February 22, 2002
Students explore career opportunities at Focus On Your Future
Posted February 22, 2002
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Students explore career opportunities at
FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE
Students can explore career options available with an Arts & Science
degree at Focus On Your Future, Saturday, March 2nd, 2002 from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. in the Arts Building on the University campus.
Focus On Your Future gives students an opportunity to learn about various
careers and provides them with information on getting jobs. Students may
attend up to five different sessions during this all day event.
The event is free. Students may register in advance at the Arts &
Science General Office (306-966-4243), the ASSU Office or online at
http://arts.usask.ca. Students may also register at the door.
Students currently in the College of Arts & Science or Unclassified
Studies, senior high school students, and anyone interested in pursuing a
university degree will pick up valuable information on careers and
job-hunting.
Morning sessions feature presentations from professional programs at the
University of Saskatchewan and other institutions. This year, sessions
include information on: architecture, co-op education programs, journalism,
law, library science, naturopathic medicine, occupational therapy,
optometry, orthoptics, pharmacy & nutrition, physical therapy, social
work and speech pathology.
At noon, Mary Ann Ross, an Officer with the Student Employment and Career
Centre, will provide tips on marketing an Arts & Science degree. The
session covers choosing a career and finding a job in today's employment
market.
During the afternoon, students can talk to the experts! Panel discussions
featuring representatives from business, government and cultural
communities, talk about career choices for Arts & Science students.
Discussions include: Careers in Biotechnology & Bioinformatics; Working
Overseas and with International Organizations; Careers in Human Resources
and Social Services; Painting Outside the Lines (careers for artists and art
administrators); Careers in the Life Sciences; Crime Pays! Careers in the
Justice System; and Working in the Public Service.
A complete schedule is available at http://arts.usask.ca.
The event is sponsored by the College of Arts & Science and the Arts
& Science Students' Union.
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For more information, contact:
Laura Zink
College of Arts & Science
University of Saskatchewan
phone: (306) 966-4247
fax: (306) 966-8839
email: laura.zink@usask.ca
February 18, 2002
U of S Board Announces New Dean of Medicine
Posted February 18, 2002
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U of S Board Announces New Dean of Medicine
The Board of Governors at the University of Saskatchewan has approved the
appointment of Dr. William Albritton as Dean of Medicine for a five-year,
renewable term, effective July 1st, 2002.
This appointment was the result of an extensive, open search for candidates
both nationally and internationally. Dr. Michael Atkinson, Vice-President
Academic and Provost and Chair of the Search Committee, said: "Dr. Albritton
has a distinguished history in teaching and scholarship as well as excellent
leadership skills. He will be a great asset to the College of Medicine and
the University of Saskatchewan."
Dr. Albritton holds a B.Sc. in Biology and Math from the University of
Alabama, an M.D. from the Medical College of Alabama and a Ph.D. in
Biochemistry from the University of Tennessee. As well, he completed his
residency, internship and post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatrics
(Developmental Biology) at Stanford University Medical Centre and a
post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases) at the
University of Manitoba.
He has held academic and administrative positions at the University of
Alberta; the University of Saskatchewan; the University of Manitoba; the
Medical College of Alabama; and the University of Tennessee. He is currently
Medical Director at the CMS Pediatric HIV Clinic in Pensacola, Florida, and
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Residency Training Program, at the
University of Florida, a position which he has held since 1995. Previously,
he was Director, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of
Pediatrics, University of Alberta.
Dr. Albritton has considerable expertise in pediatric infectious diseases
and has lectured and published widely. He will replace Dr. Charles Baker who
has served as Acting Dean since July 2001. Dr. Baker will resume his
position as Dean of the College of Dentistry.
On behalf of the University, Dr. Atkinson, expressed his appreciation of Dr.
Baker's tireless efforts in
managing the College of Medicine during the past year. He added: "Dr. Baker
has played a key leadership role in reshaping and strengthening
relationships between the College and its various partners. His skills and
experience will be of great value to the University as the Saskatchewan
Academic Health Sciences Network evolves."
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For further information, contact:
Dr. Michael Atkinson (after 3 p.m.)
Vice-President Academic and Provost
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8484
OR
Dr. William Albritton
Tel: (850) 476-1138 (h)
To page Dr. Albritton:
Tel: (850) 435-3473. After dialing, wait for the tone and then dial your own
number. You will be called back by Dr. Albritton when he is available.
U of S Board Announces New Associate VP Student Affairs
Posted February 18, 2002
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U of S Board Announces New Associate VP Student Affairs
After a national search, the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors
approved the appointment of Dr. David Hannah as Associate Vice President
Student Affairs effective April 15, 2002. The appointment is for a five-year
renewable term.
