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Via the StarPhoenix: What We Hold by Meera Margaret Singh and Ebb by Braxton Garneau are two Canadian artists’ exhibitions to see this month at the USask College Art Galleries.
Five Saskatoon art galleries to explore in February
Take in multimedia art from local and national artists, exploring gender expression, fibre arts, culture and connection to our environment.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
USask students pitched creative solutions to challenges facing Saskatchewan at the province’s biggest-ever hackathon.
USask students take on real-world problems at SaskHack
Provincial hackathon saw students work on Saskatchewan Crown sector challenges
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February 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
This Thursday at 4 pm: the annual USask Sorokin Lecture examines how Canada's immigration system must be reimagined.
Recalibrating Canada’s Immigration Architecture: Insights from Research on Economic Inclusion and Institutional Mediation
The 54th Annual Sorokin Lecture is presented by Dr. Rupa Banerjee (PhD)
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February 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
USask psychology student Alaafia Plumptre is reflecting on finding a place as a student and the meaning of Black History Month. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
Black History Month at USask: ‘Put yourself out there to find your community’
Research award recipient reflects on experience at USask, Black History Month
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February 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
English PhD student Vijay Kachru leads the next Literature Matters: Literature in the Community talk this Wednesday night at the Grace-Westminster United Church Social Hall. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
Literature Matters: Anti-Apartheid Activism in Nadine Gordimer’s Burger’s Daughter
A public talk by English PhD student Vijay Kachru
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January 27, 2026 at 9:56 PM
There was never a King John the Second.

This Wednesday night at Better Brother Brewing, Prof. Hannah Wood tells the story of one of England's least popular kings. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
7 Nights of History: King John, the First and Only: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
A community lecture by Dr. Hannah Wood (PhD) of St. Thomas More College
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January 27, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Tickets are available now for #TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan 2026! These won’t last long, so snag your spot before they’re sold out!

Make sure you get your tickets today. Click here to secure your seat:
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January 9, 2026 at 2:38 PM
“It is greatly appreciated, but any one person is part of a bigger story,” says Wayne Brownlee (BSc’75, MBA’77), the latest USask alum honoured with the Order of Canada. greenandwhite.usask.ca/articles/202...
Award-winning USask alumnus appointed to Order of Canada - Green and White
Wayne Brownlee (BSc’75, MBA’77) has been honoured for his leadership in the business and philanthropy sectors
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January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Each February, Black History Month at #USask honours the legacy and contributions of members of the university’s Black community. A t-shirt is now available for pre-order, with all proceeds supporting the Black Faculty and Staff Caucus Student Award: shop.usask.ca/Item?leader=...
January 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM
#USask Research Chair in One Health & Wellness Dr. Colleen Dell talks about the importance of the human-animal connection. 🐾

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Get affordable housing or keep your pet? Saskatoon woman’s dilemma widespread | CBC News
In Saskatchewan’s tight rental market, ‘no pets’ listings and extra fees push many into painful decisions and leave animal rescue groups to deal with the result.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM
🤔How does propaganda work? How can it be effective at all?
Join tomorrow's Philosophy in the Community lecture to learn more.

🗓️Friday, Jan. 9
⏰7 pm
📍Emmanuel Anglican Church (The Refinery)

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Philosophy in the Community: How Does Propaganda Work?
A public talk by Pierre-Francois Noppen (PhD), professor of philosophy
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January 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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The University of Saskatchewan proudly welcomes Vince Bruni-Bossio as its 12th president and vice-chancellor.

His vision is one of collaboration, research excellence, and student success as we shape the future together.
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President Vince Bruni-Bossio welcomes USask community back to campus - News
I want to warmly welcome you to a new year and a new academic term at the University of Saskatchewan. It is my honour to be writing to you as the university’s 12th president and vice-chancellor.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

The College of Arts and Science, and most campus buildings, will be closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. See you on Jan. 2!
December 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It was a story that went viral around the world. USask archaeologist Glenn Stuart was among those who worked with Sturgeon Lake First Nation to discover an 11,000-year-old Indigenous village in Saskatchewan.

Read the top #USaskArtSci story of 2025: artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
December 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"Sometimes you can have a real, positive impact on the university’s business, and that is extremely gratifying."

Congratulations to USask physics professor Rainer Dick, winner of the #USaskArtSci Faculty Service Excellence Award!
Rainer Dick wins College of Arts and Science Faculty Service Excellence Award
Physics professor sees service as a chance to have a say in USask’s direction
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December 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We're almost at the end of our countdown of the top #USaskArtSci stories of 2025! #2: "USask student masters the transition from Nigeria to Canada" news.usask.ca/articles/stu...
December 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#3 in our top #USaskArtSci stories of 2025 was "Three USask students recognized nationally with Vanier scholarships": news.usask.ca/articles/stu...
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It was a good year for Rhodes Scholar stories! The #4 most-read #USaskArtSci story of 2025 was "A match made at USask": greenandwhite.usask.ca/articles/202...
December 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Our #5 most-read #USaskArtSci story of 2025 was "Four USask researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada": news.usask.ca/articles/res...
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#6 in our countdown of the most-read #USaskArtSci stories this year: "USask top graduate encourages students to step out of comfort zones" news.usask.ca/articles/stu...
December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're counting down the 10 most-read #USaskArtSci stories of 2025! Starting with #10: "USask team wins international teaching award for Canadian history game". artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
December 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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What do school lunches, digital agriculture and competitive sports have in common? They are all part of the big ideas featured at #TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan.

Click here to learn more about this year’s speakers and their groundbreaking ideas:
research.usask.ca/tedx/2026.php
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🗓️Friday: How can Marx's thoughts provide insight into modern socio-political movements and discussions?

Learn more at the next Philosophy in the Community event called, "What Marx Got Right About Our Current Movement."

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Philosophy in the Community: What Marx Got Right About Our Current Moment
A public talk by Will Robbins, MA philosophy
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December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This extraordinary gift from two USask music alumni will support students in the School for the Arts. news.usask.ca/articles/gen...
Stoicheff USask presidency ends on $10-million high note - News
With a $10-million gift from alumni Xiaoping (Bob) Xu (MA’92, LLD’17) and Ling (Linda) Chen (MA’90), a decade of visionary leadership by University of Saskatchewan (USask) President Peter Stoicheff ha...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Dr. Peter Stoicheff is wrapping up his second five-year term as president, having led the university through a health crisis to a record-setting fundraising campaign, and firmly establishing #USask as a leader in research, scholarly and artistic work.

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President Stoicheff: A decade of development at USask - News
Ten years ago, Dr. Peter Stoicheff (PhD) embraced the immense responsibility and the opportunity ahead as he was introduced as the 11th president in the history of the University of Saskatchewan (USas...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM