Archive: Alumni

December 5, 2019 10:28 am

Art Wakabayashi LLB (Honorary)’19

Art Wakabayashi LLB(Honorary)’19 is no stranger to the Convocation stage. Afterall, from 2001 until 2007, he presided over it as Chancellor of the University of Regina, conferring an estimated 13,500 degrees, diplomas, and certificates on U of R graduates. At this year’s Fall Convocation, it was someone else’s turn to do the heavy lifting. Wakabayashi was awarded an honorary doctor of laws from President and Vice-Chancellor Vianne Timmons. We caught up with him just before one of his twice-weekly curling matches and asked him a few questions.

December 4, 2019 4:03 pm

Trudy Stewart BFA’08 (awarded posthumously) Janine Windolph BFA’06, MFA’11

The filmmaking duo of Trudy Stewart and Janine Windolph have created—together and separately—award-winning documentaries featured at festivals and screenings around the world. Trudy and Janine first met as students at the University of Regina.

December 4, 2019 3:25 pm

Gary Drummond BA’72

Gary Drummond, Queen’s Counsel-turned-business-leader, has never been one to pursue recognition for his considerable achievements. Gary’s business pedigree, however, is just as impressive as his 18-year commercial and corporate legal career—making him a most deserving recipient of the ACAA Lifetime Achievement Award.

December 4, 2019 3:02 pm

2019 Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards

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.

June 5, 2019 2:04 pm

Running down a dream

Carol LaFayette-Boyd has enjoyed the heights of individual accomplishment. She has also known the depths of personal tragedy. She takes both in stride. In fact, it’s her strides that have made her a global track and field legend. Last year, for instance, after several gold medals and world records, the 76-year-old was named Female Athlete of the Year by World Masters Athletics.

June 5, 2019 11:49 am

Nostalgic for the sky

Journalism school graduate Nehal El-Hadi reflects on her journey – from Sudan where she was born, to England where her family immigrated, to Moose Jaw where she learned to revere the open spaces and endless sky.

June 3, 2019 3:51 pm

Educating leaders in the non-profit sectors

A recently introduced certificate program, delivered by Luther College and the University of Regina’s Centre for Continuing Education, is building important leadership capacity in Saskatchewan’s volunteer and non-profit sectors.

May 28, 2019 2:40 pm

Myrtle (Bainbridge) Surjik BSW’77

It’s been a sad few months for the University of Regina family. We have endured a string of passings of several people who had strong ties to the University.

May 23, 2019 10:42 am

Lives well lived

We remember recently lost U of R family members.

November 2, 2018 11:48 am

Spot Light on Vivek Jain BAdmin’99

Vivek Jain BAdmin’99 can be a hard guy to pin down. If he’s not in Regina looking after his young daughters, chances are he is in Los Angeles or New York promoting his new dating app. Or, you might find him in Toronto, appearing in a commercial or acting in an independent feature length film. Not long ago, the accounting graduate and his partners were on CBC’s Dragons’ Den pitching a unique football league. FANchise is a digital-age sports league where every decision, from the colour of the cheerleaders’ uniforms to on-field play calling, is decided by fans.