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 March 10, 2010

    While its title was “Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth,” the Conservatives’ March 4 federal budget offered little for students seeking such prosperity in the near future. Although some funding previously cut was restored, it still adresses students as an afterthought.

  • Those vague Throne Speeches

    By March 9, 2010

    Governor General Michaëlle Jean’s March 3 Speech from the Throne left many questions unanswered. University of Saskatchewan political studies professor David McGrane says this is generally the way such speeches are structured.

  • News Briefs: March 11, 2010

    By March 9, 2010

    The USSU organizes a workshop on mental health first aid and the U of S Board of Governors holds its annual public reporting meeting.

  • Students’ Council: March 4 2010

    By March 9, 2010

    A proposed student fee increase is discussed as well as the new University Learning Charter.

  • Asper steps down as Canwest CEO

    By March 4, 2010

    Leonard Asper has resigned as head of Canwest Global Communications Corp., the media empire that owns Global television stations, the National Post and 13 daily newspapers including the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

  • Out of the red by 2015?

    By March 4, 2010

    Employment growth ”” including more support for youth seeking jobs ”” was one of the top priorities in the Conservative government’s 2010 budget released on March 4.

  • HPV vaccine approved for men

    By March 3, 2010

    Health Canada has approved the use of the HPV vaccine Gardasil for men. Pharmaceutical company Merck Frosst was granted authorization by the federal government on Feb. 22 to market Gardasil for boys and men from ages 9 to 26.

  • Largest donation in U of S history

    By March 3, 2010

    The University of Saskatchewan announced a $12 million donation from the Nasser family on Feb 26. Professor Emeritus Karim Nasser was on hand with his wife, Dora, five children and grandchildren to make the announcement.