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CANADA 150 The University of Saskatchewan is joining in Canada’s celebrations this year to commemorate the 150th anniversary of confederation. We take a look at some of the major events, anniversaries and new initiatives taking place across campus as the university takes part in the nation- wide Canada 150 festivities. PAGE 8
BUDGET REACTION 3 RECONCILIATION 5 HUSKIES COACH 13 U of S prepares for next planning cycle On Campus News is published 12 times per year by University of Saskatchewan Marketing and Communications. It is It is early days yet, but all signs are additional institutional nuances. distributed to all U of S faculty, staff, pointing to a change in style and There will still be strong connections graduate students and members of process when it comes to building in what we do, and plan to do, across governing bodies, as well as to others in the university community, related the University of Saskatchewan’s campus. But this approach integrates organizations, some Saskatchewan next plan for the future. by creating a common starting point government officials and news media. “Developing our new plan is for moving forward.” MURRAY LYONS really an extension of the mission, Atkinson stressed the impact on vision and values consultations,” the university of the recent provincial Subscriptions are available for $22 explained John Rigby, the interim budget does not affect its efforts to SUBMITTED per year. Story and photo ideas John Rigby, the interim associate provost, is leading the are welcome. Advertising rates are associate provost leading the insti- look to the future because planning institutional planning and assessment portfolio. available online or on request. tutional planning and assessment must drive budget decisions, not the portfolio. “We want to capture and other way around. in “hardly any discussion. That was natural next step. focus on the key elements from that Rigby said using the mission, an indication that perhaps it’s time “The new institutional plan is in On Campus News aims to provide a process in this next planning cycle.” vision and values as the basis for the to rethink how we’re planning.” reality a long-term expression of our forum for the sharing of timely news, Using the mission, vision and new institutional plan is a change Rigby expects the new document mission, vision and values, and in information and opinions about events and issues of interest to the values document—approved last that goes hand-in-hand with a shift will have “quite a different flavour” some ways that’s a journey without U of S community. year—as a starting point signals in attitude toward the process over than those of the past. “I expect it will end,” Rigby said. The views and opinions expressed a shift in the development of the the past 15 years. be visually much more interesting. It President Peter Stoicheff often by writers of letters to the editor and institutional plan, said Michael The university’s first planning will be shorter than previous plans refers to significant themes that viewpoints do not necessarily reflect Atkinson, interim provost and effort in particular was met with and there will be a lot more thought emerge from the mission, vision and those of the U of S or On Campus News. vice-president academic. some initial resistance, he said, not given to how we’re communicating.” values—connectivity, sustainability, “As the process matures, so will only to the idea of planning itself Part of that communication will diversity and creativity—and Rigby
NEWS EDITOR the resulting document mature,” he but also “to the notion we should be to remind people of the mission, said all four resonate with the wider James Shewaga said. “Our previous plans were inte- be deciding things in advance.” The vision and values process that community. grated in the sense that they were second iteration saw the focus shift included extensive consultation, and WRITERS compiled from unit plans with some to content, while the third resulted how setting goals for the future is the SEE MISSION, PAGE 15 HenryTye Glazebrook Lesley Porter
DESIGNERS Brian Kachur Pierre Wilkinson IN CASE YOU MISSED IT EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD A lot happens at the U of S during the weeks when On Campus News isn’t published. Patrick Hayes Fiona Haynes Here are a few of the top stories from news.usask.ca: Sandra Ribeiro Sharon Scott Stephen Urquhart Kaplan Chair SENS tackles VIDO-InterVac Twenty years for David York in music created renewable energy fights Zika virus U of S conference
The University of Saskatchewan The School of Environment The Vaccine and Infectious Disease The University of Saskatchewan announced April 2 the creation and Sustainability at the Organization-International held the 20th annual Breaking of the David L. Kaplan Chair in U of S is expanding in two Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) the Silence conference—On ISSN: 1195-7654 Music. The chair was made possible areas—aquatic toxicology and at the U of S has secured $700,000 Issues of Sexual Orientation and PUBLICATIONS MAIL by a $2-million gift from U of S renewable energy for remote and for research to investigate how the Gender Identity, at the Edwards AGREEMENT NO. 40065156 music alumni Xiaoping Xu and his Indigenous communities. The Zika virus causes disease and to School of Business on March
Return undeliverable addresses to: wife Ling Chen, which is the largest new Consortium in Renewable test new drugs and vaccines for 17-18. Sponsored by the College single donation from alumni in the Energy for Indigenous, Northern prevention. The research is being of Education, it is the longest UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN history of the College of Arts and and Remote Communities is the led by Dr. Uladzimir Karniychuk, a standing conference of its kind in MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS G16 THORVALDSON BUILDING Science. The announcement was first in the world to bring together research scientist and veterinarian Canada, featuring guest speakers, 110 SCIENCE PLACE made at the Department of Music’s expertise to address renewable who joined VIDO-InterVac in workshops, performances and SASKATOON, SK S7N 5C9 awards ceremony. energy in the North. early 2016. annual award presentations. Email: [email protected] FOR MORE UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS, VISIT: news.usask.ca @usask
2 APRIL 14, 2017 University dealing with difficult provincial budget
JAMES SHEWAGA
The University of Saskatchewan is workforce changes, in particular facing the largest percentage cut in layoffs, will be a last-case scenario, provincial funding in the institu- although it’s possible that some tion’s 110-year history. colleges, schools and units may elect While university administra- to temporarily not fill some vacancies tion had been preparing for a likely as one way to deal with the shortfall. reduction in its 2017-18 operating “Involuntary layoffs, for funding in the March 22 provincial example, are not our first choice, by budget, the magnitude of an unprec- any means,” he said. “And if we can edented 5.6 per cent cut for the U find ways in which we can reduce our of S—amounting to close to $18 overall workforce by other methods, million—was eerily close to a worst- then we will choose to do that and case scenario. only laterally will we be looking for However, U of S President Peter other kinds of solutions.” Stoicheff said the budget cuts will not While the university is actively define the university or keep it from Atkinson exploring alternative revenue sources moving forward as a member of the and cost-saving measures on campus, group of U15 research institutions in of the scenario-building that we college and school allocations will the country. had done, we had prepared for be reduced by an average of five per “This will be damaging, but what turned out to be a worst-case cent, using the Transparent Activi- we will manage the potential scenario. This budget is unwelcome ty-Based Budget System (TABBS) of impacts this has on our campus in the extreme and will force painful linking resources to strategic priori- community—our students, faculty reductions to our activities, but it ties. The colleges of Agriculture and MAY 18-21, 2017 and staff,” Stoicheff stated. “We will will not take us off the path that we Bioresources (11 per cent) as well as need time to figure this out, but as we are on.” Engineering (9.6 per cent) will face always have, we will find a way to stay Atkinson also addressed the largest cuts, although Atkinson Whether it was while you were a student the course.” concerns on campus about potential said their reserves will help to Dealing with the larger than workforce reductions, program somewhat cushion the blow. or now as an employee, our campus has expected budget cut will present changes or tuition increases, as a University support units, which always been home. Join us as we wrap up significant challenges for theresult of the budget cuts. While have had significant cuts in recent the centennial year of the U of S Alumni university. But Interim Provost the board ultimately makes final years, will face further reductions Association at the Alumni Weekend. and Vice-President Academic decisions regarding tuition, Atkinson averaging three per cent. Michael Atkinson said the Provost’s said the university will not be recom- The funding cut follows a alumni.usask.ca/centennial Committee on Integrated Planning mending any additional increases for recent economic impact study that is moving forward with a plan to the 2017-18 academic year. confirmed the U of S contributes present to the Board of Governors at Atkinson is also not anticipating close to $1.3 billion—or about 1.6 per the next meeting in June to reduce short-term academic program cuts, cent—to Saskatchewan’s economy budget allocations across campus, since the university is committed to each year. That regularly ranks the while also asking to run a deficit for a long-term approach to planning. U of S as one of the top two universi- 2017-18. “Academic programs are ties out of 97 in the country, in terms “The reduction to all post-sec- council’s decision and typically those of economic impact in our region. ondary institutions is substantial, changes to academic programs are “Our university is a major even relative to the reductions of not real money savers,” he said. “They economic driver in Saskatchewan and other parts of the provincial budget,” really are, and should be, responsive contributes more economic benefit said Atkinson, noting that the to academic needs and demands to its region than almost any other province has also withheld an annual and to changes in disciplines, rather university in the entire country,” $20 million provincial commitment than short-term financial decisions. Stoicheff stated. “Continued reduc- to the College of Medicine that the So I don’t see immediate changes to tions to our university will jeopar- university will again have to cover existing programs.” dize the long-term economic future from its base funding. “But because Atkinson also emphasized that of our province.”
