October 29, 2001
U of S Honours Achievements of Outstanding Graduates
Posted October 29, 2001
2001-10-20-OTHER
U of S Honours Achievements of Outstanding Graduates
The University of Saskatchewan will recognize its most outstanding graduates
with various awards and prizes at the Fall Convocation ceremony. The awards
to be presented are:
Fall Convocation Three-Year Degree Medal presented to Trustin Scott Domes,
Saskatoon, Bachelor of Science Three-Year, with Great Distinction.
University Medal in Social Sciences presented to Darlene Anne Meeds,
Saskatoon, Bachelor of Arts Honours, High Honours in Native Studies.
University Medal in Sciences presented to Chira Rose Chilliak, Saskatoon,
Bachelor of Science Honours, High Honours in Mathematics.
University Medal in Fine Arts presented to Lidia Zofia Senczek, Saskatoon,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, with Great Distinction.
Rose Litman Medal in Humanities presented to Cheryl Ann Paulmark, Yorkton,
Bachelor of Arts Honours, High Honours in History.
Dean's Medal in Arts and Science presented to Chira Rose Chilliak,
Saskatoon, Bachelor of Science Honours, High Honours in Mathematics.
The Goodspeed Prize in Commerce presented to Anita Marie Nicholat,
Saskatoon, Bachelor of Commerce, with Great Distinction.
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Prize presented to Evan Arthur Howe,
Saskatoon, Bachelor of Education with Distinction.
College of Kinesiology Prize for the Outstanding Graduate presented to Marc
Robert Anderson, Saskatoon, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with Great
Distinction.
University Prize in Nursing presented to Shannon Lee Paseznak, Regina,
Bachelor of Nursing, with Great Distinction.
President's Medal presented to Trustin Scott Domes, Saskatoon, Bachelor of
Science Three-Year, with Great Distinction.
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For more information please contact:
Jacquie Fraser
Director of Registration, Exams and Convocation
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6728
New Handbook for Health Professionals May Help Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Posted October 29, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 29, 2001 2001-10-23-ME
New Handbook for Health Professionals May Help Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
A University of Saskatchewan-led research team has developed a handbook to
help health professionals -- from physicians to physical therapists -- deal
sensitively with adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
"Handbook on Sensitive Practice: Lessons from Women Survivors of Childhood
Sexual Abuse" is the product of research by Candice Schachter, U of S School
of Physical Therapy, and Wilfrid Laurier Faculty of Social Work professors
Carol Stalker and Eli Teram.
The handbook has just been published by Health Canada's National
Clearinghouse on Family Violence. It's expected to be of use to clinicians,
students, professional associations and licensing bodies in all areas of
health care.
Because women who have been sexually abused in childhood have a higher risk
of health problems, clinicians may interact with survivors frequently and
often unknowingly. "The interactions between health professionals and
survivors is often fraught with difficulty and discomfort for the survivor,"
says Schachter. "Feeling safe is a crucial requirement for a survivor due to
the violations experienced in the past."
A perceived lack of safety in the clinical environment can result in poor
adherence to treatment regimens, she said.
To identify factors that contributed to positive interactions with health
professionals, the researchers interviewed female survivors of childhood
sexual abuse in Saskatchewan and Ontario. Working groups of health
professionals and survivors helped to generate a draft of the handbook from
the analysis of these interviews. Feedback from health professionals across
Canada was also incorporated.
The handbook is written for students and health professionals who are not
trained as mental health professionals and who may lack expertise, training
and experience working with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The
handbook sets out eight "principles of sensitive practice" such as respect,
rapport, sharing control, sharing information, and respecting boundaries.
The researchers are currently continuing the study, focusing on sensitive
practice for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
The handbook notes that sensitive practice is "not just for survivors of
childhood sexual abuse. All clients need sensitive practitioners."
The multidisciplinary project is funded by Health Canada, the U of S,
Wilfrid Laurier internal grants, and the Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada.
For more information and a free copy of the resource, visit:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyviolence/index.html.
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For more information, contact:
Kathryn Warden
Research Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-2506
Fax: (306) 966-2411
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
Candice Schachter
Associate Professor
U of S School of Physical Therapy
Tel: (306) 966-6576
Fax: (306) 966-6575
schachter@usask.ca
October 26, 2001
U of S Fall Convocation
Posted October 26, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2001 2001-10-16-OTHER
U of S to Confer 668 Degrees at Fall Convocation
and Install new Chancellor
The U of S expects to confer 668 degrees, diplomas and certificates on
students at its annual Fall Convocation ceremony on Saturday, October 27,
2001. In addition, Tom Molloy will be officially installed as the new U of S
Chancellor.
The ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. at the Centennial Auditorium.
Afterwards, a reception for graduates and their guests, sponsored by the
university, will be held in the Grand Circle lobby of the Auditorium.
Dr. Jack Hope will receive the Master Teacher Award for his work in the
Department of Curriculum Studies in the College of Education. The Master
Teacher Award recognizes faculty members who excel in teaching.
The Alumni Award of Achievement will be presented to Mr. Tom Molloy in
recognition of his contributions to his profession, the community and the
University. Molloy has made remarkable contributions to the political and
constitutional development of Canada.
Mrs. Merry Beazely, the Executive Assistant to the Dean of Pharmacy, will
receive the President's Service Award. The President's Service Award
honours exceptional contributions by non-academic staff members.
The Distinguished Researcher Award will be presented to Dr. John Courtney,
professor in the Department of Political Studies. Courtney is a
world-renowned expert on the fundamental institutions of electoral
democracy.
University of Saskatchewan President Peter MacKinnon will deliver the
President's Address.
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For more information please contact:
Jacquie Fraser
Director of Registration, Exams and Convocation
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6728
Master Teacher Award Goes to Curriculum Studies Professor Jack Hope
Posted October 26, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2001 2001-10-17-OTHER
Master Teacher Award Goes to
Curriculum Studies Professor Jack Hope
The University of Saskatchewan will honour excellence in teaching by
presenting Professor Jack Hope with the Master Teacher Award.
The Master Teaching Award was established to emphasize the importance of
teaching at the University of Saskatchewan by recognizing those faculty
members who excel in teaching. The award is presented at Convocation and
includes a $1000 prize.
Professor Hope is currently teaching Curriculum Studies in the College of
Education. He has three degrees, all from the University of British
Columbia, his B.Sc. in 1965, his M.A. in 1972 and his Ed.D. in Mathematics
Education in 1984. Hope was appointed to the U of S faculty of the College
of Education in 1972 and promoted to full professor in 1987.
Professor Hope served as Head of the Department of Curriculum Studies from
1987-91. His areas of research interest include mathematics education,
early learning in mathematics, numeracy, number sense and mental
calculation, and curriculum and teacher resource development. He teaches
methods and content in the teaching of K-12 mathematics and has a special
interest in teaching students in the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
and the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP).
The co-author of a number of textbooks for mathematics education, Professor
Hope has also given over 200 presentations at conferences and in-service
sessions since the late 1970s.
Professor Hope will receive the Master Teacher Award at the Fall Convocation
ceremony on Saturday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m.
