October 31, 1996
Fall Convocation 1996
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 23, 1996
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U of S confers over 730 degrees at
Fall Convocation
The University of Saskatchewan expects to confer more than 730
degrees, diplomas and certificates on students at its annual Fall
Convocation October 26, 1996. Last fall 782 degrees, diplomas and
certificates were awarded.
The Convocation ceremony will be held in the Centennial Auditorium. All
ceremonies will begin at 9:30 am.
An honorary doctoral degree will be given to Dr. Ole Nielsen, a former
dean of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
An Earned Doctor of Letters degree will be given to Dr. Peter Bietenholz
of the History Department in recognition of the excellence of his work on
Renaissance humanism generally and on Erasmus, the 16th century humanist,
specifically.
Other awards include the Master Teacher; President's Service Award, and
Distinguished Researcher.
The Convocation Address will be presented by President George Ivany.
For more information, please contact:
Sharon Peterson
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6721
Former WCVM dean to receive honorary degree
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 23, 1996
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Former WCVM dean to receive honorary degree
At its Fall Convocation on Saturday, the University will present Dr. Ole
Nielsen, a former dean of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine
(WCVM), with an honorary doctor of laws degree.
A native of Edmonton, Dr. Nielsen has earned a worldwide reputation
through his contributions to veterinary education, animal health,
environmental protection, and academic administration. He has served his
profession as a rural veterinary practitioner, research scientist,
teacher, builder, and dean of two Canadian veterinary colleges.
He is best known at the U of S for his guidance and support during the
formative years of the WCVM, where he was head of Veterinary Pathology
from 1968 to 1974, and dean from 1974 to 1982.
His imagination, drive, and administrative skills proved invaluable for
what was regarded as an innovative approach to post-secondary education in
western Canada, said Iain MacLean, University Secretary.
Among the earliest appointees to the WCVM faculty, he was a central figure
in the conception and development of the undergraduate curriculum and
graduate program while fulfilling a heavy teaching and service commitment
in Veterinary Pathology. Due in large part to Dr. Nielsen's influence, the
College was soon accorded full recognition by the Canadian Veterinary
Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
While in Saskatoon he was instrumental in the establishment of the
Prairie Swine Centre, the Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization
(VIDO), and the Toxicology Research Centre, three organizations which
have proven to be of inestimable value in the promotion of animal health.
He also worked for the formation of the Meewasin Valley Authority.
Dr. Nielsen is well known for his enthusiasm in pursuing innovative
approaches for environmental health is legendary. He was a driving force
in organizing the First International Symposium on Ecosystem Health and
Medicine held in Ottawa in 1994, and for the Ecological Summit չ6, held
in Copenhagen in August.
From 1978 to 1982, he chaired the Saskatchewan Environmental Advisory
Council, and in 1975-76, he was president of the Saskatchewan Natural
History Society. His professional concern for the environment was
stimulated by work on mercury pollution, most notably as a member of the
team which was the first to document mercury pollution in the South
Saskatchewan River.
From 1990 to 1994, he chaired the board of the International Laboratory
for Research on Animal Disease (ILRAD) in Nairobi, a centre that worked on
African trypanosomiasis and tick borne diseases. He played a hand in
incorporating ILRAD into a new globally-oriented institute called the
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
For more information, please contact:
Iain MacLean
University Secretary
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4632
Historian to be awarded doctor of letters degree
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 23, 1996
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Historian to be awarded doctor of letters degree
At its 1996 Fall Convocation, the University will present Dr. Peter
Bietenholz, of the History Department, with an earned Doctor of Letters
degree in recognition of the excellence of his work on Renaissance
humanism and in particular for his work on Erasmus, the 16th century
humanist.
A scholar of international reputation, Dr. Bietenholz's research interests
focused on religious toleration and on Erasmus of Rotterdam, who lived in
Basel in the 1520s and 1530s. From 1970 to 1986, he served on the
editorial board and executive committee for The Collected Works of Erasmus
and within the series edited five volumes of Erasmusՠcorrespondence.
At the same time, he prepared Contemporaries of Erasmus: A Biographical
Register of the Renaissance and Reformation. This monumental work, which
involved the collaboration of more than 120 specialists in eight
countries, can now be found in the reference section of most major
academic libraries.
Most recently, Professor Bietenholz has written Historia and Fabula:
Myths and Legends in Historical Thought from Antiquity to the Modern Age
which explores the relationship between factual reporting and fictional
discourse in historical writing.