NEWS.USASK.CA 3 Indigenous staff members prepare for May gathering
JAMES SHEWAGA
Elizabeth Duret is dedicated to The first-time event, open to all campus, there is still plenty of work building a vibrant community of self-declared Indigenous employees to do to in terms of hiring Indig- Indigenous faculty and staff at the of the U of S, is entitled The Strength enous employees in order to meet University of Saskatchewan. Within and will feature discus- the provincial target of 12 per cent On Monday, May 1, the U of S sions, presentations and informal of the total workforce. Duret, who is will celebrate its family of Aborig- networking, celebrating accom- Métis, said a key component of that inal employees by hosting a one-day plishments, honouring contri- priority is building support systems spring gathering at Wanuskewin butions, and promoting cultural across campus in order to retain our Heritage Park, led by Duret through connections and identity. current staff and faculty. the Human Resources Division. Elders from the community will “We want to build our own “We want to bring people also be involved in the gathering, internal Indigenous community and together to let them know that we while Dr. Evan Adams, chief that takes more Indigenous faculty, are all there to support one another medical officer for the First Nations more Indigenous staff members,” and it will be a great opportunity for Health Authority, will serve as the said Vice-Provost of Teaching and people to make new connections,” keynote speaker. Learning Patti McDougall, who Elizabeth Duret is the U of S inclusion and diversity consultant. SUBMITTED said Duret, the university’s inclusion “There will be plenty of oppor- helps oversee Aboriginal initiatives and diversity consultant. “I think any tunities for informal discussions, across campus. people, our places and our spaces.” retention efforts so that once we get time that we can get our community for people to make connections and “We’ve had success in hiring For Duret, that means hiring people here, we want to make sure together and share our journeys, our help reinforce the idea that I am not both staff and faculty and we want First Nations, Métis and Inuit that they feel welcomed, that they stories and our shared experiences alone,” said Duret. to build on that success by creating employees is only the first step. feel celebrated and included and that as Aboriginal people, that builds a While the university has made more role models so that when Retention is just as critical to they work in an inclusive environ- stronger community and an envi- great strides in attracting record our Indigenous students come to building a vibrant and growing ment,” she said. “It’s a journey and as ronment that we can thrive in.” numbers of Aboriginal students to campus, they see themselves in our Indigenous workforce for the future. long as we are taking steps forward, “We have to look at our that’s what’s important.”
FOR ALL SELF-DECLARED ABORIGINAL / INDIGENOUS FACULTY AND STAFF Nolan coming to campus Aboriginal Spring Gathering Former National Hockey League Bear Student Centre, followed by an coach of the year Ted Nolan is autograph and photograph session. The Strength Within coming to campus this month to A member of Ontario’s Garden speak with senior leaders, faculty, River First Nation, he is a leader DATE: Monday, May 1, 2017 student and staff. in the Indigenous community, a On Monday, April 24, Nolan will passionate advocate for Aboriginal TIME: 8 am - 4:30 pm spend the day at the U of S, serving youth, and a well-known sports LOCATION: Wanuskewin Heritage Park as the keynote speaker in a morning figure who won the 1997 Jack Adams forum with senior administration Award as NHL coach of the year KEYNOTE SPEAKER: as well as Indigenous community with the Buffalo Sabres. Evan Adams, doctor, actor, playwright and leaders. He will also meet with “I am grateful for the opportu- Chief Medical Officer,First Nations Health Authority students and staff in Huskie Athletics nities that hockey has provided me Join us for a day filled with opportunities to connect and the College of Kinesiology to in my life, but most importantly the with your Indigenous colleagues, build stronger discuss Aboriginal athlete devel- opportunity to serve as a role model relationships and celebrate strength, resilience, opment, and later with the Human to help inspire Indigenous people development and community Resources Division and the U of S across the country,” said the 58-year- Aboriginal Advisors Circle. old Nolan. “We have so much more Dr. Evan Adams Nolan will cap his day on that we can accomplish as commu- campus with a speaker’s forum nities and we need to take pride and address in the evening that is open to draw strength in our history and everyone at the Gordon Oakes Red heritage as we build for the future.”
4 APRIL 14, 2017 U of S builds on foundation for reconciliation
HENRYTYE GLAZEBROOK
For Dallas Fiddler, it’s vital that the University of Saskatchewan is aware of the issues Aboriginal students face just to make coming to class every day a reality. As president of the U of S Indig- enous Students’ Council, Fiddler is uniquely positioned to understand those struggles better than most. And he’s hopeful that the university is taking another step forward in understanding and reconciliation. “The university is leading in this area,” he said. “When you’re leading in this idea of reconciliation, you’re moving into the uncomfortable. When we’re moving into the uncom- fortable, we’re bound to expand the narrative that the people of Saskatch- Patti McDougall, vice-provost teaching and learning, addresses the forum. Student leader Dallas Fiddler speaks with members of the media. DAVID STOBBE ewan may have.” Leading means forging new when a topic as important as recon- toward reconciliation,” he said. “We paths, and Fiddler is confident initia- First Nations, Métis and Inuit are one ciliation is concerned. He knows seem to be one of the first institu- tives like the recent U of S Building of the fastest growing demographics in that no true change comes easily, tions to be taking major steps, and Reconciliation Forum mark a bold but he’s happy that his university is along with those movements we are stride forward. He described the Saskatchewan, and I think the institution leading the charge. going to face some challenges and March 7 event positively and hopes it that we have here is going to be a leader and “I think it shows the progress barriers because we’re new to this. has brought to light issues of impor- and the steps that the U of S is taking But that’s expected.” tance to Indigenous students, such as other institutions are going to follow suit. a need for more scholarships and the Dallas Fiddler Taylor & White’s challenge of leaving home to attend university in a new city. “We’re moving in a direction vice-provost teaching and learning. discussing reconciliation. Eight-Step Editing Tuesday, May 16, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm that’s going to be very positive for “It’s partly about showing what we’re “None of what we’re aiming Best future generations in Saskatchewan,” doing, but it’s also about hearing back to do can be accomplished without Saskatoon, SK he said. “First Nations, Métis and through questions and comments, or Indigenous community members, This revised edition of Eight-Step Editing Inuit are one of the fastest growing during the networking sessions.” including elders, knowledge keepers will help you produce documents that Better demographics in Saskatchewan, and McDougall received great and leaders helping us to figure out are easy to read and navigate. I think the institution that we have feedback on the forum, which the directions to move in,” she said. Good here is going to be a leader and other 200–300 people attended in-person McDougall said she’s proud Suitable for novice or seasoned institutions are going to follow suit.” and another 800 watched via live to hear Fiddler’s perspective of the writers and editors, this workshop takes Plans are to make the U of S stream, and said there are already U of S as a leader, adding that it is a some of the finely honed skills that are second nature to professional editors and breaks them into manageable “steps” Building Reconciliation Forum an plans to build on its success for future view she’s heard echoed by external that will help you annual event. It is intended to give years. Ideas being floated include contacts at other universities. feedback both for the university developing a session on how to be “It is so important to be seen • understand the way people read today, from the Indigenous community an ally to Aboriginal interests and to as leaders on something like this,” • systematically improve your writing, and in the reverse direction, create opportunities to address chal- she said. “It’s a wonderful feeling, • break the editorial process down into a series of providing a platform to discuss lenging issues raised by attendees in and one of validation that maybe— manageable tasks, and initiatives on campus. the forum’s question periods. just maybe—we’re going in the • make your documents more readable. “It’s about speaking to what The event may also expand right direction. We are learning as More Information we’re thinking about in the College from its current, largely internal, we go, and it will take time to get of Law or in arts and science or any format to include more voices from this right, but we’re committed to Email [email protected] of the six colleges that spoke in the Indigenous community members getting it right.” Visit us online at www.editors.ca/saskatchewan teaching and learning session at beyond the university, whom In Fiddler’s mind, a certain Register at www.picatic.com/ECsask-2017-06-16 the forum,” said Patti McDougall, McDougall said are vital when amount of patience is expected
NEWS.USASK.CA 5 $90,000 raised on One Day for Students
LINDSAY ROYALE
This year’s One Day for Students Of the $90,000 raised, $45,000 by each of the participating colleges: funding for students who are faced introduces high school students to annual fundraising events raised was generously donated by Professor medicine, dentistry, engineering, with unexpected financial burdens. the U of S experience. more than $90,000 in donations, the Emeritus Kay Nasser and his wife and arts and science. “A trust (fund) embodies a Calladine said they are thankful highest total ever. Dora as part of their ongoing Nasser, one of Saskatoon’s relationship of belief, faith and the for the resources that make their The fourth annual campaign commitment to match gifts to the leading property developers and ability to do something greater,” programs possible. to support students at all colleges campaign. This has been the Nassers’ philanthropists, said he is “The President’s Student and schools in the University of fourth year matching donations to passionate about being the Experience Fund is the only Saskatchewan raised the record total two funds—the President’s Student major contributor to One Day If I didn’t get help at many way we can bring everyone from 450 donors over 24 hours on Experience Fund and the Nasser for Students because of the stages when I was a student, I together,” she said. March 9, with participation from Family Emergency Trust Fund. support he received during his Meanwhile, Alisha Esmail, staff, faculty, students, alumni and This year, however, the Nassers also own experience as a student. wouldn’t have done as well as I owner of Road Coffee, offered community members. decided to match the funds raised “If I didn’t get help at have in my life. free drinks in the student hub many stages when I was a in the hopes that students student, I wouldn’t have done Kay Nasser and staff would donate to the as well as I have in my life,” campaign what they would Nasser said. he said during the kickoff event in normally spend on a cup of coffee. The Nassers’ support isPlace Riel. “I believe our generation wants important to the many students Kiara Calladine, president of the to give back and make a difference, who rely on the funds raised to Northern Administration Students but I think sometimes we’re unsure Across the street from the University of Saskatchewan, and only a help them pursue once-in-a-life- Association (NASA), spoke on behalf of how,” Esmail said. 10-minute walk to downtown, Refresh Inn & Suites offers Saskatoon’s time experiences outside of the of their student-run volunteer group, “One Day for Students creates perfect central location. classroom, or during times of unex- which is supported by the President’s a platform for individuals to engage All guests are guaranteed immaculately clean and quiet rooms pected financial hardship. Student Experience Fund. NASA in philanthropy, but also represents featuring temperature control, four-piece ensuite washroom, mini- Kehan Fu, president of the helps Northern students transi- a bigger picture of how we should be fridge, free Wi-Fi and Netflix, and complimentary coffee and tea. University of Saskatchewan Students’ tion to post-secondary education living our lives.” All suites also have access to a common gourmet kitchen with all the amenities, from fridge and stove to toaster and microwave. Union, described the impact of the through support services such as Lindsay Royale is a Treat yourself to our amazing complimentary continental Nasser Family Emergency Trust tutoring and laptop lending, as well communications co-ordinator in breakfast offering a variety of items that is sure to please (including Fund, which provides critical as their annual conference, which University Relations. gluten-free, diabetic and lactose-free options).
