August 29, 2003
Back to School Experts
Posted August 29, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ? August 28, 2003
2003-08-14-OTHER
Back to School Experts
The University of Saskatchewan has a number of experts on back to school issues. The following contact information may be of use to media.
| Name | Department | Field of Expertise | Telephone |
| Adam Baxter-Jones | Kinesiology | Talent Identification in young children (childhood growth and development) ie. Sports team tryouts | 966-1078 |
| B. Lee Murray | Nursing | Teen mental health (also depression and suicide) |
966-6239 |
| Terry Roebuck | Security Services | Internet and Computer Security (www.usask.ca/security/comsec.html) |
966-4508 |
| F. Barry Brown | Educational Communications and Technology | Distance and Virtual Learning (Barry taught the first online course at the U of S) |
966-7550 |
| Don Cochrane | Educational Foundations | Gay and Lesbian issues in education | 966-7521 |
| Don Saklofske | Educational Psychology and Special Education | Personality, psychological assessment, and measurement of learning | 966-7727 |
For more information, please contact:
Erin Taman
Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6919
Email: erin.taman@usask.ca
Web: www.usask.ca/mindfields
August 21, 2003
Saskatchewan-born Oscar Winner Named Gail Appel Lecturer
Posted August 21, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 21, 2003 2003-08-12-AR
Saskatchewan-born Oscar Winner Named Gail Appel Lecturer
The College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan has
invited Buffy Sainte Marie to present the inaugural Gail Appel Lecture in
September 2003.
Sainte Marie is a renowned singer, songwriter, digital artist, educator,
activist, and Academy Award winner. She will make the presentation on
Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre. The event is
open to the public and is free.
The Gail Appel Lecture Series in Literature and Fine Arts is a new, biennial
lecture series designed to present some of the world's most outstanding
artists to U of S students, faculty, and to the broader community. The
lecture series is possible thanks to a generous donation by Gail Appel (B.A.
'66) and her husband Mark Appel.
Buffy Sainte Marie was born on the Piapot Reserve in Saskatchewan. Her
academic credentials include a degree in Oriental Philosophy and a Ph.D. in
Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts. Her music career began as a
break from her studies in 1962 and quickly transformed her life. Her first
album, "It's My Way," received international acclaim when it was released in
1964. Her song, "Universal Soldier" became the protest anthem of the
Vietnam War era. In 1982, Buffy Sainte Marie won an Academy Award for her
hit song, "Up Where We Belong," from the movie, "An Officer and A
Gentleman." Sainte Marie is also an accomplished visual artist who
creates and exhibits digital artworks. Today her creative efforts also
extend to improving Aboriginal education, especially through her Cradleboard
Teaching Project (www.cradleboard.org).
Sainte Marie is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a member of the Juno Hall
of Fame and a two-time recipient of the Queen's Jubilee Medal. She last
visited the University of Saskatchewan in May 2003 for Spring Convocation at
which time she received an Honourary Doctorate.
For more information on the Gail Appel Lecture Series in Literature and Fine
Arts, please visit: www.arts.usask.ca/lectureseries/gailappel/
For more information on Buffy Sainte Marie, please visit:
www.creative-native.com/
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For more information, please contact:
Jennifer Webber Forrest
Communications Officer, Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-1982
Email: jennifer.webberforrest@usask.ca
Website: www.arts.usask.ca/lectureseries/gailappel/
August 20, 2003
WELCOME2003 - Orientation for International Students
Posted August 20, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 20, 2003 2003-08-10-OTHER
WELCOME2003 - Orientation for International Students
The International Student Office (ISO) at the University of Saskatchewan is
organizing an orientation program, WELCOME2003, for newly arrived
international students on August 27, 28, and September 3, 2003.
WELCOME2003 is designed to introduce new students to the University,
Saskatoon and Canada. The orientation program will also give these students
an opportunity to meet and make friends from Canada and all over the world.
Various sessions are included in the two-day orientation and include small
and large group sessions. Small group sessions will be lead by two
volunteers and will cover issues such as social/cultural skills and Canadian
customs. Large group sessions will include topics such as immigration,
employment, health and security.
