THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By The Sheaf November 2, 2012
When Ilene Busch-Vishniac was appointed president of the University of Saskatchewan, the school cashed in on a two-for-one deal. Her husband Ethan Vishniac — a well-known astrophysics researcher — also moved to campus and joined the department of physics as a professor.
By Canadian University Press October 31, 2012
The increased prevalence of wildfires over the past decade is becoming a concern for many Canadians. But a recently announced partnership between the University of Alberta and several provincial and national groups has ignited hope that something can be done to reduce instances of ferocious and costly fires that pose a danger to communities across the country.
By Daryl Hofmann October 31, 2012
A provincewide public opinion poll concluded Oct. 29 with a town hall at the University of Saskatchewan. About 100 attendees gathered to share their thoughts on the results with the researchers and journalists who worked on the survey.
By Canadian University Press October 26, 2012
As it turns out, the dramatic crime scene investigations you see on TV are bullshit. Forensic entomologist Gail Anderson recently stopped by the University of Regina to give a lecture about how studying insects can land you a job like Gil Grissom’s and Ice-T’s, or whoever the new guy is on CSI.
By Anna-Lilja Dawson October 25, 2012
The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union has selected a nationwide campus dental clinic chain and a hair salon to move into Lower Place Riel as early as January.
By Anna-Lilja Dawson October 25, 2012
The University of Saskatchewan has moved forward with the development of more than half of its land inside the city, creating a multi-million-dollar revenue source.
By The Sheaf October 24, 2012
Don Atchison has been named the next mayor of Saskatoon.
By Canadian University Press October 24, 2012
Federal New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair visited the University of Regina last week to discuss youth in politics. Before his speech, the U of R’s student newspaper, the Carillon, had a chance to speak with him about his thoughts on the government’s role in post-secondary funding and the effect young people can have on the political landscape.