MoU signed with Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Saskatchewan and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu aims to facilitate greater academic collaboration between the two institutions.
Dr. Evans appointed Associate Dean, Academic
Congratulations to Dr. Charity Evans who was appointed Associate Dean, Academic as of July 1, 2022.
New scholarship: Mitakye Owasin Award in Pharmacy
The college is happy to announce the creation of its first scholarship for Indigenous students.
Dennis Gorecki Wins USP Beal Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service
Rockville, MD, May 25, 2022 – U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) today announced that Dennis Gorecki, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy and former Dean at the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada), has been named the recipient of USP’s Beal Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service.
Three college staff received university awards
Our university community recognizes the outstanding contributions of our 2022 USask Staff and Faculty Awards recipients – individuals who exemplify USask's commitment to be the university the world needs.
New USask-led training program to improve care for people with substance use disorders
Individuals struggling with substance use disorders will now have greater access to improved care, thanks to a new training program for health care professionals. The provincial government has provided $255,000 in 2021-22 for the program, which aligns with their commitment to reduce the misuse of prescribed opioids.
Pharmacy instructors receive USSU awards
Congratulations to Courtney Charles and Terry Damm who received 2021-22 University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU) Teaching Excellence Awards.
Q&A: USask dietitian shares tips to reduce food waste
One way to tackle rising food costs and to eat more sustainably is to reduce food waste.
College participates in truth and reconciliation
The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada took place on Thursday, September 30, and earlier in the year, the University of Saskatchewan decided to acknowledge this important day by supporting time for reflection and learning for the campus community. The intention was to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools and the resilience of survivors.
MAC iOPS receives CSHP patient care award
The Medication Assessment Centre Interprofessional Opioid Pain Service (MAC iOPS) received the Excellence in Pharmacy Practice – Patient Care Award from the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP). The award was accepted virtually at CSHP’s Together Conference 2022 on Sunday, February 6.
USask announces new Food and Nutrition degree
A new undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will fill a growing need for interdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition.