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USask water researcher discusses impact of microplastics on planet
USask researcher Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace recommends observing Earth Day by making impactful changes as a consumer
Upcoming Events
Public presentation by candidate for Director, School for the Arts
Apr 15, 2024
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the public presentations of the three candidates shortlisted for this position
Literature Matters: Why Shakespeare?
Apr 17, 2024
A discussion with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
Human Capital
Jan 19 - Apr 19, 2024
An exhibition offering insight into the impact of Canada’s immigration policies and history
Nonie
Jan 26 - Apr 19, 2024
Examining the artistic career of Wynona Mulcaster (1915-2016) through a survey of landscape paintings
USask supports new music, community organizations
A unique research grant helped create new compositions for a concert supporting an important cause
USask rises and expands success in QS international subject rankings
USask increased the number of ranked subjects in the international QS World University Rankings by Subject
International collaboration brings artwork to life with augmented reality
shARed spaces team explores the possibilities of a developing technology and its place in digital art
‘There’s so much about a dog that touches people’s hearts’
Green & White
Sociology professor Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) and USask graduate Doreen Stumborg (BA'09, MFA'20) are part of the PAWS Your Stress Team
The 2022/23 Dean’s Honour List
Honouring the College of Arts and Science’s most outstanding students
Grandparents inspire Indigenous studies student at USask
Eileen Lennie-Koshman wants to empower Indigenous people to tell their stories
USask announces 2024 Images of Research contest winners
Winning submissions included images from projects in the Departments of Art and Art History, and Biology,
Vimy Ridge Day: Honouring the sacrifice of soldiers from USask
It was one of the defining moments in Canadian military history
USask water researcher discusses impact of microplastics on planet
USask researcher Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace recommends observing Earth Day by making impactful changes as a consumer
Five things to know about the upcoming solar eclipse: USask space expert
A SuperDARN scientist talks about the eclipse on April 8, 2024
Alumni Book Nook: Robert James Clark (BA’85, ARTS’87)
Green & White
USask graduate Robert James Clark is the author of "Fiendish Crime: A True Story of Shell Shock and Murder"
Métis cancer survivors share their stories of confronting and beating cancer
paNOW
They are raw, they are real, and they are inspiring, and thanks to a new project from USask, they will finally be heard
USask supports new music, community organizations
A unique research grant helped create new compositions for a concert supporting an important cause
USask announces 2024 Images of Research contest winners
Winning submissions included images from projects in the Departments of Art and Art History, and Biology,
Alumni Book Nook: Robert James Clark (BA’85, ARTS’87)
Green & White
USask graduate Robert James Clark is the author of "Fiendish Crime: A True Story of Shell Shock and Murder"
International film festival showcases USask student video work with ‘Focus on Canada’
International film festival based in Germany featured Art and Art History student works
Public presentation by candidate for Director, School for the Arts
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the public presentations of the three candidates shortlisted for this position
USask, City of Saskatoon researching sustainable theatre strategies
A joint project between USask and the City of Saskatoon will explore best practices for creating sustainable and shared resources
Literature Matters: Why Shakespeare?
