September 29, 2004
U of S Issues Report That Shows Students More Tempted To Cheat When They Run Out Of Time
Posted September 29, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 29, 2004 2004-09-21-OTHER
Report Shows Students More Tempted To Cheat When They Run Out Of Time
Today, the University of Saskatchewan released its second annual set of
statistics on cheating, showing a slight reduction in cases this year.
University Secretary Gordon Barnhart presented the report which indicated
that between July 2003 and June 2004, the University had 73 cases of
academic dishonesty heard by college and university panels. Of these, 60
students were found to be guilty. Four were suspended for periods of one
term or more, and three were expelled. The remainder were penalized with
either outright failure in the class or with a grade reduction in the class.
In 2002-03, there were 79 cases heard, of which 67 were found to be guilty.
Barnhart noted that a number of the cases this year involved students who
had not deliberately set out to plagiarize, but who had not started work on
their essays early enough, or had not set aside enough time to research
their assignments. Then, instead of seeking extensions or improving their
time management, they tried to take the easy way out by copying material
from the Internet.
Again this year, approximately two-thirds of the cases were plagiarism on
essays and assignments, while the rest involved other forms of cheating such
as using or passing notes in an exam, or handing the same essay in for two
different classes.
At the U of S, the policy regarding academic dishonesty requires that
faculty committees at the College level deal with accusations of cheating.
Penalties are not prescribed but are dealt with at the discretion of the
committee and are becoming increasingly severe.
"Colleges now feel that students who cheat should receive a much greater
penalty than students who simply do not turn in an assignment. Therefore,
many cases of plagiarized essays received a mark of zero on the assignment
plus an additional percentage off their final grade in the course," said
Barnhart.
Penalties in professional colleges can be more severe on first offenses
since professional certification/accreditation is required.
The U of S continues to take a proactive approach in educating students
about honesty and integrity so that their degrees are earned honestly and
are respected by future employers.
Barnhart also announced that double Olympic gold medalist Catriona LeMay
Doan will be the keynote speaker at the second annual "Writing it Right
Week" October 18 to 22, 2004.
Doan will speak on the topic of "Honest Competition" in her address on
Tuesday, October 19, 2:30 p.m. in Room 241, Arts Building (formerly Place
Riel Theatre).
A native of Saskatoon, Doan won a total of three Olympic medals, has three
times been named Canada's female athlete of the year. Her experience at the
highest levels of the competitive sport of speed skating have given her a
unique perspective on the importance of honesty in competitions of all
kinds.
"Writing it Right Week" consists of a series of events and discussions about
academic integrity and what this means for students and for faculty. Other
events during the week will include: using the Internet for essay research,
teaching students about integrity and how to handle accusations of academic
dishonesty and cheating.
Additional information can be found at www.usask.ca/honesty/week.shtml
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For more information, please contact:
Gordon Barnhart
University Secretary
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4632
www.usask.ca/honesty
** To obtain a copy of the complete press kit which includes the University
Secretary's Report, please contact Erin Taman, Communications, at (306)
966-6919. Copies can be emailed as word documents or faxed out.
September 28, 2004
Mission Green Team To Recognize CLS at the U of S for Support of Environment
Posted September 28, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 28, 2004 2004-09-20-OTHER
Mission Green Team To Recognize CLS for Support of Environment
Saskatoon's "Field of Beams" -- the Canadian Light Source -- will be
recognized Wednesday, September 29th as one of Canada's brightest
environmental initiatives.
The Mission Green Team (www.missiongreen.com) -- a group of
environmentally-minded adventure travelers led by world record-setting long
distance driver Garry Sowerby -- will visit the University of Saskatchewan
campus to salute the CLS (www.lightsource.ca) as part of a cross Canada tour
recognizing ways Canadians are working to preserve and protect the
environment. Media are welcome to attend this photo opportunity as the team
tours the synchrotron and makes a presentation.
The Team is driving across Canada in two advanced technology vehicles
provided by General Motors. One of them, an "E85 Capable" Yukon SUV, is
fuelled by an 85 per cent ethanol blend derived from plant material, such as
grain chaff.
"The program is designed to highlight what we as Canadians are doing to
protect, preserve and improve our environment," says Sowerby. "We'll salute
85 environmental incentives ranging from the clean-up of Halifax Harbour to
self-sustainable homes that are completely off the power grid. We'll see
what people are doing to protect endangered species, check out how we are
harnessing the wind and protecting our forests and wetlands."
The U of S-owned Canadian Light Source is Canada's first and only
synchrotron. By generating intense light, synchrotrons are capable of
examining chemicals at the molecular level. Experiments using synchrotron
light have been successful in studying the interactions of pollutants like
arsenic and mercury with the environment, plants and animals -- including
humans. Such research may help in finding new ways to clean up contaminated
mining sites and track how pollutants move through ecosystems.
The $173.5-million synchrotron facility officially opens October 22nd.
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Note to editors: The Mission Green Team will be at the CLS at 2:30 p.m.
Further information about the CLS Grand Opening and related Synchrotron
Month events is available at: www.lightsource.ca/opening.
For more information contact:
Matthew Dalzell
Communications Coordinator
Canadian Light Source Inc.
University of Saskatchewan
Ph: (306) 657-3739 Fax: (306) 657-353
Cell: 227-0978
matthew.dalzell@lightsource.ca
September 27, 2004
ParticipACTION Legacy Lives On - U of S to host world-leading archival collection and interactive website
Posted September 27, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 27, 2004 2004-09-15-OTHER
ParticipACTION Legacy Lives On
U of S to host world-leading archival collection and interactive website
The University of Saskatchewan announced the establishment today of the
historic archives and a new interactive website relating to ParticipACTION -
the internationally respected pioneer in promoting an active, healthy
lifestyle. This collection of resources is one of the world's largest
related to successful strategies for physical activity and health promotion.
The collection - comprised of over 1,000 television, radio and print
messages, extensive educational resources and information on successful
strategies - is also being made available, in both English and French, via
www.participaction.com.
University President Peter MacKinnon said: "This is a significant collection
for the University Archives. Students and faculty will benefit
considerably in terms of research from this donation. Given the faculty and
alumni who were involved in ParticipACTION from the start, this collection
also represents an interesting aspect of University history. Moreover,
through www.participaction.com, health and physical activity leaders around
the world will be able to benefit from this unique Canadian success story -
today and in the future."
ParticipACTION's national Board Chair, Marilyn Knox of Toronto, said: "The
University and leading citizens from Saskatoon provided invaluable support
over many years. The ParticipACTION Board of Directors therefore readily
agreed that these archives and this world accessible website should be a
cooperative initiative with the University of Saskatchewan."
Former ParticipACTION President, Russ Kisby, expressed appreciation to the
Canadian Council of Archives, Canadian Heritage, for its financial support.
He also expressed his enthusiasm for this archival resource and website.
"Thanks to the cooperation of the University of Saskatchewan,
ParticipACTION's legacy will continue to make a difference for many years to
come", he said.
For thirty years ParticipACTION was the physical activity conscience of
Canadians. The organization also played a direct role in helping to
establish similar national campaigns in some 25 countries world-wide.
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For more information, contact:
Laurel Rossnagel
Development Officer, College of Kinesiology
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-1105
September 24, 2004
U of S announces latest outcomes of academic program review
Posted September 24, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 24, 2004 2004-09-13-OTHER
U of S announces latest outcomes of academic program review
The University of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the latest outcomes of
Systematic Program Review (SPR), a major six-year review process 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 2003-2004, a number of programs in Arts and Science and Kinesiology 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); C (fundamental changes
required; concrete action plan must be developed to address deficiencies);
and D (requirement to consider termination).
Of the Arts and Science programs reviewed in 2003-2004 being reported here,
3 are rated A, 13 are rated B, 3 are rated C. The results for programs in
Drama, Languages and Linguistics, Native Studies as well as programs in
Kinesiology are still going through the process. Results will be reported as
they become available.
University Provost and Vice-President Academic, Michael Atkinson, 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 are delighted that the outcomes included many good solid B
ratings and several A ratings and we are working to address the issues
raised by the Cs."