Due to the nature of his studies, Dr. Bietenholz continues to do much of
his research in European libraries and archives, but he says that
opportunities to represent Canadian scholarship in the humanities among
European colleagues has always given him special satisfaction.
He has had his work published in nine countries in German, French,
English, and Italian; lectured in 11 countries; served on national and
international editorial boards and scholarly committees; and held research
fellowships in Great Britain, the U.S., Italy, Germany, and the
Netherlands.
Dr. Bietenholz was born and raised in Basel, Switzerland, and came to
Saskatoon in 1963, after having taught in the Sudan.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Peter Bietenholz
Department of History
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5775
Civil engineer to receive research award
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 23, 1996 96-10-14-OTHER Civil engineer to receive research award Professor Delwyn Fredlund of Civil Engineering will be awarded the Distinguished Researcher Award at the Fall Convocation Ceremony on October 26, 1996. The Award, which carries a $1,000 prize, recognizes a U of S faculty memberճ excellence in scholarship. A native of Norquay, SK, who earned his BE degree from the U of S in 1962, Professor Fredlund has become recognized world-wide for his pioneer work and expertise in unsaturated soils theory and technology, which has particular application in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. After completing his post-graduate training from the University of Alberta, he joined the U of S as an assistant professor in 1966 and was promoted to a full professor in 1976. His doctoral dissertation Ѡin which he developed a rational framework for analyzing unsaturated soils ъbecame the cornerstone treatment of unsaturated soils mechanics in geotechnical engineering. Through the International Development Research Centre, Professor Fredlund has developed three exchange programs. He has also worked with CIDA to develop project links with Vietnam and he has served as a consultant to the Government of Hong Kong, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Saskatchewan Highways, and others. Dr. Fredlund has supervised more than 50 MSc and PhD students from Canada and around the world. He believes that international outreach through the training of highly qualified personnel is one of the best forms of foreign aid. In 1993 he was elected Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada, and in 1994 received the Distinguished Service Award of the Association of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan. He has also served on NSERCճ Civil Engineering Grant Selection Committee for the last three years. For more information, please contact: Professor Delwyn Fredlund Department of Civil Engineering University of Saskatchewan (306) 966-5374
Curriculum studies educator named master teacher
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 23, 1996
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Curriculum studies educator named master teacher
The most recent recipient of the University's Master Teacher Award is
Professor Richard Schwier of the Department of Curriculum Studies.
The Master Teacher Award was established to emphasize the importance of
teaching at the University of Saskatchewan and to recognize and honor
those faculty members who excel in teaching.
Professor Schwier is an outstanding educator with a talent for encouraging
and motivating his students, said Peter MacKinnon, Vice-President
Academic. His contributions to this field are recognized in Canada and
abroad.
He has served as the editor of the Canadian Journal of Educational
Communication, is author of the textbook Interactive Video, and co- author
of Interactive Multimedia Instruction, which won the Association for
Educational Communication and Technologyճ Outstanding Book of the Year
Award in 1994.
As a teacher, Professor Schwier has a special ability to inspire his
students to stretch themselves academically, while maintaining the highest
academic standards in his own research. Although he has a busy schedule
as a teacher, administrator, researcher, and writer, he always finds time
to provide academic guidance, to discuss issues and problems related to a
graduate student's project or thesis, to counsel his students, and to
offer constructive criticism.
Professor Schwier received his doctoral degree from Indiana University
in 1978 and joined the Educational Communications Program, College
of Education, in 1978. He was promoted to full professor in 1988.
The Master Teacher Award, which is made at each Convocation, carries
a $1,000 prize.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Richard Schwier
Department of Curriculum Studies
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-7461
International student advisor wins President's Service Award
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 23, 1996
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International student advisor wins President's Service Award
The President's Service Award, presented at each Convocation to a staff
member who has made outstanding contributions to the learning and working
environments of the University, goes this term to Kurt Tischler, who has
served the University for 24 years, the last 11 as international student
advisor.
From a list of seven nominees he was selected by a committee drawn from 13
campus groups. In proposing Tischler for the Award, his nominators and
supporters cite his dedication to his job and his capacities for hard work
and clear-headedness. But they also mention his unflagging concern for
the welfare of the international students who have come here to study.