Socializing and making new friends becomes one of the most important parts
of an orientation. To accomplish that, a social trip to Champetre County
will be held. Also, U of S President Peter MacKinnon will host a reception
for students at his residence. Deans from various colleges and other faculty
and staff will also welcome students alongside the President. One lucky
student will win two return tickets to Vancouver courtesy VIA Rail Canada
Inc.
However, media are invited to attend a very unique aspect of the Orientation
program:
What: Winter Clothing Session - the in's and out's of Saskatchewan winters!
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Where: Thorvaldson Building, Room 105
Time: 2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
The ISO offers various services to international students from student
advocacy to providing assistance with applying for Saskatchewan Health Card
and giving general advice on immigration matters, accommodation, personal
matters and finances.
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For more information, please contact:
Binendra Shakya
International Student Orientation Coordinator
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-2233
Email: binendra.shakya@usask.ca
August 15, 2003
U of S Creates New Industry Liaison Office
Posted August 15, 2003
NOTE: The ILUS name and acronym were changed after this release was issued.
As of 2004, the office is known as the Industry Liaison Office, or ILO.
For more information, visit the website at www.usask.ca/research/ilo/.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 15, 2003 2003-08-09-OTHER
U of S Creates New Industry Liaison Office
The University of Saskatchewan announced today that it will expand efforts
to provide technology transfer services to faculty and industry, with a
focus on matching industry needs with researcher innovation and expertise.
A new Industry Liaison of the University of Saskatchewan (ILUS) office will
be set up this fall within the Research Office to assist faculty in
procuring industrial grants and contracts, and to commercialize U of
S-developed technologies, said U of S Vice-President of Research Steven
Franklin.
ILUS will also work proactively with the business community to raise
awareness of research investment and partnership opportunities at the U of
S.
ILUS will replace UST Inc., currently the university's technology transfer
arm. The four-member staff of UST Inc. will move to the Research Office to
join ILUS.
"This reorganization reflects the growing importance of bringing together
university inventors and business partners to capitalize on technology
transfer opportunities that can help ensure Canada's economic health in a
knowledge-based economy," said Franklin.
"With an expanded focus on industrial liaison and continued strong
commercialization efforts, we are confident we can build on the successes
achieved by UST Inc. and better meet the increasing demands for services to
commercialize new research ideas and discoveries."
ILUS will encourage invention and innovation by faculty, promote research
collaboration and technology transfer opportunities to industrial partners,
and help create spin-off companies that will manufacture and market U of
S-created products.
A national search is underway with the help of an executive search firm to
select a managing director for ILUS who will report to the Vice-President
Research. It's expected that a managing director will be identified by early
fall. Plans are also underway to identify additional staffing needs.
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For more information, contact:
Bryan Harvey
Co-ordinator of Agricultural Research
Office of the Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5795
Kathryn Warden
Research Communications
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
August 14, 2003
U of S President Commissions Quartet in Residence
Posted August 14, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 14, 2003 2003-08-08-OTHER
U of S President Commissions Quartet in Residence
University of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKinnon today announced the
appointment of four renowned musicians as the University of Saskatchewan
Amati Quartet in Residence.
The Quartet will feature Marla Cole and Michael Swan on violin, Geoff Cole
on viola and Linda Bardutz on cello. The musicians have earned an
impressive reputation playing on the Amatis under the name Cole Quartet.
"This initiative is a unique way to celebrate both our ties to the past and
our confidence in the future," MacKinnon said. "It is my expectation that
the U of S Amati Quartet will play an important role in the upcoming 100th
anniversary celebrations of the University, the City of Saskatoon and the
Province of Saskatchewan."
Lorraine Omness, granddaughter of the late Steven Kolbinson, said: "Creation
of the Amati Quartet in Residence is a tribute to the spirit and vision of
my grandfather, the original collector of the instruments, and all who have
supported such an initiative over the years."
Under the new residency, the Quartet will perform a recital series of four
public concerts during the 2003-04 academic year, with the debut concert
scheduled for September 8 at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. The University
community will be encouraged to seek opportunities to engage the Quartet
through performances and demonstrations at special events, such as
conferences, symposia, alumni events, Convocation and College functions, and
for visiting delegations.
Patrick Browne, Acting Head of the Department of Music, said: "These
instruments are a priceless resource for the University and for the
Saskatoon community at large. It is our hope that in addition to the
performance aspect, we will see an increase in musical scholarship connected
with the Amatis via this initiative."
It is anticipated that the program will be expanded in future years to
include a lecture series, Chamber Music courses through the Department of
Music, a Celebration Series for the grand re-opening of Convocation Hall and
the production of compact disc recordings.
"To my knowledge, this is the only string quartet in residence in the world
to enjoy the privilege of playing on four Amati instruments. The fact that
we are affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan - my alma mater - and
with this particular collection of instruments, makes it all the more
significant for me," said Marla Cole on behalf of the Quartet.
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For further information, please contact:
Peter MacKinnon
President
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6612
Amati Instrument History
This collection of world famous Amati instruments was assembled by Stephen
Kolbinson during the 1950's, and was sold to the University of Saskatchewan
for a nominal fee in 1959.
Stephen Kolbinson homesteaded in the Kindersley area in 1908. He sold a
bicycle to buy his first violin. He taught himself to play, and performed at
community concerts and dances.
Mr. Kolbinson's love of music led him to a passion for collecting fine
instruments. He became internationally known as a collector. His
acquaintances included the noted musicians Zubin Mehta, and Itzhak Perlman,
as well as the famous comedian/musician Jack Benny.
Mr. Kolbinson's first Amati purchase was a violin, which had been made in
1607. It was obtained from the then Concertmaster of the London Philharmonic
Orchestra. It had been part of a private collection which had been smuggled
out of France during World War II.
His second purchase was also a violin, created in 1670. It was obtained from
the internationally known concert violinist Daisy Kennedy. Mr. Kolbinson
traveled to London and, it is claimed, out bid three hundred others for the
instrument.
The Amati cello, made in 1690, was the third purchase. It had been found
abandoned in the attic of the Earl of Plymouth's home in England. The cello
bears the joint seal of the Clive and Plymouth families.
The Amati viola, crafted in 1607, was obtained from a private collection in
France. It had been commissioned by Pope Paul V, a member of the famous
Italian Borghese family. It has a painting of the Borghese family coat of
arms on its back. The Borghese family art collection was taken by Napoleon
when he invaded Italy. It is believed that is how the viola found its way to
France.
The instruments purchased in 1959 have been played by a number of Saskatoon
ensembles, Saskatoon Symphony members, and University Department of Music
members in lectures, concerts and recitals. In 1992 they were loaned to
Victoria's Lafayette Quartet, and traveled extensively. They were returned
in 1998 and are stored in the climate-controlled vaults at the Diefenbaker
Canada Centre, on the University of Saskatchewan campus.
Biographies of Performing Artists
Marla Cole received her Bachelor of Music Degree in Violin Performance with
Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 1989. As a prize winning
and scholarship student at the Royal College of Music in London, England she
received the ARCM Performers Diploma in 1994 and Master of Music degree in
Violin Performance in 1996 studying with Peter Manning of the Britten
Quartet, and with the Chilingirian String Quartet. Marla was supported in
her studies with generous funding from the Saskatchewan Arts Board, the
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund and the Countess of Munster Musical
Trust in England. As a founding member of the Capriccio String Quartet and
the McLennan Piano Trio she performed extensively throughout the United
Kingdom and Europe. Marla appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras,
and also freelanced with many of the major London orchestras including the
English Symphony Orchestra and English Touring Opera. Marla recorded live
for British television, as well as for commercial and film studio recordings
As a young student Marla studied extensively in Canada and the United States
participating in summer festivals and master classes at Courtenay Youth
Music Centre with David Zafer; Johannesen International School of the Arts
in Victoria with Taras Gabora; Orford Centre of the Arts in Quebec with
Rodney Friend and Mauricio Fuks; The Congress of Strings in Dallas, Texas
with Arkady Fomin and Joseph Silverstein and the Banff Centre for the Arts
with Lorand Fenyves and Sylvia Rosenberg. She also studied in Hungary with
Istvan Guerman.
As an Artist-in-Residence Marla spent the 1992-93 year on a full scholarship
at the Banff Centre for the Arts immersed in chamber music and solo
performance, studying with a number of visiting guest artists such as Andrew
Dawes, Thomas Brandis, Jaap Schroeder, Robert Aitken, and Edgar Meyer. She
also played for the Banff Centre Opera, Music Theatre, and Dance
productions.
While living in England Marla was invited to attend the Britten-Pears School
for Advanced Musical Studies as a soloist studying with Franco Gulli in
1994, with the McLennan Piano Trio studying with the Beaux Arts Trio in 1994
and with the Capriccio String Quartet studying with members of the Amadeus
String Quartet in 1995.
Marla currently lives in Saskatoon with her husband, Geoff Cole, and their
two young children, where she is active as a private violin teacher and
chamber musician, and also plays in the Saskatoon Symphony.
Michael Swan was born in Saskatoon in 1963. He studied with the
world-renowned violin virtuoso Aaron Rosand at the Curtis Institute of Music
in Philadelphia, supported by the Canada Council, where he graduated in 1984
with a Bachelor of Music Degree. He has been concertmaster of the Saskatoon
Symphony Orchestra (including the Saskatoon Symphony Chamber Players and the
Saskatchewan Chamber Orchestra) since 1984.
Michael has been a guest concertmaster with Regina Symphony Orchestra, the
Royal Winnipeg Ballet Orchestra, and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. As
soloist he has performed with the Symphony Orchestra of the Curtis Institute
of Music, the Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra, the Saskatoon Symphony
Orchestra, and the Saskatchewan Chamber Orchestra.
Recent accomplishments include Michael's professional conducting debut in
Saskatoon in 2001 for the premiere of the concert version of 'Return to St.
Petersburg', an opera/musical that he co-authored with James Schultz. In
2002 as soloist with the Saskatchewan Chamber Orchestra Michael recorded
Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' for a CBC compact disc recording.
In addition to performing in orchestral, chamber and solo capacities he has
produced several musical compositions.
Geoff Cole studied with Sophie Langdon, Diana Cummings, Stephen Tees, and
the Gould Trio at the Trinity College of Music, London, England where he was
a scholarship and prize-winning student. Geoff performed as soloist with
orchestra on numerous occasions while at Trinity, and he received a
Performance Diploma with Merit in 1994, and a Postgraduate Diploma with
Distinction in 1995. He attended the Britten-Pears School for Advanced
Musical Studies as a soloist studying with Yuko Inoue and with the Capriccio
String Quartet, studying with members of the Amadeus String Quartet.
Geoff has extensive experience as a freelance musician performing with many
major London symphony orchestras. He was also a full-time member of the
English String Orchestra. Geoff spent many years playing with the Capriccio
String quartet. This highly successful group toured the UK and Europe
performing, as well as recording for BBC television.
Geoff currently lives in Saskatoon with his wife, Marla Cole, and their two
young children, where he works full time in the computer industry as a
network support analyst, as well as playing in the Saskatoon Symphony
Orchestra.
Linda Bardutz is a graduate of Indiana University where she was a student of
Janos Starker. She received Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees
in Violoncello Performance, both with High Distinction. She was an
Associate Instructor of cello at Indiana University as well as a recipient
of the School of Music's prestigious Performer's Certificate, awarded in
recognition of outstanding musical performance. Other awards include first
prize in the Regina Symphony Concerto Competition (the only cellist to have
won this competition) and a Fellowship in Violoncello at the Tanglewood
Music Centre.
Ms. Bardutz's other private teachers include Malcolm Tait, Gary Hoffman, and
Helga Winold. She has performed in the masterclasses of Yo Yo Ma, Paul
Tortelier, Zara Nelsova, Aldo Parisot, Anner Bylsma, Ronald Leonard, Zoltan
Szekely, Timothy Eddy, and Joel Krosnick.