A discussion with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
USask student thrilled to compose for Wind Orchestra
The USask Wind Orchestra will premiere a piece written by Samuel Dmyterko
Eight songs that ‘inspire inclusion’ on International Women’s Day
USask Women’s and Gender Studies Program faculty members give their song recommendations
USask Music Theatre Ensemble: Friendship
A Blendship of Stories
An urban elder’s journey: The role of tradition, community, and education
Dr. Linda Young (BA'94, BFA'98, MEd'20, PhD'23) is the first USask PhD candidate to earn her doctorate through Conversation
‘A pioneer as a female artist’: New exhibition celebrates Sask. painter’s landscape legacy
USask graduate Wynona Croft Mulcaster (BA'43) found inspiration on the Canadian prairies and in MexicoSee all Alumni and Giving News
International collaboration brings artwork to life with augmented reality
shARed spaces team explores the possibilities of a developing technology and its place in digital art
‘There’s so much about a dog that touches people’s hearts’
Green & White
Sociology professor Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) and USask graduate Doreen Stumborg (BA'09, MFA'20) are part of the PAWS Your Stress Team
Vimy Ridge Day: Honouring the sacrifice of soldiers from USask
It was one of the defining moments in Canadian military history
Alumni Book Nook: Robert James Clark (BA’85, ARTS’87)
Green & White
USask graduate Robert James Clark is the author of "Fiendish Crime: A True Story of Shell Shock and Murder"
International film festival showcases USask student video work with ‘Focus on Canada’
International film festival based in Germany featured Art and Art History student works
‘It really feels like a big family’
Green&White
Dr. Simranjeet (Sim) Singh (BSc’18, MD’22) found a sense of community at USask
‘I love the sport of track and field’
A former USask student-athlete, alumnus Dr. Justin Pfefferle (BA’05) is the head coach of the Concordia University Stingers cross-country and track and field teams
Alumni Book Nook: Anthony Bidulka
From Sweetgrass Bridge is the forthcoming book written by Bidulka (BA’83, BEd’91, BComm’91), an award-winning Saskatchewan author of mystery, suspense, and thriller novels
Alumni Book Nook: Robert Calder
Somerset Maugham and the Cinema is the latest book by Dr. Robert Calder (BA’63, MA’65), a recipient of the USask Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award
Top prize for USask graduate at Saskatchewan opera contest
Kateryna Khartova (BMus’16) is the winner of the 2024 Gordon C. Wallis Memorial Opera Competition
International Women’s Day at USask: Reflecting on history, building the future
The USask community recognizes and celebrates the many contributions of women to our vibrant campus this International Women’s Day
An urban elder’s journey: The role of tradition, community, and education
Dr. Linda Young (BA'94, BFA'98, MEd'20, PhD'23) is the first USask PhD candidate to earn her doctorate through ConversationSee all Science & Technology News
International collaboration brings artwork to life with augmented reality
shARed spaces team explores the possibilities of a developing technology and its place in digital art
USask announces 2024 Images of Research contest winners
Winning submissions included images from projects in the Departments of Art and Art History, and Biology,
Five things to know about the upcoming solar eclipse: USask space expert
A SuperDARN scientist talks about the eclipse on April 8, 2024
Canada had designs on being a hydro superpower. Now its rivers and lakes are drying up.
Wall Street Journal
“In parts of the country, conditions are truly disastrous,” said Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) of the Department of Geography and Planning
USask research making a splash on World Water Day
USask is celebrating World Water Day—and showcasing its world-class water research happening on campus and beyond
National USask-led satellite science mission receives $17 million in funding
The HAWC mission could revolutionize the way we understand and address climate change
'From strength to strength:' Water research hub brings women's voices to the forefront
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
The USask-led Women Plus Water project connects early-career female scientists with mentors who can help them thrive
USask research: For water in Western Canada, forget the old normal
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) says the ways we’re managing water resources will no longer cut it
Tsunami on the plains: USask researchers find sea waves once swept Prairie Provinces
Department of Geological Sciences researchers have found the strongest-ever evidence of a tsunami in a shallow inland sea
Women and girls in STEM: ‘Different perspectives are always good’
USask chemistry assistant professor reflects on gender divide in STEM-related studies
USask student challenging perception of dinosaurs with ‘paleoart’
USask geological sciences graduate student Kaitlin “KT” Lindblad reimagines some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs with artwork
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Grandparents inspire Indigenous studies student at USask
Eileen Lennie-Koshman wants to empower Indigenous people to tell their stories
Métis cancer survivor experiences documented in digital storytelling project
Dr. Robert Henry (PhD) co-led a project that highlighted stories of Métis cancer survivors in Saskatchewan
Seven Arts and Science recipients honoured at USask Indigenous Student Achievement Awards
Arts and Science Indigenous students recognized for academic excellence, community engagement, leadership, research and resiliency
An urban elder’s journey: The role of tradition, community, and education
Dr. Linda Young (BA'94, BFA'98, MEd'20, PhD'23) is the first USask PhD candidate to earn her doctorate through Conversation
Sharing Métis stories
USask graduate Leah Marie Dorion (BEd’94, BA’99), an interdisciplinary artist, teacher, and author, celebrates her Métis heritage through a variety of literary and artistic projects
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Former USask faculty member becomes one of New Zealand’s chief science advisors
Dr. Simon Lambert (PhD) is the first holder of a newly created position with the Ministry for the Environment
Dr. Angela Jaime appointed vice-provost, Indigenous engagement
Indigenous Studies professor Dr. Angela M. Jaime (PhD) has been appointed to the role for a five-year term
USask students address Indigenous rights at Model UN
Indigenous studies graduate student recently attended the Model UN Conference in Vancouver to collaborate on Indigenous issues
English River First Nation poet-photographer named USask Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Award-winning poet and photographer Tenille Campbell (BA’07, MFA’12) has been selected as the next Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence
Indigenous USask graduate processes personal hardships, emotions through artwork
Brody Burns (BA’21, MFA’23) discusses completion of Master of Fine Arts degree with support from Department of Art and Art History
USask Department of Indigenous Studies celebrates achievements, looks ahead to the next 40 years
Department of Indigenous Studies celebrated 40 years of ‘indigenizing the academy’ in SeptemberSee all Politics & Society News
Métis cancer survivors share their stories of confronting and beating cancer
paNOW
They are raw, they are real, and they are inspiring, and thanks to a new project from USask, they will finally be heard
USask faculty learned as much from students in sustainability fellowship
Six USask faculty fellows each contributed a chapter for a newly released book
Métis cancer survivor experiences documented in digital storytelling project
Dr. Robert Henry (PhD) co-led a project that highlighted stories of Métis cancer survivors in Saskatchewan
Eight songs that ‘inspire inclusion’ on International Women’s Day
USask Women’s and Gender Studies Program faculty members give their song recommendations
‘A pioneer as a female artist’: New exhibition celebrates Sask. painter’s landscape legacy
USask graduate Wynona Croft Mulcaster (BA'43) found inspiration on the Canadian prairies and in Mexico
Women and girls in STEM: ‘Different perspectives are always good’
USask chemistry assistant professor reflects on gender divide in STEM-related studies
In photos: Exploring Black joy and wellness as a form of resistance
Several Arts and Science students participated in the photo project, 'Mosaic of Black Joy and Wellness'
Black History Month at USask: 'There's no wrong way to be who you are'
University of Saskatchewan (USask) business economics students Azee Amoo and Teniola Bolaji talk about what Black History Month means to them
Scholars receive prestigious History of Healthcare funding to explore health and society
USask Department of History researchers Justin Fisher and Matthew Barret are among 11 historians working to enhance healthcare in Canada
USask cybersecurity expert weighs in on AI benefits and risks
Computer Science associate professor Natalia Stakhanova (PhD) talks about the limitations and benefits of embracing AI
Is the beloved snowman melting away for good in Toronto? We asked experts
Toronto Star
Water research expert Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) discusses the shorter snow season in Canada
More than 70% of Canada is 'abnormally dry.' Here's why
CTV News
Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change John Pomeroy explains why 2023 was 'such a dry year'
Eight songs that ‘inspire inclusion’ on International Women’s Day
USask Women’s and Gender Studies Program faculty members give their song recommendations
The Anthropocene, atmospheric chemists, geologists and historians
Active History
Scientists have voted against declaring an Anthropocene epoch, but it's all a matter of perspective, writes historian Dr. Jim Clifford (PhD)
The water gets hotter and the frog just sits there
National Observer
We need national co-ordination, new investment and novel technologies to respond to the climate emergency, writes Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) of the Department of Geography and Planning
Service dogs play vital roles for veterans, but Canada’s lack of standards makes travel and access difficult
The Conversation
Drs. Colleen Dell (PhD) and Linzi Williamson (PhD) examine the need for service dog standards in Canada
Striving for transparency: Why Canada’s pesticide regulations need an overhaul
The Conversation
Department of Biology professor Dr. Christy Morrissey (PhD) is among researchers calling for more transparent and scientifically robust pesticide regulation in Canada
This solar cycle, the sun’s activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted
The aurora is both a scientific wonder and a risk factor to industry, writes USask postdoctoral fellow Dr. Daniel Billett (PhD)
Manitoba’s reasons for refusing to search for Indigenous women’s remains in landfill are a smokescreen
The Conversation
Obstacles to a search have more to do with political will than technical concerns, writes Department of Political Studies faculty member Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD)
How colonial racism fuels Saskatchewan’s criminalization of Indigenous men
The Conversation
Indigenous people shouldn’t have to fear police who are supposed to protect them, write Indigenous studies faculty members Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) and Randy Morin
Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher’s invitation to the Saskatchewan legislature diminishes us all
The Conversation
Recent events at the legislature show that we live in a society that normalizes violence against women, writes Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) of the Department of Political Studies
Statement on the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon
A message from Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD), vice-dean Indigenous in the College of Arts and Science
The simple reason a viral math equation stumped the internet
The Conversation
Mathematicians and mathematics educators have been weighing in on a particular debate rooted in school mathematics that shows no signs of abating
‘Water’ we doing to our water?
