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    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

    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

    Feature Story: U of R Press book tells Regina Public Library's history of innovation and inclusivity

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    Explore the 100-year-old history of the Regina Public Library, and you soon realize this institution has meant so much more to the city than simply a place to borrow books. The library’s story, with all of its ups and downs, is lovingly told in the book, Biblio Files: A History of the Regina Public Library, edited by Susan Birley, Anne Campbell, and Jeannie Mah and published by U of R Press, the University’s publishing house. The official launch of the book is on October 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Central Public Library.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: 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

    Release: University of Regina Enrolment Increases

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    Statistics released today show an overall increase of 222 students attending the University of Regina. Enrolment at the U of R is up 1.9 per cent compared to the fall of 2008. This increase follows slight decreases during the past few years.Staffn

    Release: U of R Students “Fight Hunger Over the Holidays.” for the Regina Food Bank

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    A few more Regina-area families will have something to celebrate over the holiday season, thanks to the efforts of the University of Regina Justice Studies Student Society (JSSS).Staffn

    Release: University of Regina Fall 2007 Enrolment Update

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    Statistics released today show that overall student enrolment at the University of Regina (U of R) and its federated colleges has declined by 2.2% this semester compared to the same time last year.Staffn

    Release: Over 130 Employers Seek University of Regina Graduates at Annual Careers Day

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    Employers from across the country will be actively recruiting University of Regina students and graduates at the annual University of Regina Careers Day 2009. More than 130 top employers will attend the campus-wide, all-discipline career fair to be held on Monday, September 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the U of R Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport.Staffn

    Release: University of Regina Appoints Dr. Jim Tomkins as President

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    The University of Regina today announced that Dr. Jim Tomkins has been appointed President and Vice-Chancellor of the University for a term extending until June 30, 2008. Tomkins, who has been a professor and administrator at the U of R for 37 years, will begin his appointment effective March 26, 2007.Staffn
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