2017 Feature Stories

December 2017
December 29	University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons receives Order of Canada appointment
December 28	Writing course provides prisoners’ perspectives
December 26	Celebrating student success in 2017
December 22	After a lifetime of experience, former judge & politician ponders fresh perspectives offered in class
December 21	FLASHBACK: Remembering a time before the internet when the U of R blazed a trail in distance education
December 20	Gordon Asmundson’s distinguished career celebrated by Canadian Pain Society
December 19	Memoir on divorce, single parenting, and creative expression earns student her master’s and a writing award
December 18	The gift of mobility: Modified ride-on cars means mobility for children with disabilites
December 15	International graduate students bring diverse viewpoints on Indigenization of adult education classes
December 13	International recognition for collaborative research into antibiotic resistance
December 13	Minister of Advanced Education takes in a behind-the-scenes U of R tour
December 12	Tim Hortons gets a complete makeover
December 11	U of R is gifted with an Eagle Staff, in recognition of the perseverance of Indigenous students
December 08	RCMP contract awarded to research team as part of long-term mental health study
December 08	Researcher recognized for helping persons with spinal cord injury
December 08	Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) piques K-12 students' computer curiosity
December 07	Class dismissed – but first let’s have lunch
December 06	Geology team releases another rock-solid Saskatchewan-unique calendar
December 06	Veteran artist and visual arts student digs into his past and the Smithsonian comes calling
December 05	Stopping the next wave of invasive species in Saskatchewan lakes
December 04	History Department celebrating scholarly research and community engagement
November 2017
November 30	Film school grad and WolfCop creator returns to campus with a highly unusual promotion of his movie sequel
November 29	Language Institute Building needs a new name
November 28	Two new nursing programs underway
November 28	Celebrating the University’s strong bond with Mexican institutions
November 27	What’s in the water? Research takes aim at chemicals that may harm fertility (and that’s not all)
November 24	Double-digit poverty for Saskatchewan’s children highlighted in new report—increasing calls for immediate community action
November 23	Computer model may lead to greater heavy oil recovery and reduce environmental impact
November 23	Mental Health: It's time for a conversation
November 22	More than just filling space: stories of 100 years of living
November 21	Science Pub Talk features Saskatchewan - 'Not Just Flat’
November 20	Will universities exist in 2067?
November 17	University students’ level of volunteerism bucks national trend
November 16	A fresh take on teaching the teacher: U of R educator receives national honour
November 14	Lifetime achievement award for Associate Dean of Nursing
November 13	Business grad and top-notch baker lands a spot on CBC’s The Great Canadian Baking Show
November 11	FLASHBACK: November highlights in the history of the University of Regina
November 11	International Education Week celebrates close academic ties with European institutions
November 10	Cougars guard joins national team in Portugal for a shot at playing in the Euro final
November 08	Crime in boomtowns – and how to deal with it
November 07	Confucius Institutes emphasize strong ties with the University of Regina
November 06	Visual arts instructor gets a place in Canada’s National Gallery
November 05	Students’ Union is now fair-trade certified
November 03	Theatre Department honours its own with Distinguished Alumni Award
November 02	University’s national leader in institutional research honoured
November 01	Fall theatre showcase Antigone - not to be missed
October 2017
October 31	Professor named one of 150 leading Canadians for mental health
October 31	Flu shot clinics at the U of R will help you stay healthy over the winter
October 30	No magic bullet to combat climate change say University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan researchers
October 29	Open textbook combines high quality with cost savings for students
October 27	Top executive encourages business students to be daring and disruptive
October 26	University of Regina research leads in national rankings
October 26	U of R Press book tells Regina Public Library’s history of innovation and inclusivity
October 25	An evening of Emily Dickinson to serve up poet’s works and her famous cake
October 25	Visual arts professor to share stories and photos from her Arctic Circle residency journey
October 24	Artist opportunity – applications accepted for the next Sereda artist residency
October 23	Annual event showcases Indigenous research
October 22	FLASHBACK: October highlights in the history of the University of Regina
October 20	Honorary degree for humanitarian and entrepreneur Murad Al-Katib
October 18	Fifty-year old Archer Library still an architectural marvel and more than relevant in the digital age
October 18	Documentary showcase features thought-provoking stories from the School of Journalism
October 17	It’s never too late for a Project of Heart
October 16	President’s Medal recipient reflects on her U of R experience
October 13	Future engineers – high school students – tour campus and discover career opportunities
October 12	U of R grad living his football dreams in Canada’s capital
October 11	Government of Canada invests more than $3.7 million in innovative health research
