December 23, 1996
Strong Interest in Technical Agricultural Programs at the U of S
Posted December 23, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
96-12-05-AG
Strong interest in technical
agricultural
programs at the U of S
Saskatoon, SK, December 13, 1996 -- Agriculture diploma
and certificate programs at the University of
Saskatchewan are benefiting from the renewed optimism
in the agricultural sector. Enrollments in both programs are
up this fall, with 169 students in the diploma program (up
from 146 in the previous year) and 164 in the certificate
program (up from 159 in the previous year). The majority
of students are Saskatchewan residents; however a
number of them are from Alberta, British Columbia and
Manitoba.
The objectives of the programs are to assist individuals to
become better, more knowledgeable farm operators and
farm business managers; to provide technical training for
individuals to work in the agricultural service sector; and
to help individuals who are involved in the day-to-day
farm operation. For this reason, the courses in the Diploma
program run from mid October to early April, and the
courses in the Certificate program are offered through
correspondence.
The Diploma in Agriculture program offers three streams of
study: crop production, animal production, and multiple
enterprise. The current three year Diploma program has
been in place for a decade. The pace of change in the
agricultural industry requires frequent monitoring and
review of programs to ensure the programs meet the
needs of those employed in prairie agriculture. A review of
the Diploma program is currently underway with the
committee report due at the end of March 1997.
The Certificate in Agriculture program offers two streams
of study: crop production and farm business management.
The program has been presented with the Adult Education
of the Year Award by the Saskatchewan Association for
Long Life Learning. This is the fourth major recognition the
program has received since it's 1990 beginning.
For more information, please contact the College of
Agriculture at 966-4062, or
Corey Loessin, P.Ag. Dr. Mike Grevers
Coordinator Coordinator
Certificates in Agriculture Programs Diploma in Agriculture Program
(306) 966-4049 (306) 966-7886
Funding for Saskatchewan Cancer Control Research Program
Posted December 23, 1996
96-12-03-MED
Funding Approved by the
National Cancer Institute of Canada
for a
Saskatchewan Cancer Control Research
Program
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, December 5, 1996 The National
Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC) has just approved a five
year grant of $500,000.00 to develop a Cancer Control
Research Program for Saskatchewan. The first two years
of funding includes $216,700.00 from the NCIC, plus a
contribution of $244,000.00 from the College of Medicine
and $105,000.00 from the Saskatchewan Cancer
Foundation.
The Research Program is directed by Dr. Anne Leis,
Department of Community Health and Epidemiology,
College of Medicine. Dr. Leis will be assisted by Dr. Anthony
Magliocco, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine
and by Ms. Diane Robson from the Saskatchewan Cancer
Foundation.
The Research Program will augment existing cancer
research capacity in Saskatchewan and stimulate cancer
control research in four priority areas; 1) preventive
measures, 2) surveillance and monitoring, 3) treatment and
end results analyses and 4) quality of life and palliative
care. The program will be guided by a Saskatchewan
Cancer Research Strategic Advisory Council
comprised of representatives from the cancer stakeholders
in the Province and a Scientific Advisory Board consisting of
international experts in cancer research and epidemiology.
This Research Program underscores the intent of both the
College of Medicine and the Saskatchewan Cancer
Foundation to work in collaboration with the wider
community of patients, clinicians and researchers in
Saskatchewan. The approved research program reflects
the results of extensive consultation with stakeholders
and is consistent with contemporary priorities in provincial
health care reform which stress the importance of disease
prevention and health promotion, early detection through
appropriate screening strategies and cost effective
treatment.
In summary the Research Program will build upon
provincial cancer research assets, will result in a
sustainable cancer research control program and thereby
reduce the burden of cancer on the people of
Saskatchewan.
For further information contact Dr. Anne Leis at
(306) 966-7878/7943.
Lifestyle Changes for the Elderly
Posted December 23, 1996
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
96-12-06-OTHER
Lifestyle changes for the elderly
Saskatoon, SK, December 20, 1996 -- Some people
mistakenly believe that aging signals the beginning of the
end. That is one of the many misconceptions addressed in
The Prime of Life, a video featuring Dr. Lou Horlick,
renowned cardiologist.
In this video, Dr. Horlick focuses on the heart healthy
practices that can help prevent heart disease and stroke in
the elderly. Using scientific evidence and viewer friendly
language, he issues a wake up call to all seniors who are
passively allowing poor habits to erode their health.
Many seniors feel that it is too late for them to make
lifestyle changes, said Dr. Horlick. That is absolutely untrue.
This video will demonstrate that it is never too late to start
making the lifestyle choices necessary for an active and
healthy life.
The video is a project of the University of Saskatchewan
Retirees Association (USRA). There is an incredible pool of
untapped talent and expertise to be found in the ranks of
the retirees, said Dr. Howard Nixon, Past President of USRA.
Producing this video was just one way of putting that
expertise to use.
The time put into producing this video was volunteered by
members of the USRA, but there were still $3000 in hard
costs. The University paid for 50 per cent of the project
through the Department of Audio-Visual Services.
Saskatchewan Health provided a grant for the remaining
$1500. The Saskatchewan government is pleased to have
played a part in this video project, said Eric Cline, Minister
of Health. We appreciate that a healthy lifestyle is key to
reducing heart disease, and the video will help encourage
positive health practices by seniors throughout the
province.
The Prime of Life will be marketed by the Extension Division
of the U of S. Copies will be sold for $25 + tax + shipping.
Please call U-Learn at (306) 966-5565 for more
information.
Our goal is to have copies in all the Health Districts in the
province as well as nursing homes, seniors housing, and
used by health professionals in working with seniors, said
Dr. Nixon.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Lou Horlick or Dr. Howard Nixon
Cardiologist Past President
University of Saskatchewan USRA
(306) 655-6864 (office) (306) 966-6618 (office)
(306) 652-8863 (home) (306) 374-3071 (home)
or
George James
Division of Extension
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5560
