Tuesday AM, June 5, 2007, beginning at 9:00am
* Distinguished Researcher Award, Gregg Adams: Gregg P. Adams, professor of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine has made a significant impact in the field of reproductive biology through his novel research program, leadership and dedication. As the leader of the University's bid for a biomedical imaging and therapy beamline at the Canadian Light Source, he has opened the door for researchers to experience this technology.
* President's Service Award, Val Arnault-Pelletier: A Cree woman and a member of Beardy's Okemasis First Nation, Val Arnault-Pelletier has served for 10 years as lead student advisor in the Native Access Program to Nursing (NAPN). Her work managing the program and expanding the vision of increased numbers of Aboriginal people in health care careers has earned her the President's Service Award.

Wednesday AM, June 6, 2007, beginning at 9:00am
* Master Teacher Award, Vipen Sawhney: Over the past 30 plus years, Biology Professor Vipen Sawhney has earned a reputation as an outstanding teacher, and maintained a first rate research program. Each of Sawhney's lectures capture the imagination of his students and make biology come alive. His trademark dedication to, and enthusiasm for, biology is coupled with his compassion for his students.
* Award for Distinction in Outreach and Engagement, Lisa Vargo: Lisa Vargo, associate professor of English, has enhanced the University's outreach and engagement mission with her individual contributions to literacy and volunteerism. She has served READ Saskatoon as both a board member and tutor. In 1999, Vargo received the Saskatchewan Literacy Award of Merit for her volunteerism, and in 2004, was awarded the Canada Post Literacy Award as an educator.

For further details on award recipients, visit www.awards.usask.ca.

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Patty Martin
Community and Media Relations Specialist
University Communications
University of Saskatchewan
Telephone (306) 966-6919