2015 Feature Stories

December 2015
December 28	A century ago, Regina College was ready for brighter days ahead
December 24	Students who have made a difference in 2015
December 22	UR Guarantee helps you get the best out of University
December 21	Future of a lucrative fishery studied
December 18	Honouring a mentor by writing a book
December 17	Classical composers come to life in professor’s debut album
December 16	U of R Business students excel at national competition
December 15	Hockey and business education made for a great combination for Rick Uhrich
December 14	U of R always feels like home for journalism grad
December 11	The Dead South finds success on the road and on campus
December 10	Social Work calls for accepting Syrian refugees
December 09	Getting a sense of barriers faced by differently-abled students
December 08	Nature.com webcast features U of R Professor Tanya Dahms
December 07	U of R Press shines on national best books lists
December 07	Looking at reducing bottled water at the University of Regina
December 04	Vigil held to remember the Montreal massacre
December 03	University of Regina holds discussion on the Syrian crisis
December 03	Studying the sexual barriers faced by people with disabilities
December 02	The need to "reboot" our public institutions - lecture
December 02	Dispelling myths about people with disabilities
December 01	President to match your Giving Tuesday donations
November 2015
November 30	U of R research to be featured on Al Jazeera
November 27	University of Regina dominates the Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards
November 27	For your review: The draft 2016 Campus Master Plan
November 26	Students give back with the first annual rake-a-thon
November 25	Filmmakers of a bold Indigenous film on campus
November 25	Finding out why exercise and nutrition are keys to successful aging
November 24	Former head of Statistics Canada coming to campus
November 23	University celebrates International Education Week
November 23	$1 million donation received for 4 research projects
November 20	Prominent banker to share views on Canada’s economy
November 19	Talk Examines the Treatment of Depression in different parts of the world
November 18	A new film called “The Pass System” highlights racist policies against Indian peoples in Canada
November 17	Professor to lead research team in RCMP study
November 16	New agreement means more opportunities for First Nations business students to attend U of R
November 16	Professor to engage with thousands of students in online youth forum
November 13	Getting a feel for music at the University of Regina
November 12	Digging deep into the fossil fuel industry
November 12	Change a student's life on Giving Tuesday
November 10	Physics team named to prestigious Breakthrough Prize
November 10	U of R grads who served in the military talk about their experiences
November 09	Aboriginal grandmothers inspire student researcher
November 06	Theatre Department’s 2015 distinguished alumna is Trenna Keating
November 05	President Vianne Timmons continues annual Community Connections Tour
November 04	Showcase highlights research benefiting the local community
November 03	Fight off the flu with free drop-in flu clinics at the U of R in November
November 02	Climate change panel discussion coming to campus
October 2015
October 30	Ghosts, ghouls and other scary stories
October 29	Grad fulfills dream of a degree in Education
October 28	Innovative drone research opens opportunities
October 26	University policy addresses sexual assault-and-violence
October 26	Searching for causes of Salmonella infections
October 23	CPA Saskatchewan supports student success
October 23	U of R students can identify their gender preference
October 22	Conference to explore intimate partner violence
October 22	Public talk examines the impact of crime-related media content
October 21	Engineering students embrace new pin ceremony
October 20	Just What Was Said: Words of wisdom from honorary degree recipients
October 19	Public discussion on the benefits of nuclear science
October 19	President receives international recognition for promoting women’s leadership
October 19	Michele Sereda Artist-in-Residency announced
October 16	Fall Convocation honours students and outstanding citizens
October 16	Red Cross receives annual President’s Community Award
October 16	All’s well that ends well
October 15	Scotiabank establishes award for Aboriginal students
October 14	When the doors opened to the new library for the first time
October 14	Tera Edkins is tracking bull and yellow-bellied racers in the Big Muddy
October 13	U of R professors get our vote for best election analysis
October 12	The fight for the right to vote
October 11	U of R basketball great inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame.
