Our History (1976 - 2007)

Timeline and photos courtesy of University Archives.

1976

• Native Law Centre established—the first in Canada
• Joint venture agreement reached between University and SEDCO to build Western Canada’s first research park
• School of Physical Therapy established (diploma program first offered in 1965)

1977

• University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association granted collective bargaining rights
• Exchange program established with State University of Chernivtsi, Ukraine

1978

• Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association granted collective bargaining rights
• Regional Psychiatric Centre established—first in world to be affiliated with a university

1980

• L.F. Kristjanson appointed President
• Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker Centre opened to house the former Prime Minister’s papers, memorabilia, personal library and Sir John A. Macdonald collection.

1981

University Archives, A-8788:
Museum of Antiquities
• Museum of Antiquities opens — the only museum of its kind at a Canadian university

1984

• Centre for the Study of Cooperatives established—the first in Canada

 

1989

• B.A. Holmlund appointed Acting President, July
• J.W.G. Ivany appointed President, November
• CUPE 3287 (sessional lecturers) formed

1990

• College of Home Economics phased out

1991

• First collective agreement with CUPE 3287 reached
• University selected to administer Yeltsin Fellowship Fund

1995

• Doug Wilson Award established

1997

• Nobel Plaza built in Bowl, honouring Gerhard Herzberg and Henry Taube

1998

University Archives:
Advertisement from Place Riel Theatre's first year — from the Sheaf, 7 October 1975
• College of Physical Education renamed College of Kinesiology
• Place Riel Theatre closes as movie theatre

1999

• R. Peter MacKinnon appointed President
• University of Saskatchewan chosen as site for Canadian Light Source

2000

• Virtual College of Biotechnology established

2001

• College Building declared national historic site

2002

• New Amati Quartet in Residence established
• Unique memorandum of understanding signed with Wanuskewin Heritage Park to develop joint initiatives relating to First Nations awareness and education

2003

• New Amati Quartet in Residence established
• University of Saskatchewan starts hosting University of the Arctic's undergraduate studies office

2004

• "Campus Vets," featuring students, faculty and staff at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, airs on the Life Network
• Canadian Light Source synchrotron officially opens

2005

• College Building rededicated after extensive heritage conservation project
• College of Emmanuel and St. Chad moves to Lutheran Theological Seminary building
• Dean of University Library appointed — the first appointment of its kind in Canada

2006

• College of Agriculture renamed College of Agriculture and Bioresources
• University Council approves phasing out of Extension Division
• University hosts Vanier Cup — first time the national football championship is held outside Ontario

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