2022 Feature Stories

December 2022
December 22 What you need to know about the U of R holiday break
December 20 U of R student on Ukraine’s frontlines
December 13 ‘There for the students’: Rob Kleisinger wins U of R Distinguished Service Award
December 08 5 tips for getting through final exams
December 06 Reflections on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 01 Smudging for Beginners
November 2022
November 29 Feeding Knowledge on Giving Tuesday
November 23 University of Regina expands career-ready learning opportunities with opening of new Centre for Experiential and Service Learning
November 04 U of R establishes Accommodations Test Centre in the late Brad Hornung’s name
November 01 New Data Science programs designed to address industry demands with career-ready grads
October 2022
October 28 Scary, but true: Stream frightening films for FREE on Halloween (or any other time!) through the Archer Library
October 21 U of R celebrated the accomplishments of more than 900 graduates at the Fall 2022 Convocation
October 21 La Cité celebrates becoming a full faculty and creating more opportunities for Francophone students
October 20 Congratulations to the recipients of the 2022 Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards!
October 07 Therapy dogs give campus paws to relax
October 06 Fall Open House a chance for prospective students to Go Far, Together with the U of R
September 2022
September 28 Self-education and truth and reconciliation
September 28 Culture Days: Artists and biologists find inspiration in the University of Regina’s George F. Ledingham Herbarium
September 28 Glen Anaquod Memorial Tipi Raising Competition 2022 edition
September 26 Local events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 22 U of R to launch new Energy Systems Engineering Program in Fall 2023
September 20 Thousands cheer on the Regina Rams at U Prairie Challenge kick-off event
September 16 Renovated workshops and labs now open for students to gain hands-on experience
September 09 The U of R social media accounts all new students should be following
September 07 U Prairie Challenge Presented by SaskMilk begins with women’s soccer
September 07 The new Centre for Experiential and Service Learning is now open!
September 06 Statement on tragic events in Saskatchewan
September 01 10 questions with Jordan Kos, U of R student and national champion lawn bowler
August 2022
August 31 Welcome to the U of R for Fall 2022
August 29 The three Cs of being a good roommate
August 26 10 money-saving tips for students
August 23 Seven can’t-miss Welcome Weekend events
August 19 Former Youth from Care Access Tuition bursary program expands
August 16 Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards celebrate impact of University of Regina alumni
August 11 Faculty of Social Work’s Prairie Beginnings program helps refugee children and families
August 08 Your dorm room, your castle
August 05 New student checklist
July 2022
July 26 U of R alum's video project celebrates the study of Indigenous language
July 22 U of R hosts students from around the world for Discovery Camp Saskatchewan 2022
July 20 U of R helping displaced Ukrainians get settled in their new home
July 19 Donation brings rodeo culture to the University of Regina community
July 15 Five ways U of R students can enjoy Wascana Centre this summer
July 08 Breaking down barriers by biking: U of R grad launches community rides for newcomers
July 07 U Prairie Challenge kicks off this fall
July 06 Check out the new issue of Degrees website
July 06 U of R announces appointment of new Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
July 04 U of R students seize the opportunity to travel again to study abroad
June 2022
June 30 Video spotlight: Uzezi Ekhator
June 28 Introducing the Really BIG Deal to save students money
June 27 Federal government provides $20 million to U of R for PTSI research and treatment
June 23 Green Patch community garden grows a new partnership
June 22 Revitalizing the Michif language
June 21 U of R professor Marc Spooner leads group to preserve endangered prairie grassland
June 20 Indigenous students from the U.S. will now find studying at the U of R more affordable
June 16 In conversation: Luther College alumni reflect on the school’s 50th anniversary
June 15 Tips for landing the perfect student job
June 10 U of R program prepares BIPOC performing artists to lead across Western Canada
June 08 Nearly 2500 graduates being recognized during the 2022 Spring Convocation ceremonies
June 07 Working hard and earning opportunities
June 03 UR Loved Bursary supports 2SLGBTQIA+ students facing homelessness
June 02 Former PM Brian Mulroney headlines successful fundraiser for Project Resilience
June 01 Grad students hone cleantech business ideas
May 2022
May 30 J-school students enjoying a red carpet year
May 27 UR Days: The five-city tour of Saskatchewan wrapped up on May 26
May 26 In conversation with Ranjith (Ran) Narayanasamy MEng’05 and MBA’11
May 20 Students from Mexico taking customized English language enhancement program at the U of R
May 19 6 interesting electives for first-year students
May 13 National Nursing Week: U of R Sask Polytech Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program
May 11 Fifth Annual Campus Beautification Day
May 10 U of R community comes up big (hearts!) for students
May 09 Calling all prospective nurses! Government of Saskatchewan funding is expanding capacity in nursing education
May 02 #GetReal with Ben Hillis: An Up Close and Personal Chat on Sports and Mental Health
April 2022
April 29 Announcing UR Days!
April 29 University of Regina signs new agreement with Chinese University
April 22 Earth Day ’22: U of R wins Paragon Award for Environmental Excellence
April 21 Celebrations mark the grand reopening of Darke Hall
April 20 University of Regina establishes Project Resilience to support students affected by war
April 20 U of R’s Co-op Program: get experience, get paid, and get hired
April 13 The 12th Annual President’s Luncheon for Varsity Sport
April 12 6 free mental wellness supports for students
April 11 UR International celebrates Winter 2022 exchange students
April 08 University of Regina Engineering Capstone Project Day 2022 to be held in person
April 07 The University is honoured to be gifted with a Buffalo Winter Count Robe
April 06 U of R honours RBC Neekaneewak Leadership Award winners
April 05 Top five UR Pride Programs for 2SLGBTQ+ students
April 04 Thinking about living on campus?
March 2022
March 25 Straight to the point
March 24 11 interesting courses to take this Spring/Summer semester
March 18 Ways to get involved around campus
March 14 5 reasons to continue your education and upgrade your career
March 01 Conquer your semester with the Student Success Centre
March 01 The Conversation: For some, ignorance is bliss; for others, ignorance is something else
February 2022
February 28 Welcome back to campus!
February 25 5 books to celebrate Black Canadian literature
February 25 Support for the people of Ukraine
February 22 Video spotlight: U of R international student athletes
February 18 12 courses you can take to incorporate Black history into your post-secondary education
February 14 Applications open till March 15 for many U of R entrance scholarships
February 11 The University of Regina celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11 Celebrate all of the important relationships in your life on Palentine’s Day
February 07 Show and tell: Christian Mbanza puts the focus on celebrating Black history in the classroom
February 03 The latest edition of Discourse is available online now
January 2022
January 31 U of R rated in top 10 internationally for publishing psychology-related COVID-19 articles
January 28 U of R graduate students putting their artwork on the MAP
January 26 U of R supports Bell Let’s Talk Day and recognizes the importance of mental well-being
January 20 5 ways you can give back in 2022
January 18 Students helping students with support from the business community
January 13 U of R filmmakers shine at the Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards
January 07 Doing her own thing
January 06 Flat out flourishing
January 05 Taking U of R Esports to the next level