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Feature Stories
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.
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-29)
Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Regina, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. The appointment was announced on December 29, 2017 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-28)
A class in prison writing is being offered at the University of Regina in the Winter 2018 semester. English 110-003, Prison Writing, will be taught by Dr. Jason Demers. The class is a way for students to understand what ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-22)
Gary Lane looks as comfortable walking the hallways of academia as he did as a judge in Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal or as a longtime member of Saskatchewan’s Legislative Assembly. The learning for Lane has not stopped. ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-20)
Dr. Gordon Asmundson is being honoured with the Distinguished Career Award from the Canadian Pain Society. “Awards like these, while bestowed on an individual, rarely if ever come from solo efforts. I have been very fortunate ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-19)
A memoir that courageously delves into the delicate subjects of divorce and single parenting has earned graduate student Debby Adair a master’s degree in English and a prestigious writing award. Adair’s thesis, Little ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-18)
As 2-year old Bentley Spencer happily sits behind the wheel of his toy car, his mother, Adrian Taypotat, can’t help but marvel at what she’s seeing. Bentley has cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Until recently, it was not ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-15)
Graduate students with diverse backgrounds have come together with a common goal of decolonizing adult learning. The graduate course, Trends and Issues in Indigenous Adult Education, explores research, theory, and the ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-13)
A researcher at the U of R, Dr. Mohan Babu, is leading an international team looking into how to understand and combat antibiotic resistance. Now the team’s research paper has been published in a prestigious and influential ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-13)
Dr. Chris Somers, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, is like most researchers at the University of Regina. When given the opportunity, Somers will gladly take time to give a tour of his research lab. That ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-12)
If you like to start your day with a Timmy’s coffee, get ready to start the new year with changes at Tim Hortons in the Riddell Centre. For the rest of 2017 construction crews are busy rebuilding the popular campus coffee ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-11)
The University of Regina has been recognized for its supports for Indigenous students. An Eagle Staff – a sacred symbol traditionally presented to a warrior or leader for their service to the community – was presented to ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-08)
Almost every Canadian has been affected in some way by a mental health issue - either directly or indirectly. While this is an alarming reality, our first responders, including our national police force, are impacted more ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-08)
Swati Mehta is already making a difference early in her research career. Mehta’s work has been recognized by a key research funding agency in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation has awarded Mehta the ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-08)
Every December, computer scientists, teachers, and enthusiasts mark the birthday of Rear Admiral Grace Hopper (1906-1992), computing pioneer.* Hopper is credited with inventing one of the first compiler related tools. In ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-07)
There’s nothing quite like enjoying the last day of class digging into one of
Regina’s finest bbq pork steamed buns. That was the scene at Regina’s Ngoc Van Restaurant, where Kathleen Irwin’s class – the Politics of Food ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-06)
Kevin McKenzie is making his mark in the art world. His work is held in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, the MacKenzie Art Gallery, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and, most recently, the National ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-05)
Invasive species continue to be a critical threat to freshwater ecosystems in Saskatchewan and across North America. But the species that have yet to enter Saskatchewan waters might be of greatest concern. Zebra and Quagga ...
External Relations, University of Regina(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-04)
The Department of History has plenty of reasons to celebrate. The research of the department’s faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students is in great demand these days from book publishers, research journals, prestigious ...