August 25, 1998
John Ralston Saul to present Whelen Lecture
Posted August 25, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 25, 1998
98-08-08-OTHER
John Ralston Saul to Lecture in Saskatoon
John Ralston Saul, prize-winning, internationally
acclaimed novelist and essayist, will be this year's
Whelen Lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan.
Dr. Saul will give two talks. The first, "Canada: A
Layering of Mythologies" will take place at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 22 at the Delta Bessborough Hotel.
The second, "The Future of Canada: A Conversation" will
take place at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23 at
Place Riel Theatre on the U of S campus. Both high
school and university students are especially welcome
to attend the second lecture. Students planning to
attend the morning discussion are encouraged to attend
the first lecture as it will provide background for the
discussion
Saul will explore issues of interest to all Canadians. He
will engage particularly with Canada as the product of
cultural accumulation, with immigration to the Canadian
West as a narrative of replacement or development,
with relations between oral and written culture, with
the physical, cultural and political resurgence of
aboriginal peoples and with the role of ideas and ethics
in public debate.
Saul's many honours include the 1996 Governor General's
Award for best non-fiction book of the year, the
Canadian Booksellers Association's Gordon Montador
Award for the best Canadian non-fiction book on
contemporary social issues published in 1995 and the
prestigious Premio Letterario Internazionale in 1990 in
Italy. Saul was recently named by the French
government as a Chevalier in the Ordre des Arts et des
Lettres.
Saul's latest book, Reflections of a Siamese Twin:
Canada at the End of the Twentieth Century (Penguin
Canada 1997), is a groundbreaking reassessment of
Canada at a pivotal movement in the country's history.
Saul dissects the contradictions, delusions and illusions
that have created an often inaccurate Canadian
mythology and challenges the icons and institutions that
we have been taught to revere and cherish.
The Whelen Lecture was established in 1987 through a
bequest from a distinguished alumnus of the University
of Saskatchewan, Dr. Myron Whelen. Its mandate is to
bring internationally-recognized authorities in
disciplines taught at the University to the U of S campus.
The lecture is open to faculty, students, and interested
members of the public, free of charge.
For more information, please contact:
Christine Anderson-Obach or Len Findlay
Extension Division Chair - Steering Committee
University of Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5530 (306) 966-5506
August 24, 1998
Arts and Science Orientation - September 7 - 8
Posted August 24, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 20, 1998
98-08-07-AR
Student and Parent Arts and Science
Orientation Set for September 7 - 8
With numerous concerns surrounding a young person's
first experience at a post-secondary institution, many
parents are looking for reassurance. An orientation
program at the University of Saskatchewan is helping to
make parents feel more comfortable about the
transition.
The College of Arts and Science and St. Thomas More
College will host a day-long orientation Monday,
September 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for parents of
first year students registered in Arts and Science.
Orientation for the students takes place on Tuesday,
September 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This orientation is designed to give new students and
their parents some insight into the demands of post-
secondary education. The goal is to prepare students in
the areas of college programs, policies and regulations,
and for the many personal challenges they will face.
Students will spend the morning in general orientation
and the afternoon in groups with others in their field of
study.
Faculty, along with representatives of the students'
unions, and student service groups will be in attendance.
"For students, it's an opportunity to meet other first
year students, and their future professors," said
Coordinator Donna Bretell.
This is the sixth year that parents have been included in
orientation. Bretell says the College recognizes the
important role that some parents can play in their
children's academic success. The parents' session deals
with the personal aspects of parenting a university
student, in addition to providing practical information
about the College's policies and regulations.
For more information, please contact:
Donna C. Bretell
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4242
August 19, 1998
U of S and U of R reach tentative agreement with CUPE 1975
Posted August 19, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 18, 1998
98-08-05-OTHER
Universities of Saskatchewan, Regina reach
tentative agreement with CUPE 1975
The University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina have
reached a tentative agreement with CUPE Local 1975. CUPE
bargains jointly with the two universities.