He is well known for his patience, kindness, and sensitivity; his
thoughtful attention to details; his willingness to go the extra distance
to assist these students in any way he can. Iնe seen Kurt, very late at
night, meeting people at the airport, bringing winter clothing when
necessary, or helping new arrivals to get settled in their accommodations
and find their way around the institution and the community, including
stores, banks, and government offices, said Professor Robert Williamson.
In his service to the broader university community, Tischler has been an
outstanding asset. By example, he has shown others how to cultivate a
sensitivity to the needs and perspectives of visiting students. According
to Professor Asit Sarkar, Director, U of S International, he has also
fostered a cordial relationship between officials of Canada Immigration
and the international students, and he is well-respected in the diplomatic
missions of foreign countries from which our international students come.
Moreover, Tischler has been a key person in liaison and coordination
efforts between the U of S, U of R and SIAST in matters of international
cooperation. He has represented the University with distinction in
national meetings of International Student Advisors.
Mr. Tischler has through his work and his personal life, both of which
embrace a genuine commitment to the service of others, proven himself to
be an exemplary employee, said Dr. Vera Pezer, Assistant Vice- President
(student affairs and services). The University, its students, and his
colleagues are the beneficiaries of the efforts of this kind, supportive,
dedicated, hard-working man.
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Kurt Tischler
International Student Advisor's Office
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4923
Calgary oilman receives 1996 Alumni Award of Achievement
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 23, 1996
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Calgary oilman receives 1996 Alumni Award of Achievement
Calgary businessman G. W. (Scotty) Cameron, O.C. will receive the 1996
University of Saskatchewan Alumni Award of Achievement at the annual Fall
Convocation. This award is presented to a graduate of the University in
recognition of outstanding contributions to the institution, society, and
the welfare of others.
Mr. Cameron, a native of Saskatchewan who graduated from the U of S with a
BComm in 1955, was nominated for his contributions to the University and
the community and for his business achievements.
Mr. Cameron co-chaired the Universityճ highly successful First & Best
National Campaign, which recently reached a total of more than $36
million. His influence in the business community throughout Canada and
internationally were key in the success of the University's first capital
campaign, said Elaine Cadell, Executive Director, Development and Alumni
Affairs.
In 1975, he joined Pan-Alberta Gas Ltd. and was appointed president and
CEO in 1976. Previously, he was the general manager of the Independent
Petroleum Association of Canada.
In 1995, he was appointed chairman of the board of Calgary-based Novagas
Clearinghouse Ltd. (formerly Pan-Alberta Gas), a position he recently
retired from. He is now active in a company he established called Scotcam
Enterprises Inc. Mr. Cameron also sits on the Board of the Energy Council
of Canada. He has received several prestigious community and service
awards in Calgary and in 1995 was named to the Order of Canada.
For more information, please contact:
Scotty Cameron, Chairman Elaine Cadell, Executive Director
Scotcam Enterprises Inc. Development and Alumni Affairs
Calgary, Alberta University of Saskatchewan
(403) 264-6110 (306) 966-5186
Prof Fudge delivers lecture in Law Library
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 28, 1996
96-10-18-LA
Media Advisory
Saskatoon, October 28, 1996 -- The University of Saskatchewan's College of
Law will present a lecture titled Rungs on the Labour Law Ladder: Using
Gender to Challenge Hierarchy on Monday November 4 at 12:30 pm. The
presenter will be Judy Fudge, Professor of Law at York University. The
lecture will take place in the Law Library and everyone is welcome to
attend.
For more information, please contact:
Sharon Wandzura
College of Law
(306) 966-5873
F & B Donation from Imasco/Shoppers Drug Mart
Posted October 31, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 30, 1996
96-10-19-OTHER
Imasco and Shoppers Drug Mart Support First & Best National Campaign
Saskatoon, October 30, 1996 -- Dr. Vera Pezer, assistant vice-president
(student affairs and services) at the University of Saskatchewan, recently
announced that Imasco Limited, through its subsidiary, Shoppers Drug Mart
Limited, has agreed to donate $100,000 to the University's First & Best
National Campaign.
The Imasco / Shoppers Drug Mart donation is being directed to support the
development of a wellness centre pharmacy, said Dr. Pezer. The pharmacy
will be housed in a proposed wellness centre in the Place Riel Student
Centre.
The University reported at the beginning of the campaign that there is a
need for a wellness centre and a pharmacy to serve the U of S community,
especially its students.