October 09	Campus community gets ‘green’ in support of sustainability
October 08	Official opening of new campus 50 years ago
October 07	Ambassador of Czech Republic coming to campus
October 07	Dr. Jack Mollard honoured for establishing awards
October 06	Education professor receives national honour
October 05	CBC Correspondent Derek Stoffel to speak at University of Regina
October 05	International team of researchers in Cypress Hills to examine adaption to climate change
October 02	United Way campus campaign kick-off
October 02	Biology student goes fishing for answers
September 2015
September 30	Jim Hopson is our Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
September 29	Annual Lecture Examines New Directions in Policing
September 28	Magna Carta and the Making of the Modern World
September 28	35th biennial Canadian Congress on Criminal Justice – September 30 to October 2, 2015
September 25	$1.475 million in funding for nuclear imaging research
September 25	Creator of Wapos Bay to receive Distinguished Alumni Award
September 24	Royal Bank of Canada donates $500,000
September 24	Alumnus recognized for positively impacting Regina community
September 23	National honour for Dean of Nursing
September 23	Drama class for international students
September 22	Research reveals water source concerns for oil sands development
September 21	Crescent Point Energy donates $100,000 to the Faculty of Engineering
September 21	Future U of R is in your hands
September 21	National Chief Perry Bellegarde to speak on campus
September 18	Awasis Child Care Centre opens its doors
September 18	Shumiatcher Art Collection at MacKenzie Art Gallery
September 18	Wellbeing workshop offers help for dealing with stress and anxiety
September 17	Professor to receive prestigious Indspire Award
September 16	Strengthening community connections in Nipawin
September 16	Pre-eminent molecular biologist recognized for professional achievement
September 15	Indigenous identity explored at conference
September 14	Honouring students who receive national research funding
September 13	Flashback to first fall classes 50 years ago
September 11	Official app for students launched
September 11	New funding provides increased support for refugees
September 10	Barry Clarke recognized for outstanding service
September 10	Enrolment increases as students begin Fall semester
September 08	Generosity of community allows University to begin Darke Hall upgrades
September 08	President’s Breakfast Draws Huge Crowd
September 05	When the U of R opened its first residence
September 03	Psychology student receives Vanier Scholarship research grant
September 03	U of R the star in the new movie – The Sabbatical
September 02	Cherish Jean-Baptiste is an outstanding young alumna
September 01	Launching a new era in French post-secondary education at the U of R
August 2015
August 31	Therapy dogs bring relief for stressed-out students
August 28	Student explores new frontier for music
August 27	Attracting new students to the U of R with an improved website
August 26	Seeking greater leadership roles for women
August 25	Business boot camp for transitioning members of the military.
August 24	Effects of oil development on grassland birds
August 21	Regina College one hundred years ago.
August 20	Social Work grad makes her mark at Veterinary College
August 19	Remembering Paul Antrobus
August 18	Fine Arts Grad ties for first at speed painting competition
August 17	Summer Jobs: Thomas Chase, Provost and Vice-President, Academic
August 14	New mural brightens up a corner of the campus
August 13	Student strives to make U of R even more accessible
August 12	Psychology student follows in mother’s footsteps
August 11	Researching the rhythm of life
August 10	Summer Jobs: Annette Revet, Executive Director, University Governance and University Secretary
August 09	Remembering Regina in the Summer of ’42
August 07	Using robotics to improve farming
August 06	Engineering student seeks to help surveyors
August 05	U of R professor named editor of prestigious academic journal
August 04	Uplifting research into English manuscript sermons
August 03	Summer Jobs: Dave Button, Vice-President, Administration
July 2015
July 31	Lake user feedback sought
July 30	The University announces 2015-16 Board of Governors
July 30	Western Canadian Innovation Offices – developing Industry Identified Research Initiatives program
July 29	Grads celebrate with feast at File Hills Tribal Council
July 29	New names revealed for campus buildings
July 28	Undergrad lands on pages of prestigious history journal
July 28	Busy infrastructure season underway
July 27	Summer Jobs: Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor
July 24	From Regina to Rutgers
July 23	Another TRIUMF for U of R Physics
July 22	Rethinking research measurements
July 21	The buzz over a new Saskatchewan fruit crop
July 20	Register for Orientation
July 17	How the College Avenue Campus changed the life of Ken MacLeod
July 16	North Gateway upgrades moving forward
July 15	Multi-Faith conference featured at Luther College
July 14	Softball stars take their game to Europe
July 13	Detecting online auction fraud
July 12	Roots of Luther College in Regina
July 11	Researchers plea. Don’t release your pet into the wild.