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DAVID STOBBE 6 APRIL 14, 2017 Faculty and staff of the School of Public Health, located in the Health Sciences Building. HAKUNAWADI PSWARAYI Moving forward: SPH turns 10 CAT BONNER The past decade has brought both “I am grateful to those who gives students the opportunity to do triumph and tribulation to the helped us develop our action plan,” research and write a thesis concur- School of Public Health (SPH). he said. “It was heartening to see rent to completing the professional Now, with a new action plan and that so many people are still invested degree. a birthday celebration in the works, in the school and believe we have an The school’s thesis-based the school is focusing on the future. important part to play in serving our programs in biostatistics, epidemi- “We’re in a good place right local and international public health ology, and vaccinology and immuno- now. We’ve started on a new path communities.” therapeutics, along with a number of of transformation to a specialized In addition to new objectives, special case doctoral programs, have school of public health and centre the plan has refocused the school’s also created unique research oppor- of research excellence,” explained efforts on some original mandates. tunities for students and faculty. Dr. George Mutwiri, who joined Rebuilding community relation- Together, these programs have the school in 2009 and has served as ships, revitalizing research and helped the school’s student popula- interim executive director since July increasing Indigenous initiatives tion flourish from 20 to well over 200. 2015. “We’re rebuilding our repu- are top priorities. To date, close to 400 students have tation, and we intend to make an The SPH was established as graduated from the SPH. impact locally and globally.” one of three graduate schools at the Turning 10 signifies a new era An external review in 2015 and U of S in 2007, principally to enhance for the SPH, as it sets its sights on subsequent University of Saskatch- graduate learning at the univer- future success. ewan task force analysis, recom- sity, unite diverse health sciences Plans are underway to develop mended that the school develop teaching and research under a a PhD program in applied public specific goals and a refreshed vision single interdisciplinary unit, and to health, and a specialized Indigenous and mission to achieve the change provide education and public health health stream of the MPH program. it needed. The school decided to solutions via community outreach. The school is also planning a celebra- combine these revised elements in The school’s foundationaltory gala event later in the year. an action plan, which would guide it Master of Public Health (MPH) “We are looking forward to in its next steps. program has been popular from bringing people together to mark The process of creating the plan the outset, and is the first public a decade of achievement,” Mutwiri re-connected the school’s faculty health program outside Europe to said. “This is an exciting time to be at with students, alumni, U of S leaders be accredited by European body the school and we look forward to a and community partners when they APHEA (Agency for Public Health very bright future.” came together at a consultation Education Accreditation). tourismsaskatoon.com 306.242.1206 | [email protected] session in April 2016. In 2016, the school diversified Cat Bonner is the Mutwiri said the response was the MPH program by introducing communications officer in the extremely encouraging. an innovative thesis option, which School of Public Health.
NEWS.USASK.CA 7 U of S celebrating Canada’s 150th
HENRYTYE GLAZEBROOK From new scholarships and initiatives, to cultural celebrations, anniversaries and on-campus discussions with former prime ministers, the University of Saskatchewan is ready to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation this year.
The U of S will hold an array of the many ways that our faculty, events highlighting three key students, staff and alumni have university themes—diversity, contributed to Canada throughout connectivity and sustainability—as our 110-year (university) history part of the nation-wide Canada 150 and continue to shape the country festivities. and change the world.” “Canada 150 is about ideas, In addition to the events dialogue and celebration, as well planned as part of the celebrations, as looking back at our legacy and a number of new scholarships have looking ahead to the Canada we’re been created. There are 25 schol- creating for 2067,” said Karen arships valued at $3,000 each for Chad, vice-president of research U of S students studying abroad and the executive sponsor of the in 2017-18 (13 graduate and 12 inbound international undergrad- who are applying to arts and Minister Jean Chretien—co-or- U of S Canada 150 Project. “This undergraduate) and three schol- uate students studying at overseas science, edwards or engineering. dinated by U of S Chancellor Roy initiative is focused on celebrating arships valued at $5,000 each for Canadian curriculum high schools A one-year international graduate Romanow—to take part in a public student fellowship has also been discussion on Canada’s future and established, to act as an ambas- a panel session on the future of sador for the university’s study health care. abroad initiatives to encourage The U of S has also partnered international study. with Indspire, an Indigenous-led Patti McDougall, vice-pro- charity that seeks long-term growth vost of teaching and learning, said in Aboriginal education, to bring these scholarship opportunities are its Cross Canada Youth Laureate another example of U of S efforts to Tour to campus on May 30. foster global citizens. The event will feature a panel DO YOU KNOW A “We’re showcasing Canada, discussion in which local Indspire both in terms of those who are Awards laureates will engage in coming here to study and our own dialogue with students, educators, CANADA 150 CITIZEN? Canadian students who are going parents and the community about abroad,” McDougall said. “When the importance of education. To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of confederation, the U of S is recognizing somebody comes from a different Chad said a goal of the U of S members of our community that are making Canada a more diverse, inclusive and country to study with us, they’re Canada 150 celebrations is to give environmentally sustainable country. helping to internationalize our the university community an oppor- learning environment. When we’re tunity to reflect on the country in Nominate a U of S "Canada 150" Citizen—deserving students, staff, faculty or alumni who able to send one of our students to which they live and to consider what are contributing in significant ways to enriching the province, the country and the world. study abroad, when they return they want the future to bring for the To make your nomination visit canada150.usask.ca we are also internationalizing our nation and the university. and click on the “Celebrate Success” button. environment. In some ways, we’re “We’re asking our community providing these students once- to ask themselves ‘What kind of Nomination deadline is May 1, 2017. in-a-lifetime opportunities for Canada do you want to see in 50 personal growth.” years?’” she said. Special events include a visit this fall by former Canadian Prime SEE ANNIVERSARY, PAGE 15
8 APRIL 14, 2017 Family reunion U of S professor’s Sixties Scoop film to feature at Hot Docs Festival
HENRYTYE GLAZEBROOK
As a child of adoption, Tasha It’s important to see that history lives on and Hubbard knows what it’s like to see a reflection of yourself in a that we’re dealing with its legacies in our presence.” complete stranger. Hubbard marvelled at the four Tasha Hubbard siblings at the centre of her new documentary, Birth of a Family, as immediately attractive based on film will be seen not as a definitive the grown men and women were her own experiences re-entering a text on the Sixties Scoop, but as reunited for the first time since culture that she had been removed an entry point to greater learning childhood. She watched them from. and discussion about the history of survey each other’s faces, finding “I know what it’s like to not Canada, its harsh realities and how shades of their own, and remem- know my language, which is those moments continue to ripple bered her experience meeting her something that they talk about in into modern day. half-sisters and half-brothers. the film,” she said. “I know what it’s “I think of documentary as “It was interesting to see that like to feel that sense of unfamil- presenting a story, but also opening moment where they’re compar- iarity when I first started coming a door to an issue and inviting ing—‘We have the same eyebrows’ back to my community. You don’t people to learn more about it,” she or ‘We have the same smile’— know how to belong. It doesn’t said. “It’s important to see that because I knew that feeling of matter if you’re given up or taken, history lives on and that we’re HENRYTYE GLAZEBROOK recognizing yourself in someone,” U of S assistant professor Tasha Hubbard’s new it’s still a similar experience.” dealing with its legacies in our said Hubbard, an