Linda has been Principal Cellist for the Saskatoon Symphony since 1989 and
is regularly featured as soloist. She has also appeared as soloist with the
Regina Symphony, the Calgary Philharmonic Players, Saskatchewan Chamber
Orchestra, and Prairie Virtuosi. During the 1997-98 season Linda was a
tenured member of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and also performed with
the CBC Vancouver Orchestra. She has performed in the Colorado Music
Festival in Boulder, Colorado, and as Solo Cellist with the Royal Winnipeg
Ballet on recent tours to the United States.
Ms. Bardutz is active as a private cello teacher in Saskatoon. Outside of
her duties with the SSO, she is a founding member of Prairie Virtuosi (a
conductorless chamber orchestra). In addition to her career as a musician,
Linda is an accomplished luthier and bowmaker.
August 11, 2003
U of S announces outcome of program review
Posted August 11, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 11, 2003 2003-08-06-OTHER
U of S announces outcome of program review
The University of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the latest outcomes of
Systematic Program Review (SPR) *, a major six-year review initiative
designed to improve the quality of education delivered to students as well
as provide expert feedback to academic units for change and future
development.
Established by the University Council in 1999, SPR is designed to encourage
program improvement and innovation, demonstrate accountability, and provide
information to guide decisions about programs and resources. Each review
includes a self-study by the program, a site visit and report by the review
team (consisting of both external and internal reviewers), responses from
Deans and program heads, and decisions on outcome categories. Review
results will provide timely and useful information to guide academic units
as they put together their five-year plans for the Integrated Planning
process.
In 2001-02, all programs in Engineering and most Natural Science programs on
campus were reviewed. Programs were evaluated according to quality (of
curriculum, faculty, learning environment, infrastructure and outcomes),
demand, efficiency in the use of resources and relevance to the province.
There are four possible outcome categories: A (outstanding programs; few, if
any, changes required); B (some improvements needed; program will be
sustained); C (fundamental changes required; concrete action plan must be
developed to address deficiencies); and D (requirement to consider
termination).
Of the programs reviewed in 2001-2002, 4 were rated A, 14 were rated B and 3
were rated C.
University Acting Provost and Vice President Academic, Ken Coates, said:
"These sorts of reviews are standard practice in most universities and aim
to maintain academic quality. The review standards the U of S sets for
itself are quite remarkable and very ambitious. We learned a lot from the
SPR process and are pleased that the outcomes included many good solid B
ratings and several A ratings. Students entering our programs in 2003 can
be assured that they will receive a high-quality education at these areas
and I would like to congratulate our faculty for their hard work and
dedication."
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For further information, contact:
General information:
Ken Coates
Acting Provost and Vice-President Academic
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8484
Michael Atkinson
Provost and Vice-President Academic
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8484
Information from Deans taking part in the 2001-2002 SPRs:
Claude Lague
Dean, College of Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5273
Ken Coates
Dean, College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4232
Information on Council decision:
Lou Qualtiere
Chair, Planning Committee of Council
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8088
PROGRAM
Chemistry
BSc - Ranking = C
GRAD M.Sc, PhD - Ranking = B
Computer Science
BSc - Ranking = A
B.Comm. (Development of
Information Systems) - Ranking = C
GRAD M.Sc., Ph.D. - Ranking = B
Engineering:
Agricultural and Bioresource
BE - Ranking = B
GRAD PGD, MEng, M.Sc, Ph.D. - Ranking = B
Biomedical
M.Sc., Ph.D. - Ranking = B
Chemical
BE - Ranking = B
GRAD M.Eng, MSc, Ph.D. - Ranking = B
Civil and Geological
BE (Civil) - Ranking = B
BE (Geological) - Ranking = B
GRAD MEng, M.Sc, Ph.D. - Ranking = B
Electrical
BE - Ranking = A
GRAD MEng, M.Sc., Ph.D. - Ranking = B
Environmental
GRAD PGD, MEng, M.Sc., Ph.D. - Ranking = C
Physics and Engineering Physics
B.Sc. in Physics - Ranking = B
BE in Engineering Physics - Ranking = A
M.Sc, Ph.D. - Ranking = B
Mechanical
BE - Ranking = A
GRAD PGD, MEng, M.Sc., Ph.D. - Ranking = B
August 07, 2003
Public Service Announcement - Cherry Sunday - August 17
Posted August 07, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 7, 2003 2003-08-04-EXT
Public Service Announcement
Cherry Sunday - August 17
The University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and the Extension
Division are hosting Come to Bruno for a Cherry Sunday on Sun. Aug. 17,
between noon and 5 p.m. at the Bruno Ursuline Campus in Bruno, Saskatchewan
(90 km east of Saskatoon). Cherry Sunday will showcase the Department of
Plant Sciences' new demonstration orchard and nursery, with tours of the
cherry, blue honeysuckle and apple orchard, as well as presentations and
displays on Saskatchewan fruit growing opportunities. The chance to taste
products made with Saskatchewan fruit, go for covered wagon rides and win
door prizes will make the day fun for the whole family.
