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At the University of Regina’s 43rd spring convocation, June 7 through 9, 2,088 students will graduate, close to a record number.
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As the University of Regina prepares for its 43rd spring convocation, faculty and staff are glowing with pride over their own report card, signed by former students. A recent student survey conducted by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education showed that U of R graduates love their university – so much so, they gave it A-level marks on several fronts. Among the survey findings are that 91 per cent of U of R graduates were satisfied or very satisfied with their educational experience; 89 per cent voted the same way on the quality of teaching; and 82 per cent would recommend their programs to others. Not only that, but 88 per cent of former students were employed within two years after graduation, the highest rate among Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions. Their salaries averaged $61,426, up from $57,813 in 20092010. U of R President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons, was “very pleased” but not surprised by the survey outcome. In 2009, under Timmons’ leadership, the university launched the UR Guarantee program, which she says could be a contributing factor to the success U of R graduates are experiencing. “We have 1,600 students involved in the UR Guarantee program. It’s a program designed for student retention, but also to prepare them for the workplace,” said Timmons in an interview. Those who enroll in the UR Guarantee program are guaranteed employment in their fields within six months, or are provided another year of university classes free of charge.
“The recent study done by the province shows we have the highest employment of any post-secondary institution in Saskatchewan. I’m really pleased,” added Timmons. “We know the UR Guarantee program works. We have eight per cent higher retention of students who enroll in it. We have also seen great results in terms of employment. I think it’s pretty remarkable.” Another contributing factor to success is the university’s extensive co-operative education program. “We have 900 students who do co-op placements during the year, and they earned $9 million in wages last year. That’s something I think is fabulous. “They can do two terms on campus, and in the third term do a work placement in their field of study. It extends the time spent at university by one year for some, but they earn while they learn.” The survey found that 57 per cent of U of R students have no student debt. Timmons attributes that partly to the co-op program, but also to the university’s considerable investment in scholarships and bursaries. “Another thing that encourages students, is hiring them on campus,” said Timmons. “We know that students who work on campus have better retention rates. So there’s no one thing we’re doing; it’s multiple things we’ve been doing.” This year, 2,088 U of R students will graduate, close to the record number. Additionally, three honorary degrees – the highest honour the University can bestow – will be presented. Tim Hearn, retired chairman, president and chief executive officer of Imperial Oil Ltd., grew
During the ceremonies taking place at the Conexus Art Centre, 17 students will be presented with awards for acaU of R Ph ot o gR aPh y demic excellence and commitment to community service.
up in Regina. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science, and joined Imperial Oil fresh out of university as a marketing representative and was promoted to increasingly senior positions until reaching the top posts in his company. Hearn will receive an honorary degree on Thursday, June 8. Beverley Ann Busson was in the first class of female RCMP members training in Regina in 1974. Busson went on to break a lot of ground during her career with the RCMP, culminating in being named the first female commissioner in 2006. Her lifelong love of learning began by earning an education degree prior to her RCMP training. During the 1980s,
she studied criminology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver and earned a law degree at the University of British Columbia in 1990. Busson will receive an honorary degree on Friday, June 9. Entrepreneur Ken Levene earned a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and an MBA from the Harvard School of Business. He became the third generation operator of Crescent Furniture, which operated until 1984. In 2005, Levene made a $4-million donation to the University to establish the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business. Levene will receive an honorary degree on Wednesday, June 7. More exciting things are coming up for the U of R. Next year,
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the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, the largest academic conference in Canada, comes to the university and the city. “We have a team that has been working for over a year on this. The city has been amazing. This is not just about the University; it’s about the city and Saskatchewan,” said Timmons. She expects 7,000 people to attend, mainly academics from all over Canada, but also from all over the world. It’s a feather in the university’s mortarboard. “We’re over 40 years old; we’re hitting the 15,000 student mark,” said Timmons. “We have come of age.”