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For further information, contact:
General information:
Michael Atkinson
Provost and Vice-President Academic
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8484
Information from the Dean responsible for the programs reviewed:
Jo- Anne Dillon
Dean, College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4232
Information on Council decisions:
Beth Bilson
Chair, Planning Committee of Council
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5885
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ARTS and SCIENCE (FINE ARTS and HUMANITIES)
Art and Art History
BA (Art History) - A
BA (Studio) - B
BFA - B
Graduate (MFA) - B
English
B.A - B
GRAD: M.A, Ph.D. - B
History
B.A - B
GRAD: M.A, Ph.D. - B
Philosophy
BA - B
BA - STM - B
Graduate - B
Religious Studies/Anthropology
BA (Religious Studies) - B
BA (Anthropology) - C
ARTS and SCIENCE (NATURAL SCIENCES)
Math and Stats
BSc (Mathematics) - C
BSc (Statistics) - B
BSc (Mathematical Physics) - B
Graduate - C
ARTS and SCIENCE (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Psychology:
BA - A
Graduate (MA, PhD) - A
SSHRC funds U of S Electoral Reform Study as part of $1.4 million Investment in Saskatchewan Research
Posted September 24, 2004
The following information has been issued by Research Communications,
University of Saskatchewan:
SSHRC funds U of S Electoral Reform Study as part of $1.4 million
Investment in Saskatchewan Research
Finance Minister Ralph Goodale announced $1.4 million in funding for
Saskatchewan university research in Regina September 23 from the Social
Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
The investment, announced on behalf of Industry Minister David Emerson,
includes $988,000 to back U of S-led projects over the next three years.
These include studies of quality of life in Saskatoon, and the
characteristics of virtual learning communities, as well as comparison of
continuing education at Alberta and Saskatchewan universities, and an
examination of Canadian electoral reform.
A full listing of SSHRC Standard Research Grant winners is available online
at http://www.sshrc.ca/web/winning/comp_results_e.asp.
The Industry Canada news release is available at
http://www.ic.gc.ca/cmb/welcomeic.nsf/0/85256a5d006b972085256f1700765991?OpenDocument.
Diplomats Speak on Big Science Investment Sept. 28th
Posted September 24, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 24, 2004 2004-09-14-OTHER
Diplomats Speak on Big Science Investment Sept. 28th
SASKATOON - Diplomats from Great Britain and France will address members of
the Saskatoon research and business communities during a luncheon and panel
discussion -- 'Investing in Big Science - A Vital Foundation for Innovation
and Prosperity' -- Tuesday, September 28th at Innovation Place.
David Reddaway, British High Commissioner to Canada, and Daniel Jouanneau,
the Ambassador of France, will speak about the R and D experiences of their
respective countries at the forum. Media are welcome to attend.
Hosted by the Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce, Saskatoon Regional
Economic Development Authority (SREDA), Innovation Place and the University
of Saskatchewan, the event is in recognition of the grand opening of the
Canadian Light Source October 22nd.
"This is an outstanding opportunity for the U of S, the CLS and Saskatoon
industry," says U of S President Peter MacKinnon. "The kind of scientific
work underway at our synchrotron and other centres of research excellence on
campus, and at Innovation Place, is putting Saskatoon and Canada on the
world stage in research and development. Of particular note are the national
and international collaborations that are happening among academic
institutions, government and industry because of the people and
infrastructure we have been able to attract to our campus."
The $173.5-million Canadian Light Source (www.lightsource.ca)-which is owned
by the University of Saskatchewan-has received funding from national,
provincial and municipal governments, as well as universities and industry,
making it one of the nation's largest investments in science in the past 30
years.
The synchrotron is expected to have a tremendous economic and scientific
impact on Canada's research and development capabilities in the life
sciences, pharmaceuticals, materials, and the environment. CLS expects to
grow towards 25 per cent industrial use, a higher proportion than other
synchrotrons to date.
"This visit is a chance to learn about the experiences of two of our closest
allies on the importance of investing in large-scale science projects like
the CLS," says Kent Smith-Windsor, Executive Director of the Saskatoon and
District Chamber of Commerce. "It's also a chance to demonstrate our own
success in building academic and commercial partnerships to members of the
international community."
There are synchrotrons in both Britain and France. The European Synchrotron
Radiation Facility (ESRF, www.esrf.fr) in Grenoble, France and the
Synchrotron Radiation Source (SRS) in Daresbury, England (www.srs.ac.uk)
have both been operating for some time. Britain is constructing a second
synchrotron near Oxford University (www.diamond.ac.uk) and France is
building a new national facility near Paris.