More information about Cherry Sunday is available at:
www.extension.usask.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Bruce Hobin
Program Director
Agriculture, Food and Horticulture Program
Extension Division
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-5551
Email: bruce.hobin@usask.ca
Website: www.extension.usask.ca
August 06, 2003
Orientation 2003 gearing up to welcome new U of S students
Posted August 06, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 6, 2003 2003-08-03-OTHER
Orientation 2003 gearing up to welcome new U of S students
The University of Saskatchewan is gearing up for Orientation 2003! Over 2100
students are expected to converge on the U of S campus September 2 and 3 for
this dynamic and informative introduction to our province's largest
university. "Orientation is a great way to kick start your university
career! It provides an awesome opportunity to meet other first year
students, and it's a great time to be introduced to "in's" and "out's" of
the university," said Susanne Berg, the Orientation Coordinator for
Volunteers and Participants.
The orientation program presents a balance between the academic and
non-academic aspects of university life. Sessions will be offered on a
variety of topics, each designed to equip students with the skills they need
to have a successful university experience. "Our program does its best to
ensure that the student experience is positive and educational, so every
student that attends Orientation will be a success at the U of S," added
Leigha McAree, Orientation Coordinator for Sponsorship, Promotions and
Events.
The main program will highlight the various ways there are to get involved
on campus, how to deal with academic problems, the diversity of the U of S
student body, and information particular to the different colleges. There
are also special programming options for Aboriginal, International, Mature
and Transfer students. The sixth annual complementary Parent Orientation,
for parents of new university students, will be held at two different times,
one on August 28 and the other on September 2.
To register for Orientation 2003, you can go online to
www.usask.ca/orientation. Please note that the deadline to register for
Orientation 2003 is August 15, 2003.
All media are invited to attend Orientation events, which begin at 9:15 on
Sept. 2 in the Bowl on campus.
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For more information, please contact:
Susanne Berg
Orientation Coordinator of Volunteers and Participants
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-5791
Email: orientation@usask.ca
U of S Student Receives Prestigious Award at Kenderdine Gallery
Posted August 06, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 6, 2003 2003-08-04-OTHER
U of S Student Receives Prestigious Award at Kenderdine Gallery
University of Saskatchewan art student Ray Lodoen will receive the C.D. Howe
Scholarship from the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts on Friday, August 8th,
at the official opening of the Royal Canadian Academy exhibition,
"Lodestar," at the Kenderdine Gallery. The event begins at 8 p.m.
Lodoen, an eclectic artist, has worked on a pilot project with the City of
Saskatoon teaching video to youth, mentored students at the Mendel Art
Gallery ("Raw Edge Workshops" 2003), and has 14 years experience in the sign
industry (graphic and manufacturing.) He has also been lead singer in a
musical group, "Cactus" (winner of "Band Wars" 1995).
This fall, Ray Lodoen enters his final year of a B.F.A. program at the U of
S. He is the creator of the Stolen Ashtray Project
(http://www.itjournalist.com/ashtray.htm), as well as a member of A.K.A.
Gallery and has had work exhibited in a variety of galleries in Saskatchewan
and Alberta.
