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Brewster uses landscapes as metaphors and manipulates old photographs to centre the people within them
Steph Krawchuk: #49–#165
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Minimalist, non-representational paintings by an abstract Saskatoon-based artist
USask student finds unexpected career in computer science
College of Arts and Science student Norah Ridley will be graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (Honours) on June 6
USask Convocation: Graduate aims to use degrees to help others
Student Shayma Shah will graduate on June 6 with two degrees, one in modern languages and the other in linguistics
Graduate students recognized with Governor General’s Gold Medal awards
Caroline Aubry-Wake and Josh Neudorf are winners of Canada's most prestigious award for graduate studies
From overseas to a PhD: Aigbogun found a home at USask
Omozojie Paul Aigbogun will be graduating with his PhD in chemistry at the USask Spring Convocation Ceremony
USask celebrates Pride: Building a brighter future together
Take time to connect, commemorate and celebrate Pride during June and every month of the year
USask Convocation: Sociology student focuses on future advocating for Indigenous rights
Sociology graduate Jade Badger plans to advocate for Indigenous rights, including missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
USask announces top research award winners for 2023
USask has announced the recipients of Distinguished Researcher and New Researcher awards for the year
Commemorating a USask graduate's passion
Arts&Science Magazine
Claire Mueller's family has established an award to support undergraduate students in linguistics and studio art
College of Arts and Science members win YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Recipients were presented with awards at a ceremony on May 25
Quantum revolution
The Globe and Mail
“We have a great chance here to be at the forefront of new quantum technologies,” says USask vice-president research Dr. Baljit Singh (PhD)
Arts&Science magazine spring 2023 issue now online
Sisters and scientists, escape from Afghanistan, and an Indigenous voice in STEM—in the new issue of the College of Arts and Science magazine
USask celebrates Pride: Building a brighter future together
Take time to connect, commemorate and celebrate Pride during June and every month of the year
Commemorating a USask graduate's passion
Arts&Science Magazine
Claire Mueller's family has established an award to support undergraduate students in linguistics and studio art
College of Arts and Science alumni win Sask Book Awards
Top prize went to history graduate for her debut book
Steph Krawchuk: #49–#165
USask Art Galleries and Collection
Minimalist, non-representational paintings by an abstract Saskatoon-based artist
Sandra Brewster: Take a Little Trip
USask Art Galleries and Collection
Brewster uses landscapes as metaphors and manipulates old photographs to centre the people within them
College of Arts and Science researchers take prizes in photo competition
Four photos from the college are winners at the 2023 Images of Research competition
Researchers snap, share the beauty of USask research
The 2023 Images of Research will be on display on campus from April 24-28 in the North concourse of Place Riel
Award-winning Indigenous artist donates bison artwork to USask
Award-winning Siksika artist Adrian Stimson (MFA’06) is gifting artwork to the University of Saskatchewan (USask)
Greystone Theatre season ends with U of S drama professor’s last production before retirement
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Department of Drama professor Dwayne Brenna is retiring in June after 37 years
Arts and Science alumni, faculty shortlisted for Sask Book Awards
Awards celebrate excellence in Saskatchewan writing
'We are very much here': Newfoundland's vibrant history of Indigenous writing
Ideas
Dr. Kristina Bidwell (PhD) sees an Indigenous literary and cultural renaissance taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador
Women in Leadership: Allyson Glenn brings a 'soft leadership' approach to mentorship
As a mentor, Art and Art History associate professor Allyson Glenn creates an environment for independent but informed decision-makingSee all Alumni and Giving News
Commemorating a USask graduate's passion
Arts&Science Magazine
Claire Mueller's family has established an award to support undergraduate students in linguistics and studio art
College of Arts and Science members win YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Recipients were presented with awards at a ceremony on May 25
Arts&Science magazine spring 2023 issue now online
Sisters and scientists, escape from Afghanistan, and an Indigenous voice in STEM—in the new issue of the College of Arts and Science magazine
Persistent and persuasive
Arts&Science Magazine
After the loss of their parents, two sisters continued to pursue their education and support their younger siblings
'Be part of the community': Celebrating Indigenous grad student success
Joseph Neapetung (BSc'19), USask physiology and pharmacology graduate and current PhD student in the College of Medicine, gives advice for new Indigenous grad students
College of Arts and Science alumni win Sask Book Awards
Top prize went to history graduate for her debut book
College of Arts and Science alumni nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Awards recognize inspirational leadership and extraordinary contributions by women in Saskatoon
USask to pay tribute to honorary degree recipients
Five individuals will be presented with honorary degrees at the USask Spring Convocation
Two USask alumni awarded prestigious McCall MacBain scholarship
Julia Morelli (BA’23) is graduating with a political studies degree while Minh Au is completing degrees in physics and engineering physics
People of USask: Connie Gerwing
Connie Gerwing (BEd’78, MEd’81) is a believer in lifelong education
Award-winning Indigenous artist donates bison artwork to USask
Award-winning Siksika artist Adrian Stimson (MFA’06) is gifting artwork to the University of Saskatchewan (USask)
Arts and Science alumni, faculty shortlisted for Sask Book Awards
Awards celebrate excellence in Saskatchewan writingSee all Science & Technology News
Quantum revolution
The Globe and Mail
“We have a great chance here to be at the forefront of new quantum technologies,” says USask vice-president research Dr. Baljit Singh (PhD)
Persistent and persuasive
Arts&Science Magazine
After the loss of their parents, two sisters continued to pursue their education and support their younger siblings
Closing gaps in water access to ‘leave no one behind’
The Globe and Mail
Research related to water security has a long history at USask
USask-led Global Water Futures marks the end of an era and looks to the future
Hundreds of scientists and researchers from across Canada have gathered in Saskatoon for the finale of the world’s largest university freshwater research program
'Your community is backing you': Bringing Indigenous knowledge into research
Ayicia Nabigon is an Anishaabe Master of Science student in the McLoughlin Lab of Population Ecology
USask students training for the future in agriculture technology
Computer science and plant sciences students will collaborate on research in agriculture and technology
College of Arts and Science researchers take prizes in photo competition
Four photos from the college are winners at the 2023 Images of Research competition
Why quantum innovation needs everyone
No one can sit out the revolution that’s coming, says USask quantum researcher
Medieval monks’ moon-watching sheds light on volcanoes and climate change
Medieval records of the colour of lunar eclipses give scientists clues about dust in the stratosphere
‘Art inside a material’: USask mathematician recognized for quantum research
A paper by Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD) is the finalist for a prestigious Cozzarelli Prize
‘Saskatchewan needs to prepare for climate change,’ climate expert says
Global News
"We need to treat this as a world war," said Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) of the Department of Geography and Planning
Government of Canada recognizes national historic significance of USask biologist
Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson (PhD) was a world leader in the field of limnology
USask Convocation: Sociology student focuses on future advocating for Indigenous rights
Sociology graduate Jade Badger plans to advocate for Indigenous rights, including missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
How colonial racism fuels Saskatchewan’s criminalization of Indigenous men
The Conversation
Indigenous people shouldn’t have to fear police who are supposed to protect them, write Indigenous studies faculty members Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) and Randy Morin
USask research: Building pathways of healing and justice
A USask sociologist is spearheading a research project that enacts a transformative vision of access to justice
Award-winning Indigenous artist donates bison artwork to USask
Award-winning Siksika artist Adrian Stimson (MFA’06) is gifting artwork to the University of Saskatchewan (USask)
Indigenous students at College of Arts and Science recognized for achievements
The Indigenous Student Achievement Awards recognize Indigenous students at USask for their achievements including academic, community engagement, leadership, research, resiliency
Reclaiming Indigenous voices through found poetry
The Fried Bannock Project is a found poetry creation project hosted by ISAP from March 6-10 in celebration of Indigenous Achievement Week 2023
'We are very much here': Newfoundland's vibrant history of Indigenous writing
Ideas
Dr. Kristina Bidwell (PhD) sees an Indigenous literary and cultural renaissance taking place in Newfoundland and Labrador
New USask STEM+ program connects Indigenous students with mentors, career experiences
ISAP STEM+ focuses on building mentorship and work experiences developed specifically for Indigenous students in STEM
USask linguist works to sustain endangered Indigenous language
Fewer than 50 speakers of Upper Tanana are left. Dr. Olga Lovick (PhD) is documenting their language for future learners.
Bruce Sinclair: Adding some dramatic flair to storytelling at USask
Métis theatre artist and drama professor Bruce Sinclair is the USask Library's third Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
New report finds systemic responses not adequately addressing human trafficking
MBC Radio
Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD) was lead researcher on the project
People of USask: Deborah and Verla Chatsis
USask graduate Verla Chatsis (BA'84, BSP'85) talks about how her sister Deborah Chatsis (BE’83, LLB'86, LLD’15) valued family and educationSee all Politics & Society News
USask anthropology department changes its name
All the same programming, but a shorter name for the Department of Anthropology
How colonial racism fuels Saskatchewan’s criminalization of Indigenous men
The Conversation
Indigenous people shouldn’t have to fear police who are supposed to protect them, write Indigenous studies faculty members Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) and Randy Morin
USask research: Building pathways of healing and justice
A USask sociologist is spearheading a research project that enacts a transformative vision of access to justice
USask student puts sustainability lessons into practice
Health studies student Ramneet Jassal helped her Sikh temple reduce its environmental impact
This California city’s newest police recruit, ‘Officer Hops,’ is a therapy bunny
CNN
USask sociologist Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) explains the benefits of support animals—including bunnies
USask project honours COVID-19 victims on third anniversary of pandemic
Remember Lives Not Numbers is a digital memorial for individuals whose lives were taken by COVID-19
People of USask: Dr. Zita Seshie
College of Arts and Science graduate Dr. Zita Seshie's (PhD) upbringing is what inspires her passion for education
Additional training seats added to USask health programs
USask will be expanding the number of training seats in the clinical psychology program beginning in fall 2023
USask paleontologist helps stone featuring fossils achieve global heritage status
USask paleontologist Brian Pratt led the nomination process for the Tyndall Stone to be recognized on an international scale
USask linguist works to sustain endangered Indigenous language
Fewer than 50 speakers of Upper Tanana are left. Dr. Olga Lovick (PhD) is documenting their language for future learners.
Black History Month: Shining a light on lived experiences
USask graduates Theodocia Quagraine (BA&Sc'16), Halima Mela (BA'09) and Hannah Chukwu (MA'06, CTESL'08) are contributors to a new book about lived experiences of Black women leaders in Sask
How colonial racism fuels Saskatchewan’s criminalization of Indigenous men
The Conversation
Indigenous people shouldn’t have to fear police who are supposed to protect them, write Indigenous studies faculty members Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) and Randy Morin
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 PlanningSee all Students & Campus Life News
USask student finds unexpected career in computer science
College of Arts and Science student Norah Ridley will be graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (Honours) on June 6
USask Convocation: Graduate aims to use degrees to help others
Student Shayma Shah will graduate on June 6 with two degrees, one in modern languages and the other in linguistics
Graduate students recognized with Governor General’s Gold Medal awards
Caroline Aubry-Wake and Josh Neudorf are winners of Canada's most prestigious award for graduate studies
From overseas to a PhD: Aigbogun found a home at USask
Omozojie Paul Aigbogun will be graduating with his PhD in chemistry at the USask Spring Convocation Ceremony
USask Convocation: Sociology student focuses on future advocating for Indigenous rights
Sociology graduate Jade Badger plans to advocate for Indigenous rights, including missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
USask chemistry programs earn national accreditation
Canadian Society for Chemistry accreditation confirms undergraduate students receive a high-quality education
Closing gaps in water access to ‘leave no one behind’
The Globe and Mail
Research related to water security has a long history at USask
'Your community is backing you': Bringing Indigenous knowledge into research
Ayicia Nabigon is an Anishaabe Master of Science student in the McLoughlin Lab of Population Ecology
USask student puts sustainability lessons into practice
Health studies student Ramneet Jassal helped her Sikh temple reduce its environmental impact
Two USask alumni awarded prestigious McCall MacBain scholarship
Julia Morelli (BA’23) is graduating with a political studies degree while Minh Au is completing degrees in physics and engineering physics
USask lecture theatre named for Nobel Laureate
Dr. Gerhard Herzberg (PhD) spent 10 years in the USask physics department
USask Convocation: Sociology student focuses on future advocating for Indigenous rights
Sociology graduate Jade Badger plans to advocate for Indigenous rights, including missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
College of Arts and Science celebrates outstanding staff
Winners chosen for the 2023 Dean’s Distinguished Staff Award
Brooke Milne appointed College of Arts and Science dean
Anthropological archaeologist has past leadership roles at the University of Manitoba and University of Alberta
USask students training for the future in agriculture technology
Computer science and plant sciences students will collaborate on research in agriculture and technology
USask researcher aiming to resolve gender-based violence in Sask., expand research network
The research network RESOLVE-SK is aiming to end interpersonal and gender-based violence in Saskatchewan
College of Arts and Science advisor, teachers, students win USSU awards
USSU Excellence Award winners are chosen by students
USask team visits University of Bonn to cement research, student mobility partnerships
Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD) of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is part of the delegation
College of Arts and Science celebrates outstanding research
At an event, the college recognized the work of more than 40 scientists, scholars and artists
USask expanding biology program with new equipment at Prince Albert campus
Expansion of biology program offers students opportunity to study closer to home at the USask Prince Albert campus
Additional training seats added to USask health programs
USask will be expanding the number of training seats in the clinical psychology program beginning in fall 2023
New USask STEM+ program connects Indigenous students with mentors, career experiences
ISAP STEM+ focuses on building mentorship and work experiences developed specifically for Indigenous students in STEM