WCVM grad receives U of S research award
October 29th, 2007
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For the second time this year, a graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine has received the University of Saskatchewan’s Distinguished Researcher Award. The latest recipient is Dr. Jane Alcorn, an associate professor of pharmacy in the U of S College of Pharmacy and Nutrition who received the honour at the U of S Fall Convocation on October 27. …
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Dr. John Giesy: his first 18 months at U of S
A growing research team, a flurry of published papers, a successful record in attracting new research dollars and some research kudos have all combined to make Dr. John Giesy’s first 18 months at the University of Saskatchewan memorable. Giesy is the Canada Research Chair in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Saskatchewan, a professor in the Western College of Veterinary …
October 23rd, 2007 Full story »
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Mapletoft to receive Saskatchewan honour
Dr. Reuben J. Mapletoft, a professor in WCVM’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences and an internationally known researcher of animal reproduction, is one of seven Saskatchewan citizens who will receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit this fall. “This year’s recipients are outstanding citizens who demonstrate excellence and dedication to service. They are an inspiration to all Saskatchewan people for …
October 22nd, 2007 Full story »
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U of S students win at Aquatic Toxicity Workshop
In early October, U of S graduate students Amber Tompsett and Eric Higley took home a couple of high-profile research awards from the 34th annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop in Halifax, N.S. The national meeting, which took place from September 30 to October 3, attracted about 500 environmental researchers and graduate students from across the country. • PhD student Amber Tompsett …
October 22nd, 2007 Full story »
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WCVM welcomes Class of 2011
On September 28, the 73 members of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2011 participated in the annual white coat ceremony during WCVM’s fall awards program. As part of the ceremony, each first-year veterinary student received a personalized white lab coat from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and a stethoscope from the provincial veterinary medical association in the …
October 21st, 2007 Full story »