assistant documentary focuses on the history of the Sixtees Scoop. Hubbard’s hope is that the presence.” professor of English at the Univer- sity of Saskatchewan. by the National Film Board (NFB) “When you’re a foster kid or of Canada, which will feature it in you’ve been adopted into a family, its Canada 150 anniversary tour, you don’t get that. You don’t get to and will have its world premiere see yourself in others, and so that screening on May 2 as a part of the moment is really powerful. That joy prestigious Hot Docs Film Festival The New Institutional Plan in seeing elements of yourself in in Toronto. someone else stayed with me. It’s a Hubbard sees its inclusion in physical symbol of the connection the NFB’s Canada 150 tour as an Open Forums you have.” opportunity to explore and evaluate The four siblings featured in some of the country’s dark chapters. The next iteration of our university’s institutional Birth of a Family are products of “Canada is featured in the film planning process has begun, and we are looking for your the Sixties Scoop, the Canada-wide in interesting ways. The siblings are input. This is an important time as we create a new plan Wednesday April 19 practice of taking Indigenous coming to terms with what Canada to guide our university over the next several years. This 2 – 4 pm children from their families and decided on their behalf and, rightly plan, like our earlier plans, will help establish priorities, Health Sciences 1150 placing them with foster programs so, they’re not happy with the align our efforts and guide our decision making. It will or putting them up for adoption. decisions made,” she said. “I think reflect our identity as captured in the recently adopted Mission, Vision and Values statement, convey our broad The process, which began in the it’s important for this film because Friday April 21 aspirations, and will lay out a set of specific goals for 1950s and continued into the 1980s, it’s telling a chapter of Canadian which we will be collectively accountable. 9 – 11 am displaced countless people. history that people aren’t aware of. Gordon Oakes Red Birth of a Family began with I think it complicates Canadians’ You are invited to attend either of the Open Forums. Betty Ann Adam, one of the visions of themselves as benevolent, An overview of the planning process will be provided, Bear Student Centre four people the film follows and as always welcoming, as doing the followed by discussion on the plan themes and goals. a reporter with the Saskatoon right thing, because Canada has StarPhoenix, who approached done so much wrong.” Hubbard as a collaborator early on For Hubbard, the idea of in the process. The film was funded bringing together this family was
NEWS.USASK.CA 9 Willoughby named dean of Edwards School of Business
Keith Willoughby won’t have far to move when he advance our research reputation in we have found an indi- the province, the country and the vidual who not only has begins his new role at the University of Saskatchewan. world,” said Willoughby. deep connections to the Willoughby is a renowned university, but also combines Currently serving as interim dean Willoughby earned his researcher with extensive experience the academic, research, of the Edwards School of Business at commerce degree from the U of S in health-care process improvement teaching and the U of S, Willoughby will remove back in 1990 before moving on to and a former Hanlon Scholar, having administrative the interim tag when he officially complete his master’s at the Univer- pursued research in areas related pedigree that takes over the position for a five-year sity of British Columbia and his PhD to public transit systems, health- will help the term beginning July 1. at the University of Calgary. He first care analysis, logistics and sports school take “I have long seen the potential joined the faculty at the Edwards analytics. He blends that research its rightful of this school and am thrilled to be School of Business in 1997 as an and administrative background place among selected to lead Edwards faculty, assistant professor before accepting with an exemplary teaching record the most staff and students as dean,” said a teaching position at Bucknell for which he was awarded the U of S distin- Willoughby, who was appointed to University in Lewisburg, Pa. He Master Teacher Award in 2015, g u i s h e d the interim role in July of 2016 to returned to the U of S in 2005 as an the university’s highest teaching business take over from Daphne Taras, who associate professor and took on the honour. progra ms served six years as Edwards dean. role of associate dean in 2011. “We are very confident in in the “It is a vibrant, engaged school “It is an exciting time for the the appointment of Professor country.” that is creating the next generation school as we continue to finalize Willoughby to lead the Edwards of business professionals that are accreditation through the Asso- School of Business,” said Michael second to none and in high demand ciation to Advance Collegiate Atkinson, interim provost and Keith Willoughby begins a five-year term as the SUBMITTED after graduation.” Schools of Business, and build and vice-president academic. “In Keith, dean of the Edwards School of Business on July 1.
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10 APRIL 14, 2017 Go Abroad photo contest winners
This year’s Go Abroad Photo Contest, an initiative organized by the International Student and Study Abroad Centre at the University of Saskatchewan, received 69 photos submissions in three categories. Students who studied abroad, including interna- tional students, were invited to submit pictures that most picturesquely portrayed their time studying in another country, or in Saskatoon for international students. A total of 2,173 votes were cast by more than 650 voters—U of S ADVENTURE AND SPORT: ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPES: students, staff, faculty and alumni. “On top of the World” by Awang Hazmi Awang Junaidi “Tasmania: Carp Bay” by Yuqing Wu Here are the winning The opportunity to further my study in Canada not only allowed me to Before I started my study abroad term at the University of Newcastle, I had the photos in each of the three experience quality education but also allowed me to explore this beautiful chance to explore Tasmania. On this tour, I saw some amazing sites including categories. country. Canada’s well-kept nature and astonishing landscapes are waiting to Wineglass Bay, Honeymoon Bay, and Carp Bay. I also met some incredible (To view runners-up and be discovered. With numerous world-class National Parks, some recognized people from all over the world! honourable mention images, as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this is heaven for a nature lover and avid visit the U of S Flickr page at: hiker like me. One of my favorites is Jasper National Park. This picture was flickr.com/photos/usask) taken at the summit of Whistler Mountain. The view is just amazing! In our May issue, look for the winners of the Images of Research competition. 琀栀愀渀欀 礀漀甀 琀漀 愀氀氀 瀀愀爀琀椀挀椀瀀愀渀琀猀 愀渀搀 愀琀琀攀渀搀愀渀琀猀℀
PEOPLE, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLES: 䰀䈀匀 “A Happy Woman” by Ajay Srestha The photo was taken in Nepal when I went for a trek of Annapurna circuit. The local woman in the photo, at rural Manang district of Nepal, gave her real 伀伀䘀䘀 䘀䘀伀伀伀伀䐀䐀㌀ 䐀䐀伀伀一一㌀䄀䄀吀吀䔀䔀䐀䐀 吀吀伀伀 smiling face to my camera. It can be seen that “True Happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness - Dalai Lama” 唀匀匀唀 䘀伀伀䐀 䌀䔀一吀刀䔀
NEWS.USASK.CA 11 Training a new generation of Ag experts
HENRYTYE GLAZEBROOK
In the more than 100 years since the weighted toward instructing its —that our expertise spans issues said. “Those things are all inextri- University of Saskatchewan’s College students with a traditional connec- surrounding agriculture, environ- cably linked when we’re talking about of Agriculture and Bioresources was tion to farming, programming ment, resource management, food managing the environment around founded in 1909—then bereft of the within the college has expanded processing and more,” said Fran us so that we can foster sustainable latter portion of its title—the college and transitioned to include the wide Walley, the college’s associate dean food production systems.” has continued to evolve and expand. breadth of what comprises modern academic. “Agriculture remains The introduction of new Aside from the obvious changes, agricultural production, together as important as ever and many diplomas in Aboriginal lands gover- including the opening of the Agricul- with the management of the environ- courses and programs continue nance and in Indigenous resource ture Building in 1991, core program- ment and associated bioresources. to have a production orientation, management is consistent with the ming at the college has adapted to fit “A number of years ago the particularly in the areas of animal evolution of college programming. the changing needs of the industry. college recognized that we weren’t science and agronomy. Walley said the move to diploma What was once a college heavily just production-agriculture focused “However, the scope of our programs in Aboriginal land programs has expanded to