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Note to editors: The luncheon will start at 12:00 p.m. in the Candle Room at
Innovation Place, followed immediately by the panel discussion.
For more information contact:
Matthew Dalzell
Communications Coordinator
Canadian Light Source Inc.
Phone: (306) 657-3739
Fax: (306) 657-353
Cell: (306) 227-0978
matthew.dalzell@lightsource.ca
www.lightsource.ca
Rob Norris
Coordinator - Global Relations
Office of the University Secretary
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-2428
Fax: (306) 975-1026
rob.norris@usask.ca
September 22, 2004
One Month to Canadian Light Source Opening at the University of Saskatchewan
Posted September 22, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 2004-09-11-OTHER
One Month to Canadian Light Source Opening
October is Synchrotron Month in Saskatoon as the countdown begins for the
launch of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan.
A series of public and invitation-only events are planned throughout the
month of October, all leading to the October 22 opening ceremony and gala
dinner. To officially mark the opening, October has been declared
Synchrotron Month by both the City of Saskatoon and the Province of
Saskatchewan.
"The launch of the CLS marks an historic occasion for the University of
Saskatchewan," says U of S President Peter MacKinnon.
"This is a chance for us to both celebrate the opening of Canada's
synchrotron and look forward to the tremendous research and economic
opportunities that will follow."
Federal and provincial dignitaries, university presidents and leading
scientists from across Canada have been invited to attend the October 22nd
celebration. The ceremony will also pay tribute to the unprecedented
partnership among universities, government and industry that has led to this
$173.5-million, U of S-owned national facility.
Dignitaries attending the October 22 opening ceremony will include federal
Finance Minister and Saskatchewan MP Ralph Goodale, Saskatchewan Premier
Lorne Calvert and Canada Foundation for Innovation President and CEO Eliot
Phillipson. U of S President Peter MacKinnon and CLS Executive-Director Bill
Thomlinson will also address the gathering.
Later, up to 600 people are expected to attend a special gala dinner
featuring National Science Advisor Arthur Carty. Ken Coates, former dean of
the College of Arts and Science, will be master of ceremonies.
Two public lecture series and a public open house on October 30th are among
the activities planned to engage both the university community and the
general public in the celebration. Other CLS-related events will include
high school tours and a reception for the business community sponsored by
the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority and the Saskatoon
Chamber of Commerce.
The CLS will be a major boost to the country's research capacity and an
important addition to the university and city, says Thomlinson.
"The fact it's located here means that Saskatoon will benefit tremendously.
We're obviously very excited and would like to engage people in celebrating
this national milestone," he says.
The general public is especially encouraged to attend the Canadian Light
Source Public Lectures, which will take place at the Frances Morrison
Library downtown on the first three Tuesdays of October. The series will
feature scientists from the U of S, CLS and industry speaking about
synchrotron science and its uses in materials science, industry, agriculture
and human health.
Another set of events, the University of Saskatchewan Light Lectures, will
celebrate the CLS launch with a series of five campus lectures by U of S
faculty on the topic of light. The first public lecture is scheduled for
September 23 and will feature Robert Sider, an adjunct professor in the
department of history, speaking about light in ancient writings and rituals.
There will also be many opportunities to see and hear information about the
CLS through local and national media coverage.
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Note to editors: See Synchrotron Month Public Events (attached) for
additional details. Photos are available.
For more information, contact:
Matthew Dalzell
Communications Coordinator
Canadian Light Source Inc.
