Releases

May 2013
May 22 University of Regina responds to task force report on future of the Institut français (NR)
May 07 Board of Governors approves balanced budget for 2013-14 (NR)
May 01 Canadian Institute of Health Research grants awarded to two University of Regina researchers (NR)
April 2013
April 26 Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre at the University of Regina receives funding from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (NR)
April 11 University of Regina announces construction of new campus residence, daycare and underground parkade (NR)
April 10 New support for Aboriginal students, Honouring our Future Entrance Bursary (NR)
April 09 University of Regina hosting Humanities Summit (NR)
April 09 Nursing grads will have loans forgiven for working in rural areas (NR)
April 08 Graduate students going to China as part of Shen Kuo program (NR)
April 04 Expanded Aboriginal Student Centre opens (NR)
March 2013
March 25 Statement from University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons (NR)
March 15 PotashCorp donates $150,000 to U of R athletics (NR)
March 15 Two Canada Research Chairs renewed for almost $2 million (NR)
March 12 University of Regina receives task force report on future of the Institut français (NR)
February 2013
February 22 Statement from University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons (NR)
February 20 University of Regina international student enrolment sees increases in winter semester (NR)
February 20 University of Regina Press launched (NR)
February 08 Government of Canada invests over $418,000 in research at the University of Regina (NR)
February 06 Activist and community organizer Ann Livingston presents at annual Woodrow Lloyd Lecture on drug user rights (NR)
February 05 University of Regina awarded more than $1.2 million in health research funding (NR)
February 01 University of Regina family contributes more than $815,000 in support of the University (NR)
January 2013
January 28 University of Regina Board of Governors announces two new members (NR)
January 21 Paul J. Hill School of Business Bringing JDC West Business competition to the Queen City in 2014 (NR)
January 16 University of Regina professor awarded more than $600,000 to study climate modeling (NR)
January 07 Paul J. Hill School of Business students finish strong in Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (NR)
December 2012
December 17 University of Regina Cougars Cheerleading team to compete at world championship (NR)
December 12 University of Regina receives $250,000 gift for College Avenue Campus Renewal Project (NR)
December 04 Susan Barber named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in 2012 (NR)
December 03 University of Regina Cheer Team captures third national title (NR)
November 2012
November 30 University of Regina business students receive top marks in the first round of the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (NR)
November 28 Master of Arts in Applied Economics and Policy Analysis launches at the University of Regina (NR)
November 28 Former Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco honoured for commitment to community (NR)
November 28 University of Regina receives $1,000,000 gift for College Avenue Campus Renewal (NR)
November 27 University of Regina researchers study poverty among seniors, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and other issues (NR)
November 26 University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons named to Diversity 50 (NR)
November 20 University of Regina and Cisco Canada establish Research Chair to further e-Governance in Canada (NR)
November 15 Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life contribute $250,000 to the College Avenue Campus Renewal Project (NR)
October 2012
October 19 University of Regina concludes successful international climate change conference with visit to glacier (NR)
October 18 Renewed partnership between University of Regina and Nunavut Arctic College (NR)
October 18 Student success and honorary degree recipients to be celebrated at the 2012 University of Regina fall convocation (NR)
October 18 Ben Mulroney to emcee second annual President’s Gala (NR)
October 12 Climate change and water under the microscope at international conference co-hosted by the University of Regina (NR)
October 10 Insects help CSI cases (NR)
September 2012
September 27 President’s task force to study future of Institut français at University of Regina (NR)
September 12 Conference Board of Canada report profiles University of Regina’s economic impact (NR)
September 05 Record enrolment at University of Regina (NR)
August 2012
August 29 University of Regina to host 2014 JDC West Business Competition (NR)
August 28 Precautionary measures implemented at College Avenue Campus (PSA)
August 27 Sheila Petty Acting Director of Institut français (NR)
August 13 University of Regina announces members of 2012-2013 Board of Governors (NR)
July 2012
