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Feature Story: "Friends and Family Day" at the College Avenue Campus a huge success
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-11-21)On Saturday, November 17, University of Regina alumni joined with the Centre for Continuing Education to host Friends and Family Day. The doors were thrown open to welcome more than 500 community members--young and ... -
Feature Story: "Highway of Tears" documentary paves way for more research
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-08-29)Tennessa Wild grew up surrounded by the pain and sorrow associated with the area commonly referred to as the "Highway of Tears" which is located in northern British Columbia. Wild has produced a documentary that will tell ... -
Feature Story: "Pair of Socks" lands MAP grad on top of national art competition
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-07-27)Leave it up to the creative mind of an artist to transform an everyday item into an acclaimed piece of art. Audie Murray has done just that by transforming a pair of well-worn, slightly stained sports socks into something ... -
Feature Story: #KeepingThemStrong: ensuring public safety personnel impacted by Humboldt Broncos tragedy get the mental health support they need
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-04-19)Every day, on the front lines and behind the scenes across our nation, first responders and other public safety personnel keep people safe, working to save lives in times of crisis, emergency and disaster. On Friday, ... -
Feature Story: #KeepingThemStrong: supporting the resilience of Canada's public safety personnel
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2019-04-05)In the wake of the unthinkable Humboldt Broncos tragedy, a bus accident which claimed the lives of 16 people, injured 13 and touched millions, our nation and the world grieved. Amid the heartbreak, communities came ... -
Feature Story: #KeepingThemStrong: Thoughts and advice for first responders and other public safety personnel affected by the Humboldt tragedy
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-04-13)As part of his research, Dr. Nick Carleton has heard the stories of the despair and stress suffered by public safety personnel while in the line of duty. Carleton, Professor in the Department of Psychology, is one of ... -
Feature Story: $1 million Donation Made to Historic College Avenue Campus
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2012-11-29)The revitalization of College Avenue campus was recently given an incredible show of support with a $1 million gift for the renewal of Darke Hall from one of the University’s alumni. This is the largest gift from an alumnus ... -
Feature Story: $1 million donation received for 4 research projects
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-11-23)An anonymous donor has provided $1 million to support four research projects that were selected through a call for brain research proposals process the University held in July 2015. “Through the generous support of this ... -
Feature Story: $1.2 million endowment creates awards for students in the Faculty of Arts
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2010-10-27)William Ingram knew the importance of a university education at an early age. As a boy, talking about the importance of education in one of his grade school classes, Ingram said the purpose of education is "to increase ... -
Feature Story: $1.475 million in funding for nuclear imaging research
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-09-25)The University of Regina has received substantial funding from the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation in the amount of $1.475 million. The funding will go toward the Fedoruk Chair in Nuclear Imaging ... -
Feature Story: $250,000 Given for College Avenue Campus Renewal Project
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2014-02-26)The University of Regina has received a $250,000 contribution from Muriel Glenn, in memory of her husband, Dr. Gale Glenn, in support of Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project. -
Feature Story: 1,000th graduate of SCBScN program crosses stage today at Spring Convocation
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-06-08)When it comes to health care, Saskatchewan has always been a land of firsts. In 1951, for the first time in medical history, doctors and medical students in the province successfully treated a cancer patient using cobalt-60 ... -
Feature Story: 15,475 students registered for first day of classes!
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-09-06)The hallways were humming on the first day of classes as the number of students enrolled at the University grew to 15,475. “This is our 10th consecutive year of enrolment growth for the University and it is such a ... -
Feature Story: 2016 Campus Master Plan under construction
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-05-07)Faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners, neighbours and the public are invited to a public forum on May 12, 2015 to initiate discussions on future development of the University of Regina’s physical features and provide ... -
Feature Story: 2016 President’s Medal recipient meets the Prime Minister
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-01-05)Avnee Paranjape, an alumna and recipient of the President’s Medal for academic excellence and leadership at the U of R in 2016, thoroughly enjoys walking the corridors of power on Parliament Hill. Paranjape is one of ... -
Feature Story: 2018 Dr. Gordon Wicijowski SK Law Foundation Lecture: Why hackers hack
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-10-12)“Though computer hacking is often discussed in popular media and news outlets, there is not much explanation given as to why individuals engage in it,” says cybercrime expert Dr. Thomas J. Holt, the featured speaker at the ... -
Feature Story: 2019 Saskatchewan Book Awards honour works with U of R connection
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2019-04-29)The 2019 Saskatchewan Book Awards took place over the weekend, and the University of Regina was well represented. Of the 14 awards handed out on Saturday, April 27, seven had a connection to the U of R. Six awards were ... -
Feature Story: 2nd annual Night Owl 5K Run receives glowing reviews
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-09-12)Over 1,000 participants donned their flashlights, headlamps, and glowsticks last Friday night as they competed in the 2nd annual University of Regina Night Owl 5K Run. Presented in association with Queen City Marathon, the ... -
Feature Story: 35th biennial Canadian Congress on Criminal Justice – September 30 to October 2, 2015
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-09-28)The Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA) and University of Regina’s Collaborative Centre for Justice and Safety are excited to present this year’s biennial Canadian Criminal Justice Association Congress on Criminal ... -
Feature Story: 40 years of partnership celebrated
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2014-11-17)This year, the University of Regina is celebrating 40 years of partnership with Saskatchewan’s Regional Colleges across the province. The University is proud to help provide educational opportunities outside of Saskatchewan’s ...