Giving back in life and death


USask graduate and veterinary toxicologist Dr. Barry Blakley (BSc’70, Sc’71, DVM’75, MSc’77, PhD) made a big impact in his profession and in the classroom. After passing away in March from pancreatic cancer, his legacy continues through ocular donations and student scholarships.

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175,000

Alumni living worldwide

76

Rhodes Scholars

168

Order of Canada recipients

2

Nobel Prize laureates

3

Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada

1

Prime Minister of Canada

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University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate Theodocia Quagraine (BA&Sc’16) earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in interactive systems design. After working as a user interface developer for several years, she joined USask’s Digital Strategy team as a UX content co-ordinator in November 2022.

University of Saskatchewan graduate Kathryn Sawatzky (BA’24), who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies, currently works as the study abroad coordinator in USask’s College of Arts and Science. In 2024, she was honoured to be chosen as one of 15 ambassadors for the Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) program.

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In Memoriam

USask Alumni has noted, with sorrow, the passing of the following graduates, faculty and staff.