include management is one that’s equally environmental science, renewable beneficial to both students and the resource management, food and U of S as a whole, creating an envi- bioproduct science and others that ronment where learning is more expand far beyond production agri- openly available and more easily culture. Although production agri- Walley encouraged. culture remains an important core, “I think it’s really important,” we have a number of programs that learning, but when you’re actually she said. “We have different kinds reflect the diversity of research areas seeing it and feeling it—literally doing of university students now who and scholarship within the college.” the hands-on work in the field or the are here for all sorts of different These days, AgBio has four lab or wherever—those are often the reasons. We want our programs and Bachelor of Science degree programs experiences that really stay with a programming to be flexible enough in agribusiness, agriculture, animal student and shape them,” she said. to allow students to have many innovation, public service, bioscience and renewable resource As the college has evolved, different routes into our college and management, alongside four diploma Walley has noticed students taking into our programs.” programs and two certificates. a keen interest in courses centred In all of the changes, Walley community, leadership, philanthropy… “We want to provide students around the environmental impact said one constant has remained the with every opportunity to succeed in of agriculture. The trend, she said, focus for the College of Agriculture an industry that is in a nearly contin- seems natural. and Bioresources: to help students uous state of change,” explained “Agriculture and managing become champions of their field. Walley. “The agriculture industry our environment really do go hand “Our goal is to train our students evolves and changes at a rapid pace. in hand. There is a recognition that to be the leaders of the future—in CALL FOR “Farming in the prairies has in order for us to be successful in agriculture, in food production, in changed rapidly in the past few areas of agriculture, we have to be managing our environment,” she NOMINATIONS decades from smaller family farms to concerned about our environment, said. “These are important times, really intensive operations where the water security, what’s happening and we need people to be able to Nominate one of our amazing operators require specialized skills in terms of the climate, how we’re take on those many challenges that spanning everything from sustain- managing our bioresources,” she we are facing.” University of Saskatchewan able crop production, environmental management, to marketing. It’s a alumni for a 2017 Alumni new world for farming.” The college has been shaped Achievement Award. SASKATOON by a desire to create opportunities The deadline for nominations is June 5, 2017. for experiential learning. The idea, Visit alumni.usask.ca/achieve. said Walley, is to offer students the chance to spend time away from chalkboards and books, and gain a real hands-on understanding of the work they have been studying. Russ Walker Realty Executives Saskatoon “Experiential learning is really 306-227-1887 1203 sq ft bungalow with many upgrades; walking important. You can learn a lot in russwalker.ca distance to U of S; beautiful hardwood; new bathroom; 60' x 40' lot; double attached garage. $474,900 MLS a classroom, and that’s critical
12 APRIL 14, 2017 Flory’s story comes full circle with the Huskies
JAMES SHEWAGA
It is still a month away, but Scott Flory is already counting down the days until spring camp. The new head coach of the Former Huskies coach Brian Towriss (left) and new coach Scott Flory SUBMITTED University of Saskatchewan Huskies (centre) chat with Premier Brad Wall at the Hall of Fame reception. football team will kick off a new era when his team takes to the turf at Griffiths Stadium in PotashCorp Towriss headed to Hall Park for spring camp on May 4-7. Flory’s first spring camp was 23 Former U of S Huskies head coach Towriss stated. years ago back in 1994 as a raw Brian Towriss is going into the Towriss played four seasons for rookie recruit for the Huskies. Canadian Football Hall of Fame. the Huskies and rejoined the team “Spring camp will be the first The 60-year-old Towriss was as an assistant coach in 1979 prior big thing when we can really turn one of six individuals announced on to taking over the head coaching the page and move forward, so I am March 22 in Regina to be inducted duties in 1984. He went on to guide looking forward to it,” said Flory, into the Hall of Fame. Towriss stepped the team to nine appearances in the who was named Huskies coach on down in November after serving 33 Vanier Cup, winning the national March 13, taking over from Brian years as head coach of the storied championship three times in 1990, Towriss who stepped down after 33 U of S football program, capping his 1996 and 1998. Towriss, who was seasons at the helm of the program. career as the winningest university named CIS coach of the year in 1994, “I am excited to get started and to football coach in the country. had 71 of his Huskies earn All-Ca- bring in some philosophical changes “I was fairly emotional when nadian honours, with 47 moving on on how we approach football and Scott Flory is a former CFL all-star and Huskies All-Canadian. SUBMITTED I got the call from (CFL) Commis- to play in the CFL and NFL. how we structure things. It’s exciting sioner (Jeffrey) Orridge, for sure Towriss will be inducted into and it’s going to be new for a lot of Kinesiology, and featured former his Bachelor of Science in civil engi- surprised, early in the morning and the Hall of Fame at the official cere- our players and I think they are Huskie and current CFLer Patrick neering. Flory went on to be picked it came as a very pleasant surprise,” monies on Sept. 15 in Hamilton. looking forward to it, too.” Neufeld, Football Canada president in the third round of the 1998 CFL The 40-year-old Flory spent Kim Wudrick, Huskie athletic draft and spent 15 seasons with the the past three seasons serving as director Basil Hughton and U of S Montreal Alouettes, twice earning Huskie highlights: the Huskies’ offensive co-ordinator women’s basketball coach Lisa the league’s most outstanding under Towriss, who was the winnin- Thomaidis. offensive lineman award. The U of S men’s hockey team Sabine Dukate was named a gest university football coach in the In the end, London said Flory Now he’s back where it all earned a silver medal at the second-team All-Canadian, while country. Flory played under Towriss was the unanimous pick of the began, heading the program that national championship in Freder- fellow Huskies guard Libby Epoch when the Huskies won Vanier Cup selection committee, to give the propelled him to pro football. icton, N.B., falling 5-3 in the final made the all-rookie team … The national championships in 1996 historic program a fresh new start. “Absolutely this is my dream to New Brunswick on March 19. U of S men’s basketball squad came and 1998, before he embarked on a “Scott has a vision for what job,” said Flory, whose wife Natasha Huskies coach Dave Adolph was up short in its drive to nationals, brilliant 15-year professional career this program needs, and the vision is also a U of S alumna in computer honoured as the U Sports coach of but forward Shane Osayande was in which he was named a nine-time that he brought to the table and the science. “Early in my playing days, the year, Jordon Cooke was named named a second-team All-Cana- Canadian Football League (CFL) elements to execute that vision, set coaching was definitely a path that I goalie of the year and defenceman dian … Huskies track and field all-star and won three Grey Cups. him apart,” said London. “He knows wanted to go down one day. Jesse Forsberg was a second-team star Astrid Nyame raced to a gold Flory, who served as head of this community, he knows how to “I am just honoured and priv- All-Canadian … Despite grad- medal in the 60-metre hurdles at the CFL Players Association for develop student-athletes, he has a ileged to be here as an alumnus. uating four of five starters from the U Sports national champion- three years after retiring as a player, brilliant football mind and he brings This program has given so much to their 2016 national championship ships in Edmonton on March 10 was hired as Huskies head coach all that you look for in a head coach me and it’s my opportunity now to squad, the U of S women’s basket- … While they didn’t advance to following an extensive search that of Huskie football.” give back and to do my best for all ball team won the Canada West nationals, Huskies men’s volley- included applicants from across A native of Regina, Flory played those guys in our locker room and title and went on to finish sixth at ball setter Derek Epp cracked the North America. The selection five seasons with the Huskies from all of our coaches, and to make nationals in Victoria on March 11. Canadian all-rookie team. committee was chaired by Chad 1994 to 1998 and was twice named a the university and the community London, the dean of the College of CIS All-Canadian, while also earning proud.”
