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.
By The Sheaf April 16, 2012
The University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors has approved the tuition rates for the 2012-13 academic year, according to an email distributed to students today by the Office of the Provost.
The email outlined that for the next academic year, “undergraduate and graduate tuition rates will rise by an overall average of 4.4 per cent. Tuition level increases will vary by program, but most programs will see an increase of 4.2 per cent or less. Student fees for 2012-13 have also been approved.”
By Daryl Hofmann April 6, 2012
The University of Saskatchewan will be forced to trim spending over the next four years to make up for a lower-than-requested provincial operating grant.
At an April 3 public meeting, Provost and Vice-President Academic Brett Fairbairn outlined the financial repercussions of the March 21 provincial budget, which left the university shortchanged after receiving just a 2.1 per cent increase to the 2012-13 operating grant. The university had asked for a 5.8 per cent grant increase.
By Ishmael N. Daro April 5, 2012
When Brad Wall’s government cancelled the Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax Credit, it caught many in the film industry flat-footed.
The cancellation of the film credit was announced in Regina March 21 as a part of the 2012 budget. The elimination of the credit was part of an effort “to ensure provincial finances remain sustainable,” Culture Minister Bill Hutchinson said in a news release.
By The Sheaf April 5, 2012
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre reopened to the public March 30 after months of renovations.
The Diefenbaker centre is located at the University of Saskatchewan between the Education Building and the Royal University Hospital. It first opened its doors in 1980 as a place to commemorate John Diefenbaker, the 13th prime minister of Canada.
By Anna-Lilja Dawson April 5, 2012
Green boxes have invaded Saskatoon’s sidewalks as a second commuter paper has come to town. Metro, a free national daily newspaper that targets transit riders, published its first Saskatoon issue on April 2.
According to their website, Metro is the largest and fastest-growing newspaper in the world, with more than 55 editions published in 24 countries.
By Daryl Hofmann April 4, 2012
After toiling away on a research paper, it can be disheartening to have it simply graded and handed back.
A group of 12 students at the University of Saskatchewan understand that frustration and have laid the groundwork for an undergraduate research journal for the university. The journal will allow students to have their research published and peer-reviewed.
By Daryl Hofmann April 4, 2012
Jared Brown edged out his competition to become the first aboriginal student to lead University of Saskatchewan undergraduates in the school’s 105-year history.
Brown, who identifies as both First Nations and Métis, is studying sociology and has spent the past two years as an Indigenous Students’ Council representative on University Students’ Council.
By Canadian University Press March 31, 2012
Higher education in the context of research and innovation stole much of the spotlight in the federal government’s latest budget, but students and youth seeking greater financial aid were otherwise left in the dark.