Kelsey Lonie’s love of history was sparked by what she describes as stories and history coming together, especially from hearing the experiences of her grandparents Irene and Tony Schmidt in the 1930s, the Second World War, and the years following. “It started with hearing their stories; their perseverance in doing what had to be done […]
As I write this message, it is with immense joy and gratitude that I reflect on our recent Fall 2023 Convocation ceremony and the profound significance it held for everyone who attended. On October 20, as we gathered to celebrate the academic achievements of our graduates, I watched my own daughter cross the stage to […]
If you’re a curling fan in Saskatchewan you already know that Team Knapp, the 2023 men’s provincial championship team, are most worthy representatives of the province. It turns out that the team is also a great representative of the University of Regina. Each member of the team has a connection to the U of R. […]
Celebrated Saskatchewan writer Guy Vanderhaeghe BEd’78, S.O.M., O.C. is the author of six novels and four collections of short stories, and has been the recipient of many awards, including the Governor General’s Award (three times), the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, and is an Officer […]
Access Communications’ new CEO comes to the role following a 20-year history with the not-for-profit, community-owned co-operative. Before taking the wheel last November, Carmela Haines BAdmin’92 had been involved in just about every aspect of the organization, assuming a wide swath of executive responsibilities, as well as everything from purchasing to fleet management. She talks […]
The values that were instilled in Valerie while growing up in Saskatchewan, and attending the University of Regina, are the foundation of her successful career. As a recipient of both the Order of Canada and the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, Valerie is recognized as an industry leader, and has established, transformed, and re-energized cultural organizations […]
This Spring’s recipients include a decorated paralympian, an environmental and transgendered advocate and Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Officer.
Earlier this year, in the aftermath of a fierce winter blizzard that shut down much of Saskatchewan, Parliamentary Poet Laureate, Louise Bernice Halfe, reflected on how such events fuel her poetic inspiration. “The storm that just travelled across the prairie provinces revealed a whole lot of mystery to me,” she said from her home outside […]
Concentric circles In my first Degrees message to alumni as President and Vice-Chancellor of your alma mater, I want to speak about how important alumni are to the University of Regina and, at the same time, how important the University should be to you. Our alumni connect us to the wider world, both in our […]
“Join us online” You see those words on the front cover of this issue of Degrees magazine but what do they mean? After 33 years, we have decided to move away from the printed version of Degrees magazine. We will now tell the remarkable stories of our University of Regina alumni community via the website […]