May 10, 2019 Volume 26, Issue 9

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CONVOCATION NEW LOCATION After 50 years at TCU Place, convocation ceremonies will finally return to campus at the University of this year, to the new state-of-the-art complex. We take a look at the changes that are in store for this year, spotlight the award winners and honorary degree recipients, and feature a few of the graduating students who will take part in the Spring Convocation ceremonies from June 3-7.

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NEW CHANCELLOR 2 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 5 TACKLING TEACHING 1413 USask names McCreath its 16th chancellor  KRIS FOSTER

The next chapter of Grit McCreath’s and providing the president with ewan Order of Merit, said she looks On Campus News is published 12 times University of Saskatchewan (USask) feedback from the community. forward to showing as many people per year by University of Saskatchewan story is set to begin when she steps “I see this role as an extension of as possible how essential the univer- Marketing and Communications. It is distributed to all USask faculty, staff, into her new role as chancellor. my work as the university’s honorary sity is to the province and beyond. graduate students and members of The three-year appointment— ambassador,” said McCreath, “Two of my strengths that will governing bodies, as well as to others approved by University Senate at its who spent 32 years as a teacher serve me well in this role are relation- in the university community, related April 27 meeting—starts on July 1, and education administrator in ship building and communication,” organizations, some Saskatchewan government officials and news media. when McCreath takes over from Roy , , Edmonton and said McCreath. “As we continue to Subscriptions are available for $24 Romanow, who was named chan- Calgary. “I am excited to enhance deliver on the promise of our univer- per year. Story and photo ideas cellor in 2016. the university’s reputation, celebrate sity plan to be the university the are welcome. Advertising rates are “This is truly one of the most its history, support the exceptional world needs, I am thrilled to use my available online or on request. significant honours I can think of,” leadership of President Stoicheff, skills to bring USask to centre stage    said McCreath, who graduated from and work with students, faculty and and show the world the value our On Campus News aims to provide a USask’s College of Education in 1991. alumni.” institution brings.” forum for the sharing of timely news, “I am so humbled to be able to serve McCreath is very familiar with “Grit McCreath has long been information and opinions about in this role because the university the university—as is her entire family one of our university’s proudest events and issues of interest to the USask community. has been central to my life even as a with more than 20 degrees in total: supporters and to have someone with child.” McCreath her parents were graduates, as are such significant connections to our The views and opinions expressed by writers of letters to the editor and From spending Sundays her three siblings, her husband (and institution step into this role to serve viewpoints do not necessarily reflect on campus with her parents as a named the university’s inaugural many members of his family), and our university is really meaningful,” those of USask or On Campus News. youngster, to being a student and honorary ambassador, a role she one of their two children. This level said Peter Stoicheff, USask president    alumna, to being a member of the has held since 2015. Duties for that of connectedness makes McCreath and vice-chancellor. University Senate and the Board of position included meeting with well positioned to share with others “The qualities Grit brings to this We acknowledge we are on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Governors, McCreath has held many and hosting alumni and donors, “all the things that make this such an prestigious role will serve our univer- Métis. We pay our respect to the First roles at USask, giving her time and recruiting students, mentoring incredible place.” sity exceptionally well and I could not Nation and Métis ancestors of this energy for the better part of 20 years. individuals and groups, attending McCreath, who was named place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Most recently, McCreath was university events and ceremonies, a 2019 recipient of the Saskatch- SEE McCREATH, PAGE 11

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EDITOR James Shewaga

WRITER IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Chris Morin A lot happens at the USask during the weeks when On Campus News isn’t published.

DESIGNERS Here are a few of the top stories from news.usask.ca: Brian Kachur Pierre Wilkinson EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Research funding Health hub opens USask signs MOU Arts initiative Patrick Hayes Fiona Haynes Two University of Saskatchewan The new Ron and Jane Graham Sport USask President Peter Stoicheff met The University of Saskatchewan Art Sandra Ribeiro (USask) research centres—the Science and Health Centre at USask’s with Prince Albert Grand Council Galleries and Art Collection has been Stephen Urquhart (CLS) and Merlis Belsher Place was officially (PAGC) Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte awarded $480,150 to develop a digital David York VIDO-InterVac—will receive a total opened with a ribbon-cutting in Prince Albert on April 24, to sign service to help arts organizations $13.4-million increase in operating ceremony on May 3. The state-of-the- a Memorandum of Understanding in the province better engage with support over two years from the art centre will serve Huskie student- (MOU) between their organizations. their audiences. The Council Canada Foundation for Innovation athletes as well as athletes from the The PAGC represents 12 First Nations for the Arts provided $482,150 (CFI)—one third of the total $39 city and across the province and is and 28 northern communities for the three-year project, with million awarded to seven national designed to be a hub for researchers, under its umbrella. The agreement the investment made through the facilities on April 29. Announced physiotherapists, dieticians, mental establishes networks of diverse Canada Council’s $88.5-million at USask by Canada’s Minister of health professionals, sport expertise needed in the development Digital Strategy Fund. By partnering ISSN: 1195-7654 Science and Sport , the psychologists and trainers. The efforts of PAGC communities, and with digital design experts at USask, PUBLICATIONS MAIL funding is intended to help ensure the Grahams, both former Huskie collaboration on projects and research the project aims to employ user- AGREEMENT NO. 40065156 long-term sustainability of nationally athletes, funded the project with a activities that have mutual benefits centred and service design methods Return undeliverable addresses to: important research facilities by $2.068-million gift. The Grahams for both partners. It assures PAGC’s to make new technologies accessible UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS alleviating budget pressures related also donated $4 million to build dual input into programs and courses to smaller arts organizations in the G16 THORVALDSON BUILDING to challenges in securing partner basketball practice courts at Merlis offered by the university, especially at province. The project will run until 110 SCIENCE PLACE SASKATOON, SK S7N 5C9 funding. Belsher Place that were also unveiled. the USask campus in P.A. February of 2022. Email: [email protected] FOR MORE UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS, VISIT: news.usask.ca @usask

2 MAY 10, 2019 PEOPLE OF THE PLAN The University of Saskatchewan’s new seven-year plan through to 2025 is entitledThe University the World Needs and has been gifted Indigenous names nīkānītān manācihitowinihk (Cree) and ni manachīhitoonaan (Michif), which translate to “Let us lead with respect.” In each issue of On Campus News in 2019, we will take a look at the 12 major goals of the new plan by profiling individuals involved in the university’s commitment to Courageous Curiosity, Boundless Collaboration and Inspired Communities. In this issue, we profile Dr. Patti McDougall (PhD), vice-provost of teaching, learning and student experience at USask.

