2016 News Archives
Jacqui Shumiatcher recognized during National Philanthropy Day
As part of National Philanthropy Day celebrations, the Saskatoon chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals awarded Jacqui Shumiatcher for her decades of generosity to...
Cromwell named honourary fellow of CREATE Justice
Access to justice is something that has been on the Honourable Thomas Cromwell’s mind since his second year of law school, but he has difficulty pointing to a particular point in t...
Justice research centre established at the College of Law
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Dean of Law, Martin Phillipson is pleased to announce the establishment of the CREATE Justice research centre, which will operate within the...
Associate Professor Sarah Buhler receives award at fall convocation
Buhler was presented with the Award for Distinction in Community-Engaged Teaching and Scholarship at the Fall Convocation ceremony on Oct. 22, 2016.
Professor Newman elected to Royal Society’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Professor Dwight Newman has been selected as a member of the 2016 cohort of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada.
Law student Graham Sharp wins CIAJ’s 2016 Christine Huglo Robertson Essay Prize
On Aug. 30, 2016, the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) announced that College of Law student Graham Sharp is the recipient of the 2016 Christine Huglo Ro...
Remembering Harry Dahlem, QC (LLB'61)
The College of Law is saddened to hear of the passing of Harry Dahlem, QC, a proud alumnus and strong supporter of our college.
Government of Nunavut partners with U of S on law degree program
Nunavut Arctic College (NAC), through the Government of Nunavut (GN), has awarded the design and delivery of a new law degree program to the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).
Professor Poitras named a commissioner in the MMIW inquiry
Marilyn Poitras, an assistant professor in the College of Law, will serve as a commissioner in the inquiry. An expert in constitutional and Aboriginal law, her professional life pr...
Martin Phillipson: Q&A with the incoming dean
As he prepares for his new role as dean, long-time College of Law faculty member Martin Phillipson answers some questions about himself, the college and his hopes for the future.
Professor Barbara von Tigerstrom named to Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation
Professor Barbara von Tigerstrom will be part of the Task Force on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation the Government of Canada announced today (June 30). The task force will see...
Cuming adds distinguished to title
College of Law Professor Ron C.C. Cuming has been awarded the title of Distinguished Professor by the University of Saskatchewan.
Dean's Forum moves ahead with key recommendations
Since 2013, the Dean’s Forum on Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice has been on a mission to research, consult and discuss solutions to access to justice barriers in Saskatche...
Law Student crowned Miss Universe Canada
A University of Saskatchewan law student is the new Miss Universe Canada. Siera Bearchell was crowned Miss Universe Canada on Saturday night in Toronto, topping a field of more ...
Professors Heavin and Keet co-recipients of the Charles D. Gonthier Research Fellowship
The Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) announced that Heather Heavin, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies and Michaela Keet, Associate Professor ...
Remembering David Eldon (Tom) Gauley
David Eldon (Tom) Gauley, CM, QC, (LLB’43) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2016.
Six law alumni win seats in provincial election
Congratulations to the following College of Law alumni who were chosen to represent their ridings as Members of the Legislative Assembly in the 2016 Saskatchewan Provincial Electio...
‘Building Resilience’ workshop encourages mindfulness in times of stress
With exam time around the corner, the Career Office at the College of Law hosted a workshop aimed at providing students with tools to deal with negative stress they might encounter...
University of Saskatchewan partners with U of Ottawa on French common law certificate
A new certificate in French common law will provide new opportunities for bilingual students and increase access to legal services in French in francophone minority communities.
College of Law hosts fourth annual Dean’s Forum on Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice
The fourth annual meeting of the Dean’s Forum on Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice was held at the College of Law on February 29, 2016. This year, the Forum focused on two t...
VIDEO: International Human Rights Law Conference
On Feb. 26, 2016, Anne-Marie Cotter, Law Foundation of Saskatchewan H. Robert Arscott Chair, hosted the International Human Rights Law Conference at the College of Law. The one-day...
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella
The MLT Lecture Theatre was filled to capacity on March 2 as students, staff, faculty and friends of the College of Law congregated to hear the Honourable Justice Rosalie Silberman...
College hosts “Let’s talk about Islamophobia” event
On February 24, more than 60 students from the College of Law and across campus assembled in the MLT lecture theatre to hear Khalid Minhas, an imam at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at ...
Beth Bilson wins CBA's 2015 St. Laurent Award
Beth Bilson Q.C. of Saskatoon is the recipient of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) 2015 Louis St. Laurent Award of Excellence that recognizes distinguished or exceptional servi...
U of S team wins Best Speaker Award at International Mediation Competition
The College of Law has once again brought home an award from the International Commercial Mediation Competition.
College of Law welcomes new dean Martin Phillipson
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has appointed Martin Phillipson as dean of the College of Law for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2016...
Staying Healthy with Assistant Professor Keir Vallance
The College of Law offers support to students to stay healthy through its new series of profiles of faculty members who have developed strategies to create and maintain balance. Le...