Campion is a university college federated with the University of Regina. It is a liberal arts institution offering students the best of both worlds—access to the innovative programs and services of a larger university campus with all the advantages a small university college has to offer.

Rooted in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition of education, Campion College provides a university experience characterized by a strong sense of community and ongoing commitment to a personal approach to higher education. Through a grounding in the studies of Arts, Fine Arts, Sciences, students are challenged to develop leadership, as well as critical and analytical thinking skills which can be applied not just to a particular career, but also to a way of life.

Approximately 1,000 students studying in the faculties of Arts, Science, and Fine Arts at the University of Regina are enrolled through Campion College. Our graduates join the swelling ranks of distinguished Campion College and University of Regina alumni who continue to make impressive contributions to the local, provincial, national, and world communities.

The college is located is located on the U of R’s main campus, which is set in one of the largest urban parks in North America. The 2,300-hectare Wascana Centre houses the Provincial Legislature along with centers for education, cultural arts and recreation.

History

Founded in 1917, Campion College is named for the Jesuit priest and scholar, St. Edmund Campion. The college was founded through a special Act of the Legislature of the Province of Saskatchewan as the “Catholic College of Regina.”

In 1923, Campion attained status as a Junior College of the University of Saskatchewan, and was the first institution in Regina through which students could earn a bachelor’s degree.

In 1964, the College was granted federation with the University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus, later to become the University of Regina.

Student Residences

Living on-campus is not only convenient, but also a great way to get the most of your university experience. The U of R has four residences on campus with a variety of options to choose from: apartment or dorm style, kitchen or meal plan, shared or private accommodations.

Click here for more information on your residence option on campus.

Alpha Sigma Nu

Alpha Sigma Nu is the International Honour Society for Jesuit institutions of Higher Learning. The Society inducts as members students, alumni and associates of Jesuit institutions who distinguish themselves by their Scholarship and leadership in Loyalty and Service to the institutions and the community.

Now in its 76th year since its founding at Marquette University, ASN’s member institutions include all 28 Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the USA, Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea; Campion College; and the three Jesuit schools of theology in Berkeley, California; Boston, Massachusetts; and Toronto.

The Campion College chapter was founded in 2006. Its most recent collaboration with Campion’s peer Campus Ministers and CSSU was a lunch of Afghan and Ethiopian foods to raise awareness of the situations of refugees in Regina and the world at large. Funds raised at the lunch went to support the work of Regina’s Open Door refugee organization.

To be invited to apply for membership in the Campion College chapter of ASN, the students must place in the top 15% of their class and must have taken at least one course in religious studies or philosophy. On the basis of their credentials and an essay by which they document their Scholarship, Loyalty and Service, applicants are selected for membership in numbers not exceeding 4% of their class. Members of ASN are the best of the best students at Campion College.

Campion College Students’ Union (CCSU)

The Campion College Students’ Union (CCSU) organizes various activities for students, including sporting and social events. The goal of the students’ union is to promote fellowship among students and to provide a friendly place to unwind from the rigour of academic pressures.

All Campion students are members of the CCSU. The core group of the CCSU is the executive, which invites interested students to offer their names for spring election or to act as support members. Regular meetings are held and all students are invited to attend.

Being part of the students’ union, and becoming active within it, provides students the opportunity to offer their specific talents to the CCSU. In return, they receive valuable experience and make many new friends.

Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry provides personal and spiritual counseling, a peer support network and centre, worship services, reflection and discussion groups, interfaith activities, volunteer placement, and a friendly and nurturing space for those who need spiritual and emotional comfort. Students involved in the Campion College Peer Ministry Program lead faith-sharing groups, organize lectures, arrange for special services, assist with Sunday liturgies, and help to coordinate volunteer efforts. Students do not have to be Roman Catholic to attend Campion College or to use the services of the Campus Ministry. The informative and spiritual setting allows students to question and formulate their own spiritual values.

Library

The library provides a comfortable studying space and houses a collection of approximately 50,000 volumes. Its books and periodicals are selected to provide material for courses offered by the College and with a view to complement the university library collection. Campion students have access to all the libraries on the University of Regina campus. Meanwhile, the College’s library staff are available to assist students using the online catalogue, the reference  collection, online databases and CD-ROM, internet and E-mail services. Printing of documents and photocopying services are also available.

First Nations University of Canada was established in 1976 as the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) through a federated partnership with the University of Regina. The University is independently administered offering post-secondary education in a culturally supportive First Nations environment.

The First Nations University of Canada offers its programs and services on three campuses: Prince Albert (Northern Campus), Regina, and Saskatoon, in addition to various communities across Saskatchewan and Canada.

The First Nations University of Canada offers undergraduate and graduate degrees within an environment of Indian culture and history combining First Nation-oriented and standard areas of study in all programs.

The university has increasingly moved into higher-cost professional programs in health and science. These have been developed in consultation with First Nation communities who identify areas of demand. The programs have often involved close collaboration with academic and government partners. In 1996, the National School of Dental Therapy program became part of the university. And, in the past three years, our university has delivered post-registered nursing programs in advanced practice primary care nursing and the First Nations community nursing program.

The university has also begun to expand its range of graduate programs. This includes a special case Masters program in Arts and Science, a First Nations Masters in Business Administration and a Masters of Aboriginal Social Work Program in Aboriginal Therapy.

Since 1983, the university has entered into over twenty-five agreements with Indigenous peoples’ institutions in Canada, South and Central America and Asia and signed agreements with academic institutions in Siberia (Russia), Inner Mongolia (China) and Tanzania.

The university has been a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) since 1994.

History

Our Regina Campus opened in 1976 when the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and the University of Regina signed a federated agreement.

On June 21, 2003, when the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College officially changed its name to the First Nations University of Canada, the Regina Campus officially opened the doors of its new building. This new building houses executive, administrative and academic departments formerly situated on the University of Regina campus and around Regina.

Regina Campus offers a wide range of university certificate, diploma, and degree programs and maintains several unique programs relevant to First Nations studies and development.

Student Housing

The main University of Regina campus offers co-ed residences. A list of on-campus residences can be found on the University of Regina website at http://www.uregina.ca/residences/.

Library Services

This branch (Regina Campus Library) of the First Nations University of Canada’s Library houses over 55,000 items, including monographs, periodicals, newspapers, microform, CD-Rom collections, audio-visual materials, and vertical files. It provides a specialised collection which focuses on the First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and Indigenous peoples in North, South, Central America, Australia and New Zealand. The collection supports the courses the First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina offer. It also holds the Eeniwuk Collection: some 5,000 titles supporting research in Native Studies. The Eeniwuk collection was formerly known as the Canadian Association in Support of Native Peoples (CASNP).

Access to the Archives of the First Nations University of Canada is also available with permission of Library personnel. Overall, the collection has strengths in the areas of Native Studies, Communications, Business and Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Science, Health, and Alcohol and Substance Abuse.

All First Nations University of Canada students are entitled to the use of the University of Regina library system during semesters in which they are registered for courses. In order to borrow materials, students need a University of Regina identification card (see section 2.17). The circulation desk staff must activate the barcode on the I.D. card before electronic services can be used off-campus.

Computing Services

The Regina Campus of the First Nations University of Canada offers a computer lab for general student use when the lab is not in use for class purposes. This lab is for students of the First Nations University of Canada only. In order to use the lab, students must complete a Computer Access Form. Students may obtain this form from Student Success Services/Registrar’s Office, or from an instructor. Once the form is completed and signed, a student takes it to the Director of Information Technology at the First Nations University of Canada who then creates an account for the student. Students must retain this form throughout the session.

Regina campus students also have access to computer labs at the University of Regina.  Students are responsible for reading the University policies regarding Campus Computing, Network and Other Information Resource Facilities.  These policies can be found on the University web site at www.uregina.ca.  Follow the links to the Policies and Procedures Manual. Use of the University Network for the first time constitutes acceptance of University network policies.

Luther College at the University of Regina offers students the personal interaction and support of a small community as well as the opportunities and resources of the entire University of Regina. Founded by Lutherans, Luther College welcomes students of all backgrounds.

The college offers undergraduate courses in Arts, Fine Arts and Science, advising and registration services, and a residence with single dorm-style rooms for 219 students. Our classes, library, chapel, food services and student lounge areas are open to any U of R student.

If you are planning to study Arts, Fine Arts, Science or pre-professional programs, you can register through Luther College. As a Luther student you are a fully qualified U of R student and will receive a U of R degree upon graduation. While at University, our staff and faculty will assist you with excellent teaching, assistance with registration, extra scholarships, campus ministry and a warm community you can belong to.

History

As a university professor, Martin Luther valued education. While the Lutheran church always insisted on the education of its clergy, Luther felt that education was important for all people. It was his hope that through education, each person would be able to serve God more fully in all aspects of life. Lutheran settlers around Melville, Saskatchewan were inspired by Luther’s principles for education. Existing schools in Saskatchewan were few and far between and did not adequately prepare students for university. The Lutheran Church also needed educated ministers and teachers in Western Canada. These needs motivated the settlers to set up a Christian school. Luther Academy was to provide high quality education in a Christian context.

In 1910, a board was formed to evaluate the possibility of a Lutheran school. Between May and November of 1913, a three-story brick school was constructed on the outskirts of Melville. Funded entirely by donations, the school cost $22,000. It consisted of dorms for 32 male students, three classrooms, a library, and a kitchen and dining area. The impressive building provided a home for the strong faculty and academic program. Melville was also the beginning of a commitment to athletic and music programs, and of a community of students and teachers living, learning, and worshipping together. Under the direction of principal Henry Schmit, Luther Academy opened on January 5, 1914, with 32 male students registered for classes.

When Luther Academy opened in 1913, 32 male students enrolled for classes. Female students were first accepted seven years later, in the fall of 1920. Though male students stayed on campus, there were no facilities for female students. Young women had to find alternative housing arrangements to attend the school. When the Melville school closed, six girls were taking classes. In the fall of 1926, with the opening of Luther College in Regina, several more young women enrolled. The new college included dormitories for both men and women. The first female faculty also joined Luther College in 1926. Miss Elsa Mees became the professor of mathematics and Miss Agnes Scheffler was the first Dean of Women. More recently, female alumni remember the fall of 1971 – the first year that women were permitted to wear “pantsuits” to school!

Student Housing

Imagine …

• No residence application fees;
• All cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping are taken care of for you;
• No early morning rush hour to reach campus – you’re already there;
• Living in a warm, friendly community with still enough space to be independent, with single occupancy rooms;
• Never having to buy or move furniture of your own;
• Flexible “all you care to eat” meal plans…
• Luther College Residence no longer requires a residence application fee! Because Luther is a small campus, we do not have the same administrative costs as larger institutions, allowing us to pass on the savings to our residents.

Not to mention …

• Classrooms, labs, and libraries are all located within a 10 to 15 minute walk of the residence; and
• University-sponsored student activities are also easily accessible. In fact, the residence is situated beside the University of Regina’s brand new, state-of-the-art fitness and sport facility!

Living within Luther College Residence at the U of R, you will see that the university experience is more than attending classes and writing papers. Luther is a caring community where you are encouraged to work towards academic excellence, while making friendships that can last a lifetime and growing as an individual!

And remember …

• Luther College Residence at the University of Regina offers rooms to 219 students;
• Applications to the residence are accepted year-round – there is no deadline for applications;
• The residence is open to all post-secondary students, including SIAST students on a first come, first served basis.

Leadership Opportunities

The Luther Leader Ambassador Program is a great way for Luther university and residence students to gain valuable volunteer experience while making new friends! Luther Leaders help promote the College to prospective students at Luther’s Check-Us-Out campus visits, information nights, and numerous special events.

Luther Leaders also have the opportunity to build their resume and gain a valuable reference for being part of this program as a volunteer.

Since 1936, St. Thomas More College has been helping students discover more about the world in which they live. We don’t simply teach classes, we assist our students as they become tomorrow’s leaders.

Located in the beautiful Canadian Prairies, St. Thomas More College is proud to be a Catholic, liberal arts college, federated with the University of Saskatchewan.

St. Thomas More College is a CATHOLIC college.

Founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1936, STM is the leading Catholic college in Western Canada. Students do not have to be Catholic to join STM or take STM classes. We don’t force religion on anybody, but we do believe it is important for our students to have an opportunity to integrate faith into their university careers. STM is the heart of Catholic community at the University of Saskatchewan, and the campus ministry team is vital to the development of the college community. STM is home to a beautiful chapel where Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated.

St. Thomas More College is a LIBERAL ARTS college.

While STM students may choose any major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences at the U of S, our teaching focus is the Liberal Arts. We offer classes in the humanities and social sciences. At some point in your degree, you will take a liberal arts class, or perhaps, many liberal arts classes, even if you are majoring in a natural science discipline or in a pre-professional program. Refer to our course calendar for a list of classes offered by the college.

St. Thomas More College is FEDERATED with the University of Saskatchewan.

While we maintain our own administration and receive our own provincial grants, we are academically integrated with the University of Saskatchewan. That means:

• We offer on-campus U of S credit classes that students take as part of their U of S degrees.
• Any on-campus student may take our classes, which are taught by STM professors.
• STM professors are fully certified: they are members of the faculty of the College of Arts & Science and of University Council.
• Any on-campus Arts and Science student may register through STM. (Such a student will become a self-identified STM student, but will still be an Arts & Science student at the U of S.)

History

The origins of St. Thomas More College go back to 1913 when Saskatoon Catholics first requested a Catholic college for the newly-established University of Saskatchewan. For a number of reasons, nothing came of the request until April 1926 when a group of Saskatoon Catholic laity formed a group called the Newman Society to work actively for the establishment of such a college. By September of that year, arrangements were in place for Fr. Dr. Basil Markle from the Archdiocese of Toronto to teach Scholastic Philosophy at the University of Saskatchewan and to serve as chaplain for the Catholic students. Newman Hall (“the white house”) was built in 1927 and the student Newman Club was formed in the fall of 1928.

In 1936, the long-awaited college was established by the Basilian Fathers of Toronto as a Catholic liberal arts college in federation with the University of Saskatchewan. At that time, the college was placed under the patronage of St. Thomas More, who had been canonized in 1935. The new college’s relationship with the university was modeled on that of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto. In its first year, 1936-37, St. Thomas More College had a teaching faculty of four, and a grand total of 39 students.

From 1937 until the mid-1960s, the faculty of the college was made up entirely of Basilian Fathers. With the continuing growth of the student body and the addition of a number of lay faculty, changes in the administrative structures and an enlargement of the college corporation were called for and these changes were introduced in 1971.

The present stone building was constructed in three stages between 1954 and 1969 and includes a chapel, library, cafeteria, auditorium, offices, classrooms and an art gallery. St. Thomas More College’s chapel is the home of a number of fine works of original art, including stained glass windows by Robert Rambusch and murals by Lionel Thomas and William Kurelek.

Student Housing

St. Thomas More College owns and operates a great co-ed student residence called Ogle Hall. Overlooking the South Saskatchewan River, Ogle Hall provides an excellent atmosphere for living, studying and experiencing community during the university years.

Located on the U of S campus, Ogle Hall is a smaller residence (50 spaces) that offers students a quiet place in which to live, as well as close proximity to the academic, social, recreational and cultural facilities and activities of both St. Thomas More College and the university.

Ogle Hall Features:

• first-year students get private rooms
• all Ogle Hall residents get free membership in the Newman Centre Catholic student club
• all rooms have high speed internet access included in residence fees
• non-smoking, non-drinking facility
• big screen t.v. in the lounge area
• recreation room with exercise equipment and ping pong table
• large study room with several computers for student use and free laser printing
• excellent food services.

Student Clubs

• Development & Peace Just Youth offers students a chance to learn about global social justice and solidarity through public education, fundraising, and action campaigns.  Be the change you want to see in the world!
• In Media Res is a liberal arts journal published twice a year by STM, includes fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, photography, and print art. Students may submit their work or get involved with the editorial board.
• The Knights of Columbus – a Catholic, fraternal organization, encourages Catholic men—eighteen and older—to take part in charity, community service, and the protection of human dignity by joining the college council at STM. The council holds monthly meetings, arranges social events for members, and participates in community service activities.
• Newman Centre is the Catholic club on campus—helps fulfill the social and spiritual needs of its members through coffeehouses, retreats, ecumenical suppers, dances, and other various events. Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious affiliation.
• Newman Players, STM’s theatre group, welcomes students to take part in any aspect—such as acting, set design, lighting, sound, etc.—of their high calibre productions.
• STM Pre-Education Club – If you are considering a career in education this group will allow you to get reliable advice on how to get into the college, how to be successful, and how to find employment upon graduation.  It also gives you the opportunity to network with other potential teachers and share your questions or concerns.
• STM Pre-Law Club is designed for STM students who are planning on applying to the College of Law.  The club is a portal for students to get information about admission into the College of Law as well as information about Law careers.
• St. Thomas More College Students’ Union is made up of an Executive and members-at-large, represents STM students and their views to the college and the greater campus community. All STM students are welcome to become involved, attend social functions, and access the free exam file (where previously used exams are stored).

Campus Ministry

The mission of Campus Ministry at St. Thomas More College is to serve and bear witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by means of:

• Presence to the College and University,
• Development of faith community,
• Celebration of word and sacrament,
• Empowerment to service, especially to the poor and marginalized.

Within the College, the team partners with the Newman Centre, STMSU, Development and Peace Just Youth Group, Knights of Columbus, as well as relating to the St. Thomas More Worshipping Community. STM Campus Ministry maintains strong professional connections with the Ukrainian Catholic Campus Ministry at Sheptytsky Institute, Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) and the Canadian Catholic Students’ Association (CCSA). Reporting directly to the President of the College, the Campus Ministry Team is also accountable to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Saskatoon for its pastoral activities.

Shannon Library

The collection of the Shannon Library at St. Thomas More College is designed to support undergraduate classes taught at the College. As such, it is an excellent source for materials in many disciplines in the Arts and Sciences, including English (especially Shakespeare, Chaucer and Victorian literature), History, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, French (Canadiana), and Economics.

The collection includes 52,000 volumes, and 150 journals and magazines; most of these materials are not duplicated in the University Library. The STM Library catalogue is fully integrated with the U of S Library, and is available online.

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the public are welcome to use the Shannon Library.  See the Services section for more information on borrowing policies. The students working at the Circulation desk, and the Director, the Assistant, and the Technician in the STM Library office are pleased to assist library users.

The University of Regina provides a dynamic, innovative and supportive learning experience with a growing national reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The University’s comprehensive services and programs prepare students to excel in local and global communities and its research opportunities attract the best and brightest minds.

The University’s programs have grown in response to the needs of the province; the balance of scholarship, research and public service is attracting students and international attention. Specialized programs are offered in a number of areas including journalism, social work, media production and studies, actuarial science, petroleum engineering, fine arts, software systems, education, police studies, health studies, public policy, business administration, and many others. A co-operative education program – the first in Western Canada – is available in arts, business administration, engineering and science (computer science, physics, chemistry and biochemistry, and mathematics and statistics including actuarial science internships). An Aboriginal co-operative education program is available in each of these areas.