Exhibition: July 14 - August 24, 2003
Public reception and awards presentation: Friday, August 8, 8pm
* Alison Hymas, President of the RCA will join us for the reception on
August 8th to present the C.D. Howe Scholarship to U of S Fine Arts student,
Ray Lodoen.
Location: Kenderdine Art Gallery, 2nd Floor Agriculture Building, U of S
Campus
Lodestar is a consideration of the influences of twelve senior Saskatchewan
artists, all members of the Royal Canadian Academy, upon next generation
artists. In this multi generational project, senior artists have selected
younger artists whose work is of personal interest to each. The "second
generation" artists have been impacted to varying degrees through the senior
artist's visibility and in some cases via direct mentoring influences. This
project has received support from the National Council of the Royal Canadian
Academy, with the cross generational and mentoring aspects of the project
being of particular interest to the R.C.A.
Artists: Douglas Bentham and Terry O'Flanagan, Bob Boyer and David Garneau,
Bob Christie and Jonathan Forrest, Victor Cicansky and Jefferson Little,
Michael Hosaluk and Tom Ray / Miranda Jones / Heather Cline / Jamie Russell
/ Trent Watts / Art Perlett / Doug Taylor / Amanda Immelman, Gregory Hardy
and Nancy Lowry, Dorothy Knowles and Catherine Perehudoff, Wynona Mulcaster
and Otto Rogers, Wilf Perreault and Jeff Nachtigall, William Perehudoff and
John McLean, Allen Sapp and Lyndon Tootoosis, David Thauberger and Rick
Gorenko.
All media are invited to attend the show opening and awards presentation.
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For more information, please contact:
Kent Archer
Kenderdine Art Gallery
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4571
Email: kent.archer@usask.ca
Website: www.usask.ca/kenderdine
August 05, 2003
New Research Services Director and VP Assistant Appointed
Posted August 05, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 5, 2003 2003-08-02-OTHER
New Research Services Director and VP Assistant Appointed
Bryan Schreiner, a senior executive with the Saskatchewan Research Council,
has been appointed Director of Research Services and Assistant to the
Vice-President of Research at the University of Saskatchewan, effective
September 1.
The appointment was announced today by U of S Vice-President Research Steven
Franklin.
"We are delighted to recruit someone of Dr. Schreiner's research talent and
managerial experience to help advance our strategic goals and serve the
needs of the U of S research community," said Franklin. "His extensive
experience working with government agencies, universities, business and
industry over three decades will help us build success in all our research,
scholarly and artistic work."
Schreiner will manage the Office of Research Services which administers more
than $100 million in annual U of S research funding. He will lead the
Office's initiatives in areas such as policy development, regulatory
compliance, and provision of information and support to faculty. As well,
he will advise the Vice-President Research and represent him on a number of
regulatory and administrative committees.
Schreiner is currently Vice-President of the Saskatchewan Research Council's
(SRC) Environment/Minerals Division responsible for business development and
contract negotiation. He also directs the scientific research and
resource development of 30 SRC scientists, technologists and technicians,
and administers an annual budget of more than $5 million.
Schreiner earned his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in geology at the U of S and
has published extensively. He is past president of the Association of
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. He was also the
Saskatchewan director of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and
has also been a director on several boards including the Canadian Geoscience
Council where he is currently the international director.
Schreiner has been involved in international research and development work.
He has also had experience with commercialization efforts related to
patents, licenses, and commercial agreements. As a current member of the
University Senate, he is familiar with the university's strategic directions
and critical issues facing the U of S.
"Being able to help advance an effective and responsive research
organization such as the U of S is a great opportunity," Schreiner said.
"By promoting the capabilities of various operational groups within U of S
in combination with the expertise of university colleges, government
agencies, business and industry, we can offer a team that can lead
initiatives in Saskatchewan and play an important role nationally and
internationally."
