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Release: University of Regina Publication Wins Prestigious Book Award
No full textJim 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: Douglas Coupland to deliver Massey Lecture at University of Regina
No full textAuthor 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
Salve Regina Cook Book
Full text linkThe 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
No full textThe 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
Release: Author David McLennan Highlights 725 Saskatchewan Communities in a New Book
No full textIt 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: Health of Prairie Landscapes Focus of Public Forum
No full textHealth of Prairie Landscapes Focus of Public Forum
Award-winning Saskatchewan author Sharon Butala will open a public forum exploring the health of the Prairie landscape May 15-17 in Regina at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM).Staffn
Feature Story: Honorary Degree Recipients Announced
No full textThe University of Regina is bestowing the highest honour it offers to longtime public servant Patrick G. Binns; dedicated patron of the arts, education and corporate governance, Adrian Burns; and, Dr. Ross King, bestselling author. The three are set to receive honorary degrees at the University of Regina's 38th annual spring convocation to be held on June 6-8, 2012, at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina, beginning at 2:00 p.m. daily. The honorary degrees will be conferred by University Chancellor Dr. William F. Ready, Q.C.Staffn
Fifth-annual author recognition event celebrates creative works with U of R connection
No full textThe 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
Feature Story: Best-Selling Author Adds Charles Taylor Prize Nomination to List of Accomplishments
No full textUniversity of Regina alumnus and 2011 nominee for the Charles Taylor Prize for the best Canadian work of literary non-fiction Ross King says his experience at the University helped set him on the path to becoming a writer.Staffn
Feature Story: From student to author: U of R Alumna brings story of Black Saskatchewan pioneer to life
No full textParticipation in the Faculty of Arts internship program at the University of Regina has many advantages, helping to prepare students with the work experience and skills they need to succeed in their careers. For U of R alumna Alix Lwanga, BA’15, her internship was a gift that keeps on giving. In 2015, as a part of her work experience, Lwanga embraced the opportunity to publish her first book, Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima, with co-author and illustrator Miriam Körner. Five years later, the French translation of the children’s book has just been released Ti-Shadd L’Ujima au Quotidien.Staffn
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