College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan

Did you know that the University of Saskatchewan has over 175,000 alumni living all over the world?

Approximately 4,500 new graduates join the USask Alumni Association each year, and over 40% of Saskatchewan’s university-educated population are USask alumni! Will you be one of them?

Learn more at https://www.usask.ca/.

Apply to become a USask Connects volunteer mentor.

USask Connects aims to connect current students with alumni mentors. Additionally, this fall, we are partnering with the International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) to connect current international students with alumni who were international students while attending USask.

If you would like to apply to become a mentor with the USask Connects program, please complete the online application form located on our website: https://alumni.usask.ca/get-involved/usask-connects.php

Feel free to bring a friend with you!

There will be lots of important information, so don't forget to bring something to take notes with.

Register here:
https://artsandscience.usask.ca/academics/group-advising.php

The Usask Employee Appreciation Picnic was a great success today. The faculty, staff, and families of the College of Pharmacy & Nutrition had a wonderful time.

College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan Convocation Award Recipients 2024

College Convocation Award Recipients 2024 - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Our graduates, recognized for their strong work ethic, resourceful nature and determination, are leading change here at home and around the world.

Almost 300 delegates from pharmacy faculties across Canada connected with colleagues and friends in Québec City for AFPC’s Canadian Pharmacy Education and Research Conference (CPERC), June 11-14 at the Delta Québec Hotel. CPERC 2024 was co-hosted by Université Laval and Université de Montréal.

CPERC 2024 award winners - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Congratulations to our Canadian Pharmacy Education and Research Conference (CPERC) award winners

The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Saskatchewan held a special funding announcement and celebration for medSask on Thursday, June 20, 2024 on the University of Saskatchewan campus. At the event, it was announced that the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is providing nearly $1M in funding to medSask this year. Following the announcement, they helped celebrate medSask's 50th anniversary of supporting healthcare in Saskatchewan.

Celebrating 50 years of medSask - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Providing concise, evidence-informed health information, medSask is dedicated to addressing drug and health inquiries 365 days a year, ensuring that assistance is always within reach.

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day. It was first announced in 1996 to celebrate the diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This is a day to celebrate and recognize the deep-rooted history and culture of these peoples in each province and territory.

The Pharmacy class of 83' celebrated thier 40th reunion with a tour of the USask Campus, and speak about the creation of the "Class of '83 Spirit Award," an annual award recognizing a final-year pharmacy student who demonstrates exceptional support to the College, the University, and the community.

Pharmacy Class of 83' - 40th Reunion - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition The Pharmacy class of 83' celebrated thier 40th reunion with a tour of the USask Campus

College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan is proud to celebrate and support the 2LGBTQIA+ community - during Pride month and every month.

Each year, the University of Saskatchewan has continued to encourage our campus community to march together in the Saskatoon Pride Parade as a way to uplift, honour and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The Saskatoon Pride Parade will be held in downtown Saskatoon on Saturday, June 22.

is proud to celebrate and support the 2LGBTQIA+ community - during Pride month and every month.

Each year, the University of Saskatchewan has continued to encourage our campus community to march together in the Saskatoon Pride Parade as a way to uplift, honour and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The Saskatoon Pride Parade will be held in downtown Saskatoon on Saturday, June 22.

Find additional information about how to walk with USask in the parade, and find Pride stories and initiatives from across campus, at https://spotlight.usask.ca/pride/index.php

In honour of National Indigenous History Month in June, On Campus News takes a look at some of the influential Indigenous individuals and achievements in the history of the University of Saskatchewan (USask)

National Indigenous History Month: USask moments and milestones - News In honour of National Indigenous History Month in June, On Campus News takes a look at some of the influential Indigenous individuals and achievements in the history of the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The University of Saskatchewan and the Government of Saskatchewan invite you to attend a special funding announcement in support of medSask in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Following the announcement join us to celebrate medSask's 50 years of supporting healthcare in Saskatchewan.
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 1 pm
Large Atrium, Health Sciences D Wing
107 Wiggins Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5
University of Saskatchewan campus
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/medsask-50th-anniversary-and-funding-announcement-tickets-920425857517

Full Invite: https://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/images/medsask-50.jpg

Congratulations Dr. Ellen Wasan (PhD) from College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan
Exploring soft material nanoparticles for engaging mucosal immunity
$200,000 NSERC Discovery Grant

USask researchers receive more than $8.3 million in NSERC funding - News Researchers from across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have received funding for a variety of creative and innovative projects through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants program.