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2017 honorary degree recipients reflect diverse backgrounds An honorary degree is the highest recognition bestowed by the University of Regina. Three exceptional people received honorary doctorate degrees at the 2017 Spring Convocation ceremonies held June 7 – 9 at the Conexus Arts Centre. Meet this year’s recipients:
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BEVERLY ANN BUSSON Beverley Ann Busson didn’t realize the long-term impact of being in the first class of female RCMP members training in Regina in 1974. “When I look back, my troopmates and I were, I believe, naively unaware that what we were undertaking would be looked upon as groundbreaking, or that we were trailblazers for the next generations of female members or others in traditionally male roles who came after us,” she says. Busson went on to break a lot of ground during her career with the RCMP, culminating in being named the first female Commissioner in 2006. A big reason for her success is her belief in – and practice of – lifelong learning. Busson earned an education degree and worked with children with special needs in the early 1970s, before her RCMP training. During the 1980s, she studied criminology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. She then earned a law degree at the University of British Columbia in 1990. “I have long believed in the value of continuous learning and feel strongly that the professionalization of policing rests on fostering learning and the critical thinking that comes from learning throughout one’s life,” she explains. Busson clearly remembers when she first arrived in Regina to start training with the RCMP. “Regina in 1974 was a very interesting place for a young woman from Nova Scotia. My troop arrived in September, just in time for winter. Need I say more?” During her training, Busson encountered the University of Regina, which had become an independent institution just a few months earlier. “I recall that at least one of our courses on diversity was co-instructed by a number of professors from University of Regina. They made a huge impression on all of us,” she says. As a new RCMP officer, she was posted to a number of detachments in British Columbia, where she worked in a variety of areas. Busson became the first woman in the RCMP to be promoted to inspector when she took over responsibilities in North Battleford in 1992. She was later transferred to Vancouver and, in 1998, she was named the RMCP’s first female commanding officer, and returned to Saskatchewan.
Although she now is retired from the RCMP, Busson is well aware of the leading-edge work the University is doing in the field of law enforcement. “My son-in-law is one of many members of the RCMP that has studied and graduated from the University of Regina and is presently pursuing a masters in Police Studies there. I have always encouraged those around me to make formal learning an important part of their professional development. The University of Regina has been a leader in facilitating an environment that combines academic study together with life experience to create learning applicable to the real world and its challenges. This is especially evident in the policing field in this new and complex world.” As she reflects on her career with the RCMP, she says times have changed for the better. “I now routinely meet with members, both male and female, who work together and do so with respect, yet [they have] little recognition of how different it was just 40 some years ago. I take great pride in the number of female police officers and police leaders in the force and how their role is accepted without a blink. That is real progress – and how it should be.” Busson will receive her honorary degree on Friday, June 9. “I was very surprised and humbled to be named as a recipient of an honorary degree. I have made it my life’s work to try to make a difference and, in my journey, had the opportunity to do it at many different roles within the RCMP,” Busson says. TIM HEARN Tim Hearn, retired chairman, president and chief executive officer of Imperial Oil Limited, credits his career success to growing up in Regina. “That is where a lot of my personal characteristics and values were developed, which were hugely influential and beneficial throughout my life,” says Hearn. Hearn was born in Regina. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science. “While Saskatchewan was a great place to grow up and develop, unfortunately at that time if you weren’t going to work in agriculture or public service, there were not a lot of other opportunities for young graduates. So many of us left to pursue new horizons
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elsewhere,” he explains. Fresh out of university, Hearn joined Imperial Oil as a marketing representative and was promoted to increasingly senior positions over the years. He says growing up in Regina helped him develop the skills he needed to climb the corporate ladder. “Some of the important characteristics that were ingrained in that environment were: diligence and dedication to all important tasks; encouragement for creativity; ingenuity, but underpinned with a strong element of pragmatism; commitment to honesty; and integrity in everything one did. And all of this was reinforced by maintaining a strong element of humility in all aspects of life,” he says. Hearn held a variety of positions in marketing, logistics, and systems and computer services. He was named vice-president of Marketing Retail for Imperial in 1986 and vice-president of Marketing Retail and Commercial Business in 1990. He later served as vice-president of Human Resources at Imperial Oil’s parent firm, Exxon Mobil Corporation. He was worldwide vice-president of Intermediates for Exxon Chemical Company and later became president of Exxon’s Asia-Pacific operations, based in Singapore. Although his career took him to several countries, his fondness for his native province never left him. “It is truly extraordinary how many people from Saskatchewan went on to be highly successful in other parts of the country and in numerous walks of life. A significant number of other energy company CEOs also came from Saskatchewan I again attribute this to the character and culture of the province,” Hearn says. Since retiring from his 41-year career with Imperial Oil, Hearn has served on a number of boards, including the C.D. Howe Institute, the Calgary Homeless Foundation, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (now Business Council of Canada) and the Royal Bank of Canada. He has also been a director with Tuckamore Capital Management Inc. (now ClearStream Energy Services) and Viterra Inc. He is currently a director with ARC Resources Ltd. and CGI Group Inc. In addition to his work on corporate boards, he serves as a member of the advisory board at the University of Calgary: the School of Public Policy and previously the Cumming School of Medicine
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Advisory Board. He was a member of the joint committee of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation and currently serves as chair of Hearn and Associates. “In accepting this award, for me it is truly an acknowledgement that much of my success in career and life directly emanates from my Saskatchewan roots and upbringing,” he says. KENNETH LEVENE When Ken Levene learned from President Timmons that he was receiving an honorary degree, his first reaction was “Why me?” Since then he has come to see the honour as a family one. “I am honoured and humbled by this honour,” Levene says. “It not only honours me but it also honours my mother and father and my grandparents and the influence they had on me. If my grandfather hadn’t left the old country, none of this would have happened. I share the honour with my predecessors.”