NEWS.USASK.CA 13 COMING EVENTS
COURSES / WORKSHOPS ESL Evening Classes at Four–day Intensive Cree Immersion competition for champions from Western as dentistry and medical residents. All are the Language Centre Canadian universities in Manitoba, Saskatch- invited to attend. For more information, visit • Aug. 14–18; 10 am–3 pm (one hour lunch ewan, Alberta and British Columbia, with the healthsciences.usask.ca/research-expo. Edwards School of Business • Spring term, April–May and summer term, break). This program offers 16 hours of Executive Education winners advancing to the national champi- July–August. Classes include advanced learning over four days. Highlights of onship. For more information, contact Lori Alumni Weekend—100 years. For information call 306-966-8686, email writing and speaking, graduate-level the week include: instruction using the Lisitza at 306-966-5759 or visit usask.ca/ Millions of memories [email protected] or visit edwards. writing, pronunciation. communicative method, experienced cgps/events/3-minute-thesis.php. Registration is now open for Alumni usask.ca/execed. teachers, group projects, guided conver- Weekend, May 18–21. Alumni Weekend • April 17–18, Operational Excellence Summer Non–Credit Conversational sations and discussions, and socio-cultural Saskatoon Theological Union is the all-years reunion and celebration of Certificate: Master Clinic on Solving Tough Language Classes activities. Learn nêhiyawêwin (Cree Convocation the U of S Alumni Association’s Centennial. Problems – Saskatoon language) through a practical approach. • Learn, improve, maintain and master your May 5, 7–9 pm, Knox United Church. The Whether you graduated in 1966 or 2016, The lessons inspired by Stephen Grey- • April 20–21, Operational Excellence Certifi- French and Spanish speaking, listening Saskatoon Theological Union will hold its you’re invited to join the festivities on campus morning will provide you with the skills cate: Process Metrics, Management and and grammar skills. Classes begin the 16th joint convocation. Approximately 20 at the U of S. Alumni Weekend promises to and appreciation to speak and understand Controls – Saskatoon week of July 4 and are limited to 16 places. students will graduate this year—one from the nêhiyawêwin language through total be as unforgettable as your experience as a • April 25–May 23, The Leadership Develop- the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad; six immersion techniques. This beginner Cree student. Visit alumni.usask.ca/centennial/ ment Program – Saskatoon One–week Intensive French from Lutheran Theological Seminary and 14 language course will enhance your profes- alumniweekend to register and check out the • April 26–28, Digital and Social Media Immersion from St. Andrew’s College. Honorary degrees sional and personal relationships. It is an complete weekend schedule. Reconnect with Program: Metrics, Measurement and will also be given out this evening. • Aug. 14–18; 8:30 am–5 pm (one hour ideal course for those who have little or no old friends. Reminisce about your time spent Analytics – Saskatoon lunch break). All levels offered (beginner on the beautiful U of S campus. Rediscover Cree language skills. Must be 18 years old. Canadian Mental Health Awareness • May 18, Edwards School of Business to advanced). This week-long program your love for your alma mater. The textbook is included. Week Event Leadership Conference: Evidence-Based consists of 40 hours of learning; high- May 3, 12:30–1:30 pm, 1150 Health Sciences Alumni Achievement Awards Decision Making – Saskatoon lights of the program include: themes, MISCELLANY • May 26–June 2, Effective Executive – vocabulary and grammar taught with the E-Wing Theatre. Come learn about mental – Nominations now open illness through storytelling from individuals Waskesiu communicative method. Language lab Wellness Events Nominations are open for the U of S Alumni exercises and group projects and excur- and family members dealing with mental Achievement Awards. The Alumni Achieve- For more information, contact wellness- illness. Mental health professionals will be Language Classes sions. Guided conversations, discussions ment Awards are presented annually to [email protected] or call 306-966- on hand to speak at the event, with a ques- U of S graduates who are chosen for their For more information or to register, visit and debates. Friday final luncheon will be 4580. These events are free for all U of S tion-and-answer session to follow. The event outstanding achievements and innovation; learnlanguages.usask.ca or call 306-966-4355. provided. employees. will also feature the book launch of Much commitment to excellence; community • April 11, 1–2 pm, Admin C280, Communi- Madness, Divinest Sense—Women’s Stories engagement and leadership; and contribu- cation Skills for Families. This workshop of Mental Health and Health Care. The new tions to the social, cultural and economic will improve your communication skills book features submissions from University well-being of society. Do you know a friend REVIEW OF VICE-PROVOST, and supply tips for conflict resolution. To of Saskatchewan staff and is co-edited by or co-worker who is deserving of a nomi- register, visit familycommunicationusask. Lori Hanson, associate professor in the nation? Nominate them at alumni.usask.ca/ eventbrite.ca. Department of Community Health and awards. Nominations close June 5. TEACHING AND LEARNING • May 2, 11 am–12 pm, Agriculture 1E85, Epidemiology at the U of S. Living with Change. Whether going back Sunday Mass at STM Chapel to school or changing careers, starting Poster session: Life and Health n accordance with the board-approved Search and Review Procedures for Sciences Research Expo Each Sunday until Oct. 22, 11 am–noon, join a family or retiring, change brings both the campus ministry team for the celebra- Senior Administrators, a committee has been established to review the May 5, 1–4:30 pm, Education Gym. The Life opportunities and turmoil. This workshop tion of the Eucharist! Come worship God in performance of Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning, Patti McDougall. and Health Sciences Research Expo acknowl- will provide you techniques to deal a welcoming environment with people from I edges exemplary research and learning The review committee invites members of the university community to effectively with personal or professional the campus community. For more informa- change. To register, visit livingwithchan- activities within the life and health sciences provide feedback on Dr. McDougall’s performance as Vice-Provost, Teaching tion, visit stmcollege.ca. and Learning. geusask.eventbrite.ca at the U of S. The poster session will feature research submissions from undergraduate • May 3, 3–4 pm, Physics 127, Mental Health Next OCN: Friday, May 12. Submissions can be made by letter or email. Respondents are encouraged Awareness. Mental illness can affect you, and graduate students, and post-doctoral Deadline: Monday, May 1. to use the framework of accountabilities (expectations) and competencies or the people around you at any time. researchers from the health sciences, as well (skills) from the position profile to provide their feedback, although the review Fear, avoidance or judgment will only committee recognizes that not everyone can comment on each area. The make the problems worse. This workshop profile is available by contacting [email protected]. When making a works to breaks down the stigma that submission by email, respondents must include their name and affiliation in surrounds mental illness and give you the body of the email. Every email submission will be acknowledged by return the tools to support co-workers in need. Aboriginal Career Start program returns email to confirm the authenticity of the author’s identity. To register, visit mentalhealthusask. eventbrite.ca. All submissions received through this process will be considered by the After rave reviews, the University with a number of last year’s partic- • May 5, 9:30–10:30 am, Agriculture 1E79, review committee in raw form. However, letterhead and signature information of Saskatchewan has brought back ipants having secured permanent Understanding Depression. Are you will be removed to protect the confidentiality of the respondents when the the Aboriginal Career Start (ACS) employment at the U of S. feeling tired all the time, have prolonged feedback is shared with the review committee and the incumbent. If you wish periods of sadness or loss of interest in program for a second straight year. “It’s great to celebrate the success your message to be fully confidential, please avoid including self-identifying what used to be your favourite activity? The program is a partnership and popularity of this program as we information in the text of your submission. You could be suffering from depression. between the U of S and the Saskatch- prepare for Cohort 2 this year,” said Please make your confidential submission by the end of the day on April 20, This workshop helps you identify the ewan Indian Institute of Technol- Paul Sayers, ACS program chair, who symptoms of depression, possible causes 2017, to Lori Auchstaetter, review committee coordinator, Office of the Provost ogies (SIIT), the Gabriel Dumont helped announce the return of the and Vice-President Academic (by email: [email protected], in hard and treatment options. To register visit copy: 208 Peter MacKinnon Building, or by fax: 966-4316). depressionusask.eventbrite.ca. Institute (GDI) and the Saskatoon program at a launch event on April 5. Tribal Council (STC). This year, 16 “Our external Aboriginal partner 3MT Western Regional Competition students will earn valuable work organizations have been great to work April 28, 1–3 pm, GSA Commons, Emmanuel and St. Chad, 1337 College Drive. The event experience as they are placed in three with and it is wonderful to provide is open to the public, with no admission fee. and four-month full or part-time these graduates with placement Join us for the exciting Three Minute Thesis positions in units across campus, opportunities across our campus.”
