Four college alumni receive achievement awards

At a gala on Oct. 20, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association presented achievement awards to 11 distinguished U of S alumni, including four from the College of Arts & Science.

The Alumni Achievement Awards recognize individuals who have left the U of S and gone on to great accomplishments through their respective fields and philanthropic efforts. The following alumni of the College of Arts & Science were recognized with awards:

Roma Franko (BA'59, BEd'61, MA'71) Presented for her outstanding leadership in the arts and education

Award-winning teacher and translator Roma Franko has been an influential member of the Ukraine Community in Saskatchewan for decades. Since its inception, her publishing company—Language Lanterns Publications—has published over 20 books of English translations of Ukrainian literature.

Iain MacLean (BA'62,BEd'63) Presented for his outstanding community leadership and commitment to education (posthumous award)

Iain MacLean was a lifelong member of the U of S community, serving as both the administrative assistant to the U of S dean of arts & science and university secretary. He pioneered and established many advisory boards and committees during his time as an employee and continued his philanthropic work into his retirement.

Ross Phillips (MSc'11) Presented in the young alumni category for his commitment to athletics, sports, wellness and environmentalism

Ross Phillips is one of the founding members of the Cross-Canada Canoe Odyssey, an expedition that took over 149 days to complete and spanned from Vancouver to St John’s. The award-winning trip showcased the importance of Canadian freshwater resources to culture, identity and the environment.

Dr. John Wedge (MD’69, BSc’73) Presented for his commitment to advancing the medical profession and his dedication to public service

A leading innovator in complex surgical hip construction, Dr. John Wedge is seen as the international authority on the subject. His expertise is demonstrated by his mentorship, publications and world lectures. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Wedge co-founded SickKids International—a paediatric specialty service for developing countries.

To view the full list of 2016 Alumni Achievement Award recipients, visit the alumni association website.

The College of Arts & Science also recognizes esteemed alumni through its own awards program, the Alumni of Influence Awards. Eleven college alumni were honoured at the college’s 7^th Annual Gala & Award Ceremony in March.

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