In many ways, Levene’s story begins with the story of David, his immigrant grandfather, who left the oppression of his native Russia in 1911 for a better life in North America. He said his goodbyes to his parents and siblings and also to his young wife and baby daughter, with whom he would be reunited as soon as he found a job. Levene’s grandfather arrived in New York and began working as a presser in a dry cleaning shop. He soon concluded that toiling on his feet for 12 hours a day in 35 degree heat was not his vision of a better life. He wrote a friend from Russia who was living in the small town of Plum Coulee, Manitoba. Before long, David was on his way to Canada. Although he spoke little English, he obtained a horse and wagon and began peddling dry goods and other assorted items to the surrounding area. Soon, he earned enough to bring over his wife and daughter. After a few years, he
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During the 2017 spring convocation, the University of Regina will present 17 students with the following awards for academic excellence and commitment to community service: President’s Medal recipient: Clayton Lorne Green, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work University Medal: Tristan Kenneth Heisler Engineering and Applied Science Governor General’s Academic Silver: Tasha Marie Hope Baller Bachelor of Science Governor General’s Academic Gold: Dr. Marzieh Bayeh - Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan Gold Medals –Engineering and Applied Science: Adam Richard Tilson Bachelor of Education After Degree Convocation Prize: Matthew Alexander Mickleborough
Faculty of Arts Dean’s Medal: Saghar Chahar Mahali Faculty of Business Administration Dean’s Medal: Mitchell Bradley Kilgore
Leon Goldman Scholarship-Business Administration: Eric Herbert Clifford Holloway Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association Gold Medal For Excellence in Clinical Practice: Andrea Kristin Wall
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Dean’s Medal: Adam Richard Tilson
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Prize: Michela Crystal Adlem
Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies Dean’s Medal: Kirsten Rebecca Large
SE Stewart Award in Arts: Christine Elizabeth Hubbs University Prize in Kinesiology and Health Studies: Sarah Mae Guy
Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance Dean’s Medal: Danielle Mildred-Ann Corson Faculty of Nursing Dean’s Medal: Nicole Samantha Marchand
University Prize in Science: Tasha Marie Hope Baller
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W.A. Riddell Award in Media, Art, and Performance: Roberta Maria Wallace
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could afford to buy a general store in Southey, Saskatchewan. In 1929 he pursued a new business opportunity in Regina and founded Crescent Furniture. Eventually, he built larger and more modern premises, which were completed just before his untimely passing in 1943. Ken Levene’s father, David, entered the business and was later joined by his brother-in-law Joe, who had returned home after serving overseas with the Canadian Army. Together, they added branches in Swift Current and Moose Jaw. While supporting many Jewish causes, Levene’s parents also stressed the importance of contributing to the general community in which they lived. Levene’s father served as president of the Regina Rotary Club and chaired the Salvation Army fundraising drive. His mother was on the executive of the Regina branch of the National Council of Women. Levene earned a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and an MBA from the Harvard School of Business. Upon his father’s passing in 1962, Levene,
with the valued help and support of his mother Margery, became the third generation operator of Crescent Furniture. In 1984, they decided to close the business, ending 55 years of continuous family operation. “I’m proud to say we had a good reputation all those years in the business,” he says. “We treated our customers and employees right. One thing I did with the new owners was have them sign a letter that I gave to each employee guaranteeing they wouldn’t lose their jobs or suffer a pay cut.” In 2005, Levene made a $4-million donation to the University to establish the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business. So, how did the establishment of the School come together? “It started with my suggestion to Donor Relation’s Darlene Freitag that I give a scholarship to a business student,” says Levene. “That was followed some time later with a lunch meeting in Calgary with Darlene and then dean Garnet Garven. It was then that I proposed the creation of a graduate school of business at the University in my name. After some
resistance to the designation of the word ‘School,’ my suggestion was accepted and an agreement was finalized with then president David Barnard.” As part of the gift agreement, Levene established an advisory board, of which he is a permanent member. “It’s very pleasing when a graduate comes up to me and thanks me,” he says. “That’s part of giving back. What I like about the gift is that it’s not like putting your name on a building. This is a continuing, living entity that goes on. It’s also very satisfying personally to be involved as an advisor to the school.” Levene is retired and lives in Calgary. “I made my gift for three reasons,” Levene says. “The first was to honour my parents for what they did for me. The second was to give back to the community. The third reason was to create something that would continue to drive the success of Regina and Saskatchewan and create a climate of opportunity for others.”
Students who obtain an Arts degree from the University of Regina Faculty of Arts acquire a broad range of skills that can lead to numerous career U of R facUlty of aRt s opportunities.
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The Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina provides students with the opportunity to expand both their personal and academic horizons. The faculty offers over 20 areas of study in the humanities and social sciences – encouraging students to seek out the questions and the information they find interesting, said Dr. Richard Kleer, Dean of the Faculty of Arts. “Somewhere between years two and three of their programs, students turn from passive accumulators of factual knowledge into what I would call active learners,” he said. “They’re able to dig out knowledge on their own, they’re able to form their own views, and they’re able to generate new ideas and questions.” An Arts degree provides personal value to students; instilling the skills necessary for life-long learning – skills like reading, writing, and critical thinking. The enjoyment of studying subjects they are passionate about motivates stu-
dents to put in the hard work that leads to professional payoff. “If you become a self-motivated learner, the way Arts is trying to get you to become, it really adds to your employment potential, or at least to the value you bring to future employers,” said Kleer. “You’re enjoying what you’re doing, you’re learning, you’re growing, but at the same time acquiring a broad range of skills that could pay off in many different jobs.” A 2016 study by the Business Council of Canada determined Canada’s largest employers are focused on hiring people with problem-solving abilities, who can work in teams and are willing to learn. Kleer has found this is also what Regina employers are looking for in potential employees. The majority are looking for skills such as initiative, responsibility, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work in teams. “They’re looking for interesting, capable people,” said Kleer. “You can get that with an Arts degree.”
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The ultimate playground for the imagination: Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance Jonathan hamelin
In the University of Regina’s Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance (MAP), students are encouraged to think and express themselves outside the box. The Faculty – formerly known as the Faculty of Fine Arts – consists of four departments (Film, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts) and programs that cross disciplines such as Creative Technologies and Interdisciplinary Studies. “It’s a great place for students to come together in a creative and critical way,” said Rae Staseson, Dean of the Faculty of Media, Art and Performance. “We focus on theoretical studies while working on creative projects. It’s a great intersection for students to grasp the breadths of ideas and histories around the kinds of works they’re producing.” Guided by faculty members who are dynamic working artists and scholars with international experience, the Faculty offers a supportive and collaborative environment to help develop the artistic mind. This is evident in the Creative Technologies pro-
gram, where computer science, engineering and MAP students work together on exciting projects like performing a concert using tablets. “Creative Technologies is one of our hot and growing areas, which absolutely makes sense given the time we’re in,” Staseson said. There are great professional placement opportunities for students in the Faculty. Graduates will often find themselves working for local arts organization such as the Regina Symphony Orchestra or the City of Regina. But as Staseson noted, the skillsets they gain transfer to numerous jobs. “They gain strong research, writing, teamwork and critical thinking skills,” she said. “Upon graduating, they can work in a variety of industries and be a real asset to an organization. Some students may end up working in policy or for the government. You might see students apply for Law School after they finish their undergraduate degree because they’re interested in media and entertainment law. Our students become leaders in the community.”
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Members of the 70,000-strong University of Regina Alumni Association will now have access to more materials at the University’s Dr. John Archer Library. By purchasing an Alumni Library Card, alumni have been able to visit the Dr. John Archer Library and borrow books and other materials, including audio recordings and government publications. Now the card will also provide access to thousands of electronic journals and databases. “The Archer Library is pleased to offer enhanced services and access for alumni,” said University librarian Brett Waytuck. “No matter where they live, work, or travel, all of our alumni will now be able to access many valuable on-line resources through the Archer Library. “Almost half of the University of Regina’s alumni identify life-long learning as important to their continued relationship with the University,” he added, and these expanded services enable alumni access to a great number of materials that enhance learning. “We’re really pleased to extend the list of benefits the University offers to its nearly 70,000 alumni to include access to the Library’s electronic resources,” said Peggy MacDonald, director of Alumni and Community Engagement at the University of Regina. Alumni can obtain a library card from the Alumni Relations Office at the University’s main campus (210, Paskwaw Tower). The cost of the Alumni Library Card is $25; however the cost is reduced to $15 when alumni sign up for the Perks Pass at www.uofralumniperks.ca.