COMMITMENT: BOUNDLESS COLLABORATION GOAL: ALIGN STRUCTURES (Invigorate the impact of collaboration and partnership (Ensure that academic, administrative, and physical infrastructure enable in everything we do through strategic goals.) collaborative opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff) Patti McDougall: Supporting student success JAMES SHEWAGA Dr. Patti McDougall (PhD) is said. “It’s a term that we use to passionate about the people and describe all those sorts of things. the programs that are the heart In the last 20 years, it’s amazing of the University of Saskatch- how many of our structures have ewan (USask), but above all she is changed. We have new buildings dedicated to supporting students on campus, we have the Gordon and improving the student expe- Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, rience at USask. we have spaces like the Health As the university continues Sciences Building. to implement its progressive “And we have also changed new seven-year plan, USask’s our perspective and our approach vice-provost of teaching, learning as well as the structures that and student experience wants to we have in place, so that we can ensure that students are always show the value that we place on top of mind. diversity and inclusion. So, our “Students have a strong voice culture has changed over those in this,” said McDougall. “Not last two decades.” only are they good at telling us Moving forward, McDougall what we should be doing and wants to ensure that the priorities knowing about what we should be of the new plan continue to serve doing, but they also have a really the needs of the students, faculty good sense about where the prior- and staff who create a vibrant ities should be. We have a univer- campus community. sity plan, a strategic framework “The goal will really be that we have all agreed to and that to make sure that we continue we are excited and inspired by, and along the path to ensure that from that I will be responsible and we are able to speak about that participating in creating an insti- emphasis on the quality of under- tution-wide plan that will speak to graduate experience, the quality student experience, teaching and Dr. Patti McDougall (PhD) is the vice-provost of teaching, learning and student experience at USask.  SUBMITTED of graduate student experience, learning, and strategic enrolment and the way that we support and management.” ates the university’s commitment of the new plan will be to continue physical and virtual environments. empower our students,” she said. McDougall has overseen to expanding student supports, to modernize institutional practices “I think structures can be “That, I think, is a niche for the plenty of positive initiatives increasing collaborative learning and policies and eliminate barriers, anything from the physical spaces University of Saskatchewan. How instituted across campus over opportunities, and to communi- while aligning systems and struc- that we have, to the way we organize, we look after each other; that the past few years, and appreci- ty-engaged scholarship. Objectives tures as well as the university’s to processes and practices,” she defines us.” 

NEWS.USASK.CA 3 Ferrari earns prestigious Steacie Fellowship  USASK RESEARCH PROFILE AND IMPACT

Maud Ferrari, an exceptional aquatic stressors and pollutants, tory currently includes a post-doc- University of Saskatchewan (USask) habitat degradation, and climate toral fellow, four PhD students, four behavioural ecologist who studies change. master’s students, and three under- predator-prey interactions, has “I started my research curious graduates. received one of Canada’s most presti- about the ways prey can survive and Ferrari, who grew up in France gious awards for young scientists. even thrive while surrounded by and is bilingual in French and Ferrari is one of six academics predators,” she said. “Over the last 10 English, earned a degree at the in Canada this year to be awarded a years, I have used this knowledge as a Université Grenoble 1, France, and $250,000 E.W.R. Steacie Memorial tool to assess and monitor the health a PhD at USask, writing a thesis that Fellowship by the Natural Sciences and stability of aquatic ecosystems earned her an NSERC Doctoral Prize and Engineering Research Council that have been modified by human in 2010. She carried out post-doc- of Canada (NSERC). activities, including that of the Great toral training at the University of The Steacie Fellowship, which Barrier Reef, an area of focus for me California, Davis. Since obtaining is held for two years, honours for the next few years.” her PhD in 2009, she has published “outstanding and highly promising Ferrari’s research excellence has widely in top-tier peer-reviewed faculty who are earning a strong earned her the Governor General’s journals in collaboration with international reputation for original Gold Medal for best PhD thesis at academics around the world. research.” It enables academics to USask, an NSERC post-doctoral Ferrari is an advocate for be relieved of administrative and Associate professor Dr. Maud Ferrari (PhD) in her lab.  MARTIN LIPMAN/NSERC fellowship, and the Outstanding women in science and science teaching duties to focus on their Young Investigator award of the outreach. She has contributed to research. scientists around the world and Karen Chad. Animal Behavior Society. Last year, academic news sites such as The Ferrari, an associate professor in is developing a global presence in Ferrari has written more than she earned a place in the Royal Conversation Canada to share her the USask departments of veterinary the research community for her 170 peer-reviewed papers and is Society of Canada’s College of New research findings with the public, biomedical sciences and biology, was stellar work on behavioural ecology, regarded as one of the most innova- Scholars, Artists and Scientists. and is involved in children’s science feted at a May 6 awards ceremony at including the impact of climate tive researchers working in the fields Ferrari is a member of both outreach programs. Rideau Hall, the Governor General’s change on marine ecosystems—an of aquatic and behavioural ecology. the Western College of Veterinary “I’m very humbled and thankful official residence in Ottawa. important area of global concern,” Her research interests include threat- Medicine and the College of Arts and to have been given this unique “Maud collaborates with said USask’s Vice-President Research ened native species, invasive species, Science. Her USask research labora- opportunity,” Ferrari said. 

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4 MAY 10, 2019 Every month in On Campus News, we highlight an exceptional graduate of the University of Saskatchewan in our Alumni Spotlight feature. In this edition, Dr. Rita Orji (PhD’14) discusses her time on campus and landing her dream job.

Dr. Rita Orji (PhD) attended the University of Saskatchewan as a Nigerian international student and earned her PhD in computer science in 2014.  SUBMITTED Rita Orji: Breaking down barriers TARYN RIEMER

Computer science and empowering other places that gave me admission applications, social media appli- at Dalhousie University. She is an impact on policy decision on people are two unlikely passions to around the world.” cations, games) to help people to working with graduate and under- a national and global scale. She’s combine, but that’s exactly what Dr. Orji came to USask not adopt behaviours and actions that graduate students to continue her been working on this by speaking Rita Orji (PhD) has done. completely knowing what the focus are beneficial to them and their research and expand it to include at places like the United Nations Orji came to the University of her research would be, but by community,” said Orji, whose other areas of persuasive computing and the Canadian Parliament to get of Saskatchewan (USask) in 2010 having those professors reach out research has won numerous awards, for social and public good, such as her message and her story out to to complete her PhD in computer and make connections, she knew she including the prestigious Vanier risky behaviours, mental health, the public. science. Originally from Nigeria, Orji would be supported in her work no Canada Graduate Scholarship. safety and security, and environ- “I’m not only a woman and a was finishing her master’s degree in matter what she chose to do. Orji looks at aspects of people’s mental protection. computer scientist, I am a woman Turkey when we she decided to come “That activated the spirit of lives such as healthy eating, physical Along with her research, Orji of colour,” she said. “I came from to Canada and the main reason she innovation me,” she said. “I was activity and discouraging decisions has been working hard to change the Africa, born and raised by a parent chose to come started during her able to innovate and think without of risky behaviour. After she industry she is a part of. who had no formal education and admissions process. boundaries, explore many possibili- graduated in 2014, she completed “I want to see a time where we survived on a very tight budget. So, “I had professors in the depart- ties without fear because there were two years of post-doctoral work at don’t have this thing called visible I broke a lot of barriers and fought ment reaching out to me and they no limitations. I was not afraid of Yale University, McGill University minority,” said Orji. “I want to a lot of battles to get to where I am. kept in communication with me,” being judged and that actually built and the University of Waterloo. be able to serve as a role model to I tell people nothing is impossible; she said. “As an international me to who I am today.” Her post-doctoral work earned her motivate other youths to pursue you can really do whatever you want student who’s never been to Canada, Orji eventually decided to focus the prestigious Natural Sciences their dreams irrespective of their to do. Don’t let anybody tell you any clue you get at that point could on human computer interactions, and Engineering Research Council background. Your colour does not it’s not possible. I am evidence that be the decision marker. Because specifically looking into persuasive of Canada (NSERC) and Banting matter, your gender does not matter. nothing is impossible.”  professors reached out to me, I felt technology. fellowships. You can actually achieve anything Taryn Riemer is more at home, I felt like I had known “I investigated how we can Orji is currently an assistant you set your mind on.” a communications officer people at the U of S compared to design interactive systems (mobile professor in computer science Orji hopes her work will make in Alumni Relations.