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For more information please contact:
Professor Jack Hope
Curriculum Studies
College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-7586
Merry Beazely to Receive President's Service Award at U of S Fall Convocation
Posted October 26, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2001 2001-10-18-OTHER
Merry Beazely to Receive President's Service Award
at U of S Fall Convocation
Merry Beazely, Executive Assistant to the Dean of Pharmacy and
Nutrition, will receive the President's Service Award on October 27 at 9:00
a.m. during the Fall convocation ceremony.
The President's Service Award recognizes exceptional contributions by
non-academic staff members. It honours those who, through dedication and
commitment, have inspired others in enhancing the University community
through extraordinary service. It includes a $1,000 prize and commemorative
ring or pin.
Beazely earned two Bachelor of Sciences degrees from the U of S;
Biology in 1970 and Home Economics in 1975. She then went on to complete a
one-year graduate dietetic internship at Royal University Hospital. Before
joining the U of S staff she served as Editorial Assistant for the Botanical
Gazette, a scientific journal published by the University of Chicago Press
under the editorship of Dr. Taylor Steeves of the Biology Department.
Beazely has worked at the University for over 25 years. She joined the
U of S staff in 1976 as Administrative Assistant in the College of Home
Economics. Her duties included helping to develop and implement new Family
and Consumer Studies and Foods and Nutrition programs; assisting in
nutritional teaching; making enhancements to the research program, student
orientation and counselling, public relations and budget planning; and
administering scholarships and awards.
In 1987, Beazely became the Administrative Assistant in the College of
Pharmacy and was instrumental in developing the Nutrition undergraduate
program. In 1998 she was appointed Executive Assistant to the Dean of
Pharmacy and Nutrition and took on added responsibilities, including helping
the College through accreditation review of its professional programs and
the U of S Systematic Program Review of its graduate and undergraduate
programs.
Over the years Beazely has also been an active contributor to many
university initiatives including Services for Students with Disabilities and
the Managed Rehabilitation Program.
Beazely's co-workers have many positive things to say about her: "She
inspires others with commitment, enthusiasm, extra effort and dedication."
"Merry is an exceptional individual that I and others have come to know,
respect and admire. She is, without a doubt, one of the most dedicated
individuals I know at the university."
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For more information please contact:
Bev Dickinson
Chair of the President's Service Award Selection Committee
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6282
Tom Molloy to Receive the U of S 2001 Alumni Award of Achievement
Posted October 26, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2001 2001-10-19-OTHER
Tom Molloy to Receive the U of S 2001 Alumni
Award of Achievement
University of Saskatchewan Chancellor and alumnus Tom Molloy, O.C., Q.C.
will receive the university's 2001 Alumni Award of Achievement at the Fall
Convocation ceremony on October 27, 2001 at 9:00 a.m.
The Alumni Award of Achievement is presented annually to a U of S graduate
in recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession, the
community, and the university.
Mr. Molloy's participation in volunteer organizations has touched nearly
every facet of life in the community - health, business, sports, recreation,
community and family relations. Most recently he has served in executive
positions with the Canadian Landmine Foundation, the James P. Mahoney
Institute of Family, PRIDE Canada Ltd. and the Kidney Research Foundation of
Saskatchewan.
The voluntary service of Mr. Molloy includes former executive positions with
the Meewasin Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the Saskatoon Foundation, the
Wanuskewin Heritage Park Board, the Friends of Saskatchewan Children
(responsible for the establishment of Saskatoon's Ronald McDonald House),
the St. Paul's Hospital Board of Trustees, and the Partnership.
Remarkable contributions to the political and constitutional development of
Canada have been made through Mr. Molloy's role as Chief Negotiator for the
Government of Canada in land claims over the past two decades. He was Chief
Negotiator in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement which led to the creation of
Nunavut, and played a key role in the conclusion of the Nisga'a Treaty, the
first modern treaty with First Nations people in British Columbia. Molloy
continues to be involved in the negotiations with other First Nations and
Inuit people in British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince
Edward Island and Nunavut.
Mr. Molloy continues to communicate to the public the significance of the
land claim settlement process. He recently published the book "The World is
Our Witness: The Historical Journey of the Nisga'a into Canada" which has
won two book awards.
A prominent Saskatoon lawyer, Mr. Molloy works at MacPherson Leslie &
Tyerman in Saskatoon.
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For more information please contact:
Tom Molloy
MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman
(306) 975-7100
Acclaimed Political Scientist to Receive Distinguished Researcher Award
Posted October 26, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 26, 2001 2001-10-21-OTHER
Acclaimed Political Scientist to Receive
Distinguished Researcher Award
University of Saskatchewan professor John Courtney, a world-renowned expert
on electoral democracy, will receive the U of S Distinguished Researcher
Award at fall convocation this weekend.
The award, which carries a $1,000 prize, recognizes a faculty member who has
made a major contribution to knowledge through research and publication.
"His work has helped to shape political studies in Canada, while greatly
enhancing the classroom experience for his students." said Michael Corcoran,
U of S Vice-President of Research. "He is a model academic in the social
sciences with a proven commitment to his profession and to the public
sphere."
Courtney, who has just released his third book on Canada's electoral system,
will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Canada's electoral regime at a
public lecture in Room 106 Biology at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
The lecture will focus on Canada's "first-past-the-post" electoral system
which has been widely criticized of late. "I will examine claims about the
disadvantages of the current system and the benefits of proportional
representation," Courtney said.
Courtney's latest book, Commissioned Ridings: Designing Canada's Electoral
Districts, has been variously described by reviewers as "the definitive work
on how electoral boundaries are drawn in Canada" and "a benchmark
performance of political science work." The book has been shortlisted for
the Saskatchewan Book Awards in the scholarly writing category.
He is the author of Do Conventions Matter?: Choosing National Party Leaders
in Canada (1995), and The Selection of National Party Leaders in Canada
(1973). He has written 31 book chapters and 26 journal articles. As well, he
has edited or co-edited five books on Canadian politics.
A frequent analyst on radio and television, he is also often asked to
testify before parliamentary committees and has appeared as an expert
witness in several important cases involving Canada's election laws.
In 1987, he brought his expertise to government when he served on the
Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission. His co-authored report for the
Department of External Affairs on International Cooperation for the
Development of Human Rights and Democratic Institutions led to the creation
in Montreal of the centre of the same name.
Courtney earned his B.A. (1958) at the University of Manitoba, his M.B.A.
(1960) at the University of Western Ontario, and his Master's (1962) and
Ph.D. (1964) at Duke University. He has been part of the political studies
department since 1965.
He served as a member of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
of Canada (SSHRC) for six years, including two years as Vice-President from
1989-91. His report on the SSHRC Research Grants Program in 1989 led to an
overhaul of social science and humanities research funding.
He has served a number of positions on the board of the Canadian Political
Science Association, including a term as president in 1987-88 and as English
language editor of the Canadian Journal of Political Science for three
years.
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Among Courtney's past awards are the prestigious Killam Research Fellowship
which he received in 1998, and the Secretary of State Canadian Studies
Writing Award which he received in 1986. He has also been a visiting scholar
at universities in the United States, Germany, Israel and England.
For information on past Distinguished Researcher Award winners, visit our
website at http://www.usask.ca/communications/awards/researchers.shtml
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John Courtney
Professor, Political Studies
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-5637
Fax: (306) 966-5250
courtney@sask.usask.ca
Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications
Tel: (306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
October 25, 2001
U of S Researchers Awarded $2 Million
Posted October 25, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 25, 2001 2001-10-15-OTHER
U of S Researchers Awarded $2 million
The University of Saskatchewan, the Government of Saskatchewan and the
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced today over $2M million in
funding support for the U of S Canada Research Chairs.
