Feature Stories

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Feature Stories includes all feature story content published since July 2008 on the University’s website. The content focuses on achievements and activities of our students, faculty and staff.

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    Feature Story: Bernard and Nicholls living Olympic dream
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2008-07-30) External Relations, University of Regina
    Ali Bernard began wrestling in her "cozy little hometown" of New Ulm, Minnesota, when she was 11. Inspired to wrestle by her older brother, she became the only girl in the wrestling club in New Ulm, population 15,000.
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    Feature Story: Learning film production from the pros
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-04-06) External Relations, University of Regina
    Since Geoff Yates graduated from the U of R with a Fine Arts degree in film and Video in 1988, he's worked on such productions as Corner Gas, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Just Friends and Moccasin Flats.
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    Feature Story: Meet Cassandra Opikokew BAJ '09
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-05-29) External Relations, University of Regina
    Cassandra Opikokew BAJ'09 has just graduated from the University's School of Journalism. Opikokew was instrumental in establishing the Indigenous Students' Association and served three terms as the Aboriginal representative on the U of R Students' Union, a position that had been vacant since it was created in the 1990s.
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    Feature Story: Sowing the seeds for sustainability
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-06-18) External Relations, University of Regina
    Sustainability is one of the priorities in the University's draft strategic plan, and a recent forum was a timely reinforcement of the need for education to focus on sustainable development.
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    Feature Story: Filmmaker flying high with Prairie vignette
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-07-16) External Relations, University of Regina
    Mandy Cmoc just graduated, but her filmmaking career is already taking off - literally. Cmoc's animated film, titled Prairie Soliloquy, is one of 20 chosen from across Canada as a nominee in the Air Canada enRoute Film Festival for emerging Canadian filmmakers.
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    Feature Story: Orientation 2009 events launch new school year
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-08-06) External Relations, University of Regina
    Fall semester will kick off with a number of Orientation events at the University of Regina. Whether you are entering university directly out of high school or from the workforce, are an international student, registered through a federated college, or a parent of one of these students, we have a program designed to help you make a smooth transition to university.
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    Feature Story: University recognized for pioneering workforce strategy
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-08-06) External Relations, University of Regina
    Over the past decade the University of Regina has been involved in a partnership with the Saskatchewan Government, in its commitment to create a representative workforce where Aboriginal people participate at all classifications and levels in the University in proportion to the Saskatchewan working-age population. The strategy is a focused approach that increases awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture, fosters diversity in the workplace and provides employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.
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    Feature Story: Painting a picture of national recognition
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-08-31) External Relations, University of Regina
    Rachel Ludlow says it's her biggest accomplishment as an artist - so far. One of her paintings has been chosen as the Saskatchewan winner in the national BMO 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition. It includes an award of $2,500.
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    Feature Story: Welcome to YOUR university!
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-09-09) External Relations, University of Regina
    Welcome to the University of Regina, and welcome to the start of the 2009-2010 academic year! For many of us, September is a time of new beginnings, especially for our new students, faculty and staff. Welcome to YOUR university.
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    Feature Story: First University in Canada to guarantee career success
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-09-30) External Relations, University of Regina
    The University of Regina has introduced a unique program guaranteeing students a successful career launch following completion of their undergraduate degree.
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    Feature Story: Literacy contributions recognized
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-10-08) External Relations, University of Regina
    President Vianne Timmons has been named one of the national winners of the Canada Post Community Literacy Awards, sponsored by Canwest. The awards acknowledge the achievements of people who have made a special effort or an important contribution to literacy.
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    Feature Story: Partnership-building tour strengthens ties in China
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-10-19) External Relations, University of Regina
    President Vianne Timmons recently led a University of Regina delegation on a tour through China as part of a greater initiative that is taking place this fall to connect with the University's local and global partners.
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    Feature Story: Clark begins final season with Cougars on Friday
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-10-21) External Relations, University of Regina
    University of Regina middle blocker Beth Clark begins her final season with the Cougars this weekend, as the volleyball team hosts Manitoba on Friday and Saturday in its season openers at the Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport.
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    Feature Story: Smith continues honing offensive skills with Cougars
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-11-05) External Relations, University of Regina
    Carter Smith, who leads the University of Regina's men's hockey team in both goals and points so far this season, hopes to continue filling the net for the Cougars.
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    Feature Story: Image promotes professionalism in education
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-11-09) External Relations, University of Regina
    When Vanessa Spelliscy set out to create a poster for the Faculty of Education's upcoming (E)merging Professionals Conference, she knew it wouldn't include the traditional image of an apple on the teacher's desk. What she wanted was an image that was "more professional", but she concedes the result even surprised her a bit.
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    Feature Story: Five to be honoured at 2009 Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-11-16) External Relations, University of Regina
    To say that John Hewson has made significant contributions to Australian public life is an understatement. Hewson has experienced success in economics, politics, government, business, academics and finance. He is a proud member of the Order of Australia.
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    Feature Story: President Timmons makes Top 100 list second year running
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-12-03) External Relations, University of Regina
    This past week president Vianne Timmons was recognized for her commitment to community, vision and leadership by being named - for the second consecutive year - one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network (WXN).
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    Feature Story: Program helps students find their PLACE
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-12-15) External Relations, University of Regina
    University of Regina students are growing as professionals and learning the value of community involvement all thanks to a unique program and partnership with Melville elementary schools.
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    Feature Story: Physicists inspiring others to explore science
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-12-17) External Relations, University of Regina
    When he was in the eighth grade, Dinesh Singh saw a PBS documentary that influenced the course of his future. The documentary, called "Creation of the Universe," was about the unification of the four forces of nature - how one singular force could bind together space, time, matter and energy at the earliest moments of the Big Bang. It inspired him to look deeper into the nature of our world.
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    Feature Story: Commercializing U of R's carbon capture technology
    (External Relations, University of Regina, 2009-12-23) External Relations, University of Regina
    The University of Regina's patented carbon capture technology has been selected for use in a major carbon capture project in North Dakota. An agreement has been signed between HTC Purenergy, Doosan Babcock and Basin Electric Power Co-operative to undertake a front-end engineering and design (FEED) study on a carbon capture and storage project in North Dakota. The project is valued at $6.24 million. The University of Regina has worked in conjunction with HTC Purenergy, a global leader in carbon capture and storage systems, to develop new technologies.