THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By Ishmael N. Daro October 19, 2011
The University of Saskatchewan is fighting back against a group of elected senators.
Established this year, University of Saskatchewan Senators Working to Revive Democracy, or USSWORD, has made a series of controversial statements about how the university is run. On Oct. 6, the university’s lawyers at McKercher LLP sent USSWORD a cease and desist letter. However, the university is not claiming any wrongdoing other than trademark infringement.
By Ishmael N. Daro October 1, 2011
Peter MacKinnon always shakes your hand the same way. Rather than extending his arm straight forward, he bends it to the side and swoops into the shake with gusto. This practiced manoeuvre is meant to put you at ease, an old friend enthusiastically greeting you.
By Daryl Hofmann September 19, 2011
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s motorcade of seven Lincoln Town Cars pulled into the University of Saskatchewan campus early Friday, Sept. 16 to mark the official grand opening of the $140 million International Vaccine Centre, or InterVac.
By Ishmael N. Daro June 15, 2011
The search to replace Peter MacKinnon is on, but finding a replacement for the man who has led the university for the last 12 years is going to be difficult.
By Dorian Geiger March 9, 2011
Peter MacKinnon has announced his advanced resignation from the position of president at the University of Saskatchewan.
By The Sheaf February 10, 2011
U of S president Peter MacKinnon will assist a nine-member federal advisory panel that meets three times per year. The panel guides the vision of Canada’s civil service.
By Kevin Menz February 2, 2011
The once vocal search committee for a new dean of law is now silent over accusations that University of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKinnon overlooked their recommendation for the new dean.