Ph: (306) 657-3739
Fax:(306) 657-3535
matthew.dalzell@lightsource.ca
www.lightsource.ca
Dale Worobec
Research Communications
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-1474
dale.worobec@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
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Synchrotron Month Public Events
Canadian Light Source Public Lectures
(All lectures are at 7:00 p.m., Frances Morrison Library, 311 - 23rd Street
East)
X-Ray Vision: Imaging using Synchrotron Light
Tuesday, October 5
Speakers: Ingrid Pickering (Geological Sciences), Helen Nichol (Anatomy and
Cell Biology), Gregg Adams (Veterinary Biomedical Sciences), Dean Chapman
(Anatomy and Cell Biology)
Poisons, Plants and Paints: Applications in Industry and Agriculture
Tuesday, October 12
Brett Moldovan (Cameco), Colleen Christensen (CLS), Jeff Cutler (CLS)
Molecules, Life and Death: Synchrotron Applications in Life Sciences
Tuesday, October 19
Graham George (Geological Sciences), Louis Delbaere (Biochemistry), Bill
Thomlinson (CLS)
University of Saskatchewan Light Lectures
(All lectures are at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More College Auditorium)
Brighter than the Sun: Images of Light in Ancient Times
Thursday, September 23
Robert Sider, (History)
The Northern Lights: Fear, Fascination and Fact
Monday, October 4
Jean-Pierre St.-Maurice (Physics and Engineering Physics)
Unweaving a Rainbow: Some Reflections on Light in Literature
Thursday, October 14
Peter Stoicheff (English)
Lighting up Saskatchewan: An Electrifying History
Monday, October 18
Bill Waiser (History)
SAD in Saskatoon: Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Monday, October 25
Lana Shaw (Psychiatry)
High School Open House - Thursday, October 28
The CLS opens its doors to high school students from Saskatoon and
throughout the province. Arranged as reservation-only tours by CLS Education
and Outreach.
Public Open House - Saturday, October 30, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Come see what the synchrotron is all about as the CLS opens its doors to the
general public. Self-guided tours will let visitors explore Canada's new
synchrotron laboratory. At the open house, see informational posters on
applications of synchrotron light, informational displays, an Internet
corner and video presentations. CLS staff will be available to answer any
questions.
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September 21, 2004
Cross-Atlantic Links Foster Microsystems Technology at the U of S
Posted September 21, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 2004-09-10-OTHER
Cross-Atlantic Links Foster Microsystems Technology
A memorandum of understanding between the U of S and a major German research
centre promises to foster cross-Atlantic collaborations in ultra-small,
next-generation technologies.
"This memorandum will help to bolster synchrotron-related research at the U
of S while raising our international profile in these rapidly growing fields
of research," says Vice-President Research Steven Franklin, who signed on
behalf of the U of S.
The agreement aims to foster joint research and international collaboration
in synchrotron science, especially in areas of microfabrication, X-ray
lithography and nanostructure technology. It is intended to foster
collaborative science projects and the exchange of scientists and graduate
students, as well as promoting international co-operation and conferences.
The memorandum was signed September 15th by the U of S and the
Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Research Centre) during a Team
Saskatchewan trip to Europe led by the provincial government to showcase
this province's research and technology capacity.
In a related development, Sven Achenbach, an expert in microsystems
fabrication, will join the U of S from the Institute for Microstructure
Technology, a joint venture of the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe and
University of Karlsruhe.
Using the power of synchrotron X-rays, Achenbach works to develop ways to
manufacture microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanostructures
(billionths of a metre). These machines and components can have features
many times smaller than the width of a human hair.
Such components are already found in consumer products such as sensors to
test bilirubin levels in newborn babies, distance sensors for industrial
robots, and infrared spectrometers used to identify hydrocarbons such as oil
and its derivatives.
Achenbach is also a key player in the push to establish a Canadian
Synchrotron Nanostructures Facility (CSNF) at the Canadian Light Source
synchrotron (www.lightsource.ca) at the U of S. Once he takes his post in
the department of electrical engineering in March, 2005, he will continue to
develop synchrotron-based microstructure manufacturing techniques and strive
to implement them at the Canadian Light Source.
The proposed CSNF initiative is led by David Klymyshyn, U of S associate
professor of electrical engineering and research scientist with TRLabs.
"A lot of the micro-scale applications are beginning to permeate everyday
life," Klymyshyn says. "A longer-term challenge will be to go to the nano
scale. Synchrotron-based fabrication techniques can offer some real
advantages."
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For more information, contact:
Rob Norris
Coordinator, Global Relations
Office of the University Secretary
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2428
Rob.Norris@usask.ca
Sven Achenbach
Institute for Microstructure Technology
Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
49.724.782-3859
Sven.Achenbach@imt.fzk.de
Michael Robin
Communications Officer
Office of the Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2427
michael.robin@usask.ca
http://www.usask.ca/research/
September 16, 2004
U of S Presents First Light Lecture September 23
Posted September 16, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 16, 2004 2004-09-08-OTHER
U of S Presents First Light Lecture September 23
In celebration of the grand opening of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron
this fall, the University of Saskatchewan is proud to host a series of free
public lectures on the topic of light.
