The new Cove is now open

After a brief closure, the Campus Cove has reopened in its new location under the main stairway of Place Riel.

University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union president Warren Kirkland says the Cove and the campus computer store are important parts of the new Place Riel.

“The Cove and the computer store are the first of many steps toward the completion of the new building,” he said.

The next renovated portions to open in Place Riel should be the expanded Global Commons and food court, he said.

The new facility is slightly smaller than the old location, coming in at a total of 3,046 square feet — 753 square feet less than the previous spot.

Salsa for WUSC

The Saskatoon chapter of World University Services Canada is holding a series of salsa workshops Feb. 27 and 28 to raise money for their Shine a Light campaign.

The nation-wide campaign seeks to help women in refugee camps pursue their education through and beyond primary school through the creation of scholarships and the purchase of solar lamps. Women are typically expected to spend much of the day doing chores so they are unable to attend school. At night, the lack of light prevents them from studying. Nearly $25,000 has been raised so far across Canada.

Events begin on Saturday with a Cuban-style beginner salsa class from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by another beginner class — L.A. style — from 1 to 3 p.m. On Sunday, from 10 a.m. to noon there is a Zumba fitness workshop, followed by an intermediate / advanced salsa workshop at 1 p.m.

All workshops are at Centennial Collegiate, located at 160 Nelson Road and are $20 each.

University receives largest donation ever

Details about the largest donation the University of Saskatchewan has ever received along with the donor’s identity are being kept under wraps until an announcement on Friday.

University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union president Warren Kirkland said in an email that the donation could contribute to about 300 new scholarships.

President Peter MacKinnon, vice-president university advancement Heather Magotiaux, and masters of physics candidate and emcee Mark Boots will announce the amount and the donor on Feb. 26 at Convocation Hall at 1:30.

Dying to hear who the donor is? The Sheaf will live tweet the announcement on our Twitter page: twitter.com/thesheaf1912.

U of S at the Olympics

The University of Saskatchewan is making its presence known at the Olympics in Vancouver by spending time at the Saskatchewan Pavilion from Feb. 23 to 25.

Feb. 23 was Saskatchewan Day in Vancouver, and U of S vice-president advancement Heather Magotiaux hosted an alumni and friends reception, with guests including the likes of Saskatchewan Roughrider Gene Makowsky.

To keep students and the media updated on their involvement in the Olympics, the university website usask.ca/2010 has blog reports from alumnus Devin Dubois, and photos and Twitter updates from the Saskatchewan Pavillion. 

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photo: Robby Davis