Homehttp://www.campussask.ca/home/en-US2010-03-11T00:42:55ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)University of Saskatchewan College of Graduate Studies and Research to Partner with Six Chinese Universitieshttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/13/university-of-saskatchewan-college-of-graduate-studies-and-r.htmlR Keys2010-01-13T19:31:45ZUniversity of SaskatchewanThe U of S College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGSR) has agreed to six memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that will provide graduate study opportunities for 20 PhD students.

Participating institutions are the Beijing Institute of Technology (Beijing), Jilin University (Changchun) and Xi’an Jiaotong University (Xi’an), as well as Northwestern Agriculture and Forest University (Yangling), Northwestern Polytechnical University (Xi’an) and Northeastern Normal University (Changchun).

]]>U of S researcher awarded $3.8 million to improve Canada's lentil productionhttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/13/u-of-s-researcher-awarded-38-million-to-improve-canadas-lent.htmlR Keys2010-01-13T19:30:22ZUniversity of Saskatchewan

A pulse crop researcher from the University of Saskatchewan has won a prestigious national research position to conduct studies on lentil genetics that could lead to more resilient and nutritious varieties.

More than 30 per cent of the global lentil supply originates from lentil varieties developed by U of S plant scientist Bert Vandenberg. Today, Vandenberg was awarded a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair.

]]>UofS College of Dentistry Class of 2012 Begins a New Chapter in Patient Carehttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/13/uofs-college-of-dentistry-class-of-2012-begins-a-new-chapter.htmlR Keys2010-01-13T19:28:26ZUniversity of Saskatchewan

Twenty-seven students from the College of Dentistry were recognized at a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Jan. 8. The ceremony marks their transition from the simulation lab to patient care and clinical treatment.

Dean Gerry Uswak of the College of Dentistry pointed out in his message that the ceremony “represents their acceptance of the responsibility to uphold and guarantee the sanctity of the dentist-patient relationship, which is central to the dental profession for dentists and dental students alike.” The white lab coats were a donation to the students from the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

]]>University of Regina accounting students place second in national competitionhttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/13/university-of-regina-accounting-students-place-second-in-nat.htmlR Keys2010-01-13T19:26:05ZUniversity of ReginaThe University of Regina's Paul J. Hill School of Business accounting team finished second in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) - Canada's premier undergraduate business case competition at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

Members of the U of R team are fourth-year student Jon Josephson and third-year student Josh Litschko.

]]>The popular Coffee House Controversies lecture series kicks off with "The New Latin American Left"http://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/13/the-popular-coffee-house-controversies-lecture-series-kicks.htmlR Keys2010-01-13T19:24:50ZUniversity of ReginaThe popular Coffee House Controversies lecture series, presented by the Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina, resumes for another semester with Jeffery Webber, assistant professor of political science, delivering a talk entitled "The New Latin America Left."

After the debt crisis of the 1980s and the parallel right-wing neoliberal assault across Latin America, roughly the last decade witnessed resurgence in leftist movements and governments in the region, says Webber. As imperial wars advanced in other areas of the world, Latin America served as a beacon of hope, a site of resistance.

]]>Student success workshop features life choices from reformed criminalhttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/13/student-success-workshop-features-life-choices-from-reformed.htmlR Keys2010-01-13T19:21:49ZSIASTSIAST Woodland Campus hosted Saskatoon Northwest MLA Serge LeClerc, who presented his life story - one of transformation from one of Canada’s most-feared criminals to a respected politician and author. The presentation was made to nearly 200 Adult Basic Education students.

SIAST education counsellor Lani Scragg said, “Three years ago we began weekly student success workshops to connect students with community role models and services in the city. Topics include budgeting, housing, nutrition, family violence, drugs and alcohol and much more.” She added, “When students see a face from their community in the school they make a real connection, and we find they are more likely to reach out to a service.”

]]>School boards OK tender for Humboldt collegiatehttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/13/school-boards-ok-tender-for-humboldt-collegiate.htmlR Keys2010-01-13T19:14:59ZCarlton Trail Regional CollegeThe Greater Saskatoon Catholic school board and Horizon school board have both agreed to award a $20.4-million tender for the construction of a new Humboldt collegiate.

The new school, which will be in a joint complex with the City of Humboldt's Uniplex and Carlton Trail Regional College, also needs construction tender approval from Humboldt city council and the college's board, as well as the provincial Ministry of Education, before work can begin on the site.

]]>parkland college board of governors set the direction for a trades & technology centrehttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/11/parkland-college-board-of-governors-set-the-direction-for-a.htmlR Keys2010-01-11T18:17:32ZParkland CollegePlans to expand the delivery of advanced skills training are now in the works after the Parkland College Board of Governors set the direction by approving the business plan for a proposed new Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton. According to Dr. Fay Myers, Parkland College President “The proposed facility will enable Parkland College to meet future training demands of individuals, communities, and industry and facilitate the development of a skilled workforce in rural Saskatchewan.”

“In order to deliver the training required by new and existing industries, Parkland College requires the development of a new campus designed specifically to expand delivery of advanced skills training in the areas of trades and technology,” explained Myers. The Trades and Technology Centre will represent an expansion of Parkland College’s role in economic and community development in rural Saskatchewan.

]]>Coca-Cola Announces Saskatchewan Art Bottle Artisthttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/11/coca-cola-announces-saskatchewan-art-bottle-artist.htmlR Keys2010-01-11T18:10:52ZFirst Nations University of CanadaCoca-Cola today announced that FNUniv faculty member, Lionel Peyachew, has been selected for their Aboriginal Art Bottle Program. The Coca-Cola Aboriginal Art Bottle Program provides Aboriginal people across Canada the opportunity to experience the Olympic Spirit, while showcasing their art and culture to the world.

The official announcement was made at a special unveiling ceremony held today at the First Nations University of Canada in Regina.

]]>Cumberland College Announces 2010-11 Programminghttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/11/cumberland-college-announces-2010-11-programming.htmlR Keys2010-01-11T18:07:37ZCumberland CollegeNew training programs were introduced when the Cumberland College Board of Directors recently approved their program plans for the 2010-11 academic year. Area residents inter- ested in university, technical training and Adult Basic Education have access to a number of opportunities available in the upcoming year.

A wide range of first and upper year courses are available from the University of Saskatche- wan, University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada. Students can work to- wards degrees in many disciplines including Arts and Science, Agriculture, Social Work, Ele- mentary Education and many pre-professional colleges such as Medicine, Law, Pharmacy and Nutrition, and Physical Therapy. Courses are offered at the four College campuses in Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale and Hudson Bay. “By taking classes locally, students save the expense of living away from home,” says Brenda Mellon, Manager of University and Marketing. “With all of our programs, students benefit from smaller class sizes, a supportive environment and generous scholarship program valued at over $52 000.”

]]>2009/2010 Daily Course Reporthttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/7/20092010-daily-course-report.htmlR Keys2010-01-07T19:30:03ZCourses UpdateFALL 2009 SUMMARY OF COURSES SCHEDULED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

	FNUIV	SIAST	SIIT	UofR	UofS	Total
Correspondence	0	49	0	0	0	49
Ind-Studies	0	0	0	0	83	83
Multimode	0	0	0	0	2	2
Off-Campus¹	45	0	0	18	72	135
Online	7	92	7	20	36	162
Televised	11	10	0	10	6	37
Vid-Conf	0	0	0	14	0	14
Total	63	151	7	62	199	482

Winter 2010 SUMMARY OF COURSES SCHEDULED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

	FNUIV	SIAST	SIIT	UofR	UofS	Total
Correspondence	0	123	0	0	0	123
Ind-Studies	0	0	0	0	87	87
Multimode	0	0	0	0	1	1
Off-Campus¹	33	0	0	26	72	131
Online	6	100	4	22	35	167
Televised	13	13	0	9	5	40
Vid-Conf	0	0	0	16	0	16
Total	52	236	4	73	200	565

COURSES ADDED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

UofR Winter 2010 16321 Elementary Internship Off Campus
UofR Winter 2010 SW 414 Social Work Practice in Child Welfare Off Campus
SIAST Winter 2010 DSGN 101 Design Principles Online
SIAST Winter 2010 MULT 120 Web Authoring Online

COURSES REMOVED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

FNUiv Winter 2010 INDG 400 Indigenous Peoples Under International Law Televised
FNUiv Winter 2010 INDG 208 Cree Culture and History Off Campus
SIAST Winter 2010 BUS 182 Business Principles Online
SIAST Winter 2010 CDBM 190 Intro to Database Management Online
SIAST Winter 2010 CNET 180 Introduction to Networks Online
SIAST Winter 2010 CNET 190 Network Administration 1 Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COAP 196 Document Management Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COAP 197 Data Management Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COHS 190 Hardware Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COMP 182 Computer Fundamentals Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COMP 190 Multimedia Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COOS 180 Operating Systems Fundamentals Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COSA 190 Systems Analysis/Design Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COSC 180 Intro Structured Programming Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COSC 190 Intermediate Programming Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COSP 190 Systems Design Review Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COSP 191 Systems Project Online
SIAST Winter 2010 JOBS 190 Job Search/People Skills Online
SIAST Winter 2010 SEM 183 Seminar Online
SIAST Winter 2010 STAT 190 Stats for CST Online
SIAST Winter 2010 TCOM 190 Technical Communications Online
SIAST Winter 2010 TMGT 180 Communications I Online
SIAST Winter 2010 COM 105 Effective Communication Skills Correspondence
SIAST Winter 2010 MICR 185 Microbiology for Funeral Serv Correspondence

¹ SIAST off-campus courses are delivered by the Regional Colleges.

]]>Office of Energy and Environment renews international student exchange program for 2010-2014http://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/7/office-of-energy-and-environment-renews-international-studen.htmlR Keys2010-01-07T17:45:37ZUniversity of ReginaThe University of Regina's Canada-Ukraine Science Internship Program (CUSIP) will continue for another five years with funding support of $60,000 from SaskPower, a long-time program sponsor and supporter.

Along with SaskPower, the University of Regina, Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (PARC) and MERA Consulting will host internships and provide financial support for CUSIP in 2010. To become a sponsor, each employer contributes $6,000 per student to pay for the intern's airfare, meals and accommodation while in Canada and in turn acquires a skillful candidate for a specified work term.

]]>University of Regina choir to perform at Olympic Torch Relay Ceremonyhttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/7/university-of-regina-choir-to-perform-at-olympic-torch-relay.htmlR Keys2010-01-07T17:44:31ZUniversity of ReginaAs part of the cross country Olympic torch relay, the University of Regina's Chamber Singers have been selected to perform "There's a Light", the official anthem of the 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Relay Ceremony on January 9, when the Olympic torch passes through Regina. The torch relay presentation will take place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Regina Sportplex, 1717 Elphinstone St.

]]>University of Regina first in Canada to join elite U.S. research grouphttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2010/1/7/university-of-regina-first-in-canada-to-join-elite-us-resear.htmlR Keys2010-01-07T17:43:18ZUniversity of Regina The University of Regina has become the first university outside the United States to become part of an elite group of universities that conducts research into nuclear physics and technology commercialization.

The U of R has accepted an invitation to become a member of the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA), a consortium of more than 60 universities in the U.S. As well as its research projects, SURA jointly operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Virginia with the U.S. Department of Energy.

]]>2009/2010 Daily Course Reporthttp://www.campussask.ca/home/2009/12/22/20092010-daily-course-report.htmlR Keys2009-12-23T00:35:46ZCourses UpdateFALL 2009 SUMMARY OF COURSES SCHEDULED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

	FNUIV	SIAST	SIIT	UofR	UofS	Total
Correspondence	0	49	0	0	0	49
Ind-Studies	0	0	0	0	83	83
Multimode	0	0	0	0	2	2
Off-Campus¹	45	0	0	18	72	135
Online	7	92	7	20	36	162
Televised	11	10	0	10	6	37
Vid-Conf	0	0	0	14	0	14
Total	63	151	7	62	199	482

Winter 2010 SUMMARY OF COURSES SCHEDULED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

	FNUIV	SIAST	SIIT	UofR	UofS	Total
Correspondence	0	125	0	0	0	125
Ind-Studies	0	0	0	0	87	87
Multimode	0	0	0	0	1	1
Off-Campus¹	34	0	0	24	72	130
Online	6	118	4	22	35	185
Televised	14	13	0	9	5	41
Vid-Conf	0	0	0	16	0	16
Total	54	256	4	71	200	585

COURSES ADDED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

FNUiv Winter 2010 INDG 338 Reserves Televised
FNUiv Winter 2010 THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre Televised
FNUiv Winter 2010 CREE 100 Elementary Cree I Off Campus
FNUiv Winter 2010 CREE 101 Elementary Cree II Off Campus
FNUiv Winter 2010 CREE 105 Cree Grammar and Orthography II Off Campus
FNUiv Winter 2010 ISW 451 Introduction to Human Service Research with/for First Nations Off Campus
SIAST Winter 2010 ENVR 150 Introduction to Tourism Correspondence

COURSES REMOVED IN THE LAST 24 HOURS

FNUiv Winter 2010 INHS 111 Introduction to Health Impact Assessment Online
FNUiv Winter 2010 15931 Reserves Televised
FNUiv Winter 2010 CREE 101 Elementary Cree II Televised
FNUiv Winter 2010 CREE 105 Cree Grammar and Orthography II Televised
UofR Winter 2010 SOC 208 Inequality and Social Justice Video Conference
UofS Winter 2010 POLS 112 Political Ideas and Change in Global Era Off Campus
UofS Winter 2010 SLSC 898 Special Topics Off Campus
UofS Winter 2010 SOC 329 Penology and Corrections Off Campus

¹ SIAST off-campus courses are delivered by the Regional Colleges.

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