The lectures, presented by leading U of S faculty members, will be delivered
over the next few weeks. The first presentation in the series is by Robert
Sider, a U of S adjunct professor in the department of history.
Brighter than the Sun: Images of Light in Ancient Times
Thursday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas More College Auditorium
1437 College Drive
Reception to follow
Images of light abound in the earliest classical, Christian and pagan
writings and rituals. From Plato's Republic to the Book of Revelation, learn
how light is used as a symbol of innocence, enlightenment, purity and
divinity.
A Saskatchewan Rhodes Scholar (1956), Sider has studied and written on the
classics, theology and Christian Latin literature. He is also the general
editor for the New Testament Scholarship of Erasmus published by University
of Toronto Press.
Details on other lectures in this series, and a full listing of other public
events related to the CLS grand opening, will be made available on September
22.
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For more information, contact:
Dale Worobec
Research Communications
Office of the Vice-President Research
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-1474
dale.worobec@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
www.lightsource.ca
2004 Celebrating Our Successes Dinner and Awards Presentation
Posted September 16, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sept. 16, 2004 2004-09-09-OTHER
2004 Celebrating Our Successes Dinner and Awards Presentation
On Thurs. Oct. 14 the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association will be
honouring six alumni during the 2004 Celebrating Our Successes Dinner and
Awards Presentation.
Award winners are as follows:
Alumni Award of Achievement - Dr. Ernest Gordon Walker (C.M., S.O.M.,
BEd'71, BA'72, MA'78, PhD'80) - Walker is a professor of archaeology and
anthropology at the U of S. With his vast knowledge of First Nations
archaeology, and the history and culture of the Aboriginal peoples on the
Canadian Plains, Walker became the driving force behind the establishment of
Wanuskewin Heritage Park. As an RCMP Special Constable, he also works as a
forensic anthropologist to help find clues critical to solving crimes. His
expertise is often sought in high profile cases. Walker has received
numerous teaching excellence awards as well as the Saskatchewan Order of
Merit and was recently named a member of the Order of Canada.
Alumni Service Award - Mr. Kenneth Ready (BSP'53) - Ready is a respected
pharmacist and professor. He was a retail pharmacist for 30 years and was a
professor at the U of S for 41 years. He was Past President with both the
Saskatchewan and Canadian Pharmaceutical Associations and was involved with
the launch of the provincial government's Prescription Drug Plan. Ready is a
long-time member of the Kiwanis Club and an active member of the Second
Street United Church in Saskatoon.
Alumni Humanitarian Award - Mr. David Rodney (BA'87, BEd'88) - Rodney is
best known for being an international keynote speaker after becoming the
only person from Saskatchewan to climb the highest mountain in the world and
is the only Canadian in history to successfully scale Mt. Everest twice. He
prefers to shine the spotlight on the 60+ local, national, and international
charities he has worked with over the years. He has had his work utilized by
the likes of National Geographic, the BBC, Life and Discovery Channels
International, and Oprah and he is featured in 17 books and documentaries.
Rodney is an educator, a worldwide adventurer and guide, and an
entrepreneur.
Alumni Honour Award - Dr. John Leonard (Len) Gusthart (BEd'69, BA'71,
MEd'75) - Gusthart is a professor of Kinesiology at the U of S. He is one of
only three at the U of S to receive both the Master Teacher Award and the
students' union Teaching Excellence Award. He recently received the 3M
Teaching Fellowship, one of only 10 awarded nationally each year. Teaching
is Gusthart's focus, and his passion. He demands much of his students,
expecting them to improve, set high academic goals and strive for success.
Gusthart is motivated by a profound desire to inspire passion for knowledge
in his students, going beyond term papers and exams through to a lifelong
commitment to learning.
Alumni Mentorship Award - Mr. Jerold (Jerry) Peters (BA'87, BEd'88, MEd'96)
- Since 1988, Peters has worked as an educator in Swift Current. In addition
to his instructional duties, he is currently serving as a department head,
and participates in the school system's teacher mentorship program at the
Comprehensive High School. The school's outdoor education program has
provided an opportunity for him to relate with students in ways that are not
found in a classroom. He has coached volleyball at the elementary, high
school, university, and club levels. Recently, he became involved with the
Skills Canada Competitions and hopes to expand its influence within his
school.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award - Mr. Daniel Paul Weber (BSC'96) and Ms.