Students are in a period of immense transition, explained Pezer. Besides
exploring many new ideas and making social changes, they are usually
assuming initial responsibility for their own health care as they develop
life-long behaviors.
Shoppers Drug Mart, a leader in drug store retailing, was eager to support
the development of a wellness centre pharmacy. Shoppers recognized that
it, Imasco and the University, in partnership, have an opportunity to
demonstrate leadership in the delivery of health care, health education
and health promotion to an important group: students.
We've noticed that the University of Saskatchewan is one of the few
universities in Canada to have a full range of health science programs,
including medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, nursing, pharmacy and
nutrition, said Cliff Proceviat, executive vice-president of Shoppers Drug
Mart's prairie region. A wellness centre and its pharmacy will not only
provide the opportunity for quality accessible health- care for students
and their dependents, but it could also provide for practicum experience
for students in these disciplines and expand the professional services in
a cost effective manner.
Shoppers Drug Mart is the largest retail drug store organization in Canada
with stores located in every province and territory. It serves over 700
communities and in 1995 the company enjoyed system-wide sales of $3.2
billion.
To date, $36.2 million has been pledged by faculty, staff, students,
alumni, corporations, foundations and friends in support of the
University's First & Best National Campaign. The Campaign's goal was $30
million. It was reached less than one year after the Campaign's March 31,
1995 launch.
A photograph is available upon request. Phone (306) 966-5186 for your
copy.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Vera Pezer or Mr. Cliff Proceviat
Assistant Vice-President Executive Vice-President
University of Saskatchewan Shoppers Drug Mart
(306)966-4747 (403)253-4064
October 29, 1996
Dupont Donates to First & Best Campaign
Posted October 29, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 23, 199696-10-10-OTHER
DuPont Donates to University of Saskatchewan First & Best National Campaign
Dr. John Stewart, dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan, and Mr. Hosum Li, agricultural products business director of DuPont Canada Inc., today announced that DuPont is donating $45,000 to support the development of distance education course offerings of the College of Agriculture.The DuPont donation, made in response to the University of Saskatchewan's First & Best National Campaign, will be used to fund the development of diploma, degree and extension type courses for off-campus delivery through electronic or televised modes, said Stewart.
As a part of the College's offerings at the certificate, diploma and degree levels, distance education programming is required, said Stewart, adding that DuPont's donation will underwrite the cost of developing courses in crop production, farm business management, livestock production, and horticulture production for off-campus delivery.
DuPont's contribution will go a long way to help provide greater access for students, particularly farm women who are involved in the day-to-day operations and are unable to attend courses. As well, DuPont not only recognizes the need to provide educational opportunities to the business of agriculture, it believes in the invaluable role of the distance education programs at the U of S as a means to assimilate new technologies into leading-edge farming.
DuPont has vast expertise in the area of agriculture, said Li. Working in conjunction with the University of Saskatchewan provides DuPont with an opportunity to share our knowledge which, we believe, will contribute to the success of distance education programs.
To date, $36.2 million has been pledged by faculty, staff, students, alumni, corporations, foundations and friends in support of the University's First & Best National Campaign. The Campaign's goal was $30 million. It was reached in less than one year after its March 31, 1995 launch.
For more information contact:
Dr. John Stewart
Dean, College of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
(306)966-4050
Mr. Rolfe Ambach
Agricultural Products,
Saskatoon
DuPont Canada Inc.
(306)665-5911
October 22, 1996
Prairie Forum 1996 in Saskatoon
Posted October 22, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 16, 1996
96-10-07-EX
Prairie Forum 1996 Coming to
Saskatoon
Community Leaders, administrators and development
workers, entrepreneurs, educators, and health
professionals will be gathering in Saskatoon October 31 to
November 2 for the Prairie Forum 1996 Conference:
Strategies for Creating Sustainable Communities into the
Twenty-First Century.
Through workshops, discussions and keynote presentations,
participants will discover what it takes to turn their
community into one that thrives economically, socially and
environmentally into the next century and beyond.
Prairie Forum 1996 will:
-bring together community and organizational
leaders to discuss rural and community development
issues;
-create networks between leaders and resource
people in key rural sectors;
-promote innovate strategies for creating sustainable
communities across the Prairies;
-provide information about key issues in community
leadership for the 21st century.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, federal Minister of
Agriculture and Agri-Food, Saskatchewan's Premier, the
Honourable Roy Romanow, and Morris Bodnar, Member of
Parliament for Saskatoon-Dundurn, will address the
conference.
Keynote presenters are Gregory McLeod from the
University College of Cape Breton, Barbara Gray from
Pennsylvania State University, and Robert Theobald, from
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Prairie Forum 1996 is sponsored by the Saskatchewan
Council for Community Development, WESTARC Group -
Brandon University, and the University of Saskatchewan
Extension Division.
More information or a registration package may be
obtained by contacting the University of Saskatchewan
Extension Division, Room 125 Kirk Hall, 117 Science Place,
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C8, phone (306) 966-5543, fax (306)
966-5567
For more information, please contact:
Scott McLean
Coordinator of Community Development Programs
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5591
MEDIA ADVISORY
You are invited to attend the Prairie Forum 1996
Conference Leading the Way: Strategies for Creating
Sustainable Communities into the Twenty-First Century.
When: Pre-Conference Workshop Producer-Owned
Agricultural Processing Ventures: New
Generation Co-operatives
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31
Prairie Forum 1996 Conference
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 1
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, November 2
Where: Travelodge Hotel, 106 Circle Drive West,
Saskatoon
Speakers: Honourable Ralph Goodale, federal Minister of
Agriculture and Agri-Food will give the opening
address at 9:30 a.m., Friday, November 1.
Honourable Roy Romanow, Premier of
Saskatchewan, will speak at the banquet, 6:30
p.m., Friday, November 1.
Morris Bodnar, Member of Parliament for
Saskatoon-Dundurn, is the luncheon speaker,
12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2.
Keynote Presentations:
Gregory McLeod, Ph.D, University College of Cape
Breton
Creating a Self-Supporting Community Through
Local Development - 10:30 a.m., Friday,
November 1.
Barbara Gray, Ph.D, Professor of Organizational
Behaviour and Director of the Centre for
Research on Conflict Negotiation, Pennsylvania
State University - Building Effective Partnerships
for Community Development
9:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2.
Robert Theobald, New Orleans, Louisiana
Reworking Success: Tools for Creating New
Communities - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 2
For more information, please contact:
University of Saskatchewan Extension Division
Phone: (306) 966-5543 or Fax: (306) 966-5567
The Saskatchewan Economy through the Turn of the Century
Posted October 22, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE96-10-08-AR
The Saskatchewan Economy Through the Turn of the Century
Professor Eric Howe of the University of Saskatchewan Department of Economics will release the economic forecast for 1996 through 2000. His previous forecast was distributed in January of 1996 and subsequent data has proven it to be accurate.His forecast will be presented at the CMHC Housing Outlook Conferences in Regina on Friday October 18 and in Saskatoon on Friday October 25. Please call Todd Selby (780-5889 in Regina) or Paul Caton (975-4897 in Saskatoon) if you are interested in attending.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Eric Howe
Department of Economics
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5212
Downsizing Study
Posted October 22, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 21, 199696-10-09-CO
Study suggests downsizing is a fad that does more damage than good
A study completed by a University of Saskatchewan commerce professor indicates that the decision to downsize is not always made for economic reasons and that downsizing cannot be depended upon to yield economic benefits.Associate Professor Marc Mentzer analyzed data from 250 of the largest Canadian companies. The results of the study contradicted commonly held beliefs regarding the practice of downsizing.
First, it is frequently accepted that if a company is downsizing, it is because it is in poor financial condition and needs to become more efficient. The study shows that contrary to common beliefs, the decision to downsize is unrelated to past performance. Profitable companies are no more likely to downsize than less profitable companies.
Second, popular sentiment seems to be that downsizing, however painful, is necessary if a company is to flourish in the future. Yet the study results show that downsized companies are no more likely to be profitable than companies that do not downsize. Executives are mistaken if they assume that downsizing will automatically lead to improved profits.
These results imply that many organizations are downsizing even though it is not necessary, because it seems to be the popular -- and therefore the safe -- thing to do.
Sometimes downsizing is necessary, but often it seems to be some sort of sick fad, said Professor Mentzer. You have to wonder if companies, even very profitable companies, are laying off employees simply because everyone else is doing it. The idea has taken root among some executives that you need layoffs to show how macho you are.