Dr. Hannah will be responsible for the Registrar's Office and the Office of
Student Affairs and Services, which are currently being amalgamated.
Dr. Hannah holds a B.Ed. in Secondary Education from the University of
Calgary; an M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta;
and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision from Bowling Green
State University in Ohio.
He is currently working as the founding Director, Registrarial Services and
Registrar at the Technical University of British Columbia, a position he has
held since 1999. Previously, he held a number of administrative positions at
Red Deer College, Alberta, working on enhancements to student and
registrarial services. These included implementing a student-centred
approach to delivering student and registrarial services; managing the
implementation of the student information system; and co-ordinating student
counselling services.
Dr. Hannah has research interests in educational leadership, enrollment
management, the application of technology in registrarial/student services,
and legal issues affecting Canadian post-secondary students. He has
presented papers at conferences provincially, nationally and
internationally.
Dr. Michael Atkinson, Vice President Academic and Provost and Chair of the
Search Committee, said: "Dr. Hannah's background and experience, and his
energy and his affinity for students will be a great resource for the U of
S. He is the right person to provide strong leadership as we enter a new era
of planned enrolments with a focus on the total student experience. "
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For further information, contact:
Dr. Michael Atkinson (after 3 p.m.)
Vice-President Academic and Provost
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8484
OR
Dr. David Hannah
(604) 586-6007
February 15, 2002
Dmytro Stryjek: Poetic Vision
Posted February 15, 2002
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DMYTRO STRYJEK: Poetic Vision
Curated by Kate Davis, Director, MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina
Exhibition Dates: February 23 - April 7, 2002
Public Reception: Friday, February 22 @ 8:00 p.m.
Symposium: Dmytro Stryjek: Identity and Poetic Vision
Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Sponsored by the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage
The Kenderdine Art Gallery will host a touring exhibition of work by the
nationally acclaimed Saskatchewan artist Dmytro Stryjek. Poetic Vision is
organized by Regina's MacKenzie Art Gallery and is based on a major gift to
the gallery by the late Dr. Peter Millard, former Chair emeritus, English
Department, University of Saskatchewan and mentor to numerous artists
including Dmytro Stryjek. The exhibition surveys the distinctive and
sophisticated vision of this self-taught artist, showing not only his
intense engagement with landscape and atmospheric conditions but also the
influences of ecclesiastic architecture, icon paintings and portraiture on
his work.
The accompanying symposium will feature the exhibition's curator along with
a number of experts in the areas of art critique, curatorial work and
Ukrainian cultural studies.
For more information about the exhibition, contact Kent Archer,
Director/Curator of the Kenderdine Art Gallery (306) 966-2618 or at
www.usask.ca./kenderdine
For information about the symposium, contact Natalia Shostak, Ukrainian
Studies, St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan at (306)
966-8958
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This project has been generously supported by The Canada Council for the
Arts, The University of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Arts Board and the
Museums Association of Saskatchewan.
Farm Management Conference
Posted February 15, 2002
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WETTING YOUR APPETITE IN A DRY YEAR
"Wetting Your Appetite in a Dry Year" is a farm management conference for
prairie farmers dealing with the realities of farming in drought conditions.
The conference will be held March 5 and 6, 2002 at the University of
Saskatchewan's Bruno Ursuline Campus.
Experts from the universities of Saskatchewan, Regina, and Manitoba,
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the
Canadian Wheat Board, Environment Canada, the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, and
the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association will outline the current
situation and the outlook for the coming year. They will explore options on
how to meet the challenges of farming under drought conditions, and look at
new crop opportunities. Low input agriculture, GMO and organic crops, grain
handling, and farm policy are among the topics to be covered during the
packed two-day program.
The conference is sponsored by the University of Saskatchewan Extension
Division and College of Agriculture; Saskatchewan Agriculture & Food,
Extension Services Branch; and the Carlton Trail Agricultural Society.
The registration fee is only $10 per day and includes meals. The Bruno
Ursuline Campus is located in the town of Bruno, 90 km east of Saskatoon.
To register, call (306) 369-4187. Brochures may be downloaded from the web
site at www.extension.usask.ca/go/bruno, or picked up from Extension
Agrologists in the area. For more information, call Bruce Hobin at the U of
S Extension Division at (306) 966-5551.
