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Feature Story: U of R alum's video project celebrates the study of Indigenous language
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-07-26)Wahbi Zarry comes by his knowledge of languages honestly. Not only does the Casablanca, Morocco native speak fluent French, Arabic and English, but in the past two years Zarry has tackled learning two Indigenous languages ... -
Feature Story: U of R Alumnus brewing up success
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-11-12)One of Saskatchewan’s most popular breweries earned a distinction that has put it on the national craft beer brewer’s map. Rebellion Brewing Company, a Regina-based brewery picked up three awards at this year’s Canadian ... -
Feature Story: U of R alumnus makes much-needed COVID-19 research available to the world
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-04-07)Every few minutes, Dr. Nevan Krogan's inbox is pinging with emails from people in Russia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Israel, France and Turkey, to name a few. He's not a rock star or Hollywood celebrity, but given the interest ... -
Feature Story: U of R alumnus part of Nobel Peace Prize team
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-04-16)On any given day, the World Food Programme (WFP) has 5,600 trucks, 30 ships and nearly 100 planes on the move, delivering food and other necessities to those in need around the globe. Each year the organization distributes ... -
Feature Story: U of R alumnus presents groundbreaking collaborative approach to COVID-19 research
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-08-25)One University of Regina biology alumnus – now a professor of cellular molecular pharmacology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) – believes that changes to the way we approach research could more quickly ... -
Feature Story: U of R alumnus shares secrets of Windows Task Manager
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-12-11)Does this sound familiar - you're staring frustratingly at a slow functioning PC or a non-responsive program, feeling you have no other recourse until you finally find relief by punching in ctrl, alt and delete to bring ... -
Feature Story: U of R and First Nations University students investigate First Nations water issues in Canada-wide journalism project
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-02-24)A Canada-wide investigative journalism class did a deep dive into Canada’s First Nations water quality issues. The collaboration, which included students from both the University of Regina’s School of Journalism (J-School) ... -
Feature Story: U of R and Rams Football Club announce a new community-based partnership agreement
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-10-15)The University of Regina and the Regina Rams Football Club celebrated the signing of a new community partnership agreement at a breakfast event this morning. “We’re celebrating a partnership between two organizations ... -
Feature Story: U of R announces appointment of new Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-07-06)Dr. Isabelle Dostaler has been appointed as the University's new Provost and Vice-President (Academic). University President, Dr. Jeff Keshen made the announcement on June 5 following the Board of Governors meeting that ... -
Feature Story: U of R announces Canada Research Chair in Climate Change, Energy, and Sustainability Policy
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-06-14)Dr. Margot Hurlbert is the University of Regina's newest Canada Research Chair (CRC). Hurlbert, coordinating lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Special Report on Land and Climate and ... -
Feature Story: U of R based internet-delivered mental health support program for public safety personnel expanding to Quebec
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-09-23)The work that public safety personnel (PSP) perform every day exposes them to dangerous and potentially traumatic situations that can create long-lasting physical and mental health issues for them and their families. ... -
Feature Story: U of R Business grad scores #1 song, viral hit on TikTok, and major music label partnership
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-07-23)Social media has allowed people to connect - no matter where on earth they are. It has also allowed one University of Regina alumnus to gain viral fame halfway around the world with a song he recorded in his bedroom. On ... -
Feature Story: U of R Business grad scores #1 song, viral hit on TikTok, and major music label partnership
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-07-23)Social media has allowed people to connect – no matter where on earth they are. It has also allowed one University of Regina alumnus to gain viral fame halfway around the world with a song he recorded in his bedroom. On ... -
Feature Story: U of R business students join forces to supply made-in-SK COVID-19 masks
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-04-16)According to the World Health Organization, wearing a mask is one of the best preventative measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, especially in conjunction with physical distancing, hand hygiene, and self-isolating. ... -
Feature Story: U of R celebrated the accomplishments of more than 900 graduates at the Fall 2022 Convocation
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-10-21)The University of Regina, celebrated the achievements of 923 graduating students who received 957 degrees, diplomas and certificates 923 at the Fall 2022 Convocation on Friday, October 21, 2022. -
Feature Story: U of R celebrates award recipients in recognition of National Philanthropy Day`
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-11-13)Every year on November 15, Canadians celebrate the individuals and organizations who generously give their time, talent, skills, and money to help others in their community, country, and internationally to create a better ... -
Feature Story: U of R committed to sustainability on Earth Day and every day
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-04-22)Earth Day was celebrated for the first time, in the United States on April 22, 1970 and today more than a billion people in 193 countries participate in recognizing the importance of our planet and the need to take care ... -
Feature Story: U of R community comes up big (hearts!) for students
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-05-10)The University of Regina community of faculty, staff and retirees, put their "Big Hearts"on full display as together we raised $215,823.00 for the University and its students as part of the Big Hearts Family Giving ... -
Feature Story: U of R conference delves into Canada's settlement agreements with Indigenous peoples
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-10-04)Whose Settlement? A Conference, a joint University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada initiative, will explore Canada's different settlement agreements with Indigenous peoples. Conference co-convenor Dr. ... -
Feature Story: U of R continues steps to make campus safer
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2021-12-06)Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the tragic murder of 14 women at the École Polytechnique. The women were targeted by a feminist-hating man wielding a Ruger Mini-14 rifle. In 1991, the Parliament of Canada declared ...