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    Feature Story: Artist-in-Residence David Zoob excited to work in Regina

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    The University of Regina is pleased to welcome David Zoob, senior lecturer and theatre director from Rose Bruford College in London, UK – the top rated drama school in the UK. Zoob is participating in an exchange program, coordinated by UR International, which sees him switch places with University of Regina Professor Kelly Handerek.Staffn

    Release: Author David McLennan Highlights 725 Saskatchewan Communities in a New Book

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    It took five years and 55,000 kilometres to gather all of the information needed to write Our Towns: Saskatchewan Communities from Abbey to Zenon Park, but author David McLennan's efforts have finally come to fruition. Featuring more than 1,000 previously unpublished photographs (both historical and contemporary), this latest book published by the Canadian Plains Research Center (CPRC) at the University of Regina is a comprehensive look at the people, history, landmarks and attractions that comprise all of our province's communities.Staffn

    Release: David Suzuki to Speak at Lecture

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    Award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster David Suzuki will deliver the 11th Woodrow Lloyd Lecture at the University of Regina, Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in the Education Auditorium on campus. The lecture, titled “The Challenge of the 21st Century: Setting the Real Bottom Line,” begins at 7 p.m. Books written by Suzuki will be available for sale at the lecture. The author will be available immediately after the lecture to sign books purchased at, or brought to the event by the public.Staffn

    Release: University of Regina Publication Wins Prestigious Book Award

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    Jim Shilliday, an author published through the Canadian Plains Research Center at the University of Regina, was recently recognized at the 20th Annual Manitoba Book Awards. His University of Regina publication, Canada's Wheat King: The Life and Times of Seager Wheeler, was awarded the Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-fiction. Shilliday, who is a retired journalist living outside of Winnipeg was presented with the award on April 26 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.Staffn

    Feature Story: Federal funding for research at the University of Regina

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    The Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded $1,412,350 to researchers at the University of Regina to study a variety of topics. “The professors and graduate students who were successful in this latest round are to be highly commended as their research has been judged, from a national perspective, to be excellent and on the leading edge of international scholarship," says University of Regina Vice-President of Research, Dr. David Malloy.Staffn

    Feature Story: Douglas Coupland to deliver Massey Lecture at University of Regina

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    Author and artist Douglas Coupland will deliver a presentation at the University of Regina as part of the CBC 2010 Massey Lecture. The Regina lecture is one of five one-hour lectures, each taking place in a different Canadian city. The lecture takes place at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, at the University of Regina Theatre and will be recorded for broadcast on the CBC Radio One program, Ideas.Staffn

    Feature Story: U of R alumnus and former top advisor to PM coming to Regina

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    A University of Regina alumnus, who is also one of Canada’s most sought after public affairs and corporate strategists, is returning to Regina as the featured speaker at this year’s Tansley Lecture. David Herle earned his Bachelor of Arts at the U of R through Campion College. He is now principal at the Gandalf Group. Herle will compare fiscal policy in the 1990s when governments persuaded Canadians that deficits needed to be conquered – and now, when public opinion is taking government finances in the opposite direction.Staffn

    Release: University of Regina researchers study adaptation to climate change

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    University of Regina researchers continue to lead the way in the effort to adapt to climate change. Dr. David Sauchyn, a senior research scientist at the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative (PARC), is a co-director of the Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Extremes in the Americas or VACEA project. The $2.5 million research project just completed the third year of a five-year study. VACEA is a multi-disciplinary comparative study of adaptation to climate change on the Canadian plains, and in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.Staffn

    Salve Regina Cook Book

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    The Salve Regina College Guild produced this cookbook in 1954 to raise funds for the College. It includes contributions from the College\u27s Home Economics Department, students, and alumnae. Many recipes are handwritten or are signed by the author. Digital reproduction of: 21.5 x 27.5 cm. black and white booklet with color cover, from the University Archives. Digitization specifications for covers: Epson GT-15000, Epscon Scan v.3.04a, Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Paper Capture Plug-in, 300 dpi, sRGB, 24-bit. Digitization specifications for pages: Epson Perfection V700 Photo, Epson Scan v.3.83, Adobe Acrobat 8.12 Paper Capture Plug-in, 300 dpi, sRGB, 24-bit.https://digitalcommons.salve.edu/archives_books/1000/thumbnail.jp

    Feature Story: Fifth-annual author recognition event celebrates creative works with U of R connection

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    The University of Regina is home to many gifted wordsmiths. On Thursday, a celebration was held at the Dr. John Archer Library to acknowledge the authorship of University of Regina faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees who have published new works in the past calendar year. Now in its fifth-year, the University of Regina Library Author Recognition Program recognizes the creation of new works such as books, edited proceedings, sound recordings, musical scores or video recordings. Since inception in 2015, the Author Recognition Program has had more than 150 works submitted.Staffn
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