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Item Open Access Feature Story: "Friends and Family Day" at the College Avenue Campus a huge success(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-11-21) External Relations, University of ReginaOn Saturday, November 17, University of Regina alumni joined with the Centre for Continuing Education to host Friends and Family Day. The doors were thrown open to welcome more than 500 community members--young and old--inviting them to tour the gem that is the renovated College Building on the College Avenue Campus.Item Open Access Feature Story: "Highway of Tears" documentary paves way for more research(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-08-29) External Relations, University of ReginaTennessa Wild grew up surrounded by the pain and sorrow associated with the area commonly referred to as the "Highway of Tears" which is located in northern British Columbia. Wild has produced a documentary that will tell the stories of the people affected by missing and murdered women along a 720-kilometer section of highway 16 between Prince Rupert and Prince George. So far, 19 women have disappeared over a span of more than 30 years. Of those cases, 18 remain unsolved.Item Open Access Feature Story: "Making Treaty 4" a powerful, emotional journey(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-07-04) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaCanada's relationship with Indigenous peoples and its contemporary significance was the subject of the Globe Theatre production Making Treaty 4 (MT4) this spring. The play is not a historical reenactment but a conceptual performance of events in the lives of Indigenous peoples in the Treaty 4 area from the time of creation to the present. It explores some of history and impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples including the loss of buffalo, spread of disease, creation of reserves, residential schools, 60s Scoop, and Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.Item Open Access Feature Story: "Pair of Socks" lands MAP grad on top of national art competition(External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-07-27) External Relations, University of ReginaLeave it up to the creative mind of an artist to transform an everyday item into an acclaimed piece of art. Audie Murray has done just that by transforming a pair of well-worn, slightly stained sports socks into something special. Murray has received an early career boost after graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance in the spring of 2017. Her work “Pair of Socks” has been selected as the Saskatchewan winner of BMO 1st Art! 2017.Item Open Access Feature Story: "Whose Settlement?" offers crash course on residential schools and 60s Scoop settlement(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-10-11) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaWith clean drinking water on reserves and compensation payments for residential school survivors among the many political issues impacting Indigenous peoples during the upcoming federal election, a thorough understanding of settlement agreements has relevance for all Canadians.Item Open Access Feature Story: #GetReal with Ben Hillis: An Up Close and Personal Chat on Sports and Mental Health(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-05-02) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaIt's Mental Health Week - May 2-8, 2022! And Ben Hillis knows the importance of the Canadian Mental Health Association dedicating this week to mental wellness awareness. Hillis, an all-star guard with the Cougars men's basketball team, has been an advocate for mental wellness, talking to University students about the stresses of exams and keeping on top of studies. He also regularly gives talks to students in Regina-area schools about balancing athletics and academics.Item Open Access Feature Story: #GivingTuesdayNow - global day of giving and unity(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-05-05) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaCanadians know how to rally around a good cause. Last December, in just one 24-hour period, Canadians raised $21.9 million to help scores of Canadian charities, including the University of Regina, during the 7th annual Giving Tuesday event. A special #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving and unity is taking place today, as an emergency response to COVID-19. The University of Regina is encouraging all Canadians to demonstrate the power of generosity to help our students.Item Open Access Feature Story: #KeepingThemStrong: ensuring public safety personnel impacted by Humboldt Broncos tragedy get the mental health support they need(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-04-19) External Relations, University of ReginaEvery day, on the front lines and behind the scenes across our nation, first responders and other public safety personnel keep people safe, working to save lives in times of crisis, emergency and disaster. On Friday, April 6, 2018 public safety personnel responded to the tragic Humboldt Broncos accident. The impact of this tragedy is far-reaching, the work of public safety personnel is ongoing, and the University of Regina is in a unique position to help. Home to the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT), the University is internationally recognized for work in clinical psychology, particularly PTSD and other operational stress injuries.Item Open Access Feature Story: #KeepingThemStrong: supporting the resilience of Canada's public safety personnel(External Relations, University of Regina, 2019-04-05) External Relations, University of ReginaIn the wake of the unthinkable Humboldt Broncos tragedy, a bus accident which claimed the lives of 16 people, injured 13 and touched millions, our nation and the world grieved. Amid the heartbreak, communities came together to show their overwhelming support by sewing the "Humboldt Broncos" logo on their hockey jerseys, placing hockey stick memorials on their front porches, offering their condolences to the victims' families, and making contributions to support the team and families impacted.Item Open Access Feature Story: #KeepingThemStrong: Thoughts and advice for first responders and other public safety personnel affected by the Humboldt tragedy(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-04-13) External Relations, University of ReginaAs part of his research, Dr. Nick Carleton has heard the stories of the despair and stress suffered by public safety personnel while in the line of duty. Carleton, Professor in the Department of Psychology, is one of Canada’s foremost experts on the mental health of public safety personnel. The Humboldt Broncos tragedy highlights the need for appropriate and timely services for those working on the front lines of traumatic events. Carleton is leading a pan-Canadian multidisciplinary, multiuniversity team with the U of R’s Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) that is addressing the state of the mental health of public safety personnel.Item Open Access Feature Story: $1 million Donation Made to Historic College Avenue Campus(External Relations, University of Regina, 2012-11-29) External Relations, University of ReginaThe revitalization of College Avenue campus was recently given an incredible show of support with a $1 million gift for the renewal of Darke Hall from one of the University’s alumni. This is the largest gift from an alumnus and the modest donor wishes to remain anonymous.Item Open Access Feature Story: $1 million donation received for 4 research projects(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-11-23) External Relations, University of ReginaAn anonymous donor has provided $1 million to support four research projects that were selected through a call for brain research proposals process the University held in July 2015. “Through the generous support of this anonymous philanthropist the University will be able to engage in research that has the potential to significantly improve the lives of countless people suffering from injuries and diseases affecting the brain,” says Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Regina.Item Open Access Feature Story: $1 million gift and $500,000 matching pledge to support in Saving Darke Hall(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-08-26) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaA transformational gift was announced this morning to help return Darke Hall to its former glory, and to inspire the community to push its renewal to completion. A capacity crowd gathered in the newly renovated Historic Lecture Theatre at College Avenue Campus for the announcement of a $1 million gift from the Ann and Roger Phillips Foundation in support of the renewal of Darke Hall. Arts, culture, and performance have played an important role in the lives of Ann and Roger Phillips, and it was their personal relationship with Darke Hall that served as the motivation to help complete its restoration.Item Open Access Feature Story: $1.2 million endowment creates awards for students in the Faculty of Arts(External Relations, University of Regina, 2010-10-27) External Relations, University of ReginaWilliam Ingram knew the importance of a university education at an early age. As a boy, talking about the importance of education in one of his grade school classes, Ingram said the purpose of education is "to increase your enjoyment in life." Ingram held on to that conversation and, never wavering in his belief, gifted the University of Regina a $1.2 million endowment to create opportunity for students.Item Open Access Feature Story: $1.475 million in funding for nuclear imaging research(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-09-25) External Relations, University of ReginaThe University of Regina has received substantial funding from the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation in the amount of $1.475 million. The funding will go toward the Fedoruk Chair in Nuclear Imaging Technologies and equipment. “This funding will advance the University of Regina’s research in nuclear imaging, but more importantly, it will benefit Saskatchewan’s health care system and the people of our province,” said President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons. “I would like to thank the Fedoruk Centre for recognizing the expertise of our faculty members, and for providing the opportunity for us to work even more closely with the University of Saskatchewan in an area of applied research that will have such a positive impact on our communities.”Item Open Access Feature Story: $250,000 Given for College Avenue Campus Renewal Project(External Relations, University of Regina, 2014-02-26) External Relations, University of ReginaThe University of Regina has received a $250,000 contribution from Muriel Glenn, in memory of her husband, Dr. Gale Glenn, in support of Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project.Item Open Access Feature Story: ‘It’s a win-win’: U of R and employees benefit from inclusive, diverse work culture(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-10-20) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaDylan Morin and Jarred MacDonald are true ambassadors of the University of Regina, embodying campus values like calm, care, and compassion. Since starting their jobs as caretakers with the U of R’s Custodial Services in January 2020, they have been tasked with the critical role of ensuring that the University is a clean, safe environment for those who are on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also take pride in welcoming visitors, students, faculty, and staff to campus with a smile - from behind a mask, of course - and a cheery “Hello!”Item Open Access Feature Story: 'There for the students': Rob Kleisinger wins U of R Distinguished Service Award(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-12-13) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaRob Kleisinger was on a bus bound for southern Saskatchewan when Brett Banadyga first met him in the summer of 2017. Kleisinger, the University of Regina's manager of mechanical services at the time, and Banadyga, then a third-year industrial systems engineering student, were both part of a larger group embarking upon a power plant tour. They struck up a conversation that Banadyga, BASc'19, said helped direct his career.Item Open Access Feature Story: 1,000th graduate of SCBScN program crosses stage today at Spring Convocation(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-06-08) External Relations, University of ReginaWhen it comes to health care, Saskatchewan has always been a land of firsts. In 1951, for the first time in medical history, doctors and medical students in the province successfully treated a cancer patient using cobalt-60 radiation therapy. In 1961, the province introduced Canada’s first universal health care plan. And, in 2011, in collaboration with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the first classes of the innovative Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program were offered.Item Open Access Feature Story: 10 money-saving tips for students(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2022-08-26) University Advancement & Communications, University of ReginaUniversity can get expensive - and when you're juggling large financial obligations (often for the first time), every dollar counts. Going into the 2022-23 school year, the U of R's associate director of enrolment services, Christine McBain, has some advice to help stay on top of things. "We do see a lot of students who are facing financial pressures and it opens up those conversations to talk about watching spending,"McBain said. "What are the ways that you can save money while you're in school?"