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Enrolling in Hill School and Levene GSB is good business Jonathan hamelin
At the Paul J. Hill School of Business and Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business (Levene GSB), the staff members make it their business to enhance the learning experience of all students. The Hill School is an undergraduate school for students interested in obtaining a diploma or Bachelor of Business Administration, while the Levene GSB is a graduate program for students working toward a Master of Business Administration. Recent surveys have shown there is a nearly 100 per cent satisfaction rate among students in both schools. “The students find a sense of belonging and value,” said Dr. Andrew Gaudes, Dean of the Fac-
ulty of Business Administration, which includes the two schools. “We create a positive environment for our students and they are guided by a very skilled staff and mentorship group.” Gaudes noted that an emphasis is placed on experiential education experiences that provide valuable opportunities for students to hone their work skills. These experiences include work terms and group competitions like JDC West and the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition – competitions at which the schools earned top placements this past year. The overall educational experience sets up students to be very successful upon graduation. Based on data from the past fall,
95 per cent of students who convocated were able to find jobs. “Our students find employment in a variety of fields, from accounting to consulting to government to not-for-profits,” Gaudes said. “It speaks to the versatility of a business degree and the satisfaction that employees have with our student graduates.” Students at both schools also learn the value of giving back to the community. Through this year’s 5 Days for the Homeless Campaign run by the Hill Business Students’ Society, $52,075 was raised to support Carmichael Outreach and help provide food, clothing, housing, assistance, addictions counseling and other services for Regina’s homeless community.
Sask Polytech and U of R: Proud partners in quality nursing education The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s School of Nursing have partnered to provide two innovative nursing education programs in Saskatchewan. In the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN), students experience a flexible and supportive learning environment with a
strong focus on clinical practice education, critical thinking and clinical reasoning, interprofessional collaboration, and scholarship. The range of delivery methods, from on-campus to online, offers students flexibility to learn where they live or work. Students can also choose to continue their studies during the spring and summer and complete the program in 3, 3.5 or 4 years.
The SCBScN program is the only baccalaureate nursing education program in Saskatchewan that offers these exit options. Also, the SCBScN is the only nursing degree program in Saskatchewan that admits students directly from high school. The SCBScN program also offers an after degree option which allows students with a degree in another discipline to complete a
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing in just two calendar years. Currently, the two institutions are exploring the possibility of a bilingual option which would open the door for many Francophone people to explore a career in nursing. The U of R and Sask Polytech have also collaborated on a Master’s of Nursing program: the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program (CNPP). The CNPP allows Registered Nurses to further their education and specialize in becoming highly qualified Nurse Practitioners. The program utilizes the same principles of collaboration and adapting to health system needs. The CNPP curriculum is delivered through online learning with the excep-
tion of a one week on-campus residency. Students do not have to interrupt their careers and livelihoods to earn their Master’s degree. The programs have made diversity and inclusion a priority for their students. Indigenous support services and advisors are available to help students through the entire education process, from application through convocation and beyond. Advisors take a holistic approach to support and are chosen for their unique knowledge and backgrounds in Indigenization and nursing. THIS STORY WAS PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF REGINA FOR AWARENESS PURPOSES.
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PSYCHOLOGY The faculty members, staff, and fellow students in the Department of Psychology, University of Regina, would like to congratulate the 61 students who graduated with Psychology degrees at the Spring Convocation on June 8, 2017. You, your family, and friends should be proud of this major accomplishment. We apologize if we misspelled or omitted any of your names. PHD CLINICAL
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HONOURS PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS FRONT ROW L-R: Chloe Rudichuk, Shanelle Waiting, Alexandra Ennis, Tori Byrne-Watson SECOND ROW L-R: Krissie Klisosky, Madison Harvey, Candice Giesinger, Miranda Reid, Saghar Mahali THIRD ROW L-R: Fakhra Shahid, Kristen Klassen, Catherine Courture, Jessica Llewelyn-Williams, Alyssa Adams BACK ROW L-R: Stepanie Seilman, Kaiden Stewart, Ashley Hamilton, Rashell Wozniak
On behalf of the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Regina and the School of Nursing at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, congratulations on your achievement!
Today, we are proud to congratulate the class of 2017 from the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. We warmly welcome you as our alumni
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Luther College offers best of both worlds Jennifer JaCoby-smith
Around 600 students call Luther College at the University of Regina (U of R) home. For many it is the small size and commitment to personalized attention that attract them to Luther. Students can obtain degrees, diplomas and certificates in Arts, Science, and Media, Art, and Performance (formerly Fine Arts). “We think it is the best of both worlds: a smaller college environment with all the benefits of a larger university,” says Amy Hunter, manager of recruitment at Luther College. Luther College is a feder-
ated college of the U of R which, Hunter explains, “means that Luther-registered students are U of R students and receive everything U of R students do while also receiving additional supports.” She adds, the College also offers over $100,000 in extra scholarships. Luther College is fully integrated with the U of R. All classes taken can count towards U of R degrees, which can be very attractive to those who want a university education, but are intimidated by the large campus. “The most common thing that I hear from students about why they come to Luther is the small
course sizes, especially for those that are from smaller communities, those who are a bit shy or those looking for a bit more of an intimate community,” says Hunter. Another attractive feature for prospective students is the oneon-one academic advising Luther offers. It can be invaluable for students – particularly students who are in pre-professional tracks, such as pre-med or pre-dent. Students are partnered with an academic advisor who ensures the student is taking the right classes to meet their educational goals throughout their entire degree program. Luther College began as Luth-
Luther College’s smaller class size and more personal approach appeals to many students at the U of R who are looking for a slightly different educalUth eR colle ge tion experience.
