Funding announced for Indigenous activities

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition is pleased to announce the new Indigenous Activity Fund to provide financial resources for activities to increase Indigenous representation and involvement through the weaving of Indigenous knowledges and practices within the college.

Harnessing the healing power of medical marijuana

The U of S is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Laprairie to the position of tenure track assistant professor with a five-year term as GSK-CIHR Research Chair in Drug Discovery and Development.

Henry wins internationalization award

Congratulations to Dr. Carol Henry who received the George Ivany Award for Internationalization at the fall convocation ceremony on Saturday, October 28.

Staff Spotlight: Jean Oakley

Jean Oakley provides administrative support for the graduate programs in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.

2017 Dean’s Staff Award: Sandy Knowles

Congratulations to Sandy Knowles who is the first recipient of the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Dean’s Staff Award for Commitment and Excellence. Dean Kishor Wasan presented the award to Sandy on Thursday, June 8, at the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals luncheon.

Alumnus establishes bursary for humanitarian work

Colleen Howard (née Zavislake) (BSP 1972) bequeathed approximately $195,000 from her estate to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition for continuing education and to establish the Colleen Howard Humanitarian Bursary.

In memorium: Dr. Adil J. Nazarali

Today we honour the memory of Dr. Adil J. Nazarali. Dr. Nazarali passed away on April 27, 2017. The following message from Dean Kishor Wasan was sent to the college earlier in the day.

Nutrition Research Day 2017

The annual Dietitians of Canada Saskatchewan Research Day was held on Thursday, April 20, in the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre auditorium in Regina. The day highlighted and celebrated the fourth year nutrition students' practice-based research project presentations, and featured presentations by leading experts in food and nutrition.

Staff Spotlight: Erling Madsen

Erling came to the University of Saskatchewan and the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition in November 2010 as a storekeeper/technician. He previously worked and enjoyed 35 years in the recreation business indulging in his hobbies of motorcycles, ATVs, and boating.

75 U of S students attend PDW

With 75 delegates at the 2017 CAPSI Professional Development week, the University of Saskatchewan had an impressive showing at the national conference.