NEWS.USASK.CA 5 Convocation ceremonies back on campus Students line up for the University of Saskatchewan’s Spring Convocation procession at Saskatoon's TCU Place in 2018. Convocation ceremonies were held downtown from 1968 to 2018.  DAVID STOBBE

JAMES SHEWAGA

For the first time in 50 years, convo- modate these numbers. “We’re very excited about the Isinger said the new convo- are delivered. I think those will be cation is coming back to campus “With the return to campus decision to bring it back to campus cation location is also a chance to good changes.” at the University of Saskatchewan in Merlis Belsher Place we reac- and we’re excited about showcasing bring the community to campus and However, like any major (USask). quaint families and friends and Merlis Belsher Place, which we had a alumni back to USask to share in the production with multiple moving The university will begin a new supporters with the unique beauty little involvement in the design, with week-long celebrations. parts, there are logistical chal- tradition when convocation cere- of our buildings and grounds, and convocation in mind,” said Univer- “It presents us with a lot of lenges to moving to a new location. monies move to the state-of-the-art reconnect graduands and alumni sity Registrar Russ Isinger, who exciting opportunities to have a While Isinger feels the organizing Merlis Belsher Place facility on with their colleges and schools for oversees convocation preparations. convocation week full of activities, committee is fully prepared for the campus from June 3-7, after being events and celebrations. The new “One of the great benefits of not just the ceremonies, but to have changes, there will be a few anxious held in downtown Saskatoon at TCU location also gives us the opportu- Merlis Belsher Place is it seats a lot the grads and alumni on campus moments until the first ceremony is Place since 1968. The annual Grad- nity to make changes to the convoca- more people than TCU Place. As and to have events in the colleges and completed. uation Powwow will also be held in tion ceremonies themselves that all more and more students attended elsewhere on campus,” said Isinger. “I think we are right on track, Merlis Belsher Place for the first time will appreciate.” convocation over the years, we had Along with the new location, but we are going to be nervous until on May 31. The opening of Merlis Belsher to limit tickets for students at TCU the organizing committee is endeav- it’s over and we have gone through USask President Peter Stoicheff Place—a 120,000-square foot multi- to three or four per ceremony, but ouring to shorten the length of it once and have seen it work in is pleased with the move to the sport complex featuring twin ice we won’t have as much of a problem ceremonies by moving some award the new facility,” said Isinger, who university’s new facility. rinks and dual basketball courts— with that at Merlis Belsher Place. presentations to a separate event has been involved in planning 121 “Seeing convocation come back made the move possible, providing So, this will be a great opportunity and by trying to limit the length of convocation ceremonies over his to campus after many decades is more space than the 104,000-square for students to celebrate with more speeches. 16 years in the Teaching, Learning very exciting indeed,” said Stoicheff. foot, 2,000-seat TCU Place. The friends and family.” “The ceremonies were getting and Student Experience portfolio. “It conjures images from the past university’s new facility can accom- In addition to increased seating quite long, so we did have a mandate “We have 50 years of experience of graduands lining up around the modate more guests, with 2,700 seats for guests and a larger assembly area to see how we could shorten them moving people around the stage at Bowl to enter Convocation Hall, but in the main arena and capacity for up for graduates, the new facility offers and bring the focus back to the TCU Place, so we have to conceptu- adds our contemporary reality of to 3,700 spectators with the addition video capability on the centre score students themselves, since it is their alize how that will now work inside many thousands of students grad- of floor seating, and offers a larger clock, close proximity to staff offices day,” said Isinger. “So, we are moving the new building. But overall, I uating across eight ceremonies and staging area for graduates, making it and parking, as well as a hotel right some of the awards out of the cere- think we feel pretty good about our the need for a venue that can accom- well-suited for convocation. on campus for convocation guests. monies and looking at how speeches planning and preparation.” 

6 MAY 10, 2019 Constant’s professional path leads to archaeology

CHRIS MORIN Follow your dreams. That’s the lesson that Honey Constant will take I use archaeology as a way with her as she walks to reconnect with my culture. across the stage at Merlis — Honey Constant Belsher Place during Spring Convocation.

Constant knew she was always destined to work in the field of archaeology. And while her academic journey has taken several turns, it’s a combined passion for science and culture that has motivated her to succeed. It was during a family visit to Ottawa when she was 16 years old that Constant had the epiphany that would shape her professional path. “My cousin and I went to every museum we could find, but it was while we were at the Canadian Museum of History when I remember thinking ‘what can I do to work here?’” said Constant, who started at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) right out of high school. “I knew I was going to be an archaeologist even before I started my classes.” But after diving into a full course load during her first two years, Constant started to wonder if she was in over her head. “My mom sat me down and we Honey Constant will graduate with a Bachelor of Science (majoring in archaeology) at University of Saskatchewan Spring Convocation next month.  CHRIS MORIN figured out that I needed a break,” said Constant. “So, I went to SIAST Building Bridges program, bringing work and school at the same time beyond basic words and under- research, and ultimately help teach (now Saskatchewan Polytechnic) USask students together for inter- now, and it can be difficult, but it’s standing. So, when I first went others, and herself, about Plains and got my certificate to be an cultural programming and social also quite helpful because they both to Wanuskewin, I was amazed. Cree culture. esthetician. And when I was done events. She also began working at address the same topics. It was powerful for me, because “I use archaeology as a way to that I returned to USask and I was Wanuskewin Heritage Park as a “I grew up with culture, and the culture was portrayed in an reconnect with my culture,” said ready to go. Once I started taking senior guide, something she attri- my grandparents have traditional authentic way.” Constant. “Some of my family my third- and fourth-year classes, butes to strengthening her cultural knowledge they share with us. When she starts her master’s members had a bad experience with I began to enjoy school here a lot connections. We are from Sturgeon Lake First program this fall at USask under the residential schools and felt that I more because I was connecting my “After I had done the field Nation, but I lived a fairly urban guidance of archaeology professor would have an easier time if I didn’t classes to my culture.” school for USask out there, I saw lifestyle and didn’t get to connect Dr. Ernie Walker (PhD), Constant speak Cree. But now I am slowly Returning to her academic a job opportunity and I applied to the land and the teachings until I will be developing archaeological learning to snare rabbits. My family work with a newfound vigour, during my fourth year,” said got older,” she continued. “I felt like programming for Wanuskewin is teaching me traditional crafts Constant became involved with the Constant, who will graduate with a I was missing out on so much of the from an Indigenous perspective. and encouraging me to practice International Student and Study Bachelor of Science at June’s Spring Plains Cree worldview because I While continuing her work as a Cree. It’s nice to learn the history Abroad Centre (ISSAC) in the Convocation. “I’ve been balancing wasn’t connected with the language guide, she aims to continue her and to be able to share what I do.” 

NEWS.USASK.CA 7 2019 Spring Convocation More than 3,700 University of Saskatchewan students are expected to cross the stage at Merlis Belsher Place to receive their degrees at Spring LOUISE HALFE TIM HEARN GERALD MCMASTER DON SEAMAN Convocation from June 3-7. Hononary Doctor of Letters Honorary Doctor of Laws Honorary Doctor of Letters Honorary Doctor of Laws Along with celebrating this Louise Halfe—Sky Dancer—is a Cree Tim Hearn grew up in Regina, and Born on the Red Pheasant First Nation Born in 1925 in Rouleau, Sask., year’s graduates, the university poet and writer, Elder and teacher. received a bachelor’s degree in science at near North Battleford, Sask., Dr. Gerald Seaman earned a degree in mechan- also awards honorary degrees Born in Two Hills, Alta., she attended the University of Manitoba. He began his McMaster (PhD) is a Plains Cree artist, ical engineering at the University of and earned doctorates. In a residential school as a child and has career with Imperial Oil as a marketing curator and professor. McMaster studied Saskatchewan (USask) in 1947. Seaman addition, at this time of year drawn on this experience to explore representative in North Battleford, Sask., at universities in Canada, U.S. and Europe, and his brothers established the Seaman resiliency, reconciliation and the legacy and went on manage international busi- before returning to Saskatchewan in Engineering and Drilling Company, which the university also spotlight’s of colonialism, in her poetry. She has ness ventures associated with Imperial 1977 to serve as co-ordinator of the became Bow Valley Industries, and also excellence on campus received numerous literary awards, and Oil and parent company Exxon Mobil. He Indian Art Program at the Saskatchewan started his own company, D.R.S Resource by announcing its award served for two years as Saskatchewan’s capped his 40-year career at Imperial Oil Indian Federated College. He became the Investments, in 1988. His contributions to recipients, including handing Poet Laureate. Halfe has served as an as chairman and CEO from 2002 to 2008. first Indigenous curator at the Canadian the oil and gas industry have been recog- instructor in university courses, and as a Hearn, who now runs his own company, Museum of Civilization in Ottawa in nized by induction into the Saskatchewan out the Master Teacher Award, speaker and reader at conferences, work- Hearn & Associates, was inducted into 1981 and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Oil and Gas Hall of Fame, inclusion on New Researcher Award, and shops and literary festivals in Canada the Saskatchewan Oil Patch Hall of Indigenous Visual Culture and Curatorial the USask College of Engineering Wall of the Distinguished Researcher and abroad. She is an Elder and advisor Fame in 2011 and has served on the Practice at College of Art and Distinction, and a life membership in the Award, as well as its Celebration on Indigenous traditions at the Gordon board of directors of the Royal Bank of Design University in Toronto in 2015. He Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, helping Canada and the C.D. Howe Institute. is an officer of the Order of Canada and Contractors. Seaman and his brothers of Teaching and Research students and building bridges between Hearn has also led numerous fundraising received a National Aboriginal Achieve- have also been strong supporters of the Awards. Here is a look at this Indigenous and non-Indigenous campaigns, including the Calgary ment Award. In 2018, McMaster was communications program in the College year’s recipients: members of the campus community. Campaign to End Homelessness. named adjunct curator at Remai Modern. of Engineering.

DIGVIR S. JAYAS ALISON NORLEN VINCE BRUNI-BOSSIO CHANCHAL ROY GREG PENNER Earned Doctor of Science Distinguished Researcher Master Teacher Award New Researcher Award New Researcher Award From humble beginnings as a student One of Canada’s leading contemporary Vince Bruni-Bossio is an associate Dr. Chanchal Roy (PhD) is an asso- Dr. Greg Penner (PhD) is an associate and farmhand near New Delhi, Dr. Digvir artists, Alison Norlen is a professor in professor in the Department of Manage- ciate professor in the Department of professor and Centennial Enhancement Jayas (PhD) went on to earn his doctorate the Department of Art and Art History ment and Marketing and the Director Computer Science at the University Chair in Ruminant Nutritional Phys- in engineering at the University of at the University of Saskatchewan and is of the Edwards Experiential Learning of Saskatchewan and is a prolific and iology in the Department of Animal Saskatchewan and is now a distin- renowned for her large-scale drawings Initiative (EELI) in the Edwards School influential researcher in software and Poultry Science in the College guished professor and vice-president and complex sculpture installations. Since of Business at USask. He exemplifies the engineering. He is an internationally of Agriculture and Bioresources at at the University of Manitoba (U of M). joining USask in 1999, Norlen’s work has qualities of a master teacher through recognized expert in software evolution the University of Saskatchewan. He Dr. Jayas also serves part-time as the been featured in 28 solo exhibitions, five his devotion to the scholarship and and maintenance, and a world leader in was hired in 2009 after obtaining his interim president of the Natural Sciences two-person exhibitions and more than practice of experiential learning, and his software clone detection and manage- bachelor’s and master’s degrees at and Engineering Research Council of 50 group exhibitions. Her work has been tireless contributions to the teaching ment. Roy’s emphasis is on building tools USask and his PhD from the University Canada. Before assuming the position of exhibited in major Canadian galleries and learning environment. Bruni-Bossio to assist software engineers in devel- of Alberta. Penner has published more vice-president (Research and Interna- including the National Gallery of Canada, was awarded the Edwards School of oping sustainable, reliable, efficient, than 100 peer-reviewed papers and tional) at the U of M, he held the position Winnipeg Art Gallery, Toronto’s Power Business Most Effective Professor Award scalable and cost-effective software. trained 26 undergraduate, 22 graduate of vice-president (Research) for two years Plant Gallery, and the Mendel Art Gallery, (2015), the USSU Teaching Excellence In 2018, he earned the New Researcher students, and four post-doctoral and associate vice-president (Research) as well as showcased internationally. Award (2015), the Provost’s Award for Award in the College of Arts and Science fellows. Penner also has an active for eight years and is also a former Tier 1 She was awarded the College of Arts Outstanding New Teacher (2016), the and has also worked on major research extension program helping to commu- (Senior) Canada Research Chair in Stored- and Science’s Distinguished Researcher Provost’s College Award for Teaching projects with the Global Water Futures nicate research results to end users, Grain Ecosystems. He was appointed to Award in 2013 and 2018 and the USSU (2017), and the MBA Most Outstanding program and the Plant Phenotyping and and serves as co-chair for the Saskatch- the Order of Canada in 2018. Teaching Excellence Award for 2018/19. Teaching Award (2017). Imaging Research Centre. ewan Beef and Forage Symposium.

8 MAY 10, 2019 Celebration of Teaching and Research Awards PROVOST’S COLLEGE AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHING

TIM MOLNAR MARTA KAREN ROB WOODS CHARITY NATHALIE DEBORA CLAYTON RAJ TRACIE COLLEGE OF ERLANDSON SCHWEAN- COLLEGE OF EVANS JOHNSTONE ROLFES BANGSUND SRINIVASAN RISLING EDUCATION COLLEGE OF LARDNER MEDICINE COLLEGE OF EDWARDS COLLEGE OF COLLEGE OF LAW COLLEGE OF ARTS COLLEGE OF KINESIOLOGY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE NURSING AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION BUSINESS (MATHEMATICS BIORESOURCES AND STATISTICS)

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05391 TSK - SK Business Ad 10.375x4.375-RC-V1a.indd 1 2018-08-15 3:18 PM NEWS.USASK.CA 9 Mykel Kowaluk will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in regional and urban planning in June.  JAMES SHEWAGA Mykel Kowaluk (left) is a nationally ranked competitive kayak athlete.  SUBMITTED Chasing the national team dream Competitive kayaker completes regional and urban planning degree at USask

JAMES SHEWAGA

Mykel Kowaluk plans to make June Kayak Canada national team trials kayak development team in 2014, River in late March and is now busy at the Canadian championships in a most memorable month. June 21-23 in Dartmouth, N.S., and 2015 and 2016. gearing up for June’s national team Regina. The University of Saskatch- the 2019 Canadian championships “I kind of took the long route trials. In competitive kayak circles, “That Wascana race course has ewan (USask) honours student from from Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 at Regina’s to getting my degree, but it worked many Olympic-calibre athletes kind of a home feeling for me,” said Saskatoon will celebrate spring Wascana Lake. out well for my academic side and don’t hit their peak until their 30s, Kowaluk, who made the finals in all convocation at Merlis Belsher Place “More than anything, I want to athletic side,” said Kowaluk, who giving the 25-year-old Kowaluk eight of his events at nationals in next month when he graduates with make the national team and from studied full-time in 2017/2018 and hope his best times on the water are 2018 and came home with a bronze a bachelor’s degree in regional and there the goal would definitely be to 2018/19 to complete his degree still ahead of him. medal in the open men’s K-4 200m. urban planning. But his plans for compete internationally. That would and his work placement, one of his “If you look at Canada’s past “The first time I ever won a national June also include trying to earn an be the ultimate dream,” he said. “I favourite parts of the program. top two performers at the Olympics championship was when nationals opportunity to compete for Canada have been on the fence about what “I did a work placement this and world championships, they were there in 2010. Nationals were internationally. to do next, but I think at the end term at the Saskatoon Health were Adam van Koeverden and there again in 2014 and I walked “Getting my degree and of this year and at the start of next Authority that was an optional class Mark de Jonge, and they were away with a handful of medals then, earning a spot on the national team year, we will see where I stand as far for planning students, so I got a bit winning medals well into their 30s too. So hopefully I can get a couple would make for a pretty incredible as national rankings go, and then I of professional planning experience when they hit their peak,” Kowaluk more this year.” June,” said Kowaluk, a nationally will make the decision whether to and it was absolutely amazing,” he said. “So, maturity obviously is a But first for Kowaluk will be ranked sprint kayak athlete who focus on an athletic career, or start said. “That was really beneficial, huge factor in this sport and it is walking across the stage at Merlis has raced in the Canadian cham- my professional career.” getting that hands-on experience.” more of a late bloomer sport, so I Belsher Place at spring convocation, pionships since he was a teenager. After beginning his university While he looks forward to still have time to develop.” celebrating completion of his long “It’s going to be rewarding to get my education by studying kinesiology, starting his professional career Kowaluk, who also referees journey to his bachelor’s degree. degree and it has been a long time followed by a year off working in in planning in an urban or rural senior, junior and midget hockey “I am definitely looking coming, so it will be a pretty proud the construction industry, Kowaluk setting in the future, Kowaluk is in Saskatchewan during the winter, forward to it,” he said. “There are moment. It will be exciting to kind found his niche in the planning also firmly focused on competing is hoping his new dryland training not too many people in my family of close this chapter in my life and program at USask. He took full for Canada in kayak. After a winter regimen will give him an edge who have a university education. move on to the next.” course loads in the fall semesters, of dryland strength and fitness on the water at the national team The family is generally blue-collar What’s next for Kowaluk will with the winter semesters off to training, Kowaluk hit the frigid trials in Dartmouth, and should and farmers, so it will be a pretty depend on how he does at the Canoe train in Florida with the national waters of the South Saskatchewan feel right at home on Wascana Lake proud moment.” 

10 MAY 10, 2019 Graduation Powwow moves to Merlis Belsher Place

JOHN SHELLING

Remember the times “It was something we planned said. “Honouring their academic Merlis Belsher Place, the planned for, but it wasn’t ideal,” Joseph said. success in a meaningful way within activities remain the same, as the Graduation Powwow was “And it was stressful for everyone their own culture is something that powwow continues to be the largest held in Convocation Hall, involved. In the end I was happy is important to the university and annual Indigenous event held by the how our committee and volun- to the students. Making Graduation university—and open to everyone.  the PAC or the Education teers pulled together despite all the Powwow an official convocation Gymnasium? Or when challenges.” event furthers our commitment to John Shelling is a the beat of the powwow Another significant change to them and their communities.” communications and publications the Graduation Powwow is that it While this year’s Graduation specialist in Teaching, Learning drums could be heard is now officially an event associated Powwow will look different in and Student Experience. coming from Griffiths with convocation week. Graeme Joseph said convocation moving back to For more information visit: usask.ca/powwow Stadium? campus was a great opportunity The University of Saskatchewan Last year the committee to combine the two celebratory (USask) powwow has been held decided two days before powwow events together. in many different locations across to move inside to the Education “We have over 3,000 Indige- campus since it started in the Gymnasium, based on the weather. nous students on campus now,” he 1980s. On May 31, the Graduation Powwow is moving to the new Merlis Belsher Place and Graeme Joseph, team leader of First Nations, Métis and Inuit student success at USask and the chair of the Gradu- ation Powwow committee, said it will be an improved experience for all involved. “Since I’ve been involved in powwow on campus it has always been planned for The Bowl,” Joseph said. “But weather is so unpredict- able, we’ve held it in three different locations over the course my four years involved. Merlis Belsher Place SUMMER will improve the experience for CAMPS spectators, drummers and dancers, but will also give a greater level of Explore the University of Saskatchewan campus, while learning security for people planning on Head dancers Laryn Oakes (left) and T.J. Warren (centre) lead the  DAVID STOBBE about Saskatchewan and Canadian history! attending.” procession at the 2018 Graduation Powwow. SASKATCHEWAN CAMPS SPIES R US Interested in Saskatchewan’s Intrigued by the world of story from prehistory to today? espionage, fraud and forgery? These week-long camps cover Learn how these criminal themes including prehistory, activities have influenced and McCreath takes the mantle from Romanow the natural world, the people of affected the course of Canadian Saskatchewan, provincial politics, and international history, and FROM PAGE 2 and/or current issues in the try out your spying skills across province. campus. be more pleased to welcome someone national and international stages and “It is my hope that I live up July 8-12: August 12-16: of such outstanding character.” we are pleased that he will continue to the high standards set by my My Saskatchewan (ages 7-9) Spies R Us (ages 10-12) “With my sincerest gratitude, I to contribute to our university in predecessors in this role, particu- July 15-19: also want to thank Roy Romanow for other capacities in the future.” larly Roy Romanow, Blaine Favel Our Saskatchewan (ages 10-12) REGISTER ONLINE! his service as chancellor over the past As chancellor, McCreath will and Vera Pezer,” said McCreath. usask.ca/diefenbaker three years,” said Stoicheff. “It was my preside at university convocation “With the support of my honour to work alongside of Roy and ceremonies, confer degrees, chair husband Scott and my sons Andy see how he advanced USask’s priori- University Senate and serve on the and James, I am certainly up to the ties and reputation on the provincial, Board of Governors. challenge.” 

NEWS.USASK.CA 11 Elders and other members of the Indigenous community and Buffalo Circle Campaign participants join together in the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre at USask.  DAVID STOBBE Buffalo Circle Campaign connects non-Indigenous allies MEGHAN SIRED

Properly and respectfully intro- Indigenous advocate, and default to at USask who were acknowledged like this to network with each other, new allies. The outer circle has ducing Indigenous ways of people who appear to have the ‘right’ as outstanding allies and were which means allyship was growing the experienced buffalo breaking teaching, learning and living into a cultural experience,” said Calvez. nominated to be part of the circle slowly.” new ground while guiding and complex education system steeped “Distributing that type of work by Indigenous staff and faculty. Roberts said it was important protecting the inner circles.” in tradition can be an intimidating among Indigenous and Calvez said those who to her and Calvez to help unite the Calvez said the first circle of undertaking. non-Indigenous people agreed to be part of newly formed group. The teachings allies have prioritized what they Staff and faculty often rely with different skills, the circle committed of the buffalo kept coming up want to do next, which is to develop heavily on their Indigenous abilities and knowl- to being visible during their planning discussions, a better understanding of what it colleagues to help guide the edges would allow allies by wearing and so they asked Elders if it was means to be a Buffalo Circle ally process, according to Dr. Stryker Indigenous faculty the Buffalo Circle appropriate to incorporating the and to continue learning about the Calvez (PhD), manager of Indige- and staff to focus regalia and to image and teachings of the buffalo buffalo nation and the role it plays nous Education Initiatives in the on what interests support each into this initiative. Elders helped as a teacher, nurturer and caregiver. Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching them—whether it is to other. Roberts and Calvez draw meta- The information the allies gain and Learning at the University of indigenize the univer- “Indigenization, phorical connections between the from this work will help them Saskatchewan. sity, support their home decolonization and power of the herd versus the indi- prepare new nominees in the fall. Calvez, who is Métis from the communities, or be involved in reconciliation are unachiev- vidual effort. Dr. Alison Oates (PhD), Red River territory, said Indigenous some other aspect of academia.” able without concerted engagement “In the centre of the buffalo associate professor in the College faculty and staff are often placed in a To help address these concerns, and support by non-Indigenous herd are the young ones,” said of Kinesiology, is one of the 62 role of “unofficial knowledge keeper Calvez and his colleague Dr. Rose people,” said Calvez. “There’s so Roberts, a Nihithow iskwew orig- allies in the first circle. Along with for all things Indigenous,” which is Roberts (PhD), an education devel- much more potential to change the inally from Stanley Mission. “In other allies, Oates participated in both daunting and time consuming. opment specialist within Calvez’s university campus if we can engage this case, the young are the up-and- a three-hour welcoming ceremony “Unfortunately, their engage- office, recently launched the Buffalo with the whole community. We coming allies. In the next circle are and later attended a traditional ment in this work is expected Circle Campaign. The Buffalo want to help the allies help them- the nurturers—they are the ones feast that closed the first circle because many people are unprepared Circle is a group of non-Indigenous selves. Before the Buffalo Circle, who are going to be protecting or uncomfortable with the role of senior leadership, staff and faculty allies rarely had an opportunity and teaching the young ones, our SEE INDIGENIZING, PAGE 14

12 MAY 10, 2019 Former Huskie football star tackles teaching  JAMES SHEWAGA From studying game plans to writing lesson plans, Tristian Koronkiewicz has quickly made the transition from the football field to the classroom. The 23-year-old completed his fifth and final year with the Univer- sity of in 2018 in award-winning fashion by being named a Canada West conference all-star and a second-team all-Ca- nadian for his superb season on the field, and honoured as an Academic All-Canadian for his outstanding work in the classroom. In November, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound defensive end helped the Huskies capture their first Hardy Cup league championship since 2006, while also completing his Bachelor of Education degree in December. “There was no better way to finish my Huskies career,” said Former Huskie football star Tristian Koronkiewicz is now teaching  SUBMITTED Former Huskie defensive end Tristian Koronkiewicz makes  GETMYPHOTO.CA Koronkiewicz, who led the league in Regina after graduating from USask's College of Education. a tackle during an Oct. 4 Canada West game at . in quarterback sacks with seven in eight games and added three to be a teacher because they are all-star status in football and as a Huskie student-athlete.” I miss football and it is one of more sacks in three playoff games. excited to learn and they love their All-Academic honours in his studies After closing out his career in my passions and I hope to coach “We hadn’t won a Hardy Cup since teacher and they love being at for averaging better than 80 per cent November when the Huskies’ thrilling football in the future. But after 2006 and I was able to accomplish school,” said Koronkiewicz, who while completing a full course load playoff run ended in the national my fiancée and I both graduated that with my teammates and it was is now working in a structured in the College of Education. semifinals, 2019 has also been a year in December with our education a fantastic experience and I loved learning classroom at Regina’s “In the first couple of years, I to remember for Koronkiewicz. In degrees, we moved back home to every moment of it.” George Lee School, after previously have to say I struggled a little bit,” addition to landing his first teaching Regina and we have family here, After originally hoping to sign serving as a substitute teacher and said Koronkiewicz, who served as a contract, Koronkiewicz and his so it has made the transition a lot a contract with a Canadian Football working with at-risk youth for the kindergarten student-teacher in the fiancée Tayler Dreger—high school easier. And with starting teaching, League team after graduating, Ranch Ehrlo Society. “They are so 2018 fall semester while finishing sweethearts who came to Saskatoon buying a house and having a baby, Koronkiewicz has wasted little time passionate about learning and that his final year of football. “It’s a lot of to attend university together—have it’s an exciting time.” in kicking off his teaching career, makes me even more passionate time management and that was one bought their first home in Regina and Koronkiewicz and his fiancée signing a contract with an elemen- about being a teacher.” of my weaknesses entering univer- celebrated the birth of their baby boy plan to return to campus in June to tary school in Regina to finish the Like many students who make sity. But I got the hang of it and I was Cohen on April 26. celebrate USask spring convocation school year. He has quickly found the adjustment from high school able to finish my last two years as “It’s a big change, but it’s a good and stroll across the stage at Merlis that his lifelong love of football has to university, Koronkiewicz admits an Academic All-Canadian, so that change,” said Koronkiewicz, who Belsher Place to officially accept been matched by his newfound he had to learn how to study before was great. I started focusing more on also made the final home game of their education degrees. passion for teaching. learning how to teach. Balancing school and not just football, because his career all the more memorable “This was a journey we took “I love it because the kids bring athletics and academics proved chal- I knew football was not going to last when he returned a fumble for his together, so we definitely want to so much energy to the classroom lenging at first, but Koronkiewicz forever. Overall, university was a first career touchdown at Griffiths walk across the stage and complete and it just makes it so much easier found a way to excel in both, earning great experience and I loved my time Stadium in October. “Obviously it,” he said.  Feel like you’re the home team, IHG® even when you’re on the road. Game Changing Give your group a Game Changing Advantage. advantage Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University (Proudly located on campus). Book your group today! 306.954.1250

NEWS.USASK.CA 13 Ambulances support USask Mozambique project

 KRISTEN MCEWEN

For expectant mothers in the African Jessie Forsyth (PhD), noting that well, and can respond to emergen- country of Mozambique, reaching it’s challenging for vehicles to cross cies to take women to the nearest medical services could mean walking terrain as well. health post. up to 15 kilometres over sandy and Forsyth has been in Mozam- “We will also be providing difficult terrain. bique since July 2017 and became upgraded and gender-sensitive Two years into the five-year project director in 2018. Originally first-aid and emergency training for University of Saskatchewan (USask) from Nova Scotia, Forsyth initially those using the ambulances—the research project, the Mozam- became involved with the project as drivers, health workers involved in bique-Canada Maternal Health a gender advisor, working with the the (patient) transfer,” Forsyth said. project has delivered a total of team in integrating gender analysis Unlike the larger ambulances, six ambulances—three conven- across all programming areas. these local ambulances are intended tional ambulances and three Principal investigator and USask to stay within the community and local ambulances—to be distrib- epidemiologist Dr. Nazeem Muha- be managed by the community, she uted throughout three districts in jarine (PhD) noted that the project added. Inhambane, Mozambique. is working with the provincial health Establishing infrastructure is one The Mozambique-Canadadirectorate in Inhambane and local of multiple interventions the project Maternal Health Project aims to health workers to provide both is working on in these communities. reduce maternal and newborn training and infrastructure support, The team is also working to ensure mortality and improve sexual and such as ambulances, maternal clinics, that local women are empowered to reproductive health by taking a waiting homes, and updated medical become leaders in their health care woman-centred and gender sensitive training and materials. needs, research, training and health approach to mobilizing communities, “With our presence there, management. increasing capacity in the health-care we are contributing much needed During the next three years, system and conducting research in 20 assets to the health-care system, for the project will continue to provide Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (PhD) of College of Medicine and Dr. Jessie  DON KOSSICK communities in the province. example, equipment and material, updated medical training for health Forsyth (PhD), director of the Mozambique-Canada Maternal Health Project. “The roads are so intensely infrastructure and management as workers in sexual and reproductive difficult that it takes quite a long time well as clinical know-how in the form care for women alongside commu- (to travel),” said project director Dr. of initial and continuing clinical education,” he said. cushions and storage space for basic nity-level sexual and reproductive In December 2018, the project materials. The vehicles will be trav- health education. received three ambulances to elling up to 15 kilometers between “It’s really encouraging to see transport patients from local health a rural community and the nearest how much we have accomplished posts to larger health facilities located health post. If there is a need for in two years, and it is a testament to in the districts of Zavala, Morrum- more advanced care, patients can our partnerships and the quality of bene and Vilankulo. be transported by one of the larger our team here and in Mozambique,” In March, the project had three ambulances to a referral hospital, Muhajarine said.  local ambulances delivered. Also Forsyth said. The local ambulances Kristen McEwen is a known as motorcycle ambulances, will be driven by someone from the communications co-ordinator in these vehicles have a sidecar, with community who knows the area the College of Medicine. Indigenizing teaching and research FROM PAGE 12

with Elder Timothy Eashappie Sr., going to indigenize my teaching or sticks with me: I have to remember who is from Carry the Kettle First my research,” said Oates. to have courage and at least try. And Nation east of Regina. “I study the brain, and not if I get it wrong, I hope someone During her 10 years at USask, even the cultural effect on the tells me that I got it wrong, but I’ll Oates has learned as much as she brain. I didn’t know what to do, but still keep trying.”  could about Indigenous teachings then I realized that it’s not always and pedagogy. She also works to what you’re doing, but sometimes Meghan Sired is a communications find new ways to indigenize the it’s how you’re doing it. co-ordinator with the Vice-Provost courses she teaches. “I’m willing to try, and Teaching, Learning and Student “Originally I wondered how I something that Stryker said always Experience portfolio.