October 09	U of R Open House offers on-the-spot admission, application fee reductions of $30, and automatic scholarships for eligible students
October 08	Changing the way we see people who live ‘in the margins’ of society
October 06	University welcomes inaugural Fulbright Canada Research Chair
October 05	United Way campus campaign kicks off
October 04	Campion College celebrates 100 years
October 03	Seeing the Fathers of Confederation through the eyes of a woman
October 02	Lifetime Achievement Award for nationally known author
October 01	Crude Power documentary a bonanza for journalism students and investigative reporting
September 2017
September 30	Campus tipi raising competition helps build community & raise awareness of First Nations culture
September 29	Film students’ documentary to debut on City Saskatchewan
September 28	Up-and-coming Indigenous entrepreneurs and journalists get boost with gifts to U of R
September 28	FLASHBACK: September highlights in the history of the University of Regina
September 27	New climate change tool will help keep Canadians safe
September 26	Making it easier to transfer to the U of R from Sask Polytechnic
September 25	Contribution to policing earns alumnus distinguished professional achievement award
September 22	Aftershocks of Mexico earthquake shake members of campus community
September 22	Lawyer for Omar Khadr to speak on campus
September 21	Improving mental health services for people with spinal cord injury
September 19	Lunchtime lecture brings to life the works of acclaimed artist
September 19	Celebrating 50 years of the Owl
September 19	Why the new Alumni Association president wants to engage alumni
September 18	Campus champion honoured for outstanding service
September 15	Deliberation and Debate series kicks off for another year
September 15	Register for tipi raising competition on campus
September 14	Helping students succeed
September 14	Master's student research receives royal treatment
September 13	Celebrating all things Jane Austen
September 12	Million dollar mark for President’s Breakfast for Athletics
September 11	Research at University of Regina gets $2 million federal boost
September 11	Alumna honoured for humanitarian and community service
September 07	Indigenous graduate student scholarship gets a makeover
September 04	Indigenous business success motivates outstanding young alumni
September 02	Orientation Day helps to prepare for being a student at the University of Regina
August 2017
August 31	Save money and the environment with new Green Zone parking
August 31	New street names and civic addresses helping map the way
August 30	Attention new students - sign up now for the UR Guarantee
August 30	The Biggest Big Book Sale
August 29	"Highway of Tears" documentary paves way for more research
August 28	National survey results underscore mental health concerns for public safety personnel
August 25	Welcome to the U of R – or welcome back
August 23	Making the switch from the military to owning a business
August 21	U of R professor has leading role in climate change for international body
August 18	Essential oils may be key to treating fungal infections
August 16	U of R talent featured at International Film Festival
August 16	Student research sheds light on the nighthawk - species at risk
August 15	How victims of bullying can help in research for treatments
August 14	Student making waves on world water polo stage
August 11	An appetite for change at the Riddell Centre food court
August 10	Credibility of child witness testimony studied
August 09	FLASHBACK: The First World War caused financial concerns for Regina College
August 08	Earn a certificate and help the environment
August 04	Engineering students set goals for academic year
August 02	Hey teachers - math got you puzzled? New program may be the key
August 01	Indigenous women and the camera
July 2017
July 31	New book about impacts of drought on prairies is up for two awards
July 28	An amazing academic adventure in the Amazon
July 27	“Pair of Socks” lands MAP grad on top of national art competition
July 26	Making music and new friends from memorable Cuba trip for UR Choir
July 25	Future university hoops stars competing for national title
July 24	How physical activity changes with the seasons – and how that affects a person’s health
July 21	Banting Foundation Award for psychology professor
July 20	Researcher looking into women’s experiences with childbirth and the health care system
July 19	World renowned experts on sports nutrition and training coming to the University of Regina
July 18	Record-setting summer for student job placements
July 14	U of R is part of new international research that shows the Earth is getting warmer
July 14	JULY HIGHLIGHTS: Students take classes at the new campus for the first time
July 13	University research making its mark in Canada and around the globe
July 12	National honour for U of R Vice-President of Administration Dave Button
July 11	ESL students reach out to fellow student and children in need
July 10	Shining Start for new engineering student group
July 07	International recognition for U of R’s Pat Patton
July 06	UR Guarantee student demonstrates resilience and reflects on her first year
July 05	University of Regina Moving Toward a Smoke-Free Campus
July 04	Mindful movements help informal caregivers
July 03	Academic society for sport management honours computer science professor
July 02	Artists breathe new life into historic park fountain
July 01	Marking 150 years of universities in Canada
June 2017
June 30	Engineering grads are champs again at hi-tech agriculture competition