er Academy in 1913 in Melville, Saskatchewan, and was named after Martin Luther to honour the value he placed on education. In 1926, Luther Academy moved to 1500 Royal Street in Regina and was renamed Luther College as it
became accredited to teach one year of university courses. Luther’s University campus opened in 1971 and became a federated College of the U of R in 1973. Luther’s High School campus remains today at 1500 Royal Street.
Campion College students make a difference Pat rediger
Campion College student Shae Greggains will travel to Fiji this summer with Volunteer Eco Students Abroad (VESA). The volunteer students will teach English and construct rainwater catchment tanks for local villagers. U o f R Phot o g R aPhy
Since Campion College opened its doors 100 years ago, the Jesuit institution has offered students not only a quality education, but also a chance to engage with the outside world. Campion’s Engaged Learning Program allows students to give back to the community while gaining practical experience. Paige Willfong-Mackie, a fifthyear neuroscience student, volunteered at the North Central Family Centre in Regina through the program last semester. She played games and worked on crafts with kids and helped serve them supper. “I eventually want to go in-
to medicine and psychiatry and part of that involves dealing with kids who have come from not the most positive backgrounds,” Willfong-Mackie said. “In talking to people beforehand, I realized there are lot of stereotypes surrounding North Central. I want to help these types of kids one day and you can’t have biases, so I wanted to push myself. It was amazing getting to know the kids and their stories. They’re wonderful and I made so many great connections with them.” The Campion College International Service Learning gives students a chance to engage in volunteer work in other countries. Shae Greggains, who is preparing to enter the Faculty of Nurs-
ing, received the scholarship this year and will travel to Fiji this summer with Volunteer Eco Students Abroad (VESA). Volunteers will teach English and construct rain water catchment tanks in a Fijian village, later focusing on marine conservation. “Traveling abroad for missions has always been in the back of my mind, and one day when I walked into class there were posters on all the chairs for VESA and Fiji is the location that stood out to me the most,” Greggains said. “As a biology student, with particular interest in marine biology, I hope to learn a lot from the hands-on experience of the marine conservation portion of the trip.”
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student success
CONGRATULATIONS to our 261 Graduates from the
This week, we recognize the accomplishments of 2,088 graduates as they cross the Convocation stage to receive their well-earned degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Paul J. Hill School of Business and our 46 Graduates from the
Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business
These graduates now join the 70,000 proud University of Regina alumni who are making our world a better place.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
To all of our Spring 2017 graduates – well done! Dr. Vianne Timmons
Eric Holloway
Mitchell Kilgore
Recipient of the Leon Goldman Scholarship
Recipient of the Faculty of Business Administration Dean’s Medal
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A journey into the mind Department of Psychology sets students on fascinating journey Paul sinkeWiCz
Did you ever wonder what makes someone tick? Then you are interested in psychology: the study of human thought and behaviour. Contemporary psychology is the scientific study of behavioural and mental processes, and examines how we respond and adapt to physical and social environments. That knowledge is useful in so many endeavours, graduates from the Department of Psychology can
be found in every field imaginable, from medicine and law, to social services to sales and marketing. “Psychology is the largest academic department at the University of Regina with 559 majors, minors, and graduate students,” said Dr. Richard MacLennan, head of the department. “The department has two streams for undergraduate studies with both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree. It also has two graduate programs in Experi-
mental & Applied Psychology, and in Clinical Psychology, which is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association.” The courses offered by the Department of Psychology are diverse, and include topics like child and adolescent development, personality and common psychological disorders. Students who pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in psychology are often attracted to careers where they can help others, and may go on to a Master’s or Doctoral degree. For those interested in advanced studies, the Honours degree stream available to undergraduates is ideal preparation for graduate studies in clinical, experimental, applied and counselling psychology. Those students work one-onone with a psychology faculty member, designing their own
Students and faculty mingle at the annual Psychology Honours Symposium. U of R Ph ot o gR aPh y
honours thesis research project, and select a specialized set of courses to complete an Honours degree. The department also boasts a broad range of scholarly activity
by its accomplished faculty members, says MacLennan. The department conducts a diversity of research, with funding from all three major Canadian granting agencies.
