The trauma beat
School of Journalism alumnus Tamara Cherry BA’06
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Our man overseas
Meet alumnus Jim Nickel BA’83, BEd’85 who has spent his career serving Canada’s foreign service.
Conexus’ community commitment
Building and restoring a historic community hub April 21, 2022, marked a historic day for not only the University of Regina, but for the citizens and community of Regina. On this day, University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jeff Keshen, along with funders, partners and friends, officially re-opened Darke Hall which became – once […]
Five Questions with Rupen Pandya BA’91
When SaskPower welcomed Rupen Pandya BA’91, MA’99 last June as their new president and CEO, they knew they were getting a community-minded, team player with deep local roots. Degrees magazine posed five questions to the U of R alumnus about what excites him about his new job, the importance of having a local perspective, and the value of community.
Growth potential
When Hannah Tait BBA’22 convocates this October, she’ll have already made a good impression in the world of Agtech. Developed alongside fellow U of R grads and current students, Tait’s ProdYous app — which connects home gardeners with consumers in search of fresh, local produce — is getting a lot of attention.
Distinguished alumnus Ken Sunquist passes
U of R alumnus Ken Sunquist was an honorary degree recipient and received an Alumni Crowning Achievement Award in 2013. Sunquist passed away on June 8 in Ottawa.
President’s Note
Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of Degrees.
Dr. Saqib Shahab
During the worst days and months of the COVID-19 pandemic the calm and compassionate face and the reassuring voice of Dr. Saqib Shahab became familiar to everyone in Saskatchewan. As the province’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Shahab has been on the front line in explaining the public health response to the pandemic in both […]
Brigitte Baptise Ballera
From any perspective and by any measure Dr. Brigitte Baptiste-Ballera has led a remarkable life and achieved singular success in her culturally conservative home country, Colombia, and beyond. In 2019, she was appointed president of EAN University, the first transgender woman to become president of a university in South America. This school of business administration, […]
Colette Bourgonje
Colette Bourgonje knew from a very young age that she wanted to be an athlete. At recess time in elementary school she would be the first one out the door to play soccer, or whatever other sports were offered. By the time she reached her teens she was a national-level cross-country runner. In her final […]