Since May, the Office of Research Services has been managed by Acting
Director David Harris. More information about the Office of Research
Services is available at:
www.usask.ca/research/ors.shtml
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For more information or to obtain a photo of Bryan Schreiner, contact:
Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications Officer
(306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
August 01, 2003
U of S Committee Questions Consent Provisions in 1997 Whiplash Study
Posted August 01, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 1, 2003 2003-08-01-OTHER
U of S Committee Questions Consent Provisions in 1997 Whiplash Study
A University of Saskatchewan committee has determined that a 1997 ethics
review application for a whiplash study sponsored by Saskatchewan Government
Insurance (SGI) did not make adequate provision to obtain informed consent
from participants.
But the University Committee on Ethics in Human Research (UCEHR) stressed
that there have been "sweeping and fundamental changes" to the Canadian
ethical review process since these protocols were originally reviewed --
changes which greatly reduce the chances that similar concerns would arise
today.
The review, initiated by U of S in response to public concerns, focused on
whether the consent procedures described in the protocols (applications from
researchers for ethics review of their research plans) met the standards of
the time. A 1994 SGI-funded whiplash study protocol was also reviewed, and
that protocol was found to contain adequate consent provisions. U of S
involvement in the studies ended more than three years ago.
But UCEHR chair Valerie Thompson cautions that on the issue of whether or
not informed consent was actually obtained in the 1997 study, the answer
"may still be yes." UCEHR did not evaluate whether free and informed consent
was in fact obtained, confining its review to documents available to the
original ethics committee. But some documents that followed the original
review suggest participants were indeed informed that their participation
was voluntary.
"We sought this opinion to help us ensure the highest possible standard for
ethical review of U of S research applications," said Ken Coates, U of S
Provost and Acting Vice-President Academic.
"We are confident that the lessons learned from this review have been
addressed and that the public is well protected by our current ethics review
processes. Since national ethics review standards were created in 1998, our
research ethics committees have developed extensive guidelines for
researchers that now include more rigorous requirements for obtaining
informed consent from study participants."
On the 1994 study, UCEHR found that prospective participants were invited to
participate, given an adequate explanation of the study, offered the option
to decline participation and told that their decision to participate would
have no bearing on their SGI claim.
The 1997 study was a review of a rehabilitation program funded by SGI for
injured people.
The protocol was originally reviewed and approved by the U of S Medical
Ethics Committee.
UCEHR found that the 1997 protocol should have undergone substantial
revision prior to approval. In particular, better provision should have been
made to obtain consent from claimants, inform them that they were free to
refuse to participate or withdraw at any time, and inform them that their
decision to participate or withdraw would not jeopardize their SGI benefits.
UCEHR found no evidence that the medical ethics committee erred "either in
judgment or in process" and concludes the committee exercised "due
diligence."
For instance, the committee asked the researchers to clarify that
participation in the study would be voluntary. "The researchers did so,
indicating that there would be no punitive measures for any claimant who did
not wish to participate in the study," UCEHR states.
As well, the 1997 protocol implied that a primary goal of the study was to
evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment program for SGI, noting SGI had
the legal right to collect information and share it with appropriate sources
to ensure quality of care. Program evaluations by non-university agencies
often proceed without a formal consent process.
But UCEHR concluded the stated goals of the study went beyond a program
evaluation by including "an element of research" and therefore adequate
consent provisions should have been required.
The 16-page UCEHR report calls for clear consent guidelines for reviewing
applications that involve a program evaluation. Coates said U of S will
develop its own guidelines and press for similar national guidelines during
the review of national standards that is underway.
Coates thanked the UCEHR members for their thorough review. UCEHR's mandate
is to propose and adopt policies and procedures for research ethics boards
in compliance with national standards. It is not a reviewing body for
specific research projects.
Findings from the 1994 study were published in the prestigious,
peer-reviewed New England Journal of Medicine in April, 2000. The U of S
Institute for Health and Outcomes Research which conducted the studies
disbanded after the lead researcher left the U of S.
Visit http://www.usask.ca/research/ethics.shtml for information about U of S
research ethics guidelines and
http://www.nserc.ca/programs/ethics/english/policy.htm for information on
the Tri-Council Policy Statement on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving
Humans.
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For more information or a copy of the report, contact:
Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications
(306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
