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Thu, Nov 1 12:00 am The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity We are pleased to announce we have partnered with FranklinCovey to offer you this course.

When we deliberately pay attention to the most important things amidst the distractions, we can harness the opportunities ... 		Holiday Inn Express, Saskatoon
Thu, Nov 1 12:00 am Swell Art Exhibition by Alexa Hainsworth Alexa Hainsworth MFA Thesis Exhibition

Alexa Hainsworth takes the hard no place of the white cube and refigures it as an enveloping body of haptic stimulus. A luscious array of fabrics is cut, ... 		Gordon Snelgrove Gallery: Rm 191, Murray Building
Thu, Nov 1 12:00 am Co-operating to Build a Better West Conference A conference celebrating the International Year of Co-operatives Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon
Thu, Nov 1 1:30 pm “The Role of Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition in Controlling Clostridium perfringens in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Broiler Chickens” University of Saskatchewan
College of Agriculture & Bioresources
Department of Animal and Poultry Science

Ph.D. DEFENCE SEMINAR

Gemunu Widyaratne

“The Role of Protein and Amino Acid Nutrition in Controlling Clostridium ... 		5C61 Agriculture Building
Thu, Nov 1 4:00 pm Study Abroad Information Session Would you like to study abroad and gain credit toward your U of S degree? Attend one of our information sessions and learn more about your options. No registration is required. Arts 146
Fri, Nov 2 10:30 am Technology Week: Michael Geist 'When the Internet Met Copyright: The Story of the Canadian Copyfight' When the Internet Met Copyright: The Story of the Canadian Copyfight

Canada has been embroiled in a decade-long debate over copyright reform. With the latest round of reforms now concluded, this talk ... 		Edwards School of Business Room 46
Fri, Nov 2 3:00 pm BPBE 990 Seminar: Farmers’ Decisions on Agricultural R&D Please join us - Friday, November 2
BPBE 990 Seminar

Ph.D. Candidate Xiao, Zhihua

presents

Farmers’ Decisions on Agricultural R&D

Friday, November 2, 2012
3:00 to 4:00 ... 		Rm 2E25 Agriculture Bldg
Sun, Nov 4 2:00 pm A Festival of Women Directed Films from India The High Commissioner of India in Canada and the University of Saskatchewan are pleased to present “A Festival of Women Directed Films from India”. Starting October 21st to November 25th, a ... Arts 241
Mon, Nov 5 12:00 am Knowledge Keepers: Authorship - Artistry - Archives To mark the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) in Saskatchewan, the University Library at the University of Saskatchewan has launched Knowledge Keepers: Authorship –Artistry – Archives, ... The Link Gallery, first floor, Murray Library
Mon, Nov 5 12:00 pm College of Law Guest Speaker Series College of Law Guest Speaker Series
Presents:
Jennifer Chandler
Associate Professor of Law, University of Ottawa
“Rewiring” Criminal Offenders: Challenges to the
Criminal Justice System from Emerging Neuroscience%3... 		College of Law, Room 150
Mon, Nov 5 12:30 pm The New Politics of International Food Aid - Guest Speaker, Jennifer Clapp The New Politics of International Food Aid by Jennifer Clapp

Food aid has become a contentious issue in recent decades, with sharp disagreements over genetically modified crops, agricultural subsidies, and ways ... 		Arts 146 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre)
Mon, Nov 5 1:00 pm Think tanks, universities and thought leadership in Canada While universities have traditionally been seen as the chief generators of new ideas in the world of public policy, increasingly they are being overtaken by think tanks, a relatively new kind of institution. ... Prairie Room, Diefenbaker Building, University of Saskatchewan Campus
Mon, Nov 5 2:30 pm NSERC TII CRC in Biomedical Image Analysis, Candidate Public Presentations NSERC TII Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Image Analysis candidate Dr. Mehdi Moradi, MSc, PhD

'Ultrasound for tissue typing and guidance of interventions'

(Please note: There is a ... 		B450 Health Sciences Building
Tue, Nov 6 12:00 am Introduction to Operations Management Registration deadline is Sept 11th
This 13 week course begins Tuesday, Sept 18th.

This course will familiarize participants with operations in manufacturing, distribution and service organizations. You will learn the basics of location ... 		Rm 225, Williams Bldg.
Tue, Nov 6 12:00 am Leadership Development Program Effective leaders bring out the best in people. The LDP is a highly interactive and experiential program that will teach you the proven leadership practices and skills you need to know to achieve your leadership ... Holiday Inn Express, Saskatoon
Tue, Nov 6 2:00 pm Hunger in the Balance: Lessons from the World Food Crisis Presented by Jennifer Clapp, Professor and Faculty of Environment Chair in Global Environmental Governance, Environment and Resource Studies Department, University of Waterloo

Nearly 870 million people on the planet are undernourished. Food ... 		Prairie Room, Diefenbaker Building, University of Saskatchewan Campus
Tue, Nov 6 3:00 pm NSERC TII Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Image Analysis Candidate Presentation NSERC TII Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Image Analysis candidate Dr. Mehdi Moradi, MSc, PhD Public Presentation:

'Image analysis solutions to enhance prostate interventions.'

