THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

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  • By November 14, 2013

    The Nov. 5 financial town hall began by outlining the University of Saskatchewan’s current financial state while combating the $44.5 million deficit projected for 2016. However, the focus quickly shifted to the crowd’s present priority: TransformUS.

  • Hotel accommodations and employment opportunities coming to College Quarter

    By November 14, 2013

    On Nov. 7, University of Saskatchewan officials announced the signing of a long-term land lease agreement with P.R. Hotels Ltd. The Saskatoon-based company will be developing a Holiday Inn Express hotel with a Staybridge Suites wing for longer visits.

  • Third med dean candidate inspired by change

    By November 14, 2013

    Preston Smith was the third candidate to present for the position of dean of the College of Medicine. He pitched his vision for the college come 2020 on Nov. 4, 2013.

  • Movember challenge gets hairy

    By November 14, 2013

    Students at the University of Saskatchewan are coming together to change the face of men’s health. Throughout November, male students will be growing moustaches for the annual Movember campaign.

  • New Brunswick government announces multi-year university funding and tuition cap

    By November 7, 2013

    At a press conference Oct. 30, the New Brunswick government announced that they will be increasing university operating budgets by two per cent each year for the next two years.

  • New report disputes grim job prospects for youth

    By November 7, 2013

    The notion of today’s youth being the lost generation is being challenged by a new report from TD Economics. Published Oct. 22, the study focused on the skills mismatch and labour shortages in the market over the last 10 years. It found the picture is not as grim as it has been painted.

  • Second candidate for med school dean sees opportunity at U of S

    By November 7, 2013

    The second candidate for the position of dean of the College of Medicine presented his vision for the college’s next seven years on Oct. 29. The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine has been without a permanent dean since Bill Albritton resigned in 2012. The Dean Search Committee is now on their second round of applicants and has short-listed three candidates.

  • U of S concussion test could represent breakthrough

    By November 7, 2013

    New research at the University of Saskatchewan could make concussion testing as easy as donating blood. Changiz Taghibiglou, an assistant professor in the department of pharmacology, is developing a simple blood test that could determine if someone has a concussion within a matter of minutes.