Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program

Greetings,

I wish to share great news with the college.

We received the accreditation report from EQUOL regarding the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program in the College. I am very pleased to announce that the Accreditation Decision Committee accorded our program Accredited status until June 30, 2031 effective June 7 2025. ALL accreditation criteria were met.

Congratulations!

A special acknowledgement to Charity Evans and Allison Cammer who led the accreditation self study and visit. As well, a hearty thank you to all others who contributed and participated in this important process. Full accreditation with all accreditation criteria met is a testament to a strong program and something the College, and particularly, the Division of Nutrition, should be proud of.

Jane Alcorn | Dean and Professor
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
University of Saskatchewan

Brian Bandy

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is pleased to announce the retirement of Dr. Brian Bandy, Professor in the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, effective June 30, 2025.

Dr. Bandy has been a valued member of the University of Saskatchewan since 2002, serving in numerous roles including Assistant Dean and Graduate Chair. Over his distinguished academic career, he has made significant contributions to teaching, research, and mentorship. His research in nutritional biochemistry, particularly on the protective effects of polyphenols and antioxidants on mitochondrial function, has been widely recognized and published in leading journals.

Dr. Bandy has supervised and mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate students, and his dedication to student success and scientific inquiry has left a lasting impact on the college and the broader academic community.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Bandy will receive the honorary title of Professor Emeritus upon his retirement from the University of Saskatchewan, effective July 1, 2025.

Carol Henry

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is proud to announce the retirement of Dr. Carol Jean Henry, Professor of Nutrition, effective June 30, 2025.

Dr. Henry joined the University of Saskatchewan in 2000 and has since built an extraordinary career dedicated to advancing public health nutrition, food security, and global health. Her leadership in international partnerships—particularly the U of S–Hawassa University collaboration—and her work on pulse-based nutrition interventions in Ethiopia have had a profound impact on communities around the world.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Henry has supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and played a key role in curriculum development and interprofessional education. Her contributions to research, teaching, and community engagement have left a lasting legacy at the university and beyond.

In recognition of her outstanding service and achievements, Dr. Henry will receive the honorary title of Professor Emerita upon her retirement from the University of Saskatchewan, effective July 1, 2025.

Poppy Lowe

We would like to share that, as of June 30, 2025, Poppy Lowe has officially resigned from her position with the College as our Nutrition Professional Skills Coordinator.

As many of you know, Poppy was approved for a one-year leave to take on a new opportunity with the Saskatchewan Health Authority as the Coordinator of Nutrition & Dietetic Practice. She has now decided to continue in that role permanently.

Poppy has been a valued member of the College since September 2010. Over the years, she has made significant contributions to the Nutrition program. Her leadership, dedication to student success, and collaborative spirit have left a lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff, and the broader professional community.

We wish Poppy continued success in her new role and in all her future endeavors.

Melanie Rozwadowski

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is pleased to announce the retirement of Melanie Rozwadowski, Assistant Professor in the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, effective June 30, 2025.

Melanie has been a dedicated educator and valued member of the University of Saskatchewan since 1998, with a formal appointment as Assistant Professor beginning in 2005. Over her distinguished career, she has made significant contributions to undergraduate nutrition education, particularly through her leadership in large foundational courses such as NUTR 120: Basic Nutrition and NUTR 322: Nutrition Through the Lifespan. Her innovative teaching strategies, mentorship of students, and commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning have left a lasting impact on the college and its learners.

Please join us in celebrating Melanie’s remarkable career and wishing her all the best in her retirement.

A heartwarming reunion weekend from June 20 to 22

Pharmacy Class of 1985 Reunites for a Joyful Weekend of Memories and Milestones

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Indigenous Initiatives Committee

Secure your spot for this limited seating tour! Friday, August 29, 2025

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The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and the Indigenous Initiatives Committee invite you to join us for a knowledge-filled day tour to Dumont Lodge in Batoche and the Batoche National Historic Site. Come with your partner, a friend, or bring the kids.