Professor Mentzer's study has been published in the September issue of the prestigious Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Marc Mentzer
College of Commerce
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8458 (w)
(306) 665-1577 (h)
marc.mentzer@commerce.usask.ca
October 15, 1996
Night parking permits go on sale at U of S
Posted October 15, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 11, 199696-10-05-OTHER
Night parking permits go on sale at U of S
University of Saskatchewan night parking decals will go on sale October 15, 1996 at the Place Riel Kiosk and at the Parking Office.
Night parking decals will allow students, faculty and staff without a regular parking permit to park on campus after 6:00 pm in non-metered reserved lots. Students with a valid student decal may park free in any student lot after 6:00 pm without a night permit. Faculty and staff with a valid decal may park in any faculty/staff lot after 6:00 pm without a night permit.
Fees for night parking decals will be phased in over this academic year. The fee for November/December 1996 will be $15.00. The fee for January - April 1997 will be $30.00 and the fee for September - December 1997 will be $55.00
Night permits are non-transferable (one permit - one vehicle) and Faculty/Staff and Student permits must be displayed on the vehicle to be used at night.
For more information, please contact:
Bob Ferguson
Assistant Director
Security Services
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8877
Kenderdine Campus - Visioning the Future
Posted October 15, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 11, 199696-10-06-OTHER
Kenderdine Campus - Visioning the Future
The University of Saskatchewan Kenderdine Campus at Emma Lake will undergo a restructuring process as part of a vision for the future. The goal will be to maintain and enhance the existing qualities of the woodland campus while developing a facility that continues to reflect the history and legacy of the site.The design build team of Rusnak/Gallant has been working on a vision of the new campus for almost a year. Since the physical restructuring will provide an opportunity to also restructure programs, the Kenderdine Campus Board is now inviting input from people and groups interested in using the campus.
Along with the design/build approach to programming, there are endless opportunities to develop a broader scope for Kenderdine Campus, said Kate Hobin, Extension Division. Through educational programming for and with the people who make up our richly diverse cultural community, it is our intent to build on the history of Emma Lake to develop a provincial and national centre for the exchange of ideas.
As we begin the process toward restoration of the campus, we see the potential for a new direction in programming. , said Illarion Gallant, consultant. Along with the traditional programs for artists, we see the opportunity to coordinate a design/build educational program approach to the site and its buildings.
This approach would involve practical experience for students with leading instructors and practitioners in heritage studies, architecture, landscape architecture, building trades, ecology, the arts and more.
A series of meetings has been scheduled to allow everyone an opportunity to share ideas and meet the design builders Illarion Gallant and Twyla Rusnak.
Regina: University of Regina October 21, 1996
Old Lecture Theatre 7:00 pm
2nd Floor, College Building
College Avenue Campus
*Parking restrictions waived for the evening.
Saskatoon: University of Saskatchewan October 22, 1996
Room 144, Kirk Hall 7:00 pm
117 Science Place
*Metered and underground (Agriculture Building) parking
available.
Prince Albert: SIAST October 23, 1996
Dining Room 7:00 pm
Technical Building
15th Street and 10th Avenue
*Parking in student lot between Academic Centre
and Technical Building - Use front door entrance.
For more information, please contact:
Kate Hobin
Extension Division
(306) 966-8675
kate.hobin@solon.fc.usask.ca
October 08, 1996
New Publication on Grain Transportation
Posted October 08, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 7, 199696-10-04-AG
New Publication on Grain Transportation
The Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Saskatchewan has released a series of modules addressing the economics of the Western grain transportation and handling system.The Western Canadian grain transportation system is a vital component of the marketing infrastructure for Prairie farmers, but it's been highly regulated. Critics of the regulated grain transportation system argue the efficiency of the current system could be significantly improved if deregulation was pursued more aggressively. Opponents to wide scale deregulation argue that farmers are vulnerable when shipping grain because little competition exists between Canada's two major railways and there are few viable grain shipment alternatives for farmers.
There are major changes going on in grain handling and transportation and if we are to come up with a system that is the best one for Canada, there has to be some discussion and coordination, said Professor Murray Fulton. Currently, decisions are made through legislation or by businesses. There needs to be some coordination.
The issue of how to best re-regulate the western grain transportation system is highly complex and not well understood. The complexity lies with the fact that the many components of the system are highly interrelated and are also dependent on the institutional structure of the entire western grain marketing system. Despite this complexity, policy makers are now being asked to make decisions concerning grain transportation that are likely to have major impacts on farmers, grain companies, the railways and other active participants in the industry.