The undergraduate petroleum engineering program is the largest in the country. The Police Studies BA was the first policing degree to be offered by a Canadian university and is resulting in partnerships with police services in the province and beyond.

The Humanities Research Institute is a catalyst for productive workshops, lectures and conferences. The Centre on Aging and Health is the first and only gerontology research centre in the province. The bachelor of health studies program emphasizes an interdisciplinary understanding of health care, drawing on both the social and natural sciences. The program is unique in its emphasis on understanding the health needs of Indigenous peoples. The Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business is a centre of excellence in graduate business education within the Faculty of Business Administration. The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy provides a foundation of theory, practice and research to prepare students for careers in public management, public policy research or the non-profit and private sectors. The Institut français is committed to the professional, linguistic and cultural development of la francophonie, by providing postsecondary courses, programs and services in French. It also includes a centre of research that is national in scope and recognition.

Five areas of strategic emphasis have been identified as research foci for the University: Social Justice, Health, Informatics, Culture and Heritage, and Energy and the Environment. Thirteen research centres and institutes enhance the teaching and research opportunities available on campus. As well, Innovation Place Regina, adjacent to the main campus, has produced synergies and research partnerships with industry and government. The University-Industry Liaison Office, established through a joint venture with the City of Regina and the University, enables commercialization of research through technology transfer.

Residence Life

Living in on campus is a perfect way to get the full U of R Student experience. It offers you independence and friendship in a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere. The University of Regina offers four fully-furnished residences to meet the diverse needs of our students. Residence life is a comfortable and convenient “home away from home.” Our experienced Residence Life team will help ensure your experience is a positive one!

Athletics and Recreation

There are plenty of athletic and recreation opportunities at the University of Regina.  Be a Cougar or Ram on one of our varsity teams, have fun participating in our huge campus intramural program, or work up a sweat in our brand new fitness centre!

• Varsity Athletics – Our varsity teams, the Cougars and the Rams, compete in the Canada West division of Canadian Intervarsity Sport (CIS).
• Campus Recreation Intramural Sports – Recreation Services coordinates the intramural sport program.
• UR Fit Classes – Interested in yoga?  Spinning? Hip hop dance?  UR Fit has classes for people of all interests and abilities.
• Fitness & Lifestyle Centre (FLC) – The Fitness and Lifestyle Centre is one of the best equipped fitness centres in Regina.  It overlooks the three-court main gym and features an elevated four-lane track.

Clubs and Societies

The University of Regina has various student associations and societies around campus. These are groups of students from university faculties and departments. The societies listed here are either funded through the President’s Advisory Council or they are not. Some of these campus clubs include:

• Amnesty International U of R
• Belly Dance Club
• Catholic Christian Outreach
• Cheer Team
• Costuming and Masquarade Society
• Debate Club
• Dragon Soccer Club
• Engineers Without Borders
• Regina Students’ Cricket Club
• UR Karate Club, and more.

Arts and Culture

Fine arts at the U of R are centred at the Faculty of Fine Arts.   Programs of study are offered in Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Media Production & Studies.

• Fine Arts Student Societies – In addition to the Fine Arts Student Society, each area (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Media Production & Studies) have student societies.
• Musical Ensembles -Interested in joining one of the U of R ensembles?  Learn more about the chamber singers, jazz band, concert band, and percussion ensemble.
• The Fifth Parallel Gallery -The Fifth Parallel Gallery is a professional exhibition space operated and curated by Visual Arts students. The Gallery is dedicated to providing students with a venue to display their artwork.
• Faculty of Fine Arts Events – Each year the Faculty of Fine Arts hosts a number of events showcasing the Fine Arts: musical performances, theatre productions, visual art exhibitions, and more!

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The University of Saskatchewan was established in 1907 and celebrated its centennial in 2007. The first classes began in 1909 with a registration of 70 students. These classes were held in the Drinkle Building in downtown Saskatoon. On October 12, 1912, the first building on campus, the College Building, was opened for student admissions. It was declared a provincial heritage building in 1982, a federal heritage building in 2000 and became a national historic site in 2009.

The U of S hosts students from all over the world. In the 2008-09 academic year, 14,586 students were enrolled full-time and another 3,832 were enrolled part-time, including 1,271international students. There were 1,561 students who self-declared aboriginal ancestry in 2008-09.

The University of Saskatchewan belongs to the people of Saskatchewan. As an academic community, our mission is to achieve excellence in the scholarly activities of teaching, discovering, preserving, and applying knowledge. The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) offers 58 undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas and certificates in over 100 disciplines.

Affiliated and Federated Colleges

• Briercrest College and Seminary, located in Caronport, Saskatchewan
• Horizon College & Seminary (formerly Central Pentecostal College), located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies & Applied Research, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• St. Peter’s College, located in Muenster, Saskatchewan
• St. Thomas More College (Catholic), located on the University of Saskatchewan Campus
• Saskatoon Theological Union (STU) made up of: College of Emmanuel and St. Chad (Anglican), Lutheran Theological Seminary, and St. Andrew’s College (United), all located on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

Arts and science courses can be completed in Caronport, Melfort, North Battleford, Yorkton, Prince Albert, Kindersley, La Ronge and Muenster. Students also have the option of independent studies, mixed mode classes (tutor and audio teleconferencing), online classes and televised classes, which are available at up to 55 sites. Off-campus courses are generally limited to 100-level (first year) courses, as well as a selection of 200-level (second year) courses.

Faculty and Staff

The University of Saskatchewan prides itself on its outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that number about 7,500.

The staff and faculty newspaper, On Campus News, is the university’s official newspaper and has been published since 1983. The bi-weekly paper is produced 18 times per year (July – May). About 6,100 copies are distributed on and off campus, and it is also available online at www.usask.ca/ocn.

Alumni

Over 141,000 individuals have received degrees, diplomas and certificates from the U of S. Nearly 98,000 U of S graduates reside in Canada, with over 61,000 living in Saskatchewan. Alberta is home to about 17,600 and another 8,300 live in British Columbia.

Established in 1917, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association is the official body representing alumni. The Green and White is the alumni magazine, which is produced three times annually by the Alumni Association in partnership with the university.

Research, Scholarly and Artistic Work

The U of S attracted over $170 million in research revenue in 2008-09, accounting for 22 per cent of the university’s total revenue. Also during that time, new technologies resulting from innovative U of S research raised almost $6 million in licensing and royalty revenue.

The U of S is the only Anglophone university in Canada with a combination of colleges devoted to the study of human, animal and plant life on one campus. The U of S innovation cluster is unmatched in Canada and includes the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), the Canadian Light Source (CLS) synchrotron and Innovation Place, one of the largest research parks in North America. The CLS synchrotron is the only one in Canada and the only one in the world located on a university campus.

The newest research facility on campus is the International Vaccine Centre (InterVac), which is currently in construction. When complete, InterVac will be one of the largest Containment Level 3 (CL3) vaccine research and development facilities in North America, studying CL3 diseases such as SARS, HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis C.

Construction is also underway on the Academic Health Sciences Centre, a project which will facilitate a more integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to health care in Saskatchewan. Further collaboration between medicine, veterinary medicine, kinesiology, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and nutrition, physical therapy and public health will feed into the development of a vibrant, modern health care system.

The university’s allocation of Canada Research Chairs (CRC) stands at 40, nearly a 30 per cent increase since the program began in 2000. Currently, 25 CRC positions are filled at the U of S.

U of S research has resulted in more than 100 new crop varieties, the first genetically engineered vaccine for animals, the first Canadian experiment undertaken aboard a space shuttle and the first comprehensive history of native residential schooling in Canada.