Membership has its privileges U of R alumni community spans the globe Paul sinkeWiCz
Celebrating, engaging and connecting the alumni of the University of Regina is the work of two connected, but separate, entities. The U of R Alumni Association is the not-for-profit organization of the alumni. It strives to promote the accomplishments and support the future development of the University of Regina, its students and alumni. The association works closely with the Alumni and Community Engagement office, which is a part of the university’s External Relations Department. It offers perks and benefits to graduates of degree, diploma or
certificate programs. It also offers volunteer opportunities, as well as networking and social events. “Benefits and services offered exclusively to U of R alumni include group rates on financial services that the University has negotiated with providers of home and auto insurance, life insurance, and a major credit card,” said Diane Mullin, Alumni Engagement Officer. “When alumni participate, a portion of the proceeds are returned by these companies to the University and support student scholarships and activities on campus.” Mullan said this year the office has introduced a new benefit in the form of a membership pro-
Alumna Daphne Bramham, a columnist for the Vancouver Sun, (left) and her mom, Lydia Bramham, who was the first president of the U of R Alumni Association (right), chat with U of R President Dr. Vianne Timmons at the 2015 U of R Ph ot o gR aPh y Alumni Crowning Achievement Award Dinner.
gram called Alumni Perks. Perks is a mobile discount pass on your cellphone that entitles alumni to premiums, discounts and special offers with business partners in health and fitness, fashion, dining and entertainment. Alumni Perks is offered free of charge to all alumni, who can register on-line or through their smart phones.
“Our office engages alumni near and far through events, social media and lifelong learning opportunities. Of course, Regina is the area with our greatest number of alumni, but then across the country there are branches in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Ottawa.” University president Dr. Vianne
Timmons often makes appearances at alumni events held at those far-flung chapters, helping to nurture the ever-growing community outside Regina. “While the U of R is still a relatively young university, we now have 70,000 alumni who are located in cities and countries around the world,” said Mullan.
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1. Guaranteed success The UR Guarantee program was launched in 2009; since then 1,600 students have enrolled in the program. Those who enroll in the UR Guarantee program are promised employment in their fields within six months, or they receive another year of university classes free of charge.
2. Famous alumni Notable U of R alumni include Ralph Goodale, long-time MP for Regina-Wascana; Rachel Mielke, jeweller y entrepreneur and founder of Hillberg & Berk; Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde; author Guy Vanderhaege; and Senator Pamela Wallin, former television journalist and diplomat. The University and the U of R Alumni Association take great pride in celebrating their accomplished graduates. The next annual Crowning Achievement Award Dinner will be held on Oct. 5, and will celebrate five more outstanding alumni.
4. A legacy of learning
Each year, the U of R Faculty of Arts awards eight students with the William Borden Ingram Award to cover the cost of their tuition for four years. Ingram, who died in 2007, was an accountant at the Coop Refinery. He felt the purpose of education was to increase people’s enjoyment of life, and wanted more students to pursue a liberal arts education. He arranged for the bulk of his estate to be donated to the University of Regina to fund this award in perpetuity.
5. Meeting demand for nurses The Collaborative Nursing education program offered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic in partnership with the University of Regina serves 1,400 students over four years. More than 760 graduates have convocated from the SCBScN program in the past three years, including 59 indigenous graduates. Sask Polytech and the U of R are also working together to deliver an online Masters of Nursing Nurse Practitioner program, the first of this kind of partnership in Canada.
3. Kickstart your career 6. In the best of taste The University of Regina Cooperative Education program alternates practical, career-related paid work terms with semesters in class. By the time you graduate, you’ll have gained 12 to 16 months of supervised work experience. Typical salaries range from $8,000 to $13,000 per semester. Last year, U of R students who participated in the co-op program earned over $9 million in wages!
Luther College’s manager of dining services is Red Seal Chef Moe Mathieu, an alumnus of Luther High School. He continues the college’s traditions of world cuisine, as well, as two long-standing, end-of-semester traditions: students receiving cookies on the last day of class and Midnight Breakfast during final exams, where Luther faculty and staff serve students breakfast at 9 p.m.
7. Best in Business
The University of Regina was among the top 20 schools selected in Maclean’s 2017 ranking of the “Best Business Universities in Canada.” The U of R’s Paul J. Hill School of Business and Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business are considered leaders on the national and international stage. There have been 26 Hill-Ivey cases on western Canadian business published since 2009 and 33,131 copies of these cases have been purchased and used in 60 countries. “We are continuing to build in these areas,” said Dr. Andrew Gaudes, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, which includes the two schools. “It’s important that we bring people from other parts of the world to Saskatchewan to find employment and make sure that people in Saskatchewan fully understand how we fit in the global economy.”