The money will support five of the university's eight Canada Research Chairs
by providing updated facilities and equipment for the Veterinary Infectious
Disease Organization, and the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Physics
and Engineering Physics, Biochemistry, and Computer Science.
The enhancements will accelerate research efforts at the university and
support the recruitment of quality faculty and graduate students well into
the future.
"In providing state-of-the-art infrastructure to the Canada Research
Chairholders, the CFI is enabling some of the best researchers in the world
to stay in Canada," said National Resources Minister Ralph Goodale, speaking
on behalf of the Honorable Brian Tobin, Minister of Industry. "It will also
contribute to strengthening the research training environment for young
Canadians at the University of Saskatchewan."
CFI and the Saskatchewan government will each provide $666,400 in matched
funding to projects of the researchers.
"Our universities are contributing to a culture of research excellence in
Saskatchewan," Saskatchewan Economic and Cooperative Development Minister
Eldon Lautermilch said. "We are committed through our Partnership for
Prosperity strategy to ensuring that such leading-edge research continues to
the benefit of knowledge-based industries and businesses."
"Our contribution complements the Chairs Program's support of these
outstanding researchers by providing them with cutting-edge infrastructure,"
said CFI President and CEO David Strangway. "The results from their research
will no doubt help advance knowledge in many areas that are critical to the
quality of life of Canadians".
The U of S contribution was almost $533,000 and a total of $195,800 was
provided by other external sources.
"Today's financial support from CFI and the provincial government will play
an important role in supporting the University as it continues with
leading-edge research," said U of S President Peter MacKinnon.
The CFI is an independent, not-for-profit organization established by the
Federal Government in
1997 to address an urgent need of Canada's research community: new
state-of-the-art research infrastructure.
The Chairs Program is a $900-million initiative of the federal government
designed to create 2,000 new research chairs at Canadian universities by
2005. The University of Saskatchewan was
allocated 31 of these chairs.
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For more information, contact:
Peter MacKinnon OR Michael Atkinson
President Vice-President Academic and Provost
University of Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6612 (306) 966-8484
Martin-Denis Morais
Canadian Foundation for Innovation
(613) 996-4403
Natalie Beaudoin
Canada Research Chairs Communications
(613) 995-3205
Bob Ellis
Saskatchewan Economic and Co-operative Development
(306) 787-1691
U of S Health Researchers Receive $1.4 M in HSURC Grants
Posted October 25, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 25, 2001 2001-10-22-OTHER
U of S Health Researchers Receive $1.4 M in HSURC Grants
Today 23 University of Saskatchewan health researchers and their teams will
be honored at a reception on campus for their recent awards totalling $1.4
million from the Health Services Utilization and Research Commission
(HSURC).
Grants for the 2001 competition have been awarded to six U of S biomedical
and seven socio-health research projects. Fellowship awards have been given
to 10 post-doctoral fellows to renew or commence their studies.
HSURC, which is providing $1.5 million to researchers across Saskatchewan
this year, provides
critical funding for new faculty to start their research, said Bruce
Waygood, University Co-ordinator of Health Research.
"This money is an invaluable recruitment incentive for the U of S in today's
competitive hiring market," he said.
"In addition, the support of post-doctoral fellows provides established
faculty with an important source of additional funding to help them remain
competitive, and to help to keep federal health research funds flowing to
Saskatchewan."
Waygood congratulated the recipients on their wide-ranging and innovative
health research projects, and said he looks forward to the HSURC start-up
grants leading to future success in the Canadian Institutes of Health
Research competitions.
HSURC, Saskatchewan's health research granting agency, supports and
stimulates independent health research by offering grants to encourage
growth in social science health research and to help new health researchers
establish careers.
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For further information contact:
Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications Officer
966-2506
Backgrounder -- U of S HSURC Recipients
Biomedical Establishment Research Grants
* Troy Harkness (Anatomy and Cell Biology) will study the role of chromatin
assembly, an early process in the establishment of chromasome structure, to
understand and help fight certain genetic diseases.
* Ed Krol (College of Pharmacy and Nutrition) will look at the health
benefits from flaxseed lignans, compounds found in flaxseed attributed with
beneficial properties.
* Adel Mohamed with Bernhard Juurlink (Anatomy and Cell Biology) will
examine diet in multiple sclerosis (MS)-induced rate models. The long-term
aim will be to improve MS treatment in humans.
* Scott Napper (Biochemistry) is studying the regulation of proteins
involved in bacterial information processing pathways.
* Jaswant Singh (Veterinary Biomedical Sciences) will search for markers of
egg quality in animal models, work that could lead to more appropriate
hormone treatments to obtain eggs in infertile women.
* Robert Skomro (Medicine) using bi-level positive airway pressure therapy
will study the effects of treating adult cystic fibrosis (CF) patients at
night. The work promises to help lung function and sleep quality in CF
patients.
Socio-Health Establishment Grants
* Donna Goodwin (Kinesiology) will look at what physical well-being means
for people with disabilities and the role it plays in developing a healthy
identity.
* Kent Kowalski (Kinesiology) will examine how adolescents cope with anxiety
about body appearance and the factors that motivate some individuals to
engage in healthy or unhealthy behaviors.
* Carl D'Arcy (Psychiatry) will estimate the prevalence of anxiety and
depression, examine the social determinants of and rural-urban differences
in emotional well-being, and analyze reasons for increases and decreases in
stress among Saskatchewan adults.
* Vernon Hoeppner (Medicine) will explore whether tuberculosis rates are
higher in aboriginal people with diabetes compared to aboriginal people
without diabetes.
* Muriel Montbriand (Psychiatry) will study relationships between seniors'
illnesses and their life experiences, research that could help health
professionals provide seniors with comprehensible medical information.
* Nazeem Muhajarine (SPHERU and Community Health and Epidemiology) will look
at how neighborhood characteristics and family income instability,
independently and jointly, affect birth outcomes and in turn children's
health.
Socio-Health Research Development Grants
* Allison Williams (SPHERU and Geography) along with a national team will
examine how environments or places operate as determinants of health across
five Canadian cities.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships-Renewal
* Huse Kamencic with Bernhard Juurlink (both with Anatomy and Cell Biology)
will investigate the effect of antioxidants (substances that reduce tissue
damage caused y oxygen free radicals) on prevention of secondary damage and
promotion of nerve regeneration following traumatic spinal cord injury.
* Radhey Kaushik with Philip Griebel (both of VIDO) are working to identify
novel methods for enhancing the efficacy of oral vaccines specifically at
intestinal surfaces.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships-New
* Ou Bai with Xin-Min Li (both of Psychiatry) will study the expression of
p75NTR, a receptor that plays a major role in neuron death in the central
nervous system, and another receptor, TrkA, to improve understanding of the
physiological processes leading to schizophrenia.
* Pawel Bartlewski (Veterinary Biomedical Sciences) with Jorge Chedrese
(Obstetrics and Gynecology) will explore regulation of ovarian function by
amalgamating ultrasonography, hormone measurement and molecular biology to
develop a sheep model of reproductive processes in humans. The work promises
to help refine contraceptive methods and hormonal treatments, thus improving
reproductive health and welfare of women.