Garnette Joyce Weber (BSPT'96) - The Webers are the founders of a successful
Saskatoon-based business called Itracks - a specialty online data collection
firm, serving the market research industry with leading edge technology. Dan
has built a client base featuring many of the world's largest market
research companies. He is the President and CEO. Garnette has managed the
human resources and finance aspect of the company through fast paced growth.
She is the Vice President and CFO. Garnette also works part time at a local
physiotherapy clinic. The Webers were named the 2001 Prairie Region Emerging
Entrepreneurs for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. They
were also awarded the Saskatchewan Young Entrepreneur's Award from the
Business Development Bank of Canada in 1999.
The dinner and awards will take place on Thurs. Oct. 14 at the Centennial
Auditorium. Cocktails begin at 5:30 with dinner at 6:30. The guest speaker
is Grand Chief Gary Merasty, Prince Albert Grand Council. Tickets are
$50/person or $360/table of 8. For tickets please call 306-966-5186 or email
alumni.office@usask.ca. The 2003 event sold out well in advance, so please
call early.
For photos please contact Dawn Warren (see below).
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For more information about the award winners, please contact:
Ben Voss
Chair, Celebrating Our Successes Committee
Tel: (306) 931-2610
Email: benv@clear-green.com
Dawn Warren
Alumni Officer, Alumni Programs and Services
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4070
Email: dawn.warren@usask.ca
September 13, 2004
U of S Creates New Vice-President Position
Posted September 13, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 13, 2004 2004-09-06-OTHER
U of S Creates New Vice-President Position
The University of Saskatchewan announced the appointment today of Heather
Magotiaux as Vice-President of University Advancement, a newly created
position. Magotiaux, formerly Executive Director and Chief Advancement
Officer at the U of S, will be responsible for leading major fundraising
campaigns and fostering commitment and support for University activities
through alumni, development, and communications functions.
"The new position reflects the critical importance of University Advancement
to the future of the University of Saskatchewan as well as the outstanding
abilities of Heather Magotiaux," said University President Peter MacKinnon.
"As the U of S prepares for a major fundraising campaign to support its
strategic directions and raise its public profile, Magotiaux's expertise and
accomplishments will ensure that we have the leadership and support of a
world-class university advancement team."
Magotiaux returned to the U of S in September 2003 after spending two years
as Vice-President of Advancement at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova
Scotia. Prior to moving to the east coast, Magotiaux was Director of
Communications at the U of S.
During her tenure, St.FX was ranked first in Alumni Support and fifth in
Reputation by Maclean's magazine, two criteria that helped to propel St.FX
to first place overall in the Primarily Undergraduate category. As
Vice-President, Magotiaux led the largest capital campaign in St.FX's
history, which raised over $35 million for the university. She was also
Chair of the university's 150th anniversary celebrations.
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For more information, contact:
Heather Magotiaux
Vice-President University Advancement
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5176
Tina Merrifield
Communications - University Advancement
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2213
Email: tina.merrifield@usask.ca
September 09, 2004
Farm Safety Essay Contest at the U of S
Posted September 09, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 9, 2004 2004-09-04-AG
Farm Safety Essay Makes 'Cents'
The Institute of Agricultural Rural and Environmental Health (I.ARE.H) at
the University of Saskatchewan is offering one $1,000 scholarship to a grade
12 student who writes the best 1,000-word essay on farm safety.
Participants must plan to enter post-secondary education in fall of 2005.
The scholarship was made possible by the Saskatchewan Association of Rural
Municipalities (S.A.R.M.), through sales of their history book, "The
Building of a Province: Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities." The S.A.R.M. Board of
Directors contributed the funds raised to the I.ARE.H in 1995, and the
scholarship is being maintained by its Founding Chairs Program.
Students have a choice of two topics for the essay:
$ The Importance of Safety and Health on Our Farm
$ Safety and Health Hazards on Our Farm
Last year's winner was Joshua Hrynchyshyn from the R.M. of Buchanan, #304,
Buchanan. He is currently attending the University of Saskatchewan.
