To recognize the generosity of the Nasser family, the downtown campus will be named the K.W. Nasser Centre, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. The centre will host classes beginning Aug. 25.

“The K.W. Nasser Centre’s location enhances the student experience through its convenience, ease of access and increased opportunities to connect with members of the business community,” said Acting Dean Brooke Dobni, Edwards School of Business (ESB). “A downtown campus also brings us closer to many of our stakeholders and gives ESB the means to provide business programming in a business environment.”

The new campus will be used for:
- new Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate Program (programming for aboriginal students to transition into the Bachelor of Commerce program),
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) program,
- executive and professional programming offered through the Business Advisory Services,
- Business Administration Certificate (BAC) program (Executive BAC and seasonal offerings of the BAC program), and
- occasional activities of other academic and service units of the university.

A grand opening will be held Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Located in the heart of Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan is one of the leading medical doctoral universities in Canada. With 58 degrees, diplomas and certificates in over 100 areas of study, the university is uniquely positioned in the areas of human, animal and plant studies. World-class research facilities, renowned faculty and award winning students make the U of S a leader in post-secondary education.

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For more information, contact:

Brooke Dobni, Acting Dean
Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4786
Email: dobni@edwards.usask.ca