The Honourable Gene Makowsky was appointed Minister of Advanced Education in November 2020, following his re-election as MLA for Regina Gardiner Park in the October 2020 provincial general election. In addition to the province’s two universities and their federated colleges, the Ministry’s portfolio includes Saskatchewan Polytechnic, eight regional colleges, three institutions delivering Indigenous educational programs […]
Kerry Benjoe’s journey hasn’t always run a straight course. Only three years ago, she was homeless and caring for a young daughter. Two years ago, she faced the difficult decision to have her left leg amputated below the knee, the tragic result of spousal abuse. But Benjoe did what Benjoe has always done – she […]
We at the University of Regina offer our sincere apologies for an egregious error in the printing of our Fall/Winter 2020 issue of Degrees, the University magazine. In referring to a transgender person, we inadvertently used their birthname in lieu of the name that they use. This process is known by many in the 2SLGBTQ+ […]
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the University of Regina’s flagship alumni award program – The Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards. The awards were established to celebrate the accomplishments of University of Regina alumni who have realized outstanding achievement in their field.
William F. Ready QC, BA, JD, LLD (Honorary ’89) has most ably served as chancellor of the University of Regina since the fall of 2007. During that time, he has conferred more than 13,500 degrees, diplomas and certificates on U of R graduating students. Ready first distinguished himself during a nearly 50-year law career that saw him become a senior partner in McDougall Ready (now McDougall Gauley), one of the oldest law firms in Saskatchewan. He is also well known for his contributions to education. He served as a trustee for the Regina Board of Education for 11 years – two years as vice-chair and two years as chair. In recognition of his commitment to education in Regina, the W.F. Ready Elementary School opened its doors in 1984. This year’s spring convocation at the U of R is Ready’s last as chancellor.