There are many ways you can join the USask community this month and every month, in showing your support and extending your knowledge of supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in our province, country and beyond. https://saskatoonpride.ca/ You can walk with the USask community in the Saskatoon Pride Parade taking place on June 21, or attend various other Pride events throughout the month, including in Regina and Prince Albert. Take some time to explore USask’s unique Neil Richards Collection of Sexual and Gender Diversity at the University Library and learn more about the history of Pride on the Prairies with an online exhibit featured by the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. Find more information about Pride activities at USask on https://spotlight.usask.ca/pride/

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The University of Saskatchewan and the Government of Saskatchewan invite you to attend a special funding announcement in support of medSask in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition. Following the announcement join us to celebrate medSask's 50 years of supporting healthcare in Saskatchewan.

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 1 pm
Large Atrium, Health Sciences D Wing
107 Wiggins Rd, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5
University of Saskatchewan campus

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/medsask-50th-anniversary-and-funding-announcement-tickets-920425857517

Full Invite: https://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/images/medsask-50.jpg

Congratulations Keely Shaw, USask 2024 Governor General’s Gold Medal recipient and Supervisors Dr. Gordon Zello (PhD) and Dr. Phil Chilibeck (PhD)

Shaw’s doctoral research falls at the intersection of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Agriculture.

Advancing health science: A look at USask’s 2024 Governor General’s Gold Medal recipients - College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - Two graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are being recognized with Canada’s most prestigious academic honour, the Governor General’s Gold Medal.

Empowering Solutions: SHRF and Partners Invest $2.3M into Innovative Research Solutions to Address Saskatchewan's Health Challenges.

Congratulations to Holly Mansell, Hassan Vatanparast, Kelsey Cochrane, and Ellen Wasan. Saskatchewan research teams addressing the province's most urgent health challenges.

https://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/news/2024/saskatchewan-health-research-foundation-funding.php

Congratulations to our College research facilitator Gen Clark and her colleagues from UCalgary and UQAM who received the 2024 Innovation Award from the Canadian Association of Research Administrators, at the CCRA 2024 Event in Calgary, AB - May 12th - 15th.

Grant Facilitators Journal Club creators receive 2024 CARA Innovation Award - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Canadian Association of Research Administrators

USask honours 2024 teaching award winners - Dr. Allison Cammer (PhD), Registered Dietitian, Assistant Professor, Human Nutrition, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

“Some of the most important lessons can’t be directly taught, they need to be experienced. Learning can be intimidating, and it requires trust. With that in mind, try to create a respectful space where it is safe to fail. If it isn’t safe place to fail, it isn’t a comfortable place to authentically engage.”

USask honours 2024 teaching award winners Teaching excellence at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will be celebrated on June 18 as part of the USask Staff and Faculty Awards event.

We are currently recruiting pharmacists to act as instructors in the professional skills labs. You do not need to be an expert in any particular area. Your predominant role is to observe and provide feedback to the students so they can improve their skills.
INFO:https://pharmacy-nutrition.usask.ca/documents/skillslaboratory.pdf

Join as we recognize National Indigenous History Month during the month of June and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, which recognizes and celebrates the history and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

Join as we recognize National Indigenous History Month during the month of June and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, which recognizes and celebrates the history and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

To learn more about upcoming events and initiatives: https://spotlight.usask.ca/indigenous-history-month/index.php

The College celebrates Brian Bandy’s time as Assistant Dean Nutrition thanking him for his leadership and commitment to the Division. This commitment involved a significant learning curve, but his efforts and consistent advocacy for both the Division and College were highly appreciated. Brian will soon pass the reins to the next Assistant Dean so that he can focus his time and effort on his passion, research. Thank you, Brian!

Exploring apotential model for pharmacist credentialing in Diabetes Canada: Saskatchewan

Survey Details:
Survey duration: ~20 minutes•
Survey deadline: June 30th, 2024•
Eligibility criteria:o Canadian licensed pharmacists with ≥50% of your current practice carrying out direct patient care activities.

Survey link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00al47hpu6fAw7A

or:
Canadian pharmacy leaders in a formal management position that oversees any pharmacists with ≥50% of their current practice carrying out direct patient care activities. Survey link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9YK84iDzUPJcjau

Thank you to everyone that stopped by the Pharmacy and Nutrition booth in the Health Sciences Building yesterday for the information fair!

Indigenous Student Experience Day is an event for Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school and their supporters to get to know the USask campus and community.

Indigenous Student Experience Day scheduled for May 16, 2024 is an event for Métis, First Nations and Inuit students in high school and their supporters to get to know the USask campus and community. During this event, students will be able to explore our beautiful campus, learn about programs and student services offered at USask, and meet with other prospective and current university students, university staff and faculty, alumni and Elders.

Feel free to stop by the Pharmacy and Nutrition booth in E-Wing Atrium, Health Sciences Building, for the information fair to be held from 1:30 to 3:30

Indigenous Student Experience Day - Admissions | University of Saskatchewan To help set a good intention for this event, Elders and Indigenous youth from the USask community came together to choose a meaningful name for USask's Indigenous Student Experience Day. The name that was chosen was piihtikway in Michif and pihtikwe tawāw in Cree, which translate as, "Come in; you ...