Indigenous knowledge helped USask graduate Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola (PhD) understand her own Bangladeshi upbringing
Patience and persistence brought success for USask President’s Medal winner
Shaoyan Wang had to learn English and record lectures to finish his USask chemistry degree
Emily Roberts earns St. Thomas More College Henry Carr Award
Psychology student recognized for leadership and contribution to student life
USask to award highest honour to celebrated writer
Department of English graduate Mark Abley (BA'75) will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters at USask's 2022 Fall Convocation
‘Our voices are so important’: USask science graduate inspires the next generation of Indigenous students
Micheala Merasty wants to be a voice for the environment—and a role model for her daughter
Henry Kloppenburg remembered
The University of Saskatchewan has lost a close friend in the passing of lawyer and philanthropist Henry Kloppenburg (BA’65, LLB’68)
USask graduate hopes to improve treatment plans for speech difficulties
Recent College of Arts and Science graduate Rosalie Hangs aims to help optimize treatment plans for those with aphasia, a disorder that is shown with difficulty expressing words and sounds properly often occurs after damage to the brain, such as from a stroke or head injury
FSIN 3rd vice chief becomes 1st lawyer from her First Nation
CBC Saskatchewan
College of Arts and Science graduate Aly Bear (BA'17, JD'20) is the first lawyer to hail from Whitecap Dakota First Nation
USask graduate to serve as geologist-in-residence at national park
Dr. Victoria Stinson (PhD’22) will conduct field work and host tours in Pukaskwa National Park through a new Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences program
USask professor’s career shaped by a love of literature
On Campus News
“I was always wanting to learn more in the teaching of reading," said College of Arts and Science graduate Dr. Beverley Brenna (BA'02), who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English
Order of Canada bestowed on USask alumni
College of Arts and Science graduate Parminder S. Raina (BSc'89) recognized for his work in ageing, population health and geriatric care
USask researchers present at international robotic telescopes conference
An undergraduate student, two new graduates and a lecturer from the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics attended the RTSRE conference in Santa BarbaraSee all Science & Technology News
USask research to benefit from prestigious Banting Fellowships
Researchers will study how Indigenous communities adapt to disaster and why Earth’s animals first moved from ocean to land
USask researcher asks public to report cougar evidence
A Department of Biology researcher is building a database to uncover the whereabouts of the secretive and elusive prairie cougar.
It feels like dogs know just when we need them most. Well, they might, experts say
CNN
When you have a strong bond with your dog, it can often intuit your feelings—and offer you support, says Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) of the Department of Sociology
Neutrons Canada established to lead research infrastructure program
Fifteen member universities, led by USask and McMaster University, have come together to incorporate the new not-for-profit research organization
Signature areas of research help USask highlight its strengths
The university has provided $360,000 to nine teams to assist in developing and showcasing innovative interdisciplinary research, scholarly, and artistic work
‘Our voices are so important’: USask science graduate inspires the next generation of Indigenous students
Micheala Merasty wants to be a voice for the environment—and a role model for her daughter
U of S team crafts instruments for NASA, CSA climate satellite project
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
University of Saskatchewan professors Adam Bourassa and Doug Degenstein will be leading the $200-million climate science satellite project
Riverbank stability, social implications of dental health at centre of new USask—City of Saskatoon project
A geological sciences research team received $30,000 from Research Junction to investigate and assess the structure of Saskatoon’s riverbanks
Swarm data help estimate the impact of space weather
European Space Agency
Energy from space weather can threaten satellites, and USask researchers have found the average space weather input is often underestimated
USask researchers co-lead climate science satellite mission with Canadian Space Agency and NASA
Two USask researchers are leaders of a national team developing new climate science satellite instruments that will be launched into space
Three College of Arts and Science faculty members named distinguished professors
Dr. M. Gabriela Mángano (PhD), Alison Norlen and Dr. Valerie Thompson (PhD) honoured for exceptional achievements in research, scholarly or artistic work
Game on: USask researcher using video games as antidote to distraction, procrastination
Dr. Cody Phillips (PhD) is breaking negative stereotypes about video games
USask research to benefit from prestigious Banting Fellowships
Researchers will study how Indigenous communities adapt to disaster and why Earth’s animals first moved from ocean to land
Indigenous gangs, street lifestyle focus of new Canada Research Chair