Conference Agenda is available at the following web site:
www.extension.usask.ca/Bruno/farm_management.html
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For more information, please contact:
Roberta Mitchell Coulter, Marketing Coordinator
Extension Division, University of Saskatchewan
Room 108 Kirk Hall, 117 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C8
(306) 966-5508
(306) 966-5567 Fax
Roberta.Coulter@usask.ca
February 13, 2002
U of S Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate (T2202A) on line
Posted February 13, 2002
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 13th, 2002 | 2002-02-04-OTHER |
U of S Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate (T2202A) on line
Students, former students and graduates at the University of Saskatchewan in the year 2001, can obtain the tax credit Tuition and Education Amounts Certificate (T2202A) on line at http://www.usask.ca/registrar/student_info/ from the end of this month.
These forms will no longer be distributed by mail. For further information, call (306) 966-6725.
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Richard Schick
Assistant Registrar
Information Technology and Office Management
Office of the Registrar
University of Saskatchewan
Email: Richard.Schick@usask.ca
Ph: (306) 966-6742
FAX: (306) 966-6730
February 07, 2002
Kirkpatrick Travel Award Announced
Posted February 07, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 7, 2002 2001-02-02-ED
Kirkpatrick Travel Award Announced
Scott Tunison has been selected as this years recipient of the Kirkpatrick
Travel Award. He is currently in a dual role of doctoral student at the
University of Saskatchewan, and performing both teaching and course
development duties with the Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School.
Scott completed his B.Mus.Ed. in 1986, his M.Ed. in 1997, and began his
doctoral studies at the University of Saskatchewan in the spring of 2001.
He has been employed by the Saskatoon Catholic School system since 1988 as
both an English teacher and a band instructor. Prior to moving to
Saskatoon, Scott was employed as a teacher in Churchbridge, in the
Potashville School Division.
Scott's research interest is in the use of technology in education;
particularly, the place of virtual schools in the educational landscape.
His dissertation research will examine the effectiveness of virtual schools.
Through the Kirkpatrick Travel Award, Scott will visit schools which use
technology in innovative ways including: the Florida SmartSchool
technology demonstration school, the Florida virtual school (one of the
oldest virtual schools in existence), and two co-NECT schools (which are
hybrid technology-based schools). Through this visitation, he hopes to
bring back information that will guide both his research in technology in
schools and help him develop more effective cyber-school courses.
The Kirkpatrick Travel Fund is administered jointly by the University of
Saskatchewan College of Education, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni
Association, and the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation. The annual award
celebrates the contribution the late Dean Emeritus Balfour Kirkpatrick made
to education in Saskatchewan.
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For more information, please contact:
Dr. Ken Jacknicke
Dean, College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-7647
February 01, 2002
UST-Innovation Place "Innovation Award" Announced
Posted February 01, 2002
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UST-Innovation Place "Innovation Award" Announced
University of Saskatchewan Technologies Inc. (UST), the U of S
commercialization arm, has teamed up with Innovation Place research park to
offer a new award for technological innovation.
The $2,500 annual "Award of Innovation" will honor U of S researchers who
have brought new and commercially viable technology to UST for development
into marketable products.
The award will be presented at the "Celebrate Success! Gala" on May 14,
2002, an event hosted by the Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce and
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc.
UST President Branko Peterman hopes the award will encourage University
researchers to recognize the value of commercialization.
"The future success of the Saskatchewan economy depends on innovation,"
Peterman said. "We have to recognize the efforts of our scientists and
encourage them to get involved in the innovation process."
Peterman noted that the U of S carries out about half of all the research in
the province and it is the province's "prime source of innovations."
"We are delighted to be a co-sponsor," said Innovation Place marketing
manager Austin Beggs,
noting it is the park's desire "to see more economic activity generated that
will lead to the continued expansion of Saskatchewan's economy."
He said Innovation Place directly sees the results of many of the
University's and UST's activities, as university-originated organizations
move into Innovation Place.
More than 30 companies in Saskatchewan can trace their history to the U of S
and many are located at Innovation Place (www.innovationplace.com), one of
the most successful research parks in North America. The Cobalt 60 source
for cancer radiation therapy, alkali resistant concrete, and canola are
among U of S discoveries that have had global impact.
U of S employees and students are eligible to apply for the award. Selection
criteria include the novelty of the innovation and its potential commercial
impact. The selection committee will include a representative from each of
Innovation Place, UST and the U of S.
In addition to the $2,500, the winner will be recognized with a photo on the
"Award of Innovation" wall in Kirk Hall and a personal trophy.
For more information, visit the UST website: www.usask.ca/ust
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For further information, contact:
Branko Peterman
UST President and CEO
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-7335
Peterman@sask.usask.ca
Kathryn Warden
Research Communications Officer
Office of the Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