For information and application forms, students may contact their local R.M.
office or the I.ARE.H at (306) 966-6643. The application form can be
downloaded from http://iareh.usask.ca/rhep/scholarships.php. Applications
must be postmarked on or before January 21, 2005.
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For more information, please contact:
Sean Siever
Institute of Agricultural Rural and Environmental Health
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-6643
E-mail: siever@sask.usask.ca
U of S Researchers Produce Video about Hope in Palliative Care Patients
Posted September 09, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 9, 2004 2004-09-05-OTHER
U of S Researchers Produce Video about Hope in Palliative Care Patients
The University of Saskatchewan has launched a new video with the goal of
fostering hope among palliative care patients and their caregivers.
Living with Hope, shown at a special screening September 9, is based on a
research study conducted in the Sunrise Health Region.
"In this video, we see palliative patients, their families and health care
professionals describing the experience of hope," says Wendy Duggleby, an
associate professor in nursing.
"We learn how people refocus their hope at the end of life. When someone is
no longer focusing on a cure, they might focus on other things - a good
future for their loved ones, on living their remaining days to the fullest,
on not suffering and having a peaceful death. The fact is that hope is still
there, it never goes away."
The Living with Hope video will now become part of a current study where it
will be used as one of several tools for encouraging hope in terminally ill
patients receiving palliative care. The study is being undertaken by Wendy
Duggleby, Karen Wright, Lesley Degner and Allison Williams, and is funded
through the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.
The research team is also studying hope in family caregivers, and will soon
be looking at the experience among health professionals who care for
palliative patients.
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For more information contact:
Wendy Duggleby, DSN, RN, AOCN
Associate Professor
College of Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6237 or (306) 220-0296
duggleby@sask.usask.ca
Dale Worobec
U of S Research Communications
(306) 966-1474
dale.worobec@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
September 03, 2004
mad, mad, mad, mad, world - Extension Cords Get a Life / Upcoming exhibit at Kenderdine Art Gallery at the U of S
Posted September 03, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 3, 2004 2004-09-01-OTHER
mad, mad, mad, mad, world - Extension Cords Get a Life
Opening at the Kenderdine Art Gallery at the University of Saskatchewan,
sculptor Monika Napier shows her newest body of extension cord-based work,
mad, mad, mad, mad world, from September 24 to November 7, 2004.
Power, appropriation, appetites for excess, and the chaotics of closed
systems are explored through the bold and colourful extension cord-based
sculptures by Monika Napier. Co-curated by Helen Marzolf (Kenderdine Art
Gallery) and Brenda Barry-Byrne (Art Gallery of Prince Albert), with
curatorial assistance by Carrie Gates and Emily McKay (Kenderdine Art
Gallery), this show promises to provoke interesting discussion and provide
food for the imagination. Electromagnetics, umbilical cords, snake
charmers, network politics, rhizomatic potato growth, basket weaving, and
commercial vs. private labour issues are open for exploration in this
exhibit.
Napier is nationally recognized for her finely detailed, meticulously
produced sculpture and installation works, which have been shown throughout
Canada, the United States, and Western Europe. She has taught at the
University of Saskatchewan and NSCAD (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design,
Halifax, NS), and she had studied at Concordia (Montreal, QC), the Skowhegan
School of Painting and Sculpture (Maine, USA), and Emily Carr (Vancouver,
BC).
You are invited to join Napier on Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Kenderdine Art Gallery for an informal group discussion. Everyone is
welcome.
Napier plans to complete her work at this time but to do so, she invites
guests to bring an electrical grooming appliance which she will, in turn,
incorporate into mad, mad, mad, madworld. All appliances will be returned to
owners after the exhibition closes.
mad, mad, mad, mad world has been graciously supported by the Art Gallery of
Prince Albert, the Kelowna Art Gallery, the Estevan Art Gallery, St. Mary's,
RONA, the Saskatchewan Arts Board, the Canada Council for the Arts, the
Government of Canada's Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations,
Blossoms Florist, and the Odeon Event Centre.
The Kenderdine Art Gallery is open Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Sunday 12:30 to 5 p.m., and closed on Saturday. It is located on the
second floor of the Agriculture Building, 51 Campus Drive.
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For more information, or to obtain a photo, please contact:
Kent Archer
Kenderdine Art Gallery
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-2618
Email: kent.archer@usask.ca
Website: www.usask.ca/kenderdine