Details of the agreement will not be released until a ratification vote
by CUPE 1975 members takes place August 27, 1998. The
agreement must also be approved by the Universities' respective
Boards of Governors in September.
CUPE Local 1975 and the universities have been without a contract
since December 31, 1996. There are approximately 1,500 members
of the bargaining unit at the University of Saskatchewan, and
approximately 500 members at the University of Regina. CUPE Local
1975 includes clerical, libraries, trades, technicians, caretakers, food
services, and security workers.
For more information please contact:
Sharon Cochran or Denis Powers
Associate Vice-President Director of Personnel
(Human Resources) University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan (306) 585-4170
(306) 966-6285
or
Jacquie Griffiths or Jim Homes
President, CUPE 1975 National Representative
University of Saskatchewan CUPE
(306) 966-7067 (306) 525-5874
Ninth Annual Donald Mitchell Memorial Lecture
Posted August 19, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 19, 1998
98-08-06-MED
The Ninth Annual Donald Mitchell Memorial Lecture entitled
The Health Consequences of Silicone Breast Implants will be
delivered by Dr. Matthew Liang on Wednesday, September
9, 1998 at 12 noon in the Theatre in the Mall, Royal
University Hospital, Saskatoon.
Dr. Liang is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
and Professor, Department of Health Policy and
Management, Harvard School of Public Health. He is an
internationally renowned clinician / scientist who has made
major contributions to the field of Rheumatology especially
with regard to health outcomes research. He is a gifted
communicator who has served as a guest lecturer and
visiting Professor at major Universities throughout North
America and Europe.
Dr. Liang will also be speaking on The Workup and
Management of CNS Lupus at the Department of Medicine
Grand Rounds at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9 in
Room 4314, Royal University Hospital. All interested are
cordially invited to attend.
A news conference will be held on September 9 at 11 a.m. in
Room 357, Ellis Hall. For further information or to arrange
for an interview, please contact Dr. K.L.N. Blocka, 966-8267.
August 17, 1998
Farm Safety Essay
Posted August 17, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 17, 1998
98-08-04-AG
Wanted: One Farm Safety Essay
Reward: $1000
One grade 12 student will be awarded $1000 in an essay
scholarship being offered by the Centre for Agricultural
Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.
In 1995, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural
Municipalities (SARM) auctioned off the first copy of
their history book entitled "The Building of a Province:
Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities." The
SARM Board of Directors contributed the money raised to
the Centre for Agricultural Medicine. The Rural Health
Extension Program used these funds to establish the
"Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities 90th
Anniversary Student Scholarship in Agricultural Safety
and Rural Health".
Entrants for the scholarship prize must meet three
eligibility requirements: 1) have a farming background;
2) intend to continue their education in Saskatchewan in
a health or agricultural field of study in the fall of 1999;
and 3) demonstrate financial need.
Entrants are required to write a 1000 word essay on one
of two topics: "The Importance of Safety and Health in
the Farm Workplace" or "Safety and Health Hazards on
My Farm." Essays will be judged according to content
(80 per cent) and writing style (20 per cent).
Applications must be postmarked on or before January
8, 1999.
Last year's winner was Dusty Mack from the R.M. of
Churchbridge #211. She is attending school at the
University of Saskatchewan this fall.
For more information and application forms, students
can contact their local R.M. office or the Centre for
Agricultural Medicine at (306) 966-6643.
For more information, please contact:
Lori Lockinger
Centre for Agricultural Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6643
e-mail: lockinger@sask.usask.ca
For Whom the Flag Flies at Half-Mast
Posted August 17, 1998
For Whom the Flag Flies at Half-Mast
The passing of Kiet Minh Thai occurred on August 14, 1998. The funeral
service took place at the Park Funeral Chapel on August 17, 1998.
The flag atop the Thorvaldson Building will fly at half-mast today in
memory of Mr. Thai.
He was formerly of the Department of Crop Science and Plant Ecology,
College of Agriculture.
August 11, 1998
Architectural Heritage Weekend
Posted August 11, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 10, 1998
98-08-03-OTHER
Architectural Heritage Weekend
An expert in the restoration of masonry buildings will visit the
University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon August 14-15. Keith
Blades is one of Canada's leading specialists in architectural
conservation . He has worked on the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa
and the Palace of Westminster in London, England.
Blades will turn his expert eye to the oldest buildings on the U of S
campus. Some of those buildings, including the College Building
(1912) and its historic Convocation Hall, are in urgent need of repair.
Blades will study original plans of the buildings and tour the areas of
disrepair.
He will be available to talk with journalists:
Friday, August 14, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Faculty Club, University of Saskatchewan
The Architectural Heritage Weekend will include a workshop on
August 15 with members of the Saskatchewan Architectural Heritage
Society. Blades will join the participants on a tour of campus and
discuss possible methods of repairing the heritage buildings.
The event will include the launch of the publication "Building the
University of Saskatchewan" by professor Don Kerr. This 20-page
booklet is a history of campus architecture and provides an excellent
walking tour of the U of S. Copies of the booklet and a photo display
of the early building years will be available to the public
August 17 - 30, in the lobby of the Main Library, U of S.
The Architectural Heritage Weekend marks the end of the
University's 90th Anniversary celebration.
For more information, contact:
Suzanne Cornforth
(306) 664-2723
August 07, 1998
J.E. Kennedy wins Distinguished Award
Posted August 07, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 7, 1998
98-08-01-AR
Professor Emeritus Wins Distinguished Award
J.E. Kennedy, Professor Emeritus of Physics, University of
Saskatchewan has received a Special Lifetime Service Award of the
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) .
Never before conferred, the award was made by special resolution of
the RASC National Council and was presented at the General
Assembly of the Society in Victoria. The honour is in recognition of
his "exceptionally long and devoted service to the Society and ... his
untiring efforts to promote and preserve the historical record of the
development of Astronomy in Canada." Professor Kennedy's
services to the RASC include tenure as its National President from
1968 to 1970.
Educated in mathematics and physics at Queen's and McGill,
Professor Kennedy has had a career as a scientist, teacher,
administrator and scholar. A research physicist with the National
Research Council in Ottawa during World War II and later with the
Defence Research Medical Laboratories in Toronto, he joined the
Physics Department in the University of Saskatchewan in 1965.
There, as a teacher of astronomy par excellence, he revealed the
heavens to a generation of students.
The late Balfour Currie, distinguished for his research in upper-
atmospheric physics, wrote in 1976 that "to Professor Kennedy
belongs the credit for putting the teaching of astronomy in the
University on a firm basis, and for re-activating the Saskatoon Branch of
the (Royal Astronomical) Society and creating a popular interest in
astronomy in Saskatoon that brings several thousands of people each year
to the Observatory."
Professor Kennedy was also Assistant Dean of the University's
College of Arts and Science for 14 years. In this post he earned a
reputation as a high-principled and forthright adviser and
administrator. He retired from the University in 1984.
As an historian of astronomy, Professor Kennedy has given countless
scholarly and public lectures across Canada and abroad, mounted
exhibitions of astronomical instruments and 16th - 19th century books in
libraries and museums, and published many scientific and historical
papers. In these he has aimed at a marriage of the history of astronomy
and Canadian history.
Though now over eighty years old, he continues to research and
publish without pause.
For more information, please contact:
Erich Keser
President
Saskatoon Centre RASC
(306) 374-4262
P.M. Swan
Department of History
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5616
Campus Drive open for traffic August 11
Posted August 07, 1998
Campus Drive will be closed August 4 to 10 from the junction of Campus
Drive and NRC Place to the East Road (see
note the construction period has been extended by one day. Campus
Drive will reopen for traffic on Tuesday, August 11.
The closure will accommodate paving of this section. There will be
additional road closures for spot patching in the following weeks.