Indigenous Studies researcher Robert (Bobby) Henry, whose work is internationally recognized, has been awarded a Canada Research Chair
Benjamin Hoy wins Governor General’s History Award
USask associate professor of history has won the 2022 award for scholarly research for his book A Line of Blood and Dirt
A new Canadian finds empowerment through Indigenous learning, relationships
Indigenous knowledge helped USask graduate Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola (PhD) understand her own Bangladeshi upbringing
‘Our voices are so important’: USask science graduate inspires the next generation of Indigenous students
Micheala Merasty wants to be a voice for the environment—and a role model for her daughter
CTV comedy series starring USask student premieres soon
Cheyenna Sapp performs in Acting Good, a new sitcom premiering Oct. 17
Settee brings a northerner’s perspective to global climate issues
USask Professor Emeritus Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD) has been invited to speak to Canadian and world leaders on climate issues
Orano Canada donation will improve access for Indigenous STEM students at USask
The $60,000 gift will support new Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways programming
USask history student wins Fulbright research award
The $25,000 US award will help Mckelvey Kelly study the history of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas
Statement on the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon
A message from Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD), vice-dean Indigenous in the College of Arts and Science
USask’s Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways program marks 10-year anniversary
On Campus News
ISAP welcomes First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to the College of Arts and Science, with academic and social programming that builds confidence, knowledge and skills
FSIN 3rd vice chief becomes 1st lawyer from her First Nation
CBC Saskatchewan
College of Arts and Science graduate Aly Bear (BA'17, JD'20) is the first lawyer to hail from Whitecap Dakota First NationSee all Politics & Society News
USask research to benefit from prestigious Banting Fellowships
Researchers will study how Indigenous communities adapt to disaster and why Earth’s animals first moved from ocean to land
Obituary: Cheryl Swidrovich
Sherri Swidrovich was a lecturer in the Department of Indigenous Studies
USask research awarded $3 million help build better cities
USask researchers are co-leading a new Canadian and international team studying sustainable transportation infrastructure
Benjamin Hoy wins Governor General’s History Award
USask associate professor of history has won the 2022 award for scholarly research for his book A Line of Blood and Dirt
USask researcher investigates human-reindeer relationships by examining animals’ teeth
Grace Kohut is examining how the Nenets Indigenous people of Siberia interacted with reindeer
A new Canadian finds empowerment through Indigenous learning, relationships
Indigenous knowledge helped USask graduate Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola (PhD) understand her own Bangladeshi upbringing
USask team, St. John Ambulance partner on skills training for therapy dog handlers
Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) and her team have partnered with St. John Ambulance in Saskatchewan to offer an online certificate course to improve the abilities of therapy dog handlers
Settee brings a northerner’s perspective to global climate issues
USask Professor Emeritus Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD) has been invited to speak to Canadian and world leaders on climate issues
USask history student wins Fulbright research award
The $25,000 US award will help Mckelvey Kelly study the history of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas
Comfort dogs are greeting Uvalde students for their return to school. Here's how canine visitors can help after tragedy
CNN
The widespread deployment of comfort animals remains fairly new, says USask researcher Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD)
USask graduate hopes to improve treatment plans for speech difficulties
Recent College of Arts and Science graduate Rosalie Hangs aims to help optimize treatment plans for those with aphasia, a disorder that is shown with difficulty expressing words and sounds properly often occurs after damage to the brain, such as from a stroke or head injury
The simple reason a viral math equation stumped the internet
The Conversation
Mathematicians and mathematics educators have been weighing in on a particular debate rooted in school mathematics that shows no signs of abating
Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher’s invitation to the Saskatchewan legislature diminishes us all
The Conversation
Recent events at the legislature show that we live in a society that normalizes violence against women, writes Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) of the Department of Political Studies
Statement on the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon
A message from Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD), vice-dean Indigenous in the College of Arts and Science
The simple reason a viral math equation stumped the internet
The Conversation
Mathematicians and mathematics educators have been weighing in on a particular debate rooted in school mathematics that shows no signs of abating
‘Water’ we doing to our water?