July 16 University of Regina’s Centre for Continuing Education presents Disney Institute (NR)
July 16 Vehicle safety research at the University of Regina (NR)
July 11 Dr. Vianne Timmons named President of international organization devoted to disability research (NR)
July 10 Immersion Week at the Institut Français: Experiencing Francophone culture on the University of Regina campus! (NR)
July 03 Combating online auction fraud the focus of prestigious scholarship awarded to University of Regina researcher (NR)
June 2012
June 25 University of Regina Faculty of Education signs MOU with Cumberland College (NR)
June 05 University of Regina celebrates excellence at spring convocation ceremonies (NR)
May 2012
May 30 University of Regina President receives national award for work in educational psychology (NR)
May 30 University of Regina to recognize Patrick G. Binns, Adrian Burns and Dr. Ross King with honorary degrees (NR)
May 28 Government of Canada invests $2.8 million in research at the University of Regina (NR)
May 28 University of Regina and SIAST announce face-to-face classes in Moose Jaw (NR)
May 14 Royal Road Race supports University of Regina Jaleta Pacers Scholarship Fund (NR)
May 08 University of Regina approves balanced 2012-13 budget (NR)
April 2012
April 26 University of Regina signs agreements and announces scholarship during mission to Brazil (NR)
April 23 University of Regina partnership forms community-based master’s program (NR)
April 23 University of Regina signs agreement with North China Electric Power University (NR)
April 23 University of Regina signs agreement with North China Electric Power University (BG)
April 16 University of Regina engineering students assess recycling challenges in Yorkton (NR)
April 04 High school students take dual-credit University of Regina course in French (NR)
March 2012
March 28 University of Regina launches new edible garden (NR)
March 23 University of Regina researchers complete milestone in major international physics project (NR)
March 22 University of Regina and SIAST explore future nursing program for Swift Current (NR)
March 15 University of Regina signs student exchange agreement with Mexican Indigenous universities (NR)
March 15 Dr. John Borrows speaks at Stapleford Lecture (PSA)
March 14 University of Regina Centre on Aging and Health to host 2012 Regina Brain Awareness Week film event (NR)
March 13 SaskPower invests in electrical engineering and carbon capture and storage (NR)
March 07 Canadian delegation travels to Mexico to discuss Indigenous higher education (NR)
February 2012
February 28 President’s term extended by Board of Governors (NR)
February 17 University of Regina researchers combating environmental toxins (NR)
January 2012
January 27 Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Research on Oil Production Technologies (NR)
January 23 Canadian journalist Chantal Hébert to deliver the 32nd Annual James M. Minifie Lecture (NR)
January 16 Paul J. Hill School of Business place 1st overall (NR)
January 12 Provincial health systems up for comparison as a result of work undertaken by University of Regina faculty member (NR)
January 09 Paul J. Hill School of Business students finish strong in Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (NR)
December 2011
December 15 Nitrogen from humans has polluted remote lakes for over a century (NR)
December 09 University of Regina Graduate student wins 2011 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching (NR)
December 07 Speakers announced for the third annual Inspiring Leadership Forum (NR)
December 05 University of Regina business students post strong performance in competition (NR)
November 2011
November 28 Prince Albert Mayor Jim Scarrow honoured for his commitment to the community (NR)
November 17 New film to premiere in Regina brings community together in dialogue about violence in young relationships (NR)
November 03 University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor named honorary Consul General for the Republic of Korea (NR)
October 2011
October 25 City of Regina proclaims October 25th "University of Regina Day" (NR)
October 24 Saskatchewan Blue Cross continues support toward the Love2Live Program (NR)
October 24 University of Regina celebrates centennial with launch of new book (NR)
October 20 University of Regina taking new steps to support Aboriginal student success (NR)
October 19 University of Regina celebrates 18 new Accounting Fellowship students (NR)
October 14 University of Regina to bestow honorary degree on Keli Liu (NR)
October 14 Student success to be celebrated at the 2011 University of Regina fall convocation (NR)
October 12 University of Regina researcher to study why the grass is greener on the other side (NR)
October 04 University of Regina celebrates 30-year partnership with China (NR)
October 04 A busy time of year for University of Regina recruiters (NR)
October 01 University of Regina graduates recognized at annual alumni achievement awards program (NR)
September 2011