July 10	Fire evacuees on campus are an inspiration to us all
July 10	Celebrating Einstein’s special anniversary
July 09	Architectural firm selected for renewal project
July 09	Making a difference in the community
July 08	Crossing the frayed blue line
July 07	National honour for U of R Visual Arts instructor
July 06	Wide variety of day camps for kids interested in the arts
July 05	Fifty years of classes
July 03	Paul J. Hill named to the Order of Canada
July 03	Exploring the Twitterverse with Vista
July 02	Engineering Professor receives top honour
June 2015
June 30	Northern Saskatchewan forest fires force evacuees to Regina
June 30	Summertime is study time for some
June 29	Creating innovation through partnerships
June 29	First class of nurses graduate and helping healthcare
June 28	Helping kids with diabetes at summer sports school
June 26	Female sports fans finding empowerment – sometimes
June 25	Engineering help for children with Autism
June 25	Excellence in Research Award for Engineering Professor
June 24	Recognizing great teaching in the Geology Department
June 24	U of R Psychology Professor recognized as top graduate research mentor
June 23	Day of golf attracts international students.
June 22	Almost $2 million in research money awarded to U of R
June 21	Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
June 19	U of R Press recognized for promoting Sask heritage
June 18	Film features soldier’s recovery from PTSD
June 17	Pride flag unveiled
June 17	Theatre class to perform at U of R and Fringe Festival
June 16	JazzFest at historic Darke Hall
June 15	Safer drinking water and better crop yields
June 12	New initiative seeks to improve public safety and emergency response
June 12	Building a better board of directors
June 11	New million dollar scholarship program created at U of R
June 11	Innovative nursing research shared at U of R conference
June 10	Use of unmanned air systems examined
June 09	Edible campus growing
June 08	Camp provides opportunities for children with autism.
June 07	Just what was said: Words of wisdom from this year’s honorary degree recipients
June 06	Changes and traditions of 50 years of convocation
June 05	The big catch at Wascana
June 05	University Medal awarded at Convocation
June 05	Strong academic skills and community focus wins President’s Medal
June 04	University of Regina’s largest convocation ever
June 03	Study to focus on culturally-safe health care
June 03	Saving energy – and money – thanks to smart grids
June 02	Astonished! renews agreement with U of R
June 02	Career opportunities in the voluntary/nonprofit sector
June 02	Honorary degree recipients announced
June 01	TEDxRegina hosted at U of R
May 2015
May 31	When Regina College made way for air force recruits
May 29	UR Guarantee student lands career employment
May 28	Commons committee on health turns to professor’s expertise
May 28	Tracking turtles in Saskatchewan
May 27	Education professor wins international Young Scholar Award
May 26	Balloon project soaring skyward across Canada
May 25	SaskPower helping U of R go even greener
May 24	A special campus connection
May 22	Class play to take the stage at local arts festival
May 21	From Ukraine to computer science student in Regina
May 20	Johnson-Shoyama students awarded $20,000 scholarships
May 19	Supervisors prevent injuries by listening to teens who speak up about workplace safety - U of R study
May 18	Alumna in Africa making a difference
May 17	Half a century of granting degrees
May 15	Darke Hall comes alive in sold out concert
May 15	Graduate students to explore European business practices
May 14	Discover Your Direction introduces grade nine students to University
May 13	Legendary journalist speaking at luncheon in Moose Jaw
May 13	Making a difference in North Central Regina
May 12	Watch the ‘screen time’ even for active children
May 12	New Mexican connection for U of R
May 11	CSI, solvent huff and puff investigated
May 08	UR Beginning for Saskatchewan high school students
May 08	Big Brown Bat release a huge success
May 07	2016 Campus Master Plan under construction
May 06	Alumnus turns tragedy into inspiring message
May 06	Fiery musical display and more at Science Rendezvous
May 05	UR International Orientation sessions underway
May 04	New video celebrates Campus for All
May 04	Another national bestseller for the U of R Press
May 03	Honouring the memory of alumna Michele Sereda
May 01	Faculty of Arts offers new joint undergraduate program
May 01	Faculty of Nursing receives award from Saskatchewan Polytechnic
April 2015
April 30	A cleaner way to clean
April 29	High school business case competition comes to campus
April 29	Three Minute Thesis winner competing at regionals
April 28	Faculty honoured at YWCA 2015 Women of Distinction Awards
April 28	Students show off mobile computer apps
April 27	Earthquake in Nepal touches Campus Community
April 27	Working to Own the Podium
April 24	Research aims to enhance heavy oil recovery
April 23	U of R Professor brings centuries old opera back to life
April 22	Levene School celebrates 10 year anniversary
