2016 Feature Stories

December 2016
December 27	Students who made a difference in 2016
December 23	Wishing you a happy holiday season
December 22	Student chosen by RBC to help celebrate Canada’s birthday
December 21	Retro cards in archives remind us of holiday seasons past
December 20	Education students reach out to refugee women
December 19	New book studies impacts of drought on the prairies
December 16	Artists find new opportunities at influential exhibit in India
December 15	A Dickens classic - partly performed - but you’ll still rejoice in it
December 14	Board of Governors reappoints President for five year term
December 14	Luther College cafeteria adds sustainability to the menu
December 13	Tributes for retiring visual arts professor
December 12	Garnet Garven honoured with Distinguished Service Award
December 11	Long time mathematics professor remembered
December 09	New research shows impact of foundations on charitable organizations
December 09	Saskatchewan through the unique lens of geologists
December 08	Biology professor helps in rare discovery of feathered dinosaur tail in amber
December 07	National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 07	FLASHBACK: December highlights in the history of the University of Regina
December 04	Research explores fatigue factor for parents with children that have autism spectrum disorder
December 03	Public talk examines gift-giving practices of Papua New Guinea
December 02	Triplets studying to be teachers
December 01	Campion College launches 100th anniversary with increased accessibility
December 01	U of R business mentor named Entrepreneur of the Year
November 2016
November 29	Giving Tuesday changes students’ lives
November 28	Comedy class teaches the art of stand up
November 28	Theatre grad makes big splash in Toronto
November 25	Academic counsellor at Johnson Shoyama honoured
November 24	Honouring Jacqui Shumiatcher with the Annual President’s Community Award
November 23	New learning opportunities at Lifelong Learning Centre
November 22	FLASHBACK: November highlights at the University of Regina
November 22	Nursing and social work are sharing space at U of R Campus in Saskatoon
November 21	Helping students handle their money
November 20	Festival of light attracts huge crowd
November 18	Researcher receives more than $1 million for innovative health research
November 17	Student to receive Special Olympics Canada Athlete of the Year
November 16	Celebrating 35 years of partnerships with China
November 15	National Philanthropy Day honours those who make a difference
November 15	Film shows the Paris you won’t see in postcards
November 14	Rake-a-thon raises money for Children’s Wish Foundation
November 10	Remembrance Day is a time to look back on Regina College students who died in the First World War
November 09	Worried about ISIS? Don’t be, says author and lecturer
November 09	Fall production features Spring’s Awakening
November 08	Free flu shots on campus for students, faculty and staff
November 07	Virtual road trip to make a stop on campus
November 07	Renowned Indigenous scholar to debut new campus lecture series
November 04	Lecture examines children’s interests in domestic violence cases
November 03	Horse therapy programs show promising results
November 02	Business students hear from the president of Cineplex Entertainment
November 02	Awards for first year students at La Cité universitaire francophone
November 01	Bringing famed filmmaker to Regina a six-year odyssey
October 2016
October 31	A Black Panther in the great white north
October 28	Celebrating Campus For All success
October 27	Leading carbon capture experts on campus
October 26	Inaugural event showcases Indigenous research
October 25	University of Regina at the Enactus World Cup in Toronto
October 24	Rethinking America's response to the 9/11 attacks
October 21	National recognition for U of R head of campus security
October 20	Helping the next generation of African scholars
October 20	Fall Convocation honours graduates and retired diplomat
October 19	Honorary Degree for retired diplomat Ken Sunquist
October 18	Fall Convocations in the early days of Regina Campus
October 17	President Timmons speaks about the rights of persons with disabilities
October 16	Hard hitting insightful documentaries featured by master of journalism students
October 14	New music for a film classic
October 13	A New Beginning for Wascana Daycare Co-operative
October 12	Research explores family and fandom
October 11	Safe and secure app store for first responders developed
October 10	Business students experience face time with world’s largest cosmetics company
October 07	FLASHBACK: October highlights in the history of the University of Regina
October 06	Big data could help to reduce crime in Saskatchewan
October 05	Computer science professor is named a top young scholar
October 05	A step forward for Indigenous education
October 04	Bringing to life an artistic movement that has inspired generations
October 03	Students helping Habitat for Humanity
October 03	Alumnus honoured for contributions to health and well-being of people around the world
September 2016
September 30	Tipi raising competition creates awareness and connections with community
September 29	Discussing the possible privatization of SaskTel
September 28	New research magazine launches today
September 28	Book features grandfather of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada
September 27	Award for Distinguished Humanitarian and Community Service
September 26	Strong friendship bond with China celebrated in Beijing
September 26	The day when the new Regina Campus was born
September 24	New laboratory officially opens for business research