The U of S has produced two Nobel Laureates (Gerhard Herzberg and Henry Taube, both in chemistry), five Killam Fellowship winners and numerous Rhodes Scholars.

Other Services

The University Library system consists of one main library and seven branch libraries. Its holdings number over 1.9 million printed volumes in addition to over 3.5 million periodicals, government documents, microfilm resources, videos, recordings and kits.

The Learning Commons, located in the main library, opened in 2009. It is designed to provide a place for learning, research, discussion and access to technology, academic resources and support.

Books for all university programs and trade and professional material can be found at the University Bookstore. Four satellite shops on campus offer gift items, stationary and technical supplies.

The Campus Computer Store, located in Place Riel, stocks both hardware and software.

On-campus housing is available and currently accommodates about 1,500 students. The development of the College Quarter student residence project will begin in fall 2009 with phase one (400 beds) expected to be complete by fall 2011.

The Student Counseling Service, Student Health Centre, Student Financial Assistance and Awards Office, Student Employment and Career Centre, Aboriginal Students’ Centre, International Student Office and Disability Services for Students are all available to support students at the U of S.

Campus day care facilities are available for children 30 months old to six years old whose parent is a student, faculty member or staff member at the university.

There are 10 cafeterias on campus, in addition to the outlets operated by non-university companies. There is also a student restaurant and bar known as Louis’.

After Class

Inter-university teams at the U of S are known as the Huskies. Sports include men and women’s basketball, cross-country, ice hockey, soccer, track and field, wrestling and volleyball, and men’s football. Over 390 student athletes, managers and trainers make up Huskie Athletics.

Campus Recreation offers programs for all students on campus. Men’s, women’s and co-ed activities range from hockey to wall climbing. Campus Recreation also offers a wide range of sport clubs and special activity passes. The Physical Activity Complex (PAC) features a 13,000 sq ft fitness centre, a triple gymnasium and a 42-foot rock climbing wall. Other recreational facilities on campus include tennis courts, a curling rink, a hockey rink, two swimming pools and 11 sports fields.

Students interested in artistic pursuits can participate in Greystone Theatre, the university’s premiere drama troupe, or in one of eight instrumental and choral groups associated with the Department of Music. The University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) is the official voice of the undergraduate student body, while the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) represents over 2,300 graduate students.

The Sheaf, the university’s student newspaper, began in 1912. It is operated as a collective and is run completely by the students.

Location and Community

The U of S currently holds 1,865 acres (750 hectares) of central city lands, with about 40 per cent used for the core campus and 60 per cent for agricultural teaching and research.

The total replacement cost of the university’s physical assets, including buildings and infrastructure, is estimated at $5 billion.

Sustainability is a priority at the U of S. The College of Law’s renovation and expansion project completed in 2008 was designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold standards and is awaiting accreditation. More than half of the building is covered by a living roof, amounting to 640 sq m in total, which makes it the largest of its kind in Saskatchewan. A variety of low-growing sedum, perennials and grasses help insulate the building, decrease pollution and have an expected lifespan of 50 years. The facility is expected to be 55 per cent more energy efficient than a conventional structure, with substantially lower operating and maintenance costs.

Special constables, sworn in under the Saskatchewan Police Act, are always on duty. They work jointly with local municipal police to keep students and staff safe on campus. Campus Safety operates a 24-hour emergency dispatch centre, which includes a central alarm monitor station and over 450 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras. Six uniformed special constables work on each shift along with specialized officers in the areas of investigations, CCTV/alarm and digital enhancement and information technology security. Campus Safety has a shared radio frequency with the Saskatoon Police Service as well as Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services.

Arts and Culture

Discover the University of Saskatchewan – one of the most beautiful campuses in North America. There are a number of museums and art galleries to visit:

• Diefenbaker Canada Centre
• Gordon Snelgrove Gallery
• Kenderdine Art Gallery
• Museum of Antiquities
• Museum of Natural Sciences
• St. Thomas More College Art Gallery.

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