* Todd Hryciw with David Schreyer (both of Cameco MS Neuroscience Research
Center) will study how the synthesis of growth-associated proteins involved
in axon regenerative growth is regulated. This could help researchers devise
strategies for regenerating neuron growth after central nervous system
injuries in humans.
* Dahai Hu with Rui Wang (Physiology) will study hypertension through the
expression and function of voltage-gated potassium channels in blood
vessels. This could lead to novel genetic approaches to preventing or
treating high blood pressure.
* Yitao Long (Biochemistry & Chemistry) with Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz
(Chemistry) and Jeremy Lee (Biochemistry) are trying to develop a highly
sensitive biosensor based on a new DNA molecule called M-DNA which transmits
information as fluorescence or electrochemical properties.
* SPHERU (Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit)
researchers Michael McCubbin (University of Regina) with Ron Labonte (U of
S) will study interactions among social, community and psychological factors
over the life of different populations in an attempt to identify promising
policy interventions for improving health.
* Angelo Mena (VIDO) with Lorne Babiuk (VIDO) will investigate the
mechanisms by which DNA derived from bacteria and a variety of invertebrates
can induce immunological effects when administered to vertebrates.
* Meiqing Shi with Henry Tabel (Veterinary Microbiology) will investigate
the interaction of lymphocytes and macrophages, cells in the body's
immunological defense system, in response to single-celled blood parasites
called trypanosomes that cause sleeping sickness in humans and wasting in
domestic animals. The research is expected to yield basic information for
designing effective vaccines.
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October 24, 2001
Tractor Rollover/Run Over Interactive Online Learning Program
Posted October 24, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 24, 2001 2001-10-13-AG
Tractor Rollover/Run Over Interactive Online Learning Program
The University of Saskatchewan Centre for Agricultural Medicine has developed the first Canadian Interactive Online Learning Program, Tractor Rollovers and Run Overs: Can You Prevent One on Your Farm?, focussing on preventing tractor rollovers and run overs.
"The intended audience for the Online Learning Program is new and experienced tractor operators," states Julie Bidwell, resource development, Centre for Agricultural Medicine. The program consists of ten tractor rollover/run over case studies based on actual incidents that have occurred on Canadian farms. Online learners read about the cause of the incidents, contributing factors and "what one thing" could prevent similar incidents from happening before answering quiz questions to obtain a score.
Statistics from the Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program indicate that tractor rollovers and run overs accounted for about a third of all work-related farm deaths from 1990 to 1998.
This project has been funded by the Centre for Agricultural Medicine, the Canadian Agriculture Safety Program and Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food.
This program can be viewed at http://www.usask.ca/medicine/aghealth/ag/quiz/quizF.html
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For more information please contact:
Lori Lockinger, Program Coordinator
Centre for Agricultural Medicine
Box 120, RUH
103 Hospital Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 0W8
Phone: (306) 966-6643
Fax: (306) 966-8799
lockinger@sask.usask.ca
Vaccine Research Leader Launches Major Expansion
Posted October 24, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 24/2001 2001-10-14-VIDO
Vaccine Research Leader Launches Major Expansion
Saskatoon, SK. The Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), a
global leader in vaccine research, officially launched a $14.3-million
expansion at a sod-turning on the University of Saskatchewan campus today.
"This expansion is a celebration of what industry, producers, government and
the research community can accomplish by working in partnership," said VIDO
Director Lorne Babiuk.
"It will substantially increase Canada's capacity to fight food animal
diseases and address food safety challenges, while building on the
University of Saskatchewan's already impressive research infrastructure and
reputation as a world-class academic institution."
Joining Babiuk were representatives of some of the major funding partners of
the expansion including Saskatchewan's Minister of Economic and Co-operative
Development Eldon Lautermilch; Manon Harvey, Vice-President Corporate
Services of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI); Don Macyk, Managing
Director of the Alberta Agricultural Research Institute; and U of S
Vice-President Research Michael Corcoran.
Several major financial supporters contributed to the project, including the
CFI, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Saskatchewan contributed $5.1 million, as did
the CFI, an independent corporation established by the Government of Canada
to strengthen the research capability of Canadian universities, colleges,
research hospitals and other not-for-profit institutions. Alberta
contributed $2 million to equip the facility. VIDO is wholly owned by the U
of S.
"Knowledge, research and innovation are at the heart of Canada's economic
growth and success," says Natural Resources Canada Minister Ralph Goodale on
behalf of Industry Canada Minister Brian Tobin. "Two of the Government of
Canada's priorities - providing opportunities for Canada's young people and
strengthening our capacity to innovate are being met by the partnerships at
work here today."
"VIDO has done ground-breaking vaccine research that has helped producers
across Canada and around the world," says Saskatchewan Economic and
Co-operative Development Minister Lautermilch. "This expansion will build
on an existing strong foundation of research excellence, and see more
Saskatchewan-based researchers applying expertise and innovation to
strengthening livestock industries everywhere."
"Research at VIDO has made an important contribution to livestock producers
in Alberta and across Canada," says Alberta Innovation and Science Minister
Victor Doerksen. "Our support of VIDO's expanded facilities will enhance
this research, resulting in future innovation and advancement for Alberta's
agriculture sector."
"The CFI is proud to be an integral part of this exciting project," says CFI
President and CEO David Strangway. "By supporting infrastructure for
research and development, the CFI is helping to increase the capability of
VIDO to carry out world-class research in immunization, which will lead to
beneficial results for the Province of Saskatchewan and to all Canadians."
U of S Vice-President Corcoran says since VIDO was established in 1975, it
has been a vital component of the U of S research and teaching community.
"During that time, VIDO has developed into a global leader in livestock
infectious disease research," he says. "This expansion will increase VIDO's
standing as a research leader and provider of disease solutions and disease
management information for Canadian livestock producers."
Babiuk says Canada's research capacity - its infrastructure, advanced
scientific training and livestock sector competitiveness - will be advanced
as a result of these funds.
With the new space, equipment and staff, VIDO will be able to capture the
opportunities afforded by genomics and other advances in science, he says.
"These tools will also allow us to capitalize on the convergence of human
and animal health research. We will be able to do things never dreamt of
even five years ago."
In particular, VIDO's aggressive pursuit of new vaccine delivery systems,
such as oral and intra-nasal delivery and the new "food safety" vaccine
initiative best exemplified by the E. coli vaccine developed at VIDO, will
be bolstered by the expansion, he says.
"We are grateful that our partners recognized our contribution to Canadian
science and our ability to make further progress with new infrastructure,"
he adds.
VIDO is a world leader in vaccine research for the control of infectious
diseases in food animals and poultry and is a wholly owned U of S
not-for-profit institute. It operates with substantial support from the
governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as federal government
competitive grants.
Information about VIDO is available at http://www.vido.org.
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For more information contact:
Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)
Lorne Babiuk
(306) 966-7465
Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications
(306) 966-2506
Bob Ellis
Saskatchewan Economic and Co-operative Development
(306) 787-1691
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Martin-Denis Morais
(613) 996-4403
Glenn Guenther
Alberta Innovation and Science
(780) 427-0285
VIDO Expansion Backgrounder
Major funders of the expansion:
The Canada Foundation for Innovation awarded VIDO $5.1 million after an
extensive review process. The Foundation's mandate is to strengthen Canada's
research and technology development through investment in research
infrastructure.
Saskatchewan Economic and Co-operative Development matched the Canada
Foundation for Innovation grant of $5.1 million. The Government of
Saskatchewan's Innovation and Science Fund provides support to Saskatchewan
universities, colleges and research institutes on projects that have
received approval and funding from the CFI..
The Government of Alberta provided $2 million for new equipment for the
additional labs afforded by the expansion. VIDO has been an important part
of Alberta's research infrastructure since 1975 because of its focus on
livestock diseases.
VIDO Quick Facts:
- VIDO was established in 1975 and is located at the University of
Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
- The expansion will add 30,000 square feet of laboratory and office space.
- The expansion will cost $14.2 million and includes building and equipment
costs.
- VIDO 2000 operating budget - $5.6 million
- Current staff - 85
- Expected staff level after expansion - 145
- VIDO has been awarded 43 patents and 17 are currently pending.
October 19, 2001
U of S Associate VP of Human Resources Announces Resignation
Posted October 19, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 19, 2001 2001-10-11-OTHER
U of S Associate VP of Human Resources Announces Resignation
Dr. Sharon Cochran, Associate Vice President of Human Resources at the
University of Saskatchewan, has announced her resignation effective December
31, 2001. Dr. Cochran will be joining the University of Northern British
Columbia as Vice President, Administration and Finance.
Dr. Cochran received a doctorate from UBC in 1985. She held a position at
Simon Fraser University before joining the U of S in 1996. Since then, Dr.
Cochran's work experience has included: labour relations, employee
relations, employee services, benefits/pension, organization and employee
development, and health, safety and environment.
Dr. Cochran has initiated several important projects during her time at the
U of S. These include managing the Pension Reform process and developing
joint job evaluations. As well, she has encouraged a cooperative,
problem-solving approach to labour relations matters.
Tony Whitworth, VP Finance and Resources, considers Dr. Cochran an asset to
the university in her role as Associate VP Human Resources and says, "Dr.
Cochran has made a significant contribution to the policies and practices of
Human Resources at the U of S. We wish her well in all her future
endeavors."
For more information please contact:
Dr. Sharon Cochran
Associate VP, Human Resources
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6285
October 18, 2001
New Chair appointed to university's academic council
Posted October 18, 2001
Professor Bryan Harvey, Coordinator of Agricultural Research, has been
elected by acclamation as Chair of the University of Saskatchewan Council.
Council is one of the major governing bodies at the University of
Saskatchewan. The University of Saskatchewan Act (1995) gives it
responsibility for overseeing and directing the institution's academic
affairs, including academic planning, programs, student numbers, reviewing
budget and physical plans, and making recommendations to the president or
board.
The Chairperson is the spokesperson for the Council in communications with
the Board, the Senate, the General Academic Assembly and the public. In this
respect, the role of the Chairperson is to explain the activities and to
communicate the policies of Council. The Chair presides over all meetings of
Council, deciding all questions of order and other questions as provided in
the Council's bylaws.
Harvey has been with the University of Saskatchewan since 1966 and has been
actively involved in its governance. Since the representative Council was
formed in 1995, he has served as the Chair of its Budget and Bylaw
Committees, Vice Chair of the Planning Committee and as a member of the
Joint Committee on Professorships and the Priority Determination Selection
Committee.
"I believe it's critical in a university environment that the decisions
relating to academic direction be debated and then made by the faculty of
the institution," Harvey said. "I see my role as facilitating and fostering
that involvement."
The Chair appointment is for a two-year term, effective immediately and
expiring June 30, 2003.
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For more information, please contact:
Bryan Harvey
Chair, University Council
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5794
October 17, 2001
U of S Health Researchers Awarded $5.3 M
Posted October 17, 2001
Twenty-four health researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have been
awarded a total of $5.3 million in grants through a federal-provincial
partnership program.
The money comes from the second and third competitions of the
Saskatchewan-CIHR Regional Partnership Program, a joint initiative of the
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Province of
Saskatchewan.
A special event was held on campus today to honor the research teams on this
campus and at the University of Regina who have received funding over the
past two years for projects ranging from the role of different genes and
proteins in causing cancer to new methods of administering vaccines.
"This critical program gives our best and brightest young researchers a
fighting chance in the highly competitive national grant competitions,"
said U of S President MacKinnon.
The U of S received $2.34 million in the latest round of grants from the
program to support the work of nine researchers and their teams. In the
previous round, also being announced today, U of S researchers received
$2.97 million for 15 researchers and their teams.
"Without this program, the number of researchers funded by CIHR in
Saskatchewan would be half of what it currently is," said Bruce Waygood,
University Co-ordinator of Health Research who works with both Saskatchewan
universities to promote health research. "This program is essential to
maintain a vibrant health research community in the province."
The grant program, which expires in 2003, will award up to $10 million over
five years with the Province of Saskatchewan and CIHR sharing the cost
equally.
"This is an investment in the future of Saskatchewan," said Ralph Goodale,
Minister of Natural Resources Canada on behalf of Health Minister Allan
Rock. "It ensures that the groundbreaking research on health issues, issues
that are important to all of us, remains right here in Saskatchewan."
Saskatchewan Health Minister John Nilson said, "Through improved knowledge
of how to preserve, protect and promote health, I am confident that the
results of this research will lead to direct improvements in the health of
Saskatchewan residents and of all Canadians."
Saskatchewan Economic and Co-operative Development (SECD) Minister Eldon
Lautermilch said "By investing in research and development, we are not only
advancing our province's health care system, we are creating jobs and
opportunities for researchers and scientists to build their futures here in
our province."
An advisory committee selects the projects based on scientific merit and
potential impact on health care. The advisory committee is comprised of
representatives from CIHR, U of S, University of Regina, Saskatchewan
Health, SECD, and HSURC (Health Services Utilization and Research
Commission).
"CIHR Regional Partnership Program is about recognizing potential, building
capacity and providing opportunities where they otherwise would not exist,"
said Louis Delbaere, CIHR University Delegate and Chair, SASK-CIHR RPP
Advisory Committee. "Already in a short period of time, the program has
proven to be a success and the grantees announced today will provide further
health and economic benefits for Saskatchewan and for Canada."
The funding partnership was created in May, 1999 to make up for an imbalance
in funding to researchers in certain areas of Canada and to build and
maintain a healthy research community in these areas.
Since its creation in 1999, the Saskatchewan-CIHR Regional Partnership
Program has provided support to 33 researchers and has invested $6.96
million in health research in Saskatchewan.
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For further information and a detailed backgrounder, please contact:
Kathryn Warden, Research Communications
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
Phone: (306) 966-2506
Andrew Matejcic, Communications
Canadian Institute for Health Research
Phone: (613) 954-7143
October 16, 2001
2001 Bilson Lecture
Posted October 16, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 16th, 2001 2001-10-08-AR
Bilson Memorial Lecture 2001
The Department of History at the University of Saskatchewan is pleased to
announce that one of Canada's foremost historians, Dr. Michael Bliss, will
deliver the 2001 Bilson lecture. Focussing on "William Osler and the
Canadian Interest in Medical Excellence" the public lecture will be held at
the Royal University Hospital Mall Lecture Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
October 22, 2001. A public reception will follow the lecture.