The modules are meant for anyone who really wants to understand what's going on in transportation including leaders of farm organizations and individual farmers. They ask a series of related questions and then answer them, one question at a time. Examples of the questions being asked include: What is the logic behind the CWB basis changes? Why are railways no longer offering incentive rates? What role does grading play in grain handling? Why do elevators offer trucking premiums? How do U.S. rail rates compare with Canadian rates?
For more information, please contact:
Professor Murray Fulton
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8507
October 04, 1996
New publication promotes farm safety
Posted October 04, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 4, 199696-10-02-ME
New publication promotes farm safety
The Centre for Agricultural Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan has unveiled a newsletter that will provide a medium for organizations across Canada to share what is new and innovative in agricultural education and programming.
CANFARMSAFE was launched on September 18, 1996 with both a French and an English version. It is a biannual publication which will be distributed nationally to producers, agribusiness, government agencies, 4-H clubs, policy makers and any stakeholders interested in agricultural safety and rural health.
Our goal is to provide current and relevant information about agricultural health and safety issues across Canada, said Connie Lupescu, CANFARMSAFE editor. This newsletter will help us to exchange information, ideas, programs, and available resources on a wider scale.
The fall issue highlights tips on food, harvesting, and machine safety as well as information on the second annual Canadian Farm Safety and Health Conference scheduled for October in Victoria, B.C. The newsletter also shares with its readers the latest updates on the provincial and national initiatives funded by Canadian Agriculture Safety Program (CASP). It will also assist in promoting cooperation between provincial and national contacts, said Dr. Jim Dosman, Director of the Centre for Agricultural Medicine at the U of S.
CANFARMSAFE is funded by CASP which is administered by the Canadian Coalition for Agricultural Safety and Rural Health on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
For more information or a copy of the newsletter, please contact:
Connie Lupescu
Program Development and Evaluation
Agricultural Health and Safety Network
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6647
October 03, 1996
Conference Explores New Approach to Cardiac Care
Posted October 03, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 1, 199696-10-01-ME
Conference explores new approach to cardiac care
The Department of Continuing Medical Education at the University of Saskatchewan is hosting a conference at the Sheraton Cavalier on October 10-11 titled Cardiology 96: A Multidisciplinary Approach.This conference is the result of a collaborative effort with the Saskatoon District Health Board and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. The goal of the event is to increase awareness and provide education to health professionals about acute care and rehabilitation issues in cardiology.
Guest speakers include the following:
Dr. William A. Dafoe, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute will host a plenary session that explores the advantages of a multi-discipline approach to best meet the needs of patients.
Dr. Merril L. Knudtson, Clinical Professor of Medicine, and Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Foothills Hospital is western Canada's expert on acute care cardiology and is a dynamic speaker in this area. He will discuss acute care issues, new toys and techniques and alternative therapies.
Dr. Eldon Smith, Professor of Medicine and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary will participate in a debate about whether it is best for our health care dollars to be spent on acute care therapies or illness prevention strategies. Local speakers such as Dr. Bruce Reeder, Dr. David Butler-Jones, and Dr. Sanjay Dhingra will provide the counter debate.
Ms. Rhoda Levin, expert in patient counseling will be speaking to registrants on types of communication among patients, families, and health care professionals. She will also explore the issues of denial, depression, and secrets in the relationships that cardiac patients have with others.
Members of the media are welcome to attend any or all parts of the conference.
For more information or for media accreditation, please contact:
Ms. Brendalynn Ens, RN, BSN, MN
Cardiology Program Coordinator
Continuing Medical/Nursing Education
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8366
Pharmacy Research Day
Posted October 03, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- October 3, 199696-10-03-PH
Public Service Announcement
Dean Jim Blackburn and the faculty, staff and students of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition extend a cordial invitation to attend our second annual Research Day. The event will take place Friday, October 4, 1996 between 12:00 noon and 3:30 p.m. in the second floor rotunda of the Thorvaldson Building, University of Saskatchewan campus. Posters describing current research of our faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and summer research students will be featured. The range of topics includes pharmaceutical and nutritional sciences, applications in clinical practice, dietary analysis and nutrition education. There will also be information available on graduate studies in Pharmacy and Nutrition. Refreshments will be available. Everyone welcome!
For more information, contact:
Merry Beazely
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5826
