• Feature Story: University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons receives Order of Canada appointment 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Writing course provides prisoners' perspectives 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Celebrating student success in 2017 

  External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-26)

  Here is a small sampling of student success stories from 2017. We wish you a happy new year and continued success in 2018.
• Feature Story: After a lifetime of experience, former judge & politician ponders fresh perspectives offered in class 

  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. ...
• Feature Story: FLASHBACK: Remembering a time before the internet when the U of R blazed a trail in distance education 

  External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-12-21)

  Among the historical highlights at the University of Regina (and its forerunners) during the month of December:
• Feature Story: Gordon Asmundson's distinguished career celebrated by Canadian Pain Society 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Memoir on divorce, single parenting, and creative expression earns student her master’s and a writing award 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: The gift of mobility: Modified ride-on cars means mobility for children with disabilites 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: International graduate students bring diverse viewpoints on Indigenization of adult education classes 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: International recognition for collaborative research into antibiotic resistance 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Minister of Advanced Education takes in a behind-the-scenes U of R tour 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Tim Hortons gets a complete makeover 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: U of R is gifted with an Eagle Staff, in recognition of the perseverance of Indigenous students 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: RCMP contract awarded to research team as part of long-term mental health study 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Researcher recognized for helping persons with spinal cord injury 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) piques K-12 students' computer curiosity 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Class dismissed – but first let’s have lunch 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Veteran artist and visual arts student digs into his past and the Smithsonian comes calling 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: Stopping the next wave of invasive species in Saskatchewan lakes 

  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 ...
• Feature Story: History Department celebrating scholarly research and community engagement 

  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 ...

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