14 APRIL 14, 2017 Mission, vision, values drive institutional plan
FROM PAGE 2 vision and values work.” A prelim- inary draft is expected for public The themes become the criteria review no later than the end of May, by which the university can assess with approval of a final document progress toward goals for the future, by the university’s three governing Rigby explained. For example, a bodies anticipated in the fall. decision to expand the student body Once approved, the document could be evaluated by asking how becomes the basis for developing that growth would make the univer- college and unit priorities and goals. sity more sustainable, connected, Rigby said it “must be firm enough diverse and creative. to maintain our direction, but at the With its final form yet to same time allow college and unit be determined, Rigby said the plans to be responsive to changes in document might be broken into the the institution and changes in the four themes and the goals associated environment.” GETMYPHOTO.CA with each, in essence “describing Atkinson added care will be the journey we’re on as a univer- taken in writing the document to sity. I imagine it will be a general, ensure it reaches a wide range of Huskie salute hopefully exciting and inspira- internal and external audiences, from Huskie Athletics honoured the top student-athletes at their year-end awards ceremony on March 31. From left are tional outline of what we’re trying to students, faculty and staff to Saskatch- Meagan Manson (female all-around athlete, women’s soccer), Derek Epp (male rookie of the year, men’s volleyball), achieve as an institution.” ewan taxpayers and politicians. Astrid Nyame (female athlete of the year, women’s track and field), Andrew Johnson (all-around male athlete, men’s He said the timelines for “We want people to easily and wrestling), Dave Adolph (coach of the year, men’s hockey), Jordon Cooke (male athlete of the year, men’s hockey), preparing the institutional plan are quickly get a sense of the key prior- and Libby Epoch (female rookie of the year, women’s basketball). Not pictured: Chelsey McEwen (trainer of the year, aggressive. There will be some general ities of the university, and to under- women’s volleyball). consultation “but we’re consciously stand what we are and what we aspire trying not to replicate the mission, to be.” Anniversary events across campus
FROM PAGE 8 research and how it benefits the country. SPRING SALE AND Here is a quick look at some • Nominations are being accepted of the other campus events to for deserving faculty, staff, JURIED EXHIBITION celebrate Canada 150. students and alumni for the PLEASE NOTE: THE JURIED EXHIBITION WILL CLOSE SUNDAY AT 3 PM Visit canada150.usask.ca for Canada 150 Citizen campaign, as the complete list: the U of S recognizes members of APRIL 29 & 30, 2017 • Multiple major anniversary cele- our community who are helping Saturday 9 am – 7 pm brations, including the universi- make Canada a more diverse, Sunday 10 am – 4 pm ty’s 110th anniversary, the 100th inclusive and environmentally anniversary of the U of S Alumni sustainable country. Third Floor Loft, Association, and the 10th anni- • A collection of 150 photographs Albert Community Centre versaries of the School of Envi- highlighting university history 610 Clarence Avenue and 11th Street ronment and Sustainability, the U of S jazz and wind orchestras. have been selected by univer- Saskatoon Johnson-Shoyama Graduate The pieces were composed by U of S sity archivist Patrick Hayes and Best Overall Piece 2016 Juried Competition themed “Color and Line” School of Public Policy, and the music graduate Paul Suchan. showcased on the U of S Canada Doris Tweddel Award recipient • Artist: Judi Whiting • Electric Kiln Fired School of Public Health. • A new category—Making a 150 website. • Supporting student artistic work: Difference Video Competi- • A sponsored essay contest for FREE PARKING 306.343.6566 A three-movement work entitled tion—was added to the Images high school students in part- FREE ADMISSION • DOOR PRIZE saskatoonpottersguild.com Scenes of Plains Peoples has been of Research competition, nership with the Saskatoon POTTERY DEMONSTRATIONS Visa, MasterCard, Interac, commissioned for performance offering people a chance to tell StarPhoenix that will be judged WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE Cash & Cheques accepted by the Greystone Singers and the in 60 seconds the story of their by novelist Yann Martel.
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There are fascinating statues, artifacts and fun objects located all over the University of Saskatchewan campus. Get to know them a little better with this year’s On Campus News back page feature: Interviews with inanimate objects. If you know an inanimate object, tell us about it at [email protected].
Thorvaldson cube LOCATION: STEPS IN FRONT OF THE THORVALDSON BUILDING
What are you? Along with his research team—which included C.J Mackenzie, former dean I’m a cube erected in honour of of engineering—Thorvaldson conducted Thorbergur Thorvaldson, who served significant research on the cause of as a professor and head of the this new phenomenon and devised a Department of Chemistry from technique that changed the crystalline 1919–1948 and later as dean of structure of concrete, rendering it graduate studies. immune to sulfate damage. This discovery changed the manufacturing What are you made of? process for cement and saved many I am a type of cement resistant to existing structures from decay, winning sulphate deterioration, developed Thorvaldson much acclaim—including by Thorvaldson and his research renaming the Chemistry Building to team at the U of S. the Thorvaldson Building in his honour in 1966. Who is that? Originally from Iceland, Thorvaldson Campus legend has it that was a chemist and pioneer in materials Prof. Thorvaldson is buried chemistry research. He joined the U of S inside of you. Is that true? in 1914 and became department head I can assure you that this is not five years later. It was around this time how we treat our esteemed former that a problem emerged in Western faculty members. Canada related to the corrosive action of sulfates on concrete—a major issue for engineers.