Wascana Energy Awards Presented

Posted November 22, 2000


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 22, 2000 2000-11-14-OTHER

Reception Held for Award Winners

The University of Saskatchewan and Wascana Energy Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Nexen Inc., hosted a reception Nov. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Marquis
Hall, where several scholarship and bursary awards were presented to Arts &
Science and Commerce students.

Over the past five years Wascana Energy has donated $500,000 to the Colleges
of Arts & Science and Commerce. The donation was made in response to the
First & Best National Campaign launched by the University in 1995, which
raised over $52 million. Wascana Energy Inc.?s donation is the largest
First & Best donation made to the College of Arts & Science.

Two Arts & Science students received scholarships. The scholarships are
awarded to Aboriginal students pursuing studies in Business Economics,
Environmental Earth Sciences, Land Use and Environmental Studies or Public
Administration.

"We?re thrilled to be able to present these scholarships," said Wayne
Skrapek, Associate Dean in the College of Arts & Science. "It?s wonderful
to work in partnership with Wascana Energy Inc. to attract Aboriginal
students into non-traditional careers."

As well, four Commerce students received bursaries. The bursaries are
awarded to Aboriginal students in both undergraduate and graduate programs.


"Wascana Energy Inc. has supported the MBA with a specialization in
Aboriginal Business program from the beginning," said Lynne Pearson, Dean in
the College of Commerce. "These bursaries are a continuation of their
dedication to this program and its students."

Students selected to participate in the International Opportunities Program
were introduced. The program, supported by Wascana?s partnership, is an
initiative of the Centre for International Business and Studies, which
allows students to participate in work exchange programs in Japan, Malaysia
and the Ukraine.

For more information please contact:

Wayne Skrapek
College of Arts & Science
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4236

or

Lynne Pearson
College of Commerce
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4786

or

Tom Hunter
Manager, Aboriginal Partnerships
Wascana Energy Inc.
1777 Victoria Avenue
P.O. Box 1550
Regina, SK
S4P 3C6 Tel: (306) 781-8582