Michael Bliss is a professor of history at the University of Toronto and a
Senior Fellow of Massey College. He has written numerous award-winning books
including: A Canadian Millionaire, The Discovery of Insulin, Banting,
Northern Enterprise, Plague and Right Honourable Men. He is a Member of the
Order of Canada and an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, which
has awarded him its Tyrell Medal for "outstanding work in the history of
Canada." His recent work, William Osler: A Life in Medicine, was
short-listed for the 1999 Governor-General's Award for Non-Fiction.
The Bilson Memorial Lecture Fund was established in 1991 to honour the
memory of Dr. Geoffrey Bilson who taught at the University of Saskatchewan
from 1964-1987. While a specialist in American History, Professor Bilson was
also interested in Canadian medical history and children's historical
fiction.
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For more information please contact:
Professor Dave De Brou
Department of History
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5805
dave.debrou@usask.ca
October 15, 2001
Media Advisory
Posted October 15, 2001
The University of Saskatchewan is set to receive many high school students
for the 5th Annual Experience US! event, to be held October 18th and 19th,
2001. The two-day event allows students, parents and guidance counsellors
from across the province the opportunity to visit the campus while classes
are in session.
Grade 12 students will have the chance to meet with professors, staff and U
of S students, tour the beautiful campus and learn more about education and
career opportunities. Parents are offered specially designed sessions which
address questions and concerns about university life. Guidance counsellors
receive information to assist with counselling university-bound high school
students and opportunities to network with other guidance professionals.
For more information about Experience US!:
Website: www.usask.ca/registrar/experience
E-mail: experience@usask.ca
Phone: 306-966-5788
All media are invited to attend any part of Experience US! For any special
arrangements please contact Gwen Howe at the Communications Office at (306)
966-6919.
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For more information please contact:
Cora Schneider
Director of Student Recruitment
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6767
Fax: (306) 966-6730
kelly.saretsky@usask.ca
October 03, 2001
Saskatchewan Government Provides $650,000 for Veterinary Research
Posted October 03, 2001
The Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), located at the University of Saskatchewan, is receiving $650,000 in government funding to help its cutting edge research.
For further information, please refer to the Government of Saskatchewan news release at http://www.gov.sk.ca/newsrel/2001/10/03-777.html
October 01, 2001
Western College of Veterinary Medicine Breaks Ground for MRI and Radiation Therapy Centre
Posted October 01, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2001 2001-09-19-WCVM
Western College of Veterinary Medicine Breaks Ground for MRI and Radiation
Therapy Centre
Today's ground-breaking ceremony at the University of Saskatchewan brings
the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's new Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) and Radiation Therapy Centre for companion animals one step closer to
becoming a reality.
The 3,961-square-foot centre will cost nearly $1.3 million and will have two
main sections: a concrete bunker to house a reconditioned cobalt unit for
radiation therapy, and a laboratory for an MRI machine specifically
developed for the imaging of dogs, cats and other small animals.
The two technologies make ideal partners since MRI is an imaging tool used
to measure the development stages of cancerous tumours and to determine the
extent of their spread. Cancer is as prevalent a disease in dogs and cats as
in humans, and many companion animals require radiation therapy. However,
the closest veterinary oncology centres available to western Canadians are
located in the U.S.
"Once the centre's construction is completed next spring, WCVM will become
the first veterinary teaching hospital in Canada to operate an MRI dedicated
to companion animal imaging. As well, we're looking forward to being the
first facility in Western Canada to offer radiation therapy specifically for
veterinary cancer patients," said WCVM Dean Alex Livingston.
WCVM will also employ Canada's first board-certified specialists in
veterinary medical oncology and veterinary radiation oncology. A third new
faculty position, a veterinary medical imaging specialist, will work with
the veterinary oncologists to oversee the centre's operations. The
specialists will also develop teaching, clinical and research programs for
undergraduate and graduate students in oncology and medical imaging.
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For more information please contact:
Dr. Alex Livingston
Dean, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Phone: (306) 966-7448
Dr. Bruce Grahn
Chair, WCVM Capital Campaign Committee
Phone: (306) 966-7083
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MRI AND RADIATION THERAPY CENTRE,
WESTERN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. MRI and Radiation Therapy Centre, Western College of Veterinary Medicine:
-Once the centre is completed, WCVM will be the first veterinary teaching
hospital in Canada to be equipped with MRI technology, and one of two
Canadian veterinary colleges to offer radiation therapy for veterinary
patients.
-Total construction and equipment costs: nearly $1.3 million.
-The Centre will cover 3,961 square feet and will include a secure radiation
therapy room and MRI laboratory, control rooms for both technologies, areas
for animal holding and anesthesia, and an equipment room.
-Three specialists in veterinary medical oncology, veterinary radiation
oncology and veterinary medical imaging will oversee WCVM's new MRI and
radiation therapy programs.
-The Centre's resources will be used for clinical, teaching and research
purposes by WCVM. It will also be used for collaborative, translational
research between WCVM scientists and other U of S research teams.
-MRV Systems Inc. is a joint venture company that will produce the low-cost
MRI machine specifically developed for the imaging of pets and small
animals.
-ACTSS or Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society (formerly known as the
Veterinary Cancer Institute) is a registered charity that supports WCVM's
plans. ACTSS has transferred its cobalt radiation machine and other
resources to WCVM.
2. Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan:
-WCVM, whose first class of veterinary students graduated in 1969, is one of
four veterinary colleges in Canada.
-WCVM is a regional veterinary college serving the four western provinces as
well as the Yukon, Nunavut, and the unnamed part of the former Northwest
Territories.
-WCVM's current enrolment includes 280 undergraduate students and 65
graduate students pursuing advanced training and research. The veterinary
college has more than 2,000 alumni.
-In addition to the MRI and Radiation Therapy Centre, WCVM plans to build a
10,000-square-foot expansion on to its Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Plans
include expanded treatment areas for small animals, specialized procedure
areas, more examination rooms and additional classrooms for teaching
seminars. Total cost of the expansion project is estimated at $4.2 million.
New interns announced for Saskatchewan Legislature
Posted October 01, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 1, 2001 2001-10-01-OTHER
New interns announced for Saskatchewan Legislature
Saskatoon, SK -- Four Saskatchewan university students have been named as
interns to the Provincial Legislature as part of the new Legislative
Internship Program:
- Timothy Baker, University of Saskatchewan, International Studies
- Jessica Waiser, Univeristy of Saskatchewan, Political Studies
- Wendy Moellenbeck, University of Saskatchewan, Political Studies
- Maria Kurylo, University of Saskatchewan, Political Studies
Twelve applicants were interviewed for the four positions. The interview
committee included a representative from the each university, two former
Speakers, and the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly.
"We were very pleased with the response we received from students," said
Gordon Barnhart, Academic Director of the Program and University of
Saskatchewan Secretary. "The quality of applicants was outstanding."
The new program was developed by the University of Saskatchewan and the
University of Regina, in conjunction with the Legislative Assembly of
Saskatchewan. It was approved by the Legislature's Board of Internal Economy
in February 2001.
The internship is both an academic and a practical experience. Students will
work with private members on both sides of the house, learning about the
legislative and political processes from the inside. In addition to their
assigned duties in the legislature, each of them is required to write a
25-page research paper and undertake an organizational project.