14 MAY 10, 2019 COMING EVENTS

CONFERENCES nominate an individual to speak at this year’s event. This event will showcase inspirational 2019 Interprofessional Oncology individuals who have shaped our community Conference and who have inspired others. For more May 11, Education Building. This conference details, visit: tedx2019.usask.ca is offered by the University of Saskatchewan Health Sciences Continuing Education Group MISCELLANY and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The conference includes plenary and small group CTSU Silver Jubilee Celebration sessions led by an inter-professional group In celebration of the Clinical Trial Support of experts including staff and specialists of Unit’s (CTSU) 25th anniversary, the CTSU the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. For more invites you to take part in two full-day information, visit: https://www.usask.ca/ workshops on conducting clinical research. cmelearning/current-courses/oncology%20 Please also join us for a free wine and cheese JGD-5147 2019.php Clockwise from left: Prime Minister hands in his ballot after voting in Prince Albert in 1958.  event at the university club. To register for Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King stands on the railroad platform in Prince Albert in 1926.  JGD-2808 the events, visit ctsu-events.eventbrite.com. ABC Copyright Conference PRINCE ALBERT HERITAGE MUSEUM Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 22. Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier (centre) arrives on the railroad platform in P.A. in 1910.  May 30–31, 8:30am–5pm, Holiday Inn • Conducting Clinical Research: Getting Express and Suites, 1838 College Drive. It’s a Started & Avoiding Pitfalls. May 29, fascinating time for copyright in the country 9am–4pm, St. Thomas More College. with the Canadian Copyright Act under Election exhibit examines review, the Access Copyright vs. York Univer- This full-day, interactive workshop is sity case under appeal, and the growth of designed for individuals who are new to open educational practices and Open Access clinical research and want to build their publishing. These topics will be discussed by knowledge and understanding. It will also province’s place in political history librarians, lawyers and copyright special- be of interest to experienced individuals who are looking for a refresher course. ists at this national conference. A student  SEAN CONROY scholarship application to cover registration This workshop will present the funda- is available at: abccopyright.com/attend/ mental knowledge and skills required to Dr. John Courtney (PhD) reflects on the recognition of Prince Albert’s Courtney acknowledges that get started and avoid pitfalls. scholarships For more info, visit: abccopy- one of the highlights of Elections, role in forging Canada’s leadership P.A.’s historical distinction was borne right.com • Research Disaster Clean-Up and Recovery. May 29, 4–5pm, St. Thomas Parties and Leaders, the exhibit across generations. of partisan campaign strategies and SEMINARS/LECTURES More College. This session will discuss currently on display at the Link Elections, Parties and Leaders highlights the ever-changing nature strategies for handling problems that arise Gallery in the Murray Library, which commemorates the constituency of voter preferences and electoral Global solutions for global when the unexpected occurs. Questions he has co-curated with Patrick Hayes of Prince Albert having the special and active discussion are encouraged alliances. health issues of University Archives and Special distinction of being the only riding and registrants are encouraged to submit “It was a safe Liberal seat,” he May 16, 9:30–11am, E1130 Health Sciences Collections (UASC). in Canada to have elected three Building. Join USask nutritional epidemi- and forward hypothetical problems for said, referring to Laurier and King. ologist and global health researcher Dr. discussion. Submit questions to ctsu. “The show presents unique different prime ministers. “And for Diefenbaker, it became a Hassan Vatanparast (MD) for a discussion [email protected] and indicate they are for features of Saskatchewan and Sir Wilfrid Laurier was elected safe Conservative seat.” examining planetary health, globaliza- the research clean-up session. Canadian political history,” said in 1896 in a district called Saskatch- In addition to Courtney’s contri- tion and the complexities surrounding • CTSU 25th anniversary wine and Courtney, a senior policy fellow in ewan, N.W.T., which included Prince humanity’s transition in nutrition and cheese event. May 29, 5:15–7:30pm, butions, the exhibit incorporates the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate Albert. Laurier soon resigned that lifestyle. Question-and-answer session to University Club. To commemorate our 25 items from UASC, the University follow. This is a free event and everyone is years of service and to demonstrate our School of Public Policy at the Univer- seat, as he had also been elected in welcome. To register, visit nutrition_transi- appreciation to our partners who have sity of Saskatchewan, who donated the district of Quebec East. Until the Library and the Diefenbaker Collec- tion.eventbrite.com contributed immensely to our success, an array of paraphernalia from his early 20th century, it was possible for tion. Aside from the space he freed up we invite you to join us in this evening of personal collection to UASC. Much run simultaneously in two ridings in at home and in his office by donating Literature Matters: A Prairie Gothic – celebration. Let our fields be broader, but our nights approximately 100 boxes of research • Conducting Clinical Research: of his collection was obtained while the same election. so much darker Running an efficient research site. researching party conventions as far William Lyon Mackenzie and teaching materials, Courtney’s May 15, 7:30pm, Grace-Westminster United May 30, 9am–4pm, St. Thomas More motivation for providing his precious Church social hall, 505 10 St. E. Reading, back as Robert Stanfield’s Progressive King was first elected Member of College. This full-day, interactive studying and talking about literary works Conservative leadership bid in 1967. Parliament from Prince Albert in mementos to UASC to display is to workshop is designed for those who have helps us make sense of the world. In this Courtney cites several items a byelection in early 1926. He was continue to tell Canada’s story. experience working in clinical research series of community talks, members of on display as highlights, from an subsequently re-elected there in the “That’s what archives are for,” he the Department of English explore diverse or who have a good understanding of autograph book dating back to general elections of 1926, 1930, 1935 literary topics. Presentation is free and open the basics (having previously taken our said. “To preserve our history.” to the public. This presentation by Sheri workshop Conducting Clinical Research: Confederation (notable signatures and 1940, but was defeated in 1945. Elections, Parties and Leaders Benning of the Department of English. Getting Started and Avoiding Pitfalls). include Sir John A. Macdonald and John G. Diefenbaker was first will be on display until the end of This workshop will provide the most Queen Elizabeth) and a ballot box elected in the Prince Albert constit- up-to-date knowledge and methods for June in the Murray Library.  TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan: from Canada’s introduction of the uency in 1953. He was re-elected in Building Bridges running an efficient research site. secret ballot in 1874. that riding in the next nine elections: Sean Conroy is the Aug. 31, 8am–6pm, Health Sciences Room Next OCN: June 14 1150. Applications are now being accepted But the most unique feature of 1957, 1958, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1968, communications officer in the until June 15 to be a guest speaker, or to Deadline: May 31 Saskatchewan’s political history? It’s 1972, 1974 and 1979. University Library.

NEWS.USASK.CA 15 Pack your bags and set your sights on memory lane, because this year’s On Campus News back page features landmark moments and events from our storied 110-year history.

Have a particular event you’d like to see featured? Let us know about it at [email protected]. With files from University Archives and Special Collections.

MAY 1915 UNIVERSITY'S FIRST FEMALE MG 385 A-6082 A-3254 INDIGENOUS Annie Maude “Nan” McKay After graduating, Annie Maude A portrait photo of Annie Maude graduated from the University of “Nan” McKay worked in the “Nan” McKay, who retired from GRADUATE Saskatchewan in 1915. University Library for 44 years. the university in 1959.

Annie Maude “Nan” McKay became years later with a Bachelor of Arts there until her retirement 44 years student who died of influenza while the first female Indigenous student with Honours in English and French. later in 1959. During her time on working as a fellow volunteer nurse to graduate from the University of Throughout her time as a student, campus, McKay became the first at the university. McKay is one of the Saskatchewan back in 1915, and McKay played on the university’s secretary-treasurer of the University of 20 volunteer nurses who have their immediately began a memorable women’s hockey team, served Saskatchewan Graduates’ Association, names recorded on the wall in the 44-year career at the university. on the executive of the Students which was established in 1917 and north stairwell of the Peter McKinnon Representative Council and the Pente later renamed the University of Building, in honour of their service McKay was born in 1892 at Fort à la Kai Deka sorority, worked as the staff Saskatchewan Alumni Association. during the pandemic. Corne in the Northwest Territories, artist for The Sheaf student newspaper, where her father worked at a Hudson’s and was secretary of the campus The following year, McKay worked as a An avid fan of horse racing and the Bay Company trading post. After YWCA and the Literary Society. volunteer nurse during the Spanish Flu Saskatchewan Roughriders, McKay later completing high school in pandemic of 1918 that swept across was named one of the University Prince Albert, McKay enrolled at the Upon graduation, McKay was hired the country. For her service, she was of Saskatchewan’s 100 Alumni of University of Saskatchewan in 1912 in 1915 as an assistant librarian at selected in 1922 to unveil a plaque Influence in 2007. She passed away on scholarship and graduated three the University Library and worked commemorating the undergraduate on July 27, 1986 at the age of 93.