April 22	U of R connects with Regina high school for Earth Day
April 21	Campion Schola featured in multifaith concert
April 20	Cleaning up water from oil reservoirs – U of R Research
April 17	Collaborative online nurse practitioner students meet in Regina
April 16	Former Athletic Director in Saskatchewan Hall of Fame
April 16	U of R Chancellor honoured by alma mater
April 16	Cool Gig. The sweet summer sounds of jazz online
April 15	Pass the Puck. Students find inspiration in Canada’s game
April 14	U of R’s Actuarial Sciences Program in elite company
April 13	New study opportunities for Masters of Engineering students
April 10	University of Regina Sports Hall of Fame adds two members
April 09	Study in Mexico brings together U of R students
April 08	Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities at U of R
April 07	Student project keeps roof inspectors safe
April 06	University to host unique fundraiser to support students
April 06	U of R Opera strikes a positive note for local high schools
April 02	University of Regina connects with Saskatoon
April 02	Helping people inspires engineering students’ project
April 01	Alumnus making a difference in Ukraine
March 2015
March 31	Students rally against bullying
March 30	First International President’s Scholars Award presented
March 30	Naming contest for residences
March 27	Workshop to focus on connecting with Muslim community
March 26	Raising awareness of the horrors of genocide
March 25	Play features commedia dell’arte pageantry and steam punk
March 25	Rev. Stapleford’s grandson to speak at 2015 Stapleford Lecture
March 24	Missing and murdered Aboriginal women symposium
March 23	National eye in the sky workshop announced
March 20	Man up against violence at the U of R
March 18	U of R Balloon project flying high with national funding
March 18	Students competing in pressure packed 3 minute thesis
March 17	Relay for life - fighting cancer at the U of R
March 16	Benefits of exercise and creatine in later life studied
March 16	Students sleep outside as part of 5 Days for the Homeless
March 13	Researchers study residential cooking fires
March 12	Sold out Inspiring Leadership Forum a success
March 12	Alumnus honoured as top principal
March 10	Students’ research videos featured in national competition
March 10	Advocate for your advocate
March 10	Lecture to explore artists’ view of the ‘white man’
March 09	Student volunteers prepare tax returns
March 06	Grant to support wastewater research
March 05	Exhibit to feature graduating artists' work
March 04	Prejean to discuss death penalty at Nash Memorial Lecture
March 02	Co-op program offers valuable work experience
February 2015
February 27	Workshop to provide strategies for managing stress
February 26	Global warming means prairie lakes absorb carbon dioxide
February 26	Professor's artwork added to Canada House collection
February 25	University of Regina receives United Way Award
February 24	Zourrig examines the dark side of consumer behaviour
February 20	Campus celebrates Chinese New Year
February 19	Business lab scheduled to open in Fall 2015
February 19	Co-operative Education lets students earn while they learn
February 17	Geology alumnus receives Award of Excellence
February 13	Lecture has special meaning for Dean of Education
February 12	New Residence taking shape at U of R campus
February 11	U of R employee receives Chief’s Commendation Award
February 10	PotashCorp donates $150,000 to Athletics program
February 10	Dr. Neary goes to Washington
February 06	Professor pioneers Massive Open Online Courses
February 05	Team explores solutions to extreme climate
February 04	Award recipients recognized for their leadership
February 04	U of R rated a top employer in Saskatchewan
February 03	Harold MacKay to share insight
February 02	Research reputation boosted by international collaborations
January 2015
January 30	The new global security agenda
January 30	President delivers first State of the University Address
January 30	Former Ram prepares for the Super Bowl – again
January 29	Relay for Life kicks off
January 28	Find your match at the U of R Spring Career Fair
January 27	Alumnus nominated for Athlete of the Year
January 26	Students strive to dispel myths about Islam
January 26	Another successful year at JDC West
January 26	Top marks for business students at international competition
January 23	World-renowned explorer to speak at Forward Together Lecture
January 21	International students skate for first time
January 19	Blackstock to deliver Woodrow Lloyd Lecture
January 19	Lecture to highlight social integration of older adults
January 16	U of R to host Canada’s largest academic conference
January 15	University of Regina Rams player set for US All-Star Game
January 13	University of Regina launches new Strategic Plan
January 12	Prominent economist to deliver lecture
January 08	Artifacts from residential schools stir memories
January 07	Film student to debut work at Toronto film festival
January 06	Professor published in top neurology journal