(Please note: This ... 		B450 Health Sciences Building
Tue, Nov 6 3:30 pm GIWS Distinguished Lecture Please join us for the first Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) Distinguished Lecture by guest Dr. Gordon Grant, research hydrologist with the U.S. Forest Service and courtesy professor in the College of ... Room 144, Kirk Hall
Tue, Nov 6 3:30 pm The Rap Guide to Evolution Supported by the ICCC, Humanities Research Unit, Department of English and Biology

Baba Brinkman: rap artist, writer, actor, tree planter

Admission by ticket only.

Tickets available (... 		Arts 241 (Neatby-Timlin Theatre)
Tue, Nov 6 7:30 pm The Writing Life by Sharon Butala The MFA in Writing Program and the Department of English invite you to the inaugural lecture in a new annual series entitled The Writing Life.

It will be presented by Sharon Butala, renowned ... 		Graduate Commons, College of Emmanuel & St. Chad (corner of Wiggins and College Drive)
Tue, Nov 6 7:30 pm Dropping Science, Literature, and Hip-Hop Supported by the ICCC, Humanities Research Unit, Department of English and Biology

Baba Brinkman: rap artist, writer, actor, tree planter

Admission by ticket only.
Tickets available (free) ... 		Convocation Hall
Wed, Nov 7 12:00 am Improving Food Security in the North: A Workshop on Sustainable Northern Greenhouses The U of S International Centre for Northern Governance and Development, in collaboration with the UArctic Thematic Network on Food Security, is holding a public workshop on northern greenhouses as a means of ... Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon
Wed, Nov 7 10:00 am U of S Regina Campus Grand Opening Event The University of Saskatchewan will celebrate a historic moment, when we officially open a stand-alone campus in Regina, home to the College of Nursing.

The U of S College of Nursing has ... 		4400 4th Avenue, Regina, SK
Wed, Nov 7 3:30 pm Peer-led Exchange Workshop U of S Sponsored exchanges to over 20 countries - Get informed and get on board!
This session will give interested students a helpful introduction to the U of S exchange program. Past exchange participants will ... 		ISSAC Training Room (Room 70.4 Lower Place Riel)
Wed, Nov 7 3:30 pm The Canterbury Tales Remixed Supported by the ICCC, Humanities Research Unit, Department of English and Biology

Baba Brinkman: rap artist, writer, actor, tree planter
Admission by ticket only.
Tickets available (free) from ... 		Physics 107
Thu, Nov 8 3:30 pm College of Law Admissions Info Session The chair of the admissions committee, Professor Mark Carter, will discuss the College of Law's application and admissions process.

Following a general presentation, students are encouraged to ask questions and ... 		Room 74 Law Building
Fri, Nov 9 3:00 pm Access to Food Outlets and the Impact on Health and Nutrition BPBE 990 Seminar:

Dr. Samantha Snyder of the Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
will present:

Access to Food Outlets and the Impact on Health and Nutrition 		Rm 2E25 Agriculture Bldg
Fri, Nov 9 3:30 pm Remembrance Day Memorial Lecture Paul van Pul will talk about his historical research on Western Front during WWI and WWII, and will give a lecture on the topic 'Dutch preparations against Soviet invasion in the 1950s.' Kirk Hall 146
Fri, Nov 9 7:00 pm Medicare: Past, Present and Future Stephen Lewis is one of the world’s most influential speakers on human rights, social justice and international development.

The former UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa%2... 		TCU Place, Saskatoon
Sun, Nov 11 2:00 pm A Festival of Women Directed Films from India The High Commissioner of India in Canada and the University of Saskatchewan are pleased to present “A Festival of Women Directed Films from India”. Starting October 21st to November 25th, a ... Arts 241
Tue, Nov 13 11:30 am Study Abroad and Experiential Learning Expo Are you interested in studying abroad or gaining experience outside the classroom? The Expo showcases different experiential learning opportunities offered by the U of S including internships, field schools, study abroad programs ... 2nd floor, Arts hallway
Wed, Nov 14 11:30 am Study Abroad and Experiential Learning Expo Are you interested in studying abroad or gaining experience outside the classroom? Come learn about different opportunities offered by the U of S including internships, field schools, study abroad programs and community ... North Concourse, Upper Place Riel
Wed, Nov 14 2:30 pm Learning and Teaching on the International Campus Research informing practice with Dr. Kumari Beck, Centre for Research on International Education, Simon Fraser University

