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Item Open Access Release: Regina-Born Jazz Drummer Brings His Trio to Town(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-01-02) External Relations, University of ReginaThe University of Regina Department of Music will host the Jon McCaslin Trio from Montreal in concert at the "Shu-Box" of the Riddell University Centre on Friday, Jan. 10 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets (at the door) are $8 and $6 for students and seniors. The performance is part of a western tour to introduce the trio’s new album “McCallum’s Island” which will be on sale at the concert.Item Open Access Release: Saskatchewan Health Researchers Awarded More Than $900,000 Through Federal-Provincial Program(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-01-20) External Relations, University of ReginaHealth research in Saskatchewan will receive a major boost from $943,032 in grants awarded through a federal-provincial partnership program. The money comes from the Saskatchewan Regional Partnership Program (RPP), a joint initiative of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Province of Saskatchewan.Item Open Access Release: First Gerontology Research Centre in Saskatchewan Launched(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-01-22) External Relations, University of ReginaThe province’s first gerontology research centre was launched today at the University of Regina. The Centre on Aging and Health (CAH) will be a focal point for research and expertise that addresses the health issues of the aging population in Saskatchewan and Canada.Item Open Access Release: Minifie Lecture Features Kyoto Theme(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-01-27) External Relations, University of ReginaInternationally recognized earth sciences reporter for The Globe and Mail, Alanna Mitchell, will speak at the 23rd Annual Minifie Lecture, Thursday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Education Auditorium at the University of Regina. The title of her lecture is “KYOTO: the real goods on climate change.” All are welcome and free parking is available in section M of Lots 14 and 15.Item Open Access Release: Academic to Speak About Muslim and Jewish Perspectives(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-01-29) External Relations, University of ReginaA public seminar entitled “Jews are Good to Think With: Muslim Constructions of the Other” will be presented by Dr. Aaron Hughes on Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Regina. The seminar will be held in Room 100 at Luther College on campus. Everyone is welcome and parking is free in Lot 3, area M.Item Open Access Release: University of Regina's Art Collection Grows with New Regina Five installation(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-01-30) External Relations, University of ReginaThe University of Regina has officially installed five large paintings contributed to the University by the renowned Regina Five group of artists to celebrate and recognize past and future creative endeavours on campus.Item Open Access Release: Indigenous Health Research Centre Receives Provincial Funding(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-02-20) External Relations, University of ReginaThe new Indigenous Peoples Health Research Centre (IPHRC) received a funding boost today of $2.725 million over six years.Item Open Access Release: Gwynne Dyer to Speak on the New War and the World(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-02-20) External Relations, University of ReginaWhat is Iraq’s strategy? What is Israel’s? What is America’s longterm goal? Are terrorists still in the picture? Is it all bad news? What about the positive events unfolding in the world, like the spread of democracy through non-violent revolutions and the emergence of a global culture?Item Open Access Release: Send Your Kids to Math Camp(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-02-24) External Relations, University of ReginaSaskatchewan students in Grades 7-12 are invited to explore the fun and creative world of math at the 2003 Mathematics Enrichment Camp at the University of Regina on Saturday, March 29, 2003.Item Open Access Release: Campus to Welcome "Mathletes"(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-03-03) External Relations, University of ReginaMore then 200 ‘mathletes’ from all corners of Saskatchewan will face the challenge, excitement and prestige of ‘math as sport,’ when they gather for the provincial MathCounts competition at the University of Regina Education Building on Saturday, March 8, 2003.Item Open Access Release: International Test Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture Opens and New Funding for Climate Change Research Project Announced(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-03-03) External Relations, University of ReginaAn international research centre was opened and new funding for an international research project was announced today at the University of Regina. Both the International Test Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture (ITC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) Weyburn CO2 Monitoring Project are seeking ways to address climate change by developing carbon dioxide capture and storage technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Item Open Access Release: David Suzuki to Speak at Lecture(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-03-04) External Relations, University of ReginaAward-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster David Suzuki will deliver the 11th Woodrow Lloyd Lecture at the University of Regina, Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in the Education Auditorium on campus. The lecture, titled “The Challenge of the 21st Century: Setting the Real Bottom Line,” begins at 7 p.m. Books written by Suzuki will be available for sale at the lecture. The author will be available immediately after the lecture to sign books purchased at, or brought to the event by the public.Item Open Access Release: Conference Provides Non-Western Perspectives on World Rhetoric(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-03-12) External Relations, University of ReginaA two-day conference this weekend at the University of Regina will explore non-Western perspectives and provide alternative social and cultural contexts to popular thinking about world events as war looms in Iraq.Item Open Access Release: Aging Population and Retirement Security Focus of Lecture(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-03-17) External Relations, University of ReginaWill people retire from their jobs at an older age? Will employees receive incentives for later retirement, rather than early retirement? Will the system of Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Registered Pension Plans (RPPs) balance the cost of increased demand for health care by aging baby boomers? These are some of the issues to be addressed by a mathematician with a specialty in gerontology at the 44th Basterfield Lecture, Thursday, March 27 at the University of Regina.Item Open Access Release: Gordon Tootoosis Featured at Indigenous Film Festival(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-03-21) External Relations, University of ReginaSaskatchewan actor Gordon Tootoosis will be one of the highlights at the second annual International Indigenous Film Festival March 27-29 in Regina. The festival will feature films and documentaries from producers and actors from Saskatchewan and around the world, including Students’ Choice screenings, panel discussions and an animation workshop (see schedule below).Item Open Access Release: Lecture Addresses Social Capital and Governance(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-03-25) External Relations, University of ReginaThe role of community involvement in the modern economy will be addressed by a distinguished economist at a public lecture on Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Language Institute Theatre on campus.Item Open Access Release: University of Regina Minimizes Risk of SARS(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-04-07) External Relations, University of ReginaThe University of Regina takes its responsibilities to students, faculty and staff seriously. Because of recent concerns about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the University is taking several measures to ensure that all risks associated with the condition are minimized.Item Open Access Release: Low Brass Concerts & Festival at the U of R April 18-19(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-04-08) External Relations, University of ReginaThe University of Regina Department of Music is pleased to present Low Brass Concerts & Festival on Easter weekend. On Friday, April 18 Canadian jazz icon Al Kay (Boss Brass, Toronto freelancer) is here courtesy of Yamaha Canada and will perform at the Riddell Centre Theatre with a rhythm section of Jim Gallagher, piano, Peter Dyksman, bass and Gary Arnusch, drums along with a number of trombonists from Saskatchewan. The Saturday, April 19 program features Hungarian tuba virtuoso Roland Szentpali playing repertoire from Beethoven through Cherubini to Krotov-Blajevits with accompanist Cherith Alexander. Szentpali is here courtesy of B & S/Meinl-Weston tubas.Item Open Access Release: University of Regina Asks Students to Delay Arrival(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-04-16) External Relations, University of ReginaThe University of Regina is adjusting its international program to alleviate concerns from the community.Item Open Access Release: University of Regina Clarifies Decision(External Relations, University of Regina, 2003-04-21) External Relations, University of ReginaLocal community concerns about SARS and an inability to keep students together to facilitate monitoring for symptoms is the root of the University of Regina's decision to delay arrival of Hunan-based students.