‘Turning curiosity into action’

Award-winning USask graduate Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) has leveraged her passion for science, innovation, and problem-solving into two successful environmental consultancy businesses

Senator a passionate ‘USaskvocate’

USask graduate Dr. Shankar Das (MBA’08), a professional agrologist, is making a difference by serving on the Senate as a representative of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists

A passion for interdisciplinary research

USask graduate Vyom Patel (BSc’23), who studied mathematics and computer science as an undergraduate student, is now exploring the interface of quantum information, machine learning, and applied mathematics

Golden Goals

The husband-wife duo of Brett (BA’22) and Carmen Levis (BScNutr’17) are forever bonded by their time as Huskie student-athletes and their love of the beautiful game.

Putting patients first

USask graduate and honorary degree recipient Dr. Richard Ehman (BSc’74, MD’79, DSc’00), a Mayo Clinic radiologist and researcher, reflects on his university education and his impactful career in medical imaging

Sister act

Three members of The Garrys, an award-winning Saskatoon surf rock band, are siblings who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan

Ask the Alumni Expert: Dr. Derek Thiessen (DMD’13)

During Oral Health Month in April, Dr. Derek Thiessen—a dentist based in Swift Current and the president of the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan—shares his tips on how to take care of your teeth and gums

‘I love the sport of track and field’

Inspired by his time as a USask student-athlete, alumnus Dr. Justin Pfefferle (BA’05) becomes head coach of the Concordia University Stingers cross-country and track and field teams

Championships and cherished memories

Kaitlin Willoughby (BSN’19) was a star on the first Huskie women’s hockey team in program history to win the Canada West Championship in 2014, en route to winning the bronze medal at the national championship. The nursing grad’s hockey journey has brought her to Toronto of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) in a historic season for the women’s pro game.

Enduring leadership

As captain of the Huskie women’s hockey team, Chelsea Purcell (BScKin’10) had a pedigree for leadership. Her current role with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is an extension of her experience building relationships and working with teammates toward a common goal.

Bringing the game home

An Edwards School of Business and Huskie hockey alumna, Marley Ervine (BComm’16, MPAcc’18) has thrived in business, stayed connected to hockey, and is part of the organizing committee for the U SPORTS Women’s Hockey National Championship at USask March 14-17.