Browsing Feature Stories by Subject "Vianne Timmons"
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Feature Story: $1 million gift and $500,000 matching pledge to support in Saving Darke Hall
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-08-26)A transformational gift was announced this morning to help return Darke Hall to its former glory, and to inspire the community to push its renewal to completion. A capacity crowd gathered in the newly renovated Historic ... -
Feature Story: 11th annual Inspiring Leadership Forum hits record attendance
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-03-05)More than 830 attendees from across Canada packed the International Trade Centre in Regina on March 4 for the University of Regina's 11th Inspiring Leadership Forum, presented by TD. "Women's leadership is not a women's ... -
Feature Story: A Warm Saskatchewan Farewell to Dr. Vianne Timmons
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-03-30)After more than 12 years at the helm of the University of Regina, Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor, is leaving to start a new leadership adventure as President of Memorial University in Newfoundland. Dr. ... -
Feature Story: Anthony McLean to bring awareness to unconscious bias
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-09-18)We all have unconscious biases. They are learned stereotypes that are automatic, unintentional, deeply engrained within our beliefs, universal, and have the ability to affect our behaviour. On October 1, the University ... -
Feature Story: Camp fYrefly is the 2019 recipient of the President's Community Award
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-11-29)In front of an enthusiastic crowd, University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons and Roger Brandvold, Chair of the University's Board of Governors, presented Camp fYrefly with the 2019 President's ... -
Feature Story: Dec. 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-12-05)On December 6, 2019, 30 years after the death of 14 female école Polytechnique students at the hands of a man armed with a gun and a hatred of feminists, the University of Regina community is standing up against gendered violence. -
Feature Story: Every child matters: Orange Shirt Day
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-10-01)A wave of orange flooded University campus on Monday. Now an annual event every September 30, Orange Shirt Day recognizes the shared history of our country and the need to work intentionally towards the full implementation ... -
Feature Story: First in the West; still the best - 50 years of co-operative education at U of R
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-12-04)On December 4, 2019, the University of Regina, along with partners from across industry and government, celebrated 50 years of co-operative education at the University of Regina. "Fifty years ago the University of ... -
Feature Story: From story to calling - Mike and Gord Downie's move toward reconciliation
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-11-05)Stories have the potential to define us, remind us of our past, and help us shape our future. That's why Mike Downie - brother of the late, acclaimed musician, Gord Downie - shares stories of hope. On November 19, the ... -
Feature Story: Hadiya Roderique to reinforce the power of a diverse and inclusive workplace
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-01-12)On February 13, as part of our You Belong Here campaign, the University of Regina will host Hadiya Roderique at a free event open to the entire community. As a young, black woman working as a lawyer on Bay Street, Hadiya ... -
Feature Story: Honouring the enduring partnership between University of Regina and the nation's capital
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-05-16)The impact that our province has on the entire country was on full display in Ottawa. A capacity crowd gathered at the Rideau Club in Ottawa this past Tuesday for the Saskatchewan Connection reception. Started in 2015, ... -
Feature Story: India Night proceeds to enhance employment opportunities for Campus For All Students
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-11-07)A generous gift from Cultural Connections Regina will go a long way to continuing the creation of meaningful employment opportunities for University of Regina students. Proceeds from this year's India Night - Cultural ... -
Feature Story: Move-in day: students welcomed to their home away from home
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-08-30)Today is move-in day on the University of Regina campus; energy is high and emotions abound as hundreds of new and returning students move into residences. About 150 faculty, staff, and volunteers are on hand greeting ... -
Feature Story: President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons receives honorary degree
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-06-04)Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina, today received an honorary degree from the University of Calgary - the highest academic distinction the institution bestows upon individuals ... -
Feature Story: President receives YWCA Lifetime Achievement Award
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-05-03)At the awards ceremony on May 2, University President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons, received the YWCA Regina's Women of Distinction 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. "Dr. Timmons fearlessly uses every opportunity ... -
Feature Story: President Timmons delivers her 6th and final State of the University address
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-01-28)Today marked the last time Dr. Vianne Timmons will deliver her annual State of the University address before the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce members and guests. The finality of the event made for more than a ... -
Feature Story: Spring cleaning at 4th annual Campus Beautification Day
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-05-09)The fourth annual Campus Beautification Day was held May 8th on the University of Regina grounds at both the main and historic College Avenue campuses. Flocks of volunteers, including University faculty and staff, as well ... -
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: U of R launches a new online treatment program to support public safety personnel in Saskatchewan
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-01-30)Public safety personnel (PSP) work hard every day to protect Canadians, and provide safe, secure, strong, and resilient communities for all. They are often exposed to potentially traumatic incidents on the job. On any ... -
Feature Story: U of R project responds to TRC call to action to address needs of offenders with FASD
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-09-06)The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's call to action number 34 asks for different levels of government to "to undertake reforms to the criminal justice system to better address the needs of offenders with ...