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Feature Story: The world needs more female leaders and the University of Regina is helping prepare them
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-11-05)When young women in high school feel inspired, they let it show. So when the University of Regina hosted the first-ever INSPIRE. Emerging Leaders Forum today, 1,600 local students in grades 11 and 12 brought down the ... -
Feature Story: Therapy dogs give campus paws to relax
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-10-07)As students head into the heart of the Fall 2022 semester, balancing their studies, jobs, and home life can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's where Patti, Toscane and Dexter come in. In the lead-up to World Mental Health ... -
Feature Story: Thinking about living on campus?
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-04-04)UR Priority, a new Housing Services initiative, gives new students the ultimate first-year student housing experience! All first-year students who choose to live on campus will be placed in Kīšik Towers or College West ... -
Feature Story: This #GivingTuesday, support remarkable students making a difference in our community
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-12-01)These days, so much of our lives are being conducted virtually, and online shopping has become less of a convenience and more of a necessity. The COVID-19 pandemic has, however, highlighted the importance of spending dollars ... -
Feature Story: Thousands cheer on the Regina Rams at U Prairie Challenge kick-off event
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-09-20)The Regina Rams charge the field for their first game of the U Prairie Challenge. Fans and students made sure to document the official launch of the U Prairie Challenge presented by SaskMilk as they poured into Confederation ... -
Feature Story: Tickets are on sale now for the University of Regina’s Inspiring Leadership Forum 2022 presented by TD
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-10-26)We are excited to be back in person and virtually for the 13th annual University of Regina’s Inspiring Leadership Forum 2022 presented by TD! Space is limited and tickets are now available for the March 2, 2022 event. ... -
Feature Story: Time-honoured nursing tradition meets 21st century during pandemic
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-06-10)In a meaningful and touching online event on June 4, 286 graduates from the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program were welcomed into the nursing profession at a pinning ceremony - a ... -
Feature Story: Tips for landing the perfect student job
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-06-15)Job hunting can be a stressful process at times, so we sat down with Student Employment Services to get some tips that will make it easy for students like you to land the right job. -
Feature Story: Too good to be true? U of R expert on disinformation honoured with membership into the Royal Society of Canada
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-09-08)We can barely look at our phones, turn on our TVs, or listen to our radios without hearing about fake news. It would seem that disinformation is everywhere, all the time. Thankfully, the University of Regina’s Dr. ... -
Feature Story: Top five UR Pride Programs for 2SLGBTQ+ students
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-04-05)In 1996, a group of like-minded U of R students came together to register a student club called Gays, Bisexuals and Lesbians of the University of Regina. From humble beginnings, the club has grown over the years to become ... -
Feature Story: Tracking COVID's trash toll
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-12-15)Even beyond its health impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major upheavals in our daily lives. Schools shut down and students were sent home. Many offices asked employees to work remotely. And we were all cleaning ... -
Feature Story: Triple threat: Kozan triplets excited to start their U of R experience this Fall
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-08-11)The Kozan sisters are close. Not only were they born on the same day - Ellie, Holland, and Sara Kozan are triplets - they also share similar career aspirations, a dedicated work ethic, and a passion for sports. And this ... -
Feature Story: Truth and Reconciliation: U of R’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Series, Part 3 of 6
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-08-25)The University of Regina’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation is the second of five interconnected Areas of Focus in its newly released 2020-2025 Strategic Plan. The name of the Strategic Plan, kahkiyaw kiwȃhkomȃkȃninawak ... -
Feature Story: Tune in: Community radio program gives new voice to children during pandemic
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-06-10)With the help of technology and social media, adults have been able to adapt, more or less, to the pandemic, by working remotely and staying connected with friends and family. But imagine being a three-year-old kiddo who, ... -
Feature Story: Two International grad students receive prestigious scholarships from Government of China
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-05-09)Two University of Regina graduate students were each awarded one of the Chinese Government's most prestigious scholarships. Xiong Zhou and Zehua Chen, two Chinese graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering and ... -
Feature Story: Two new Master’s programs connecting U of R students to Computer Science careers
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-06-22)The Department of Computer Science at the University of Regina is about to welcome the first cohort of students in one of two new professionally focused Computer Science Master's degree programs; one in Data Science and ... -
Feature Story: Two U of Regina Rams selected in 2020 CFL Draft
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-05-01)The University of Regina Rams had two players selected in the 2020 CFL Draft on Thursday night including offensive lineman Theren Churchill, who was selected in the first round by the Toronto Argonauts. Andrew Becker ... -
Feature Story: Two University community members awarded prestigious 2020 Saskatchewan Order of Merit
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-06-09)On Friday, June 5, Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Russ Mirasty, announced the recipients of the 2020 Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Two of those named are important members of the University of Regina ... -
Feature Story: U of R Alum Dr. Nevan Krogan one of those leading the race to develop COVID-19 treatments
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-06-29)When COVID-19 hit the world toward the end of last year, most people, governments, businesses, and institutions could not have imagined the almost unbearable strain the virus would put on the world's health, economic, and ... -
Feature Story: U of R Alum John G. Hampton BA’09 steers the MacKenzie Art Gallery into 2021
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-01-26)This month, University of Regina alum John G. Hampton BA’09 took over the helm of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, making headlines as the first Indigenous Executive Director and CEO of a public art gallery in Canada. Recently, ...