Feature Stories
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Feature Stories includes all feature story content published since July 2008 on the University’s website. The content focuses on achievements and activities of our students, faculty and staff.
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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: "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: #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: $1.2 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: 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: 15,475 students registered for first day of classes!(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-09-06) External Relations, University of ReginaThe hallways were humming on the first day of classes as the number of students enrolled at the University grew to 15,475. “This is our 10th consecutive year of enrolment growth for the University and it is such a pleasure to see students full of the excitement and energy only the start of the school year can bring,” says University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons. “We recognize that students have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a post-secondary institution and we appreciate, and continue to work at, being their institution of choice.”Item Open Access Feature Story: 2016 Campus Master Plan under construction(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-05-07) External Relations, University of ReginaFaculty, staff, students, alumni, partners, neighbours and the public are invited to a public forum on May 12, 2015 to initiate discussions on future development of the University of Regina’s physical features and provide guidance on the creation of the 2016 Campus Master Plan. The University’s master plan establishes the direction for future development of the built and landscape features of the University, including buildings and infrastructure such as roads and pathways, as well as open areas and ecological spaces.Item Open Access Feature Story: 2016 President’s Medal recipient meets the Prime Minister(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-01-05) External Relations, University of ReginaAvnee Paranjape, an alumna and recipient of the President’s Medal for academic excellence and leadership at the U of R in 2016, thoroughly enjoys walking the corridors of power on Parliament Hill. Paranjape is one of 10 parliamentary interns in Ottawa and, based on her experience, encourages current students to apply for one of the positions. ”Parliament Hill is an exciting, bizarre, and wonderful place to work. It's so neat to see something happening live in the House or during a committee meeting, and then see it as a news story later that day,” says Paranjape. The 10-month internship began in September 2017 and will run until June 2018.Item Open Access Feature Story: 2018 Dr. Gordon Wicijowski SK Law Foundation Lecture: Why hackers hack(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-10-12) External Relations, University of Regina“Though computer hacking is often discussed in popular media and news outlets, there is not much explanation given as to why individuals engage in it,” says cybercrime expert Dr. Thomas J. Holt, the featured speaker at the annual Dr. Gordon Wicijowski Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Lecture at the University of Regina on October 15. Dr. Holt will explore the complicated motivations behind two distinct groups of hackers: those who are driven by money and those who are driven by ideology.Item Open Access Feature Story: 2019 Saskatchewan Book Awards honour works with U of R connection(External Relations, University of Regina, 2019-04-29) External Relations, University of ReginaThe 2019 Saskatchewan Book Awards took place over the weekend, and the University of Regina was well represented. Of the 14 awards handed out on Saturday, April 27, seven had a connection to the U of R. Six awards were given to five works published by the University of Regina Press, and one award was given to a book by a U of R alumnus.Item Open Access Feature Story: 2nd annual Night Owl 5K Run receives glowing reviews(External Relations, University of Regina, 2018-09-12) External Relations, University of ReginaOver 1,000 participants donned their flashlights, headlamps, and glowsticks last Friday night as they competed in the 2nd annual University of Regina Night Owl 5K Run. Presented in association with Queen City Marathon, the race began at Paskwāw and Wakpá Towers on the University of Regina campus and then wound its way along Wascana Lake before finishing back at the University.Item Open Access Feature Story: 35th biennial Canadian Congress on Criminal Justice – September 30 to October 2, 2015(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-09-28) External Relations, University of ReginaThe Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA) and University of Regina’s Collaborative Centre for Justice and Safety are excited to present this year’s biennial Canadian Criminal Justice Association Congress on Criminal Justice. “The Congress brings together all elements of the criminal justice community, including the public, to promote informed debate on the Canadian criminal justice system,” says Hirsch Greenberg, practicum coordinator with the U of R’s Justice Studies, and President-Elect of the Canadian Criminal Justice Association.Item Open Access Feature Story: 40 years of partnership celebrated(External Relations, University of Regina, 2014-11-17) External Relations, University of ReginaThis year, the University of Regina is celebrating 40 years of partnership with Saskatchewan’s Regional Colleges across the province. The University is proud to help provide educational opportunities outside of Saskatchewan’s major urban areas for students who want to pursue post-secondary education and training in smaller centres.