8. The future is here! The U of R Faculty of Media, Art and Performance has gained national and international recognition as a destination for study and unique research. “I recently spoke to staff at the Canada Revenue Agency about innovation and our rebrand of the faculty in the past year. It’s not a group you’d expect to be interested in us,” said faculty Dean Rae Staseson. “What was interesting in speaking to that audience was that they were just so surprised about what we do – that in Creative Technologies we’re teaching students to design new apps and computer programs, to design wearable technology, to use creative forms of data visualization that
A recent survey conducted by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education revealed that 91 per cent of U of R graduates were satisfied or U of R Ph ot o gRaPh y very satisfied with their educational experience.
have so many practical real world uses, in a variety of professions, from business, to medicine, to environmental science, and of course, in media and cultural industries. You saw a lot of eyes open up.”
Campion’s education is for who you will be, not just what you will be. You do not have to be Catholic to attend Campion College and it is open to all.
9. On a mission
10. Researching what makes us tick
The development of the whole person – intellectually, spiritually and socially – for service within society is integral to Campion College’s identity. Its Jesuit mission is “forming men and women for others, caring for the whole person, being grounded in compassion, possessing the Jesuit sense of justice that promotes the valuing and respecting of each person, and providing depth of thought and promoting reconciliation.”
The Department of Psychology holds an annual Psychology Honours Symposium each spring to showcase the cutting edge research of its fourth-year honours seminar students, and their faculty members. The public gets a chance to learn about in-depth student research centred on topics like stress, memory, therapies – virtually anything that is a part of what makes us tick – and talk to the researchers.
APEGS Recognizes the Top Engineering and Geoscience Graduates Every year, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) recognizes engineering and geoscience graduates at the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan for outstanding academic achievements and leadership. Meet the next generation of innovation.
Congratulations 2017 Gold Medal Recipients! Adam Richard Tilson - APEGS Gold Medal Award for Engineering, University of Regina Adam Tilson’s academic career has achieved a final UGPA of over 94 per cent. He has been on the Dean’s Honor List eight times and has achieved a TGPA of over 90 per cent every semester in his academic studies. He has been the recipient of a substantial number to prestigious scholarships and awards. In addition to the APEGS Gold Medal, he is receiving the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Dean’s Medal. Adam chose to pursue a degree in software systems engineering. With hard work and dedication, he has accomplished several significant and challenging projects. His final Capstone Project was entitled, “marbl” which is a 3D physicsbased network-multiplayer Android game made with the Unity engine. Adam volunteered with the Regina Engineering Students’ Society, including serving as the VP Academic for one year. Adam started an Extra Life Gaming Team which raised money for Children’s Hospitals. He led tutoring sessions in engineering and math, assisted in software systems engineering research and faculty web design, was a Supplemental Instruction Leader in computer science, and was a teaching assistant in the Faculty of Engineering for seven semesters. Adam has been accepted to the Master’s of Applied Science, Software Systems Engineering Program. He is looking forward to new and challenging opportunities in the future.
Katelynn Brown – APEGS Gold Medal Award for Geoscience, University of Saskatchewan Katelynn Brown was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and earned her Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Geology at the University of Saskatchewan. Katelynn’s rock collection (and her passion for geology) began to flourish at the age of nine after she stumbled across a brachiopod fossil in an alleyway one fateful evening. Over the past three years, she has taken great pleasure in working as a mineralogy teaching assistant at the U of S and as a summer student in the exploration and mining divisions at Cameco Corporation. Katelynn has been an executive member of the Ore Gangue Students’ Society for the past two years, holding the positions of treasurer, vice president and president. She has also received a number of awards over the years for her academic and leadership accomplishments. With a sincere fascination of the earth sciences—and an endless devotion to upgrading her rock collection—Katelynn ultimately strives to fulfill her childhood dream: getting paid to play with rocks.
Daniel McCloskey - APEGS Gold Medal Award for Engineering, University of Saskatchewan Daniel McCloskey was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta before coming to the University of Saskatchewan to study engineering. He is graduating from Physics-Engineering Physics with a program average of 95 per cent. During his studies, he has been a research assistant for the University Waterloo’s Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Group and for the University of Saskatchewan’s Experimental Condensed Matter Physics Group (Beamteam). He was a coauthor of a paper on “Certifying the Presence of a Photonic Qubit by Splitting It in Two” for the Physical Review. He is the recipient of over 16 awards, scholarships and prizes. He has pursued his passion for science in his free time by serving as vice-president of SaskInvent, as a design team member at Cameco Spectrum 2016 and other volunteer student activities. He plans to continue his studies by pursuing his Ph.D. at the Beginning a PhD in physics at the University of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia.
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