Governments at all levels need to work together to manage and protect our freshwater resources, writes Raylene Hartl, a master’s student studying biology at USaskSee all Students & Campus Life News
The 2022/23 Dean’s Honour List
Honouring the College of Arts and Science’s most outstanding students
Grandparents inspire Indigenous studies student at USask
Eileen Lennie-Koshman wants to empower Indigenous people to tell their stories
International film festival showcases USask student video work with ‘Focus on Canada’
International film festival based in Germany featured Art and Art History student works
USask student thrilled to compose for Wind Orchestra
The USask Wind Orchestra will premiere a piece written by Samuel Dmyterko
Seven Arts and Science recipients honoured at USask Indigenous Student Achievement Awards
Arts and Science Indigenous students recognized for academic excellence, community engagement, leadership, research and resiliency
USask student finalist for prestigious global scholarship
Political studies / philosophy student Lauren O’Reilly is a finalist for Canada's largest leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies
In photos: Exploring Black joy and wellness as a form of resistance
Several Arts and Science students participated in the photo project, 'Mosaic of Black Joy and Wellness'
Black History Month at USask: 'There's no wrong way to be who you are'
University of Saskatchewan (USask) business economics students Azee Amoo and Teniola Bolaji talk about what Black History Month means to them
Therapy dogs offer mental health support for USask students
CTV News
A program at USask is having a paws-itive impact on student mental health
USask academic advisor honoured by peers
College of Arts and Science advisor Angela Schindelka has won an award from the National Academic Advising Association
One in 10 USask Arts and Science students now completing certificates
Growing number of students mix and match interests through smaller academic programs
USask student challenging perception of dinosaurs with ‘paleoart’
USask geological sciences graduate student Kaitlin “KT” Lindblad reimagines some of the world’s best-known dinosaurs with artwork
USask rises and expands success in QS international subject rankings
USask increased the number of ranked subjects in the international QS World University Rankings by Subject
‘There’s so much about a dog that touches people’s hearts’
Green & White
Sociology professor Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) and USask graduate Doreen Stumborg (BA'09, MFA'20) are part of the PAWS Your Stress Team
USask announces 2024 Images of Research contest winners
Winning submissions included images from projects in the Departments of Art and Art History, and Biology,
USask water researcher discusses impact of microplastics on planet
USask researcher Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace recommends observing Earth Day by making impactful changes as a consumer
International Women’s Day at USask: Reflecting on history, building the future
The USask community recognizes and celebrates the many contributions of women to our vibrant campus this International Women’s Day
Seven Arts and Science recipients honoured at USask Indigenous Student Achievement Awards
Arts and Science Indigenous students recognized for academic excellence, community engagement, leadership, research and resiliency
In photos: Exploring Black joy and wellness as a form of resistance
Several Arts and Science students participated in the photo project, 'Mosaic of Black Joy and Wellness'
Is the beloved snowman melting away for good in Toronto? We asked experts
Toronto Star
Water research expert Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) discusses the shorter snow season in Canada
The top 10 stories of 2023
A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories
Former USask faculty member becomes one of New Zealand’s chief science advisors
Dr. Simon Lambert (PhD) is the first holder of a newly created position with the Ministry for the Environment
Jennifer Lang named College of Arts and Science acting vice-dean academic
Department of Music faculty member has a record of academic innovation