For the first three months, the interns will be assigned to an MLA in either
government or opposition who is not in cabinet or the leader of the
opposition. For the following three months, they will work with an MLA on
the opposite side of the Legislature.
They will be politically neutral and will keep information in confidence as
they assist the MLA with research, speechwriting, committee duties, and some
constituency work. Interns won't be assigned partisan political tasks such
as campaigning or fundraising.
The interns begin work on January 3, 2002 and will finish on July 31, 2002.
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For more information, please contact:
Gordon Barnhart
Academic Director
Legislative Internship Program
(306) 966-4632
or
Gwenn Ronyk
Clerk
Legislative Assembly
(306) 787-2374
Reception Honours Outstanding University of Saskatchewan Alumni
Posted October 01, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 1, 2001
2001-10-02-OTHER
Reception Honours Outstanding University of Saskatchewan Alumni
The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association honoured six of its most
outstanding alumni at a special awards ceremony on campus today.
The Alumni Association Awards recognize each year the significant
contributions U of S graduates make professionally and in the community.
U of S President Peter MacKinnon, addressing over 100 alumni, students and
representatives from the University Colleges, said: "The University of
Saskatchewan is extremely proud of the accomplishments of its alumni and the
prestige they bring to the university. They are a fine example to our
current students and valuable members of society."
The awards were presented by Alumni Association President Arlis McQuarrie
and Maureen Fromhart, Chair of the 2001 Alumni Awards Ad-Hoc Committee.
The awards were presented to:
Alumni Award of Achievement: Mr. Tom Molloy, a prominent lawyer at
MacPherson Leslie and Tyson.
Alumni Service Award: Mr. Robert Brack, retired Director of the U of S
Extension Division.
Alumni Humanitarian Award: Mr. Douglas Charles Hodson, co-chair of the
fundraising committee for the new U of S multi-purpose arena.
Alumni Honour Award: The Honorable Allen B. Sulatycky, a judge of the
Alberta Court of Appeal in Calgary.
Alumni Mentorship Award: Nutana Collegiate, a Saskatoon High School.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award: Mr. Trent McConaghy, co-founder of Analog
Design Automation located in Ottawa.
For more information on the recipients on these awards, please see the
Citations below.
For more information please contact:
Julian Demkiw or Sue Hicks
Alumni and Development
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-5186
Fax: (306) 966-5571
alumni.office@usask.ca
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2001 Alumni Award of Achievement
Presented to Mr. William Thomas (Tom) Molloy, O.C., Q.C., BA'64, LLB '64
by the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Presented in recognition of outstanding contribution
to profession, community and/or the University of Saskatchewan.
Mr. Tom Molloy, a prominent lawyer with MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman in
Saskatoon, has made important contributions to the community life of
Saskatoon and to the volunteer sector in Canada. His participation in
volunteer organizations touches nearly every facet of life in a community
- health, business, sports, recreation, community and family
relationships. Most recent, he has served in executive positions with the
Canadian Landmine Foundation, the James P. Mahoney Institute of Family,
PRIDE Canada Ltd. and the Kidney Research Foundation of Saskatchewan. Mr
Molloy's commitment to voluntary service includes former executive
positions with the Meewasin Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the
Saskatoon Foundation, the Wanuskewin Heritage Park Board, the Friends of
Saskatchewan Children (responsible for the establishment of Saskatoon's
Ronald McDonald House), the St. Paul's Hospital Board of Trustees, and The
Partnership.
Mr. Molloy has also made remarkable contributions to the political and
constitutional development of Canada through his role over the past two
decades as Chief Negotiator for the Government of Canada in land
claims. He was Chief Negotiator in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement,
which led to the creation of Nunavut. He played a key role in the
conclusion of the Nisga'a Treaty, the first modern treaty with First
Nations people in British Columbia, and is the first treaty to include
self-government provisions. He concluded an Agreement in Principle with
the Sechelt Indian Band. Mr. Molloy continues to be involved in the
negotiations with other First Nations and Inuit in British Columbia,
Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut.
Mr. Molloy has been tireless in communicating with the public to explain
the significance of the land claims settlement process. He recently
published a book "The World is Our Witness: The Historic Journey of the
Nisga'a into Canada" which has won two book awards. He has carried out
his responsibilities conscientiously and modestly, and in a way which has
earned him the respect of all those involved in the land claim process.
The Alumni Award of Achievement was determined on April 30, 2001 and
Mr. Molloy was elected the 12th Chancellor of the University of
Saskatchewan on June 6, 2001.
Nominated by the U of S College of Law Dean, Dr. Beth Bilson, BA'67,
MA'70, LLB'77, PhD (Univ. of London)'83, and Mr. A. Robson Garden, BA'68,
LLB'73, both of Saskatoon, the U of S Alumni Association is proud to
bestow the prestigious honour of the 2001 Alumni Award of Achievement to
Mr. William Thomas (Tom) Molloy, O.C., Q.C., in recognition of his
outstanding contributions to his profession, community and the University
of Saskatchewan.
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2001 Alumni Service Award
Presented to Mr. Robert (Bob) E. Brack, BSA'52; MSc'62 (WIS)
by the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Presented in recognition of outstanding volunteer leadership and service
to the University of Saskatchewan and/or the Alumni Association.
Mr. Bob Brack went from his early Saskatchewan farm background to earn a
degree in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and was the most
distinguished graduate in 1952. After graduation he joined the Extension
Division at the U of S in 1952 and worked with the 4-H Program. In 1961
he received a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin and
returned to the University of Saskatchewan to become the Provincial 4-H
Supervisor.
He continued to work in extension, assuming a number of leadership
positions and then as Director of Extension until his retirement in
1991. His involvement and interest in the development of extension and
4-H programs in the province has impacted greatly on the lives of hundreds
of young people. Mr. Brack has truly modelled one of the fundamental
objectives of the University of Saskatchewan - taking the university to
the people of Saskatchewan to provide resources, continuing education and
community programs for rural communities. He was also instrumental in the
implementation of televised courses, both credit and non-credit, that was
jointly developed and administered through the Extension Division and the
Department of Audio Visual Services.
Along with his administrative responsibilities at the University of
Saskatchewan, Mr. Brack taught classes in adult education, supervised
graduate students, and published many papers in his field of program
planning and evaluation of extension and adult education. He is a past
president of the Saskatchewan Agriculture Graduates Association (SAGA) and
currently represents the association on the Board of the Saskatchewan
Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Bob Brack was instrumental in the establishment of Camp Rayner, a
provincial center that housed many education and leadership opportunities
for people of Saskatchewan to obtain camping experiences, continuing
education and 4-H workshops. He provided leadership and was a role model
for hundreds of young people and adults who attended the many programs at
Camp Rayner. More recently, Bob has been a volunteer at Camp Circle of
Friends, a camp for children whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Mr. Bob Brack is indeed a most worthy recipient of the 2001 Alumni Service
Award at the University of Saskatchewan.
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2001 Alumni Humanitarian Award
Mr. Douglas Charles Hodson, BComm'81, LLB'84
Presented by the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Presented in recognition of distinguished community/volunteer service at
home or abroad that has made a difference to the well being of others.
The community of Saskatoon has benefited enormously from the volunteer
efforts of Mr. Doug Hodson. His commitment and willingness to selflessly
serve in a variety of volunteer capacities is evident through the long
list of volunteer contributions to his community.
