Your Gifts. Their Futures.
2023 Donor Impact Report
Your Student Impact
$7.7M+
Total Awards
4,232
Undergraduate Students Supported
$6M+
Total Donations
292
Graduate Students Supported
Your generosity is the greatest gift of all. In 2022–2023, your gifts supported the educational achievements of over 4,200 graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Regina, making a difference in the lives of our students and furthering the impact our University has in communities, throughout Canada, and around the world.
President's Message
Your Gifts. Their Futures.
Dear friends of the University of Regina,
I am pleased to share with you our 2022-2023 Donor Impact Report, which is shaped by two defining themes, one of which is reflected in its title: Your Gifts. Their Futures.
We chose this theme because your gifts help make the futures of University of Regina students, their families, and their communities brighter and more promising in the face of challenging times. As President, I am inspired by the possibilities our donor community continues to unlock for our dedicated students, ground-breaking research efforts, comprehensive programming, and service to the wider community that surrounds and supports our University.
Donor Stories
Finning Canada Entrance Award
With each award given, donors like Finning Canada are helping to support and empower students in Saskatchewan along their educational journeys.
Giving Enhances Student Instruction
Thanks to a generous $50,000 gift from the estate of Dr. Lawrence Wiser, the University of Regina has been able to revitalize infrastructure and update technology used to support student instruction and learning at the Dr. John Archer Library and Archives on campus.
Honouring Brad Hornung's Legacy
The legacy of alumnus Brad Hornung lives on at the University of Regina through the new Brad Hornung Accommodations Test Centre, renamed in his honour in November 2022.
Helping New Indigenous Students Navigate University
Do you remember your very first year at university? Between finding classrooms, figuring out your schedule, starting coursework, and settling into housing, it can be an overwhelming experience.
Donor Spotlight: Thom Boivin
Student Graditude Fuels the Spirit of Giving
Just as student awards have the power to change students’ lives, so, too, do students’ words of gratitude profoundly impact donors and inspire giving. One such person who can testify to this firsthand is Thom Boivin.
An employee of the University of Regina, Thom has had the frequent occasion of perusing letters written by students who are personally thanking donors who have played a key role in transforming their educational journey.
2023 Honour Rolls
Our Donor Honour Roll is more than just a list of names – it’s our way of publicly celebrating and expressing our gratitude for this special group’s generosity. Some have made a gift of $1,000 or more in the last fiscal year (May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023), affirming their commitment to making our students and community feel acknowledged and valued. Additionally, there are those who have let us know they’ve included a long-reaching gift to the University of Regina in their estate plans, as a means to envision a better future beyond their lifetime. Furthermore, we recognize donors who give regularly to provide a predictable and steady stream of revenue we can depend on every month to help us plan ahead.
Regardless of which category our donors fall into, their shared trust in supporting the excellence of our institution and the potential of our students inspires others to follow suit, and leads us down the path to a better world for all of us.
The Chancellor's Community
The Chancellor's Community is a philanthropic network of leaders from business, academia, and the community who are dedicated to transforming the lives of talented U of R students through education, and empowering the next generation of leaders.
By supporting high-value, renewable undergraduate scholarships and graduate student fellowships, along with mentoring and networking opportunities, and more, the Chancellor’s Community aspires to break down barriers and open up doors for exceptional students along their academic journey.
Join the Community
Pam Klein
B.A., M.Ed., Pro.Dir
Chancellor, University of Regina
Vision, Mission, and Values
Vision Statement
The University of Regina seeks to reflect the world in which we want to live – a world that values empowered citizens, generates high-impact scholarship, and embraces Canada’s diversity.
Mission Statement
The University of Regina’s vocation is to explore unanswered questions. We provide high-quality and accessible education, influential research, creative endeavours, and meaningful scholarly experiences in pursuit of local and global contributions to knowledge. Investigation of and reflection upon varied intellectual pursuits is fundamental and we engage our students in these pursuits, seeking to instill in them a lifelong quest for knowledge and understanding.
Values
Mutual Respect, Integrity, and Honesty
Our treatment of each other is principled, open, transparent, and respectful. We are a safe, healthy, and supportive community that prioritizes the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting equitable systems that foster diversity and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff. Through our adoption of a mainstreaming approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), all people - including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minority groups, and members of LGBTQ2S+ communities - are integral members of our community.
Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being
We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation. We aspire to walk together in a good way and strengthen our relationships which are based on mutual respect and accountability. Ongoing and emerging activities will be accountable to future generations.
Communities and Social Responsibility
We employ our expertise to serve each other, the environment, and society. We nurture our reciprocal relationships with our communities by being committed to vibrancy, inclusivity, and demonstrating social, environmental, and economic responsibility.