September 29 Global Learning Centre opens at the University of Regina (NR)
September 22 More than 150 employers seeking University of Regina students at largest Careers Day ever (NR)
September 18 University of Regina community mourns passing of President Emeritus Dr. Lloyd Barber (NR)
September 01 Canada Foundation for Innovation funds research in hydrogen production, carbon capture technology, and disease control (NR)
September 01 Great start to the year: Early registration numbers up at University of Regina for 2011 Fall semester (NR)
August 2011
August 19 University of Regina international students help local family (NR)
August 12 University Board of Governors elects new Chair, Vice-Chair, and welcomes new members (NR)
August 10 Government of Canada invests $1.9 million in research at the University of Regina (NR)
August 03 Prestigious scholarship awarded to University of Regina researcher studying post-traumatic stress disorder (NR)
July 2011
July 18 University of Regina and Kookmin University in South Korea sign MOU (NR)
July 14 University of Regina announces two President's Chairs for Academic Excellence (NR)
July 11 Two new vice-presidents at University of Regina (NR)
June 2011
June 29 Two University of Regina professors win award for most influential paper at international conference (NR)
June 28 University of Regina President unveils plans for Alumni Homecoming 2011 celebration (NR)
June 27 Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in hydrogen production pilot project at the University of Regina (NR)
June 24 University of Regina student wins international sculpture award (NR)
June 23 University of Regina professors involved in important finding that may shed light on the evolution of the universe (NR)
June 23 University of Regina Psychology doctoral student wins prestigious national award (NR)
June 14 June a busy month for Aboriginal focus at the University of Regina (NR)
June 13 Luther College researcher receives $1 million grant for intimate partner violence research (NR)
June 13 University of Regina professors present summer-long speaker series (NR)
June 07 University of Regina celebrates excellence at spring convocation ceremonies (NR)
June 07 University of Regina and Karunya University sign MOU on Kinesiology Degree (NR)
June 06 University of Regina to recognize Douglas Cardinal, Paul Hill and Alanna Mitchell with honorary degrees (NR)
June 02 University of Regina to study how to cope with the impact of global warming on the Prairies (NR)
May 2011
May 27 University of Regina Heating and Cooling Plant wins major architectural award (NR)
May 09 University of Regina unveils Canada Post Centennial Commemorative Envelope (NR)
May 05 University of Regina approves balanced 2011-2012 budget (NR)
May 04 University of Regina announces President's Centennial Gala for College Avenue Campus restoration (NR)
April 2011
April 21 University of Regina announces new strategic research plan (NR)
March 2011
March 31 Government of Saskatchewan enhances student connection between Ukraine and Saskatchewan (NR)
March 31 Sports for Life -Sports, Health, Indigenous Youth, and the future of Saskatchewan (NR)
March 31 University of Regina to host sixth annual student research conference (NR)
March 29 Saskatchewan's First Trudeau Foundation Lecture to be held at the University of Regina (NR)
March 28 University of Regina's new discussion series looks at "Who Governs Native Canada?" (NR)
March 24 Shared histories of University of Regina and its Federated Colleges topic of annual Forward Together Lecture (NR)
March 21 "University of Regina Day" at Shandong University commemorates strong relationship between the two universities (NR)
March 18 University of Regina to establish Confucius Institute to promote Chinese Language and culture (NR)
March 07 University of Regina joins premier worldwide francophone university network (NR)
February 2011
February 18 New University of Regina awards Shirley Douglas, actor and activist, honourary degree (NR)
February 16 University of Regina to host international women's leadership conference in one month (NR)
February 08 New entrance bursary creates opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Regina (NR)
February 03 University of Regina's Woodrow Lloyd Lecture to be held in Moose Jaw and feature Preston Manning (NR)
January 2011
January 21 University of Regina researchers awarded over $138,000 (NR)
January 18 CBC Correspondent Anna Maria Tremonti to deliver the 31st Annual James M. Minifie Lecture (NR)
January 17 Paul J. Hill School of Business students finish strong in business competition (NR)
January 12 SPHERU granted $750,000 to study foundations of healthy communities (NR)
January 11 University of Regina team finishes first in national business school competition (NR)
January 01 Dr. John Archer Library receives planned gift from long-time employee of the University of Regina (NR)
January 01 Paul J. Hill School of Business students at the University of Regina eligible for newly created scholarships (NR)