Choosing to serve in a broad range of volunteer capacities, Mr. Hodson's
leadership qualities have been recognized by the responsibility he has
been given in executive positions. In 1989 he volunteered for the Labatt
Brier in the capacity of Brier Patch supervisor and nine years later was
the President of the exceedingly successful Labatt Brier 2000. Past and
present involvements in volunteer executive positions throughout Saskatoon
consist of the 1989 Jeux Canada Games, Saskatoon Super Curling League, Red
Cross Golf Tournament, Riverside Golf and Country Club, Heart and Stroke
Foundation, Royal University Hospital Foundation, Saskatoon Club,
Children's Health Foundation Celebrity Dinner and the United Way of
Saskatoon.
Mr. Hodson is currently co-chairing the fund raising committee for the new
multi purpose arena project at the University of Saskatchewan and is on
the bid committee for the 2007 World University Games.
Mr. Hodson has the extraordinary ability to assess people, situations,
opportunities, and problems to successfully arrive at win-win
solutions. He is masterful at building consensus and being sensitive to
the interests of all parties. He is a superb ambassador for whatever
cause he is promoting. He brings out the best in those around him and he
is generous in sharing recognition and acknowledging the efforts of his
volunteer colleagues.
In 2000, Mr. Hodson was recognized for his volunteer efforts as the
Saskatoon B'nai B'rith named him their "We're Proud of You' award
recipient.
Nominated by Mr. Kenneth W. Howland, BA'66 (REG), Educ'67, BEd'69 of
Saskatoon, the U of S Alumni Association is proud to award the 2001 Alumni
Humanitarian Award to Mr. Douglas Charles Hodson for his demonstrated and
dedicated volunteer services to the community and the well being of
others.
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Alumni Honour Award 2001
Presented to The Honourable Allen B. Sulatycky, BA'62,LLB'62
By the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Presented in recognition of receiving notable acclaim for professional
achievements, which in turn has enhanced the image of the University of
Saskatchewan and its alumni.
On December 13th, 2000 the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable
Jean Chré´Šen, appointed the Honourable Allen B. Sulatycky, a judge of the
Alberta Court of Appeal, as Associate Chief Justice of the Alberta Court
of Queen's Bench.
Associate Chief Justice Sulatycky was raised in Hafford, Saskatchewan and
obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Law Degree from the University of
Saskatchewan in 1962. He was called to the Bar of Alberta in 1963. Prior
to 1982, the Honourable Allen B. Sulatycky practiced with the law firm of
Parlee, Irving, Henning, Mustard & Rodney in Edmonton and Calgary.
His appointment as Associate Chief Justice of the Albert Court of Queen's
Bench follows a long and distinguished career of service to
Canada. Associate Chief Justice Sulatycky began his public service
career in the 1968 when he was elected to the House of Commons as the
Member of Parliament for the constituency of Rocky Mountain (1968 -
1972). While a Member of Parliament he served as the Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Energy, Mines, and Resources and the Minister
of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. The Honourable Allen
B. Sulatycky resumed his legal career following the 1972 General
Election. During the 1990s both his peers within the legal community and
the federal government recognized Associate Chief Justice Sulatycky. In
1997 the Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice and Attorney
General of Canada, appointed him to the Alberta Court of
Appeal. Associate Chief Justice Sulatycky's talents, abilities, and
dedication to the law were again recognized in 1999 when he was appointed
to the Court of Appeal for the newly created territory of Nunavut.
The Honourable Allen B. Sulatycky, Associate Chief Justice of the Alberta
Court of Queen's Bench, is a most commendable recipient of the U of S
Alumni Honour Award for 2001.
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Alumni Mentorship Award 2001
Presented to Nutana Collegiate of Saskatoon, SK
by the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Presented in recognition of a business/organizations or individual that
has made a significant and on-going contribution to the education and
development of students.
Since 1994 Nutana Collegiate has been the site of various educational
experiences for students from the University of Saskatchewan College of
Nursing, involved in planning and implementing health promotion programs
within Nutana Collegiate.
The administration and staff have been supportive and enthusiastic in
providing opportunities for student nurses. The formation of the
Integrated School Linked Services at Nutana Collegiate has developed into
an official partnership between the College of Nursing and Nutana
Collegiate to incorporate the concept of health into the school
environment.
Over the years, student nurses have had opportunities to work with
students in classrooms, provide school-wide health promotion campaigns,
work with special student groups, and develop approaches to examine how
students can gain control over their lives in ways to promote their own
health.
U of S student nurses have felt welcomed and respected while being
involved with Nutana Collegiate. The teachers, staff and administrators
utilize a very positive and supportive approach with the nursing students,
which in turn have resulted in a very conducive, safe and effective
learning environment.
The skills gained by the U of S College of Nursing Students during their
experiences can be applied to any work setting. The U of S and the
College of Nursing is fortunate and proud to have an educational mentoring
program with Nutana Collegiate.
Nominated by the former Dean of the College of Nursing, Ms. Yvonne Brown,
the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association is proud to award the
Alumni Association's 2001 Mentorship Award to Nutana Collegiate of
Saskatoon.
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2001 Outstanding Young Alumni Award
University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association
Presented to Mr. Trent McConaghy, BSc'99; BE (EL)'99
Presented in recognition of a graduate from within the last 10 years who
is 35 years of age or younger, and who has achieved significant
accomplishments since graduation.
Mr. Trent McConaghy is a graduate of the College of Arts & Science and the
College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. He obtained his
BSc (Computer Science) and his BE (Electrical Engineering) in 1999. Trent
has achieved the success most people can only dream of at an early
age. Through his entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and intellect, he is
poised to become further successful and attributes his early success from
the quality education he received at the University of Saskatchewan.
Trent and a team of U of S colleagues decided to pursue their goal of
making real-world analog synthesis valid and began building a
prototype. The team also included Glen Hertz, Chris Labrecque, Amit
Gupta, Derek King, and Wayne Larsen, all from the U of S. The team put
together the framework in place to build a company called Analog Design
Automation, known in icon terms as ADA.
The team officially founded ADA in March 1999. Trent and his team were
able to secure a government grant and private investors who believed in
their design concept of a commercial analog synthesis tool. In summer
1999, they brought on other key people: Shawn Hyam and Reid van Melle from
the U of S, and Bryan Larsen from the U of R. From the beginning, ADA had
a solid foundation of top-tier talent.
In October 2000, ADA secured a venture capital investment from leading
investors, including Intel, Synopsys, Royal Bank Capital, and High Street
Partners. They had the approval of industry leaders, and these leaders
stood behind their approval with investment dollars.
ADA moved to Ottawa in 2000 to facilitate its rapid growth. Since then,
ADA has grown to approximately 45 employees. The utility of ADA's
software tool "AMS Genius" has been verified on real-world analog design
problems with a couple of top ten leading semiconductor companies, with a
full commercial release pending.
Trent McConaghy, as one of the driving forces within the ADA team, has
worked hard to turn the team's ambitious dreams into reality, and in turn
their project has reflected positively on the strength of their education
at the University of Saskatchewan.
Trent, along with his colleagues, has achieved remarkable success at a
superior level in a very short period of time. He is indeed an
inspiration to future graduates of the University of Saskatchewan and a
most deserving recipient of the 2001 Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