September 22	Students deliver fresh produce to the food bank
September 22	Bringing treaty education to Saskatchewan classrooms
September 21	The smart grid and demands of a power-hungry public
September 20	Time to talk about Trump at the Bushwakker Brew Pub
September 19	September highlights in the history of the University of Regina
September 19	War correspondent recalls his U of R experience
September 16	Green Patch celebrates five years of growth
September 15	Beam me up - Big Bang theory further explained
September 14	Impacts of warmer weather on farming
September 13	Easing the cost of textbooks
September 12	Alumni Crowning Achievement Award for Outstanding Service
September 09	Working to end sexual assault and violence on campus
September 09	Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the First Nations University of Canada
September 08	New Rams coach expecting player success off the field
September 07	Outstanding young alumni represents new generation of accountants and auditors
September 07	Memories of the first day of university classes
September 05	Orientation Day – getting set for life as a student at the University of Regina
September 02	Welcome home – to the University of Regina
September 01	History class enters the intriguing world of zombies
August 2016
August 30	University of Regina paper reveals more help needed for first responders suffering from PTSD and other traumas
August 30	City of Regina donates land to the College Avenue Campus Renewal Project
August 30	Families, researchers and government officials on campus to talk about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
August 29	Online stop smoking program proving successful
August 26	QE II Diamond Jubilee Scholars announced
August 25	Coming soon: a new look to the Owl
August 24	Helping veterans run their own business
August 23	Research re-examines mathematics teaching
August 22	Visiting scholars from China creating new opportunities
August 19	Federal government invests $30 million in University infrastructure
August 18	Researcher looks at sexual barriers faced by people with disabilities
August 17	President Timmons honoured by international organization
August 16	Geology professor honoured by peers for teaching excellence
August 15	Student trip to Rwanda is a life-altering experience
August 12	Aboriginal Awareness training dispels misconceptions
August 11	International honours for U of R Vice-President of Administration
August 10	The perks of living on campus
August 09	Campus For All students obtain full alumni membership
August 08	First year students find home at Aboriginal Student Centre
August 05	Have you listened to any good books lately?
August 04	From Jamaica to the School of Journalism
August 03	New program offers vast opportunities in the nonprofit sector
August 02	Former Cougars track team coach is on the road to Rio
August 01	FLASHBACK: August highlights in the history of the University of Regina
July 2016
July 29	Program offers safe space for children of refugee families
July 28	J.C. Garden credits the School of Journalism for his success
July 27	Big plans for Darke Hall renovations
July 26	MFA student’s long walk is a personal journey
July 21	When plans were announced for degrees in Regina
July 20	Exploring fear of the unknown
July 19	Minister Ralph Goodale announces more than $1.5 million for research at the U of R
July 18	Engineering grads win a global competition while helping a local organization
July 15	U of R best among Canadian universities when it comes to going green when printing
July 14	New immigrants to Canada less likely to have regular doctor
July 13	Research to help detect breast cancer in women
July 12	U of R strengthens partnership with Great Plains College in Swift Current
July 11	Saul’s cinematic works featured in film professor’s retrospective
July 08	Engineering professor receives high honour from peers
July 07	UR Guarantee helps students make the most out of their university experience
July 06	More recognition for the University of Regina Press
July 05	One of Canada’s most famous families helped establish Regina College
July 04	Psychology student studies beauty pageant contestants
June 2016
June 30	U of R professor receives honorary degree at McMaster in Hamilton
June 29	Students travel to Ottawa to meet with the Prime Minister and the President of Mexico
June 28	Ancient bird wings perfectly preserved in amber
June 27	University of Regina Rams to open new Mosaic Stadium
June 27	Students say “thanks” on Thank a Donor Day
June 24	U of R researchers receive almost $1.5 million in federal funding
June 24	Remembering classes in the Tower Building
June 23	Business graduate joins board of Conexus Credit Union
June 22	Student wins national Aboriginal arts competition
June 21	Meet the new Executive Lead - Indigenization
June 20	Conference explores world of possibilities for students
June 19	U of R support for Queen City Pride Festival
June 17	International conference for PhD nursing students
June 16	When College Avenue Campus was really home sweet home – and not just for students
June 15	Celebrating U of R graduates in Nunavut
June 14	Business professor is visiting scholar in New Zealand
June 13	Treaty Four grads celebrate at powwow
June 13	Professor brings to life works of influential political thinker
June 10	Honeybees at the University of Regina
June 08	University announces proposed new partnership to renew College Avenue Campus
June 08	Professor receives highest honour from Gerontological Society
June 07	Looking back on convocation half a century ago
June 07	U of R school of choice for high number of international grad students.
June 06	Premier U.S. exchange program calls on UR International director
June 03	Man up against violence leader honoured with service award
June 02	Excellence in teaching that crosses disciplines recognized
June 02	McLeod family contribution a boost for College Avenue Campus
June 01	Thinking and teaching for the digital world
May 2016
May 31	University celebrating its largest spring Convocation
May 31	U of R historian named top researcher for 2016
May 30	Professor honoured for helping improve emergency response
May 30	Meet our Honorary Degree recipients
May 27	Celebrating the first 50 years of Regina College
May 27	Project idea is a perfect fit for engineering students
May 25	U of R shows off its best at Yorkton Film Festival
May 24	Professor looks at using manure as a heat source
May 23	Alumni Association Recognizes Psychology Professor as Top Graduate Research Mentor
May 20	Math instructor receives national recognition
May 18	Campus welcomes delegation from Mexico
May 18	Science and suds deliver University research to the people
May 18	Awards for Engineering and Geology excellence
May 17	From the classroom to the legislature
May 14	FLASHBACK: Highlights from the month of May in the history of the University of Regina
May 13	Puck return machine scores big on campus
May 12	Looking into keeping muscles and bones strong for seniors
May 11	Performance exhibit brings discarded items to life
May 10	Students demonstrate new computer apps
May 09	Engineering students win $50,000 prize
May 09	Best Buddies helping make the U of R more inclusive
May 07	Book launch at First Nations University of Canada
May 06	EYES camp to expand its outreach thanks to national funding help
May 05	The University and Wascana Centre Authority celebrate the completion of their 2016 Master Plans.
May 05	Homecoming show will set the stage for Darke Hall renewal
May 04	Being recognized for making sustainability a priority
May 04	Welcome young scientists to Science Rendezvous 2016
May 03	Campus For All welcomes delegates from Japan
May 02	Engineering students receive national safety award
April 2016
April 30	When work began on the new Regina Campus
April 29	U of R well represented at YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
April 29	Snake research gives student win at thesis competition
April 28	The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) will host the 2016 Living Heritage symposium at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina.
April 27	Engineering idea to help people a world away
April 26	University of Regina’s high profile at the Saskatchewan Book Awards
April 25	Research examines successes and challenges of the mentally ill in our court system
April 24	FLASHBACK: April highlights in the history of the University of Regina
April 22	Student films to be featured on the big screen
April 22	Finding perfect community of oil-eating bacteria is key to environmental clean-up
April 21	Language manipulation could be key to increasing pro-environmental behaviours
April 20	Taking a stand for a healthier workplace
April 19	Novelist to speak on value of a Liberal Arts education
April 18	Colouring helps to relieve stress at exam time
April 15	University of Regina researchers receive federal funding
April 15	Students take part in Education for Reconciliation
April 14	Students and alumni to shine on national choir stage
April 13	Award winning student credits U of R’s La Cité universitaire francophone
April 12	Raising awareness about ovarian cancer
April 11	University featured on Times Higher Education’s top 150 under 50 list
April 11	University launches its first Thesis Boot Camp
April 08	Professor gets Innovation Award for senior care research
April 08	Project Day to showcase engineering students’ cutting edge research
April 06	Feasibility of a new dining hall facility studied
April 06	Open your world and gain U of R course credits
April 05	U of R alumnus and former top advisor to PM coming to Regina
April 05	Showing off research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies
April 04	Collaboration idea with Sask Polytech takes flight
April 03	What students need to know to vote in the Sask election
April 01	Exercise and the queer body
April 01	Pool to be used as live lobster tank to raise money for students
March 2016
March 31	Research may help fuel big changes in oil refining
March 30	Lecture explores the lasting legacy of renowned artist
March 29	Getting down to work to get Regina College up and running
March 28	How to handle money: tips from an expert
March 25	Student representatives participate in the Racialized and Indigenous Students’ Experience summit in Toronto
March 24	Man Up initiative to challenge mindsets about masculinity
March 23	Dr. Shauneen Pete honoured as inaugural Indigenous Scholar at Nipissing University
March 22	How engineering was launched in Regina
March 22	Researching why people take risks
March 21	Professor’s NSERC research funding to help Canada go green
March 18	UR International offers admissions on the spot
March 18	The Risky Business of Advocacy to be explored in a public talk at the University of Regina
March 17	Refugee student to be featured on CTV’s W5
March 16	Professor makes a presentation at major science conference on water use
March 16	Scholarship opportunities at Legislature
March 15	Modern-day classic on stage at University Theatre
March 14	New recycling bins to help make the U of R greener
March 13	Levene School partners with prestigious business school
March 10	Official launch of the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance
March 10	Annual Inspiring Leadership Forum event a success
March 10	English students take ‘Trash Talkin’ to a new level
March 09	New open textbook program to help reduce cost of textbooks for students
March 08	Real life lessons on seniors life in rural Saskatchewan
March 07	Students sleeping outside for 5 Days for the Homeless
March 07	Still time to nominate an Alumnus
March 06	Graduating artists attract crowd at the MacKenzie Art Gallery
March 04	Piano restored to its former glory to be played at concert
March 03	Creating international opportunities for MAP students
March 03	Student film festival biggest ever
March 01	Estey Visiting Chair discusses internationalism in financial markets
March 01	Hockey helped Fred Sasakamoose - and now he's reaching out to youth
February 2016
February 29	The major fundraiser for Astonished!
February 28	International Night celebrates diversity on campus
February 26	Geology professor receives highest honour
February 25	University of Regina and University of Edinburgh strengthen links on carbon capture and storage research
February 25	A glimpse into the world of journalism at CBC
February 24	New Ammunition to fight antibiotic resistant bacteria
February 23	Campus rally in support of Day of Pink
February 22	Woodrow Lloyd Lecture features Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
February 22	Exploring an elaborate gift exchange custom in Papua New Guinea
February 19	Remembering Jo-Ann Episkenew
February 19	Funding for Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy leads to important benefits to Saskatchewan residents
February 19	National gathering brings together elders and youth to look at Indigenous health issues
February 18	University of Regina and Canadian Light Source solidify research collaboration
February 18	A bright past and even brighter future for Darke Hall
February 17	Caring about the community through Arts CARES
February 15	Student is one of Canada’s emerging artists
February 12	George Reed Foundation research making a difference
February 12	Recalling the bold campus experiment to prove Einstein’s gravitational waves theory.
February 12	Students launch random acts of kindness challenge
February 11	Alumna finds success in romantic suspense
February 10	Professor receives Global Citizen Award
February 10	Raising awareness about Black History
February 09	Partnership strengthens bond with Great Plains College and City of Swift Current
February 08	University launches program to support graduate students
February 08	President Timmons recognized with leadership award
February 05	World-renowned journalists to speak at Inspiring Leadership Forum
February 05	The battle to grant university degrees in Regina
February 04	Turkish newspaper puts the spotlight on Dr. Nilgün Önder’s new book
February 03	Weaving stories between generations
February 02	University recognized for contributions to United Way
February 01	Instructor earns prominent place in local filmmaking scene
February 01	Spring Career Fair opens doors to a variety of career opportunities
January 2016
January 29	National Roundtable addresses stress in public safety personnel
January 29	Norman MacKenzie art first displayed in Regina 80 years ago
January 28	Talking about dispelling myths about hijabs
January 27	Partnership provides opportunities for Geology Students
January 26	Professor ranked among most cited researchers
January 25	Oil sands effects studied at Saskatchewan’s boreal lakes
January 22	Adopting children from other countries and other cultures
January 21	Economic impact of University tops half a billion dollars in GDP
January 20	Celebrating the success of business students
January 19	Tribute to mother lands U of R filmmaker at film festival
January 18	Importance of feminism in Canada to be discussed on campus
January 18	Researchers launch online stop smoking program
January 15	Dani Mario credits School of Journalism for her career success
January 13	New five-year plan plants the seeds of sustainability
January 13	Geology student impresses audience of peers
January 12	Research to examine needs of refugees
January 11	The competitive juices that run through trees
January 08	Partnership unleashes high wireless performance at CKHS and Riddell Centre
January 07	Professor’s book gets a new life with a new party in Alberta
January 06	Untangling the mystery of Autism Spectrum Disorder
January 05	Getting set for Chinese New Year celebrations
January 04	Student is an MVP at Texas Instruments