🚌 Transportation will be provided, along with a traditional Indigenous and Métis lunch at the Dumont Lodge. This site, opened by Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, serves to build connections between Elders and youth and to preserve Métis history in the province.

EXPLORE
As part of the experience, we will visit the memorial of the fallen soldiers, the grave site of the lost, and the historic church that still stands today. The tour also includes a visit to the East Village, where Louis Riel’s home is located and the provisional government of Saskatchewan was headquartered. 

🌿 As you travel, take in scenic prairie views, wildflowers, and trembling aspen forests.
📜 Meet figures from the past as Parks Canada interpreters in authentic costume share stories and history.

🏞️ Journey back to 19th-century Métis settler life along the South Saskatchewan River—one hour north of Saskatoon.
⚔️ Stand on the final battlefield of the Northwest Resistance of 1885—Batoche, the site of Louis Riel’s last stand and a lasting symbol of Métis resilience and cultural renewal.

BISON TOUR
🐂 Take a carriage ride to see the bison and learn about the animal’s deep significance to this land.

CHILDREN
Looking for a fun and educational way to wrap up the summer? This family-friendly learning experience is the perfect outing before the school year begins! The location features a brand-new playground, an exciting slide tower, ziplines, and child-friendly spaces—all equipped with convenient restroom facilities. It’s a great way to make lasting memories together!

“The vision for the play area was inspired by Métis Culture and designed and built by a Métis team. The playground plan is a scaled-down version of the regional geography: a “sand river” divides the playground from a natural landscape to the East and River Lots to the West. A zipline represents Gabriel’s Ferry that carries you across the river. A Métis skiff, a traditional form of boat, is found on the river.”

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Unlocking Pharmacists Clinical Capacity: A Time and Motion Study to address Canada’s primary care crisis

Over 6.5 million Canadians lack a primary care home; the equivalent of 22,283 family physicians (44 million clinician hours) are needed to address this gap.

Meanwhile, unpublished private Time and Motion studies done by members of our team report that the current traditional pharmacy workflow, conceived before the era of expanded scope, restricts community pharmacists to spend only 4 minutes an hour or 7% of an average workday on tasks that require their licence.

This baseline study’s aim is to document the gross underuse of pharmacists’ clinical capacity and related inefficiencies, and to highlight the need for pharmacy owners and operators to modernize.

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Strengthening Health with Research in Pharmacy (SHARP) Symposium

Congratulations to Samantha Cunningham, MSc student at the University of Saskatchewan, who was awarded the AFPC/CFP/OPEN Pharmacy Practice Research Graduate Student Best Poster Award at the inaugural Strengthening Health with Research in Pharmacy (SHARP) Symposium held in Niagara Falls on Friday.

Cunningham’s award-winning poster stood out for its clarity, relevance, and potential impact on pharmacy practice in Canada. Her research contributes to a growing body of work aimed at strengthening health systems through innovative, evidence-informed pharmacy care.

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USask honours educators for teaching excellence and innovation

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is recognizing 18 faculty and staff members with 19 awards for excellence and innovation in teaching at this year’s USask Faculty and Staff Awards event.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2025

NUTRITION

• Ruth Gerrand Prize presented to Jasmine Ryana Thomas
• Hannon Travel Scholarship presented to Erin Fedusiak, MacKenzie Lynn Kerr, Paige Diane Pomarenski, and Brianna Chantel Wickett
• Rutter Medal in Nutrition presented to Paige Diane Pomarenski

PHARMACY

• Ray Joubert Memorial Award presented to Meagan Lee Wenzel
• Orest Buchko Hospital Pharmacy Award presented to Emily Pearl Galey
• Class of ’56 Memorial Scholarship presented to Meagan Lee Wenzel
• Class of 1959 Pharmacy Award presented to Gabriel Gonzo
• Mark C. Falloon Book Prize presented to Emma Jade Anthony

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The Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation

Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Walk for Reconciliation.

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College Community Comes Together - Indigenous Initiatives Committee

In coordination with the Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI)—the Saskatoon Métis-owned and operated non-profit organization—the college rallied its faculty, staff, and students to gather donations of essential items for families displaced by wildfires.

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Students, alumni spark change through visibility and voice

The University of Saskatchewan is proud to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community during Pride month and every month. Each year, students, faculty and staff from the USask community take part in the Saskatoon Pride Parade.

Olaf Olson

Olson is a member of Peter Ballantyne Cree First Nation and grew up on the Southend, Sask., reserve. His project was for the FABS 325.3 Food Microbiology course taught by Dr. Adrienne Woytowich (PhD). The students tested three ice-making machines for mold and bacteria by using an MPN test (Most Probable Number – a method for estimating the number of bacteria in a food or water sample) and a Millipore filtration test.

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Huskies to Represent Canada at 2025 FISU Summer World University Games

Paige Willems, Year 1 PharmD student, is one of four Huskies to Represent Canada at 2025 FISU Summer World University Games.

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2024-25 U SPORTS Athlete of the Year

Gage Grassick, a basketball player from the University of Saskatchewan, and Taylor Elgersma, a football player from Wilfrid Laurier University, are the Lois and Doug Mitchell Award winners as the U SPORTS Athletes of the Year across all sports for the 2024-25 season. The winners were announced Monday night in Blue Mountains, Ontario as the awards program celebrated its 32nd edition, dating back to the launch of the Howard Mackie Awards in 1993.

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Research Excellence Award for Advancing Transplant Education

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition has awarded its inaugural Research Excellence Award to Dr. Holly Mansell (PhD), recognizing her outstanding contributions to patient-centered care.

Dr. Mansell, a clinical transplant pharmacist and researcher, has led innovative work in developing accessible, evidence-based educational tools for transplant patients. Her research has improved how patients prepare for kidney transplantation and shaped practices and policies in transplant education in Canada and abroad.

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Innovation Grant - Over $2 Million Invested in Healthier Futures

SHRF and Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan proudly announce Kate Dadachova at College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan as one of our Solutions – Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias grant recipients!

Thank you to everyone who joined us

Indigenous Student Experience Day is an event for Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school and their supporters to get to know the USask campus and community. During this event, you will be able to explore the campus, learn about programs and student services offered at USask, and meet with other prospective and current university students, university staff and faculty, alumni and Elders.

Pharmacy Class of 2005

The Pharmacy Class of 2005 celebrated its 20th reunion with a heartfelt and nostalgic weekend in Saskatoon. The event began at the University of Saskatchewan’s Health Sciences Building, where the group was warmly welcomed by Dean Jane Alcorn. She offered a guided tour of the impressive new facilities now housing the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. For many in attendance, the modern labs, classrooms, and learning spaces stood in striking contrast to the more modest rooms they remembered from their time in Thorvaldson.

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Research day was a huge success

On Thursday, May 1st, 2025, NUTR 537 students proudly presented their practice-based dietetic research projects during NUTR 537 Research Day. The event was held both in person at H.Sc. B450 and online via Zoom, allowing a wide audience to participate. Dietitians, faculty, and students gathered to learn about the innovative research projects. The findings from these projects are set to make an impact on nutrition care across Saskatchewan and beyond. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and to the students for their dedication and hard work throughout the year!

Abstracts for NUTR 537 Research Project can be found here

Nutrition Year 3

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Focus on World Health Day

As the World Health Organization spotlights World Health Day on April 7 to kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health, USask researchers are examining the benefits of donor breast milk for HIV-exposed infants. The study is led by master’s student Chloe Langen, supervised by Dr. Kelsey Cochrane (PhD) of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.

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Nutrition 330 AND 430

The Nutrition 330 AND 430 Student Project Showcase 2025 was a great success. This year it was a ‘come and go’ live event. It was an impressive display of student projects including: Nutrition resources and Practice-based projects from across all areas of Nutrition and Dietetics.    

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Mitakye Owasin Award 2025

The Mitakye Owasin Award in Pharmacy is made possible by the generous donation of alumnus Jarron Yee (BSP '06). Beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year, the Mitakye Owasin Award in Pharmacy is an annual award of $1,500 open to Indigenous students in the college pursuing their PharmD degree.

Congratulations to all award winners

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