What does internationalization mean? Why are we internationalizing and what, if any, are the benefits? ... 		Arts Room 212
Wed, Nov 14 3:30 pm The Practice of Engaged Scholarship: Connecting Aboriginal Literatures and Community Service-Learning by Prof. Nancy Van Styvendale Dr. Nancy Van Styvendale, an Assistant Professor with the Department of English at the University of Saskatchewan, is co-editor of Narratives of Citizenship: Indigenous and Diasporic Peoples Unsettle the Nation-State (U Alberta ... 214 Arts Building, U of S Campus
Wed, Nov 14 7:00 pm Philosophy in the Community - Lecture #3 'No One Here Gets Out Alive: Death, Survival, and Personal Identity”

Professor Peter Alward
(Department of Philosophy, University of Lethbridge)

A common view is that the ... 		The Refinery (in the basement of St. James's Church) 609 Dufferin Ave.
Thu, Nov 15 12:00 am Leading Innovation, Inspiring Creativity in the Workplace Innovation and Creativity are important leadership qualities for success in any business. Innovation in business is the interplay of people, product, process and climate. You will build a foundation for innovation leadership by ... Holiday Inn Express, Saskatoon
Thu, Nov 15 1:00 pm Being a Successful Teacher: Lessons for Early Career Academics : Featured Guest Speaker Dr. Kathryn Sutherland, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand


How easy is it for early-career academics to navigate the expectations placed on them with respect to teaching%... 		Room 103 Physics
Fri, Nov 16 12:00 am Introduction to Group Facilitation *14 hours CACE credit available

Are you involved in working with out people trying to achieve worthwhile goals? Do you struggle with how groups do the work that they need to do? ... 		Rm 225, Williams Bldg.
Fri, Nov 16 12:30 pm Health Care Hybrids: How Other Nations are Changing the Public-Private Mix and What it Means for Canada Presented by Carolyn Tuohy, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Senior Fellow in the School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto

All nations finance health care from a mix of ... 		Prairie Room, Diefenbaker Building, University of Saskatchewan Campus
Fri, Nov 16 3:00 pm BPBE 990 Seminar: The Effects of High Food Prices on International Food Aid The Effects of High Food Prices on International Food Aid
Friday, November 16, 2012
3:00 to 4:00 pm
Rm 2E25 Agriculture Bldg
51 Campus Drive

EVERYONE WELCOME 		Rm 2E25 Agriculture Bldg
Sun, Nov 18 2:00 pm A Festival of Women Directed Films from India The High Commissioner of India in Canada and the University of Saskatchewan are pleased to present “A Festival of Women Directed Films from India”. Starting October 21st to November 25th, a ... Arts 241
Sun, Nov 18 2:30 pm Elixir Ensemble: “A Feast of English Piano Quartets” “A Feast of English Piano Quartets”

Piano quartets by Bridge, Bliss and Walton
Experience these rarely performed quartets which incorporate the warmth of traditional British song along with influences of ... 		Convocation Hall
Mon, Nov 19 9:00 am Developing Your Advising Philosophy Kim Ennis, Maya Sharipova, Carly Priebe, Dr. Kim West
Just like teaching, advisors engage in a relationship with their students.
The objective of this workshop will be to explore what that ... 		Murray G3
Mon, Nov 19 3:30 pm The Health of Democracy in Saskatchewan: The Importance of Youth in Reviving Provincial Politics Come out for a lively discussion and share your ideas with Ryan on the Health of Democracy in Saskatchewan.



Ryan Meili is a family doctor, author and community-builder who lives and ... 		Browser's Cafe
Tue, Nov 20 12:00 pm Financial Town Hall: Operating budget adjustments update The third in a continuing series of Financial Town Hall meetings being held to address the
2012-16 operating budget challenges.

This town hall will focus on a routine update and provide opportunities for ... 		Convocation Hall, Peter MacKinnon Building
Tue, Nov 20 12:00 pm JSGS Lecture Series: Does Social Media Matter? JSGS Featured Lecture Series ~ Does Social Media Matter? Public Engagement in the Web 2.0 Era Presented by Dr. Kathleen McNutt Associate Professor and Graduate Chair, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and ... Prairie Room, Diefenbaker Centre
Tue, Nov 20 7:30 pm Cafe Scientifique: 'Habit-Making & Breaking: How Social Computing can Improve Human Behaviour' Cafe Scientifique is an informal evening for the discussion of science and technology that aims to inspire and educate a general audience. Speakers give a thought provoking and informative 20 minute (or so) talk and then ... Amigos Cantina
Wed, Nov 21 12:00 am Business Writing & Grammar Workout *7 hours CACE credit available

Master the skills of writing with clarity, precision, and accuracy to persuade, inform, and build important business relationships.

You will learn to:
%0... 		Holiday Inn Express, Saskatoon
Wed, Nov 21 12:45 pm Graduate Program Information Sessions Join faculty and students from the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the College of Arts and Science departments of political studies, economics and sociology to explore opportunities in graduate programming. Also%2... Arts 217
Wed, Nov 21 3:30 pm Katharina Reinecke - Does One Size Fit All? How Cultural Background Influences How We Perceive and Interact