Governments at all levels need to work together to manage and protect our freshwater resources, writes Raylene Hartl, a master’s student studying biology at USask
Alumni reflect on USask education as Women’s and Gender Studies Program celebrates 30 years
An anniversary brunch and panel discussion will be held on May 14 at Marquis Hall
Opinion: Time running out to secure Saskatchewan's water prosperity
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Saskatchewan’s prosperity rides on our ability to manage our water, write Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) and Dr. Baljit Singh (PhD)
Russia-Ukraine war could have significant implications for international order: U of S lecturer
650 CKOM
The situation in Ukraine is “absolutely tragic," said Dr. Martin Gaal (PhD), a lecturer in the Department of Political Studies and coordinator for the global studies certificate at the University of Saskatchewan
Experts with Prairie roots surprised by speed of attack on Ukraine, but not by resistance to it
CBC Saskatchewan
As an academic with a focus on Ukraine and a woman of Ukrainian heritage, the war in her ancestors' home country has affected USask graduate Marnie Howlett (BA'15, MA'17) on several levels
International relations expert explains Russia-Ukraine conflict
650 CKOM
Dr. Colleen Bell (PhD), an associate professor in the Department of Political Studies, has focused her research largely on international relations and the politics of security
More than three-quarters of homicide victims in Sask. in 2020 were Indigenous: StatsCan
CBC Saskatchewan
Dr. Robert Henry (PhD), an Indigenous studies professor in the College of Arts and Science, says the statistics show action is needed
After a year of disasters, it’s urgent that we address Canada’s climate-caused water crisis
The Globe and Mail
Canada has had two brutal wake-up calls from Mother Nature this year, writes Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD), director of the Global Water Futures program, Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change, and a faculty member in the Department of Geography and Planning
Power of incumbency, low turnout may have led to big Conservative win in northern Sask. riding, experts say
CBC Saskatchewan
"Saskatchewan continues to be quite conservative," said Dr. Daniel Westlake (PhD), an assistant professor in the Department of Political StudiesSee all Students & Campus Life News
USask researcher asks public to report cougar evidence
A Department of Biology researcher is building a database to uncover the whereabouts of the secretive and elusive prairie cougar.
A new Canadian finds empowerment through Indigenous learning, relationships
Indigenous knowledge helped USask graduate Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola (PhD) understand her own Bangladeshi upbringing
Saskatchewan High School Ethics Bowl
Teams of students examine ethical issues at this provincial competition hosted by the USask Department of Philosophy
Patience and persistence brought success for USask President’s Medal winner
Shaoyan Wang had to learn English and record lectures to finish his USask chemistry degree
Emily Roberts earns St. Thomas More College Henry Carr Award
Psychology student recognized for leadership and contribution to student life
Department of Music Online Open House
Thinking of studying music at USask? Get to know the department
USask’s Teri the spotted gar dies
Prehistoric fish charmed Museum of Natural Sciences visitors for more than 20 years
‘Our voices are so important’: USask science graduate inspires the next generation of Indigenous students
Micheala Merasty wants to be a voice for the environment—and a role model for her daughter
CTV comedy series starring USask student premieres soon
Cheyenna Sapp performs in Acting Good, a new sitcom premiering Oct. 17
Arts and Science Student Hub opens on USask campus
The new hub is home to student services and study abroad programs
Nuit Blanche features College of Arts and Science artists
More than 40 students, alumni, faculty and staff are part of the annual contemporary arts festival
Orano Canada donation will improve access for Indigenous STEM students at USask
The $60,000 gift will support new Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways programming
Signature areas of research help USask highlight its strengths
The university has provided $360,000 to nine teams to assist in developing and showcasing innovative interdisciplinary research, scholarly, and artistic work
Kyla Denton wins 2022 USask Safety Award
Administrative doordinator for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has a history of spearheading positive safety initiatives
Education, arts and humanities strong USask performers in THE subject rankings
USask’s best performance growth was in arts and humanities
Women in Leadership: Carla Orosz wants the theatre to be a welcoming place
“Build relationships with each other and truly do some deep listening,” says the Department of Drama head
USask’s Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways program marks 10-year anniversary
On Campus News
ISAP welcomes First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to the College of Arts and Science, with academic and social programming that builds confidence, knowledge and skills
USask Indigenous studies professor emerita named acting vice-dean Indigenous
Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD) has been appointed to a key leadership role in the College of Arts and Science
College of Arts and Science renewing a vision for fine and performing arts at USask
New project will assess opportunities and needs related to organizational structure, infrastructure, community partnerships, and research, scholarly, and artistic work
Patrick Bulas, Barbara Reimer win Dean’s Distinguished Staff Awards
The awards recognize employees of the College of Arts and Science who have distinguished themselves through excellence in work performance
Three faculty members receive College of Arts and Science Teaching Awards
Dr. Jon Bath (PhD), Dr. Janeen Loehr (PhD) and Dr. Colin Sproat (PhD) are the winners of this year’s New Teacher Awards
New program at U of Sask. focusing on queer theory, gender diversity and sexualities
CBC Saskatchewan
"As a queer person, I felt it was very important for me to offer to the students something that would allow them to understand themselves, understand the world around them," said Dr. Alessio Ponzio (PhD)
The 2020/21 Dean’s Honour List
The College of Arts and Science recognizes its most outstanding students