June 29	Professor’s notes shed new light on the patriation process for Canada’s Constitution
June 28	Professor inducted into the Canadian Academy of Engineering
June 27	Leading from where you are: How the University is preparing leaders
June 26	Professor taking part in the Nelson Mandela Dialogues
June 23	New agreement establishes a China-Canada Low Carbon School program
June 22	Visual artist professor finding inspiration in summer solstice expedition
June 21	Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
June 21	JUNE HIGHLIGHTS: Remembering when the successful co-op program was launched
June 20	Alumni Crowning Achievement Award recipients announced
June 20	MOU to support cultural program to reduce violence
June 19	Student earns young journalist fellowship
June 16	Award of Distinction for Associate VP - International
June 16	Bilingual nursing program proposed
June 15	Navigating campus easier for first responders and visitors
June 14	SASK Alliance seeks to raise the profile of Saskatchewan’s academic institutions internationally
June 13	Maintenance and Utilities Director honoured by peers
June 12	Student international opportunities and Indigenization examined at conference on campus
June 09	Just what was said: Words of wisdom from Honorary Degree recipients
June 09	Summer Bridge Program allows new students smooth transition to fall semester
June 08	Journey from Iran to U of R leads to Arts Dean’s Medal
June 07	University of Regina celebrates success at 43rd Spring Convocation
June 06	Meet the University of Regina’s newest Honorary Degree recipients
June 05	Celebrating the success of new teachers in Nunavut
June 02	Regina’s Mosaic festival includes two stops at the U of R
June 01	Alumni shine at 2017 City of Regina Writing Awards
June 01	Supporters of French-language health programs honoured
May 2017
May 31	A class that’s tailor-made for fashion fanatics
May 30	Researchers working to support the revitalization of Indigenous languages
May 29	Exploring the meaning of friendship for those with dementia
May 26	Physics team searching for exotic matter
May 25	Innovation award for engineering team
May 24	Quick Find powers-up library search results
May 23	Canada-Wide Science Fair is a big success
May 23	FLASHBACK: May highlights in the history of the University of Regina
May 22	Film screening recounts painful residential school experiences
May 21	Women of Distinction Award for Indigenous health researcher
May 19	Grad student brings science to the citizens
May 18	Volunteers needed for refugee children summer program
May 17	How climate change affects human health to be discussed at the Bushwakker Brewpub
May 16	The Canada-Wide Science Fair is on this week at the University of Regina
May 15	President Vianne Timmons receives an honorary degree
May 15	U of R Press book launch remembers fiery politician
May 13	Safety a priority as new turf added to practice field
May 12	Darke Hall receives $1 million gift from anonymous donor
May 10	Technology strengthens links between alumni and library
May 10	Need for mental health services inspires former student to return to the U of R
May 09	Exploring community engaged art and mobility
May 09	Latest issue of Discourse ready for reading
May 08	New research underway at the U of R into multiple sclerosis
May 04	Harry Potter magic rubs off on English students presenting at academic conference
May 03	National safety award for engineering students
May 02	University celebrated as ‘game changer’ at United Way awards
May 01	Case competition on campus gives students key business experience
April 2017
April 27	Alabama students get hooked on work of U of R fish researcher
April 26	Darke Hall Five getting set for its biggest crowd ever
April 25	University celebrates National Volunteer Week
April 22	University recognized as a top employer in Saskatchewan
April 21	April highlights in the history of the University of Regina
April 20	University Club staff serve up impressive art collection
April 20	Film students’ final works a treat for movie-goers
April 19	Science pub series presents sobering talk on health care
April 18	Significant funding to improve health care for Saskatchewan patients
April 17	Become a citizen scientist with SMART Study
April 16	Herman Lecture welcomes trailblazer in Jewish feminist thought
April 13	Students share their success stories with support from UR Guarantee
April 12	J-School documentary showcase features thought-provoking stories
April 12	Program launched for language training for newcomers to Canada
April 12	Research takes masters student back to her First Nation home
April 10	Campus symposium promotes inclusivity in the arts
April 10	Queen Elizabeth II scholarship program expanded for international research into climate change
April 10	Project Day a showcase for engineering student excellence
April 09	Dr. Barbara Powell Memorial Lecture uncovers experiences of Canadian wives during First World War
April 08	Benefits of exercise for mental health
April 07	National recognition for biology student
April 06	Stronger international rankings for the U of R
April 05	Showcasing the value of aging-related research
April 04	Students’ compost efforts get a java jolt
April 03	Artist lecturer finds new fans at Lincoln Center in New York
March 2017
March 31	MacKenzie Art Gallery features works of graduating students
March 30	University releases Gender-Based Violence Needs Assessment Report
March 29	Library room transformed into art gallery
March 28	Campus lecture explores the making of the Canadian History Hall
March 27	Three-Minute Thesis receiving the TV treatment
March 25	Residential school memoir to get a public reading on campus
March 24	Five Days for the Homeless a huge success
March 24	Woodrow Lloyd Lecture examines the experience of islamophobia in Canada
March 23	Social work students bring their research to the community
March 22	Book examines our national holidays and their deeper significance
March 22	Business student receives a national scholarship and meets CEO of the year
March 21	Professor’s microscope collection spans centuries
March 20	Early lessons for students at Five Days for the Homeless
March 19	SESQUICENTENNIAL FLASHBACK: March 1967
March 18	Subject of Fractured Land documentary speaking on campus
March 17	Education Award for UR International vice-president
March 16	Researchers will look into the use of small nuclear power plants
March 15	University unveils design for a revitalized College Building
March 15	Forward Together Lecture features founder of program to train and employ former gang members
March 14	Bad Blood, the play, unites theatre students and alumni
March 13	Raising money for cancer research and support programs
March 11	Agricultural research looks at dugouts as absorbing carbon dioxide
March 10	U of R Press director named to prestigious foundation
March 10	Brain Awareness Week includes lecture on dementia
March 09	Inspiring Leadership Forum a huge success
March 08	FLASHBACK: March highlights in the history of the University of Regina
March 07	National book award for U of R graduate
March 07	U of R part of global team studying concussions in rugby players
March 06	Alumni give back as mentors
March 06	Helping international students acquire job application skills
March 05	Shedding light on role of women during World War I
March 04	International night attracts huge crowd on campus celebrating diversity
March 03	Professor shares risk research with crowd at Harvard
March 02	Netflix director speaking at Living Skies Student Film Festival
March 01	Documentary explores the male world of the hi-tech industry
February 2017
February 28	Research infrastructure receives a boost
February 28	Lecture explores women who went against the grain to homestead on the prairies
February 28	Playwrights Reading Series continues to attract top-notch writers to campus
February 27	Co-op program paves the way for opportunities
February 23	Judges needed for Canada-Wide Science Fair
February 22	National symposium on FASD in Regina
February 21	FLASHBACK: February highlights in the history of the University of Regina
February 20	Troupe rarely seen outside China performs on campus
February 17	Saskatchewan researchers hone in on antibiotic for Staph infections
February 16	Research examines culturally responsive mental health services for First Nations youth
February 15	Day of Pink rally to help battle bullying
February 15	Lecture examines brain health and independence in old age
February 14	It’s time to be randomly kind to strangers
February 13	Professor emeritus recipient of Lifelong Global Citizen Award
February 10	Saskatchewan Book Awards nominees include lots of authors with U of R connections
February 10	Film students hold their first annual awards gala
February 09	Acclaimed Canadian pianist performing at the ShuBox
February 08	U of R Press art director receives top book jacket design recognition
February 07	Bat research launches student into national video competition
February 06	Sesquicentennial flashback: February 1967
February 03	Studying stress in a simulated post-crisis scene
February 02	Business students impress at national case competition
February 01	Battle of the Cover Bands for the Darke Hall Five
January 2017
January 31	Online electricity auction on the horizon
January 30	Debating carbon pricing at U of R’s deliberation and debate lecture
January 26	Regina and District Chamber of Commerce hears about the University’s growth
January 26	Huge crowd on campus greets the prime minister
January 26	Lecture addresses sexual assault on campuses
January 25	Imaging tool to change scope of plant research in Saskatchewan
January 25	Monica Lewinsky to speak at Inspiring Leadership Forum
January 24	Counselling Services offers support for students who are feeling stressed and pressured
January 23	Mental health awareness night at The Owl
January 22	FLASHBACK: January highlights in the history of the University of Regina
January 21	Cougars hockey players bound for World University Games
January 20	President Donald Trump – what does it mean for Canada?
January 19	Federal Science Minister meets with researchers
January 18	One of Canada’s most powerful women to present keynote address
January 17	Hill School of Business wins School of the Year
January 17	History department launches series of lectures to mark Canada’s 150th birthday
January 16	Remembering Howard Leyton-Brown
January 16	Chile honours instructor for his humanitarian efforts
January 15	Engineering student team takes top spot at design competition
January 13	Stunning costumes from past plays return to centre stage
January 13	Library tries out longer hours at exam time
January 12	University of Regina to be part of the Queen City Marathon
January 12	Banknote display on campus brings to life artistry of our currency.
January 11	University launches five-year Strategic Research Plan
January 11	Keynote speaker to share her journey from homeless to Harvard
January 10	Ministry of Health invests in mental health
January 09	First president of U of R Alumni Association reflects on the early days
January 05	Student film to be shown at Toronto International Film Festival
January 04	President Timmons awarded 2016 CTV Regina Citizen of the Year
January 04	Former Cougar scores big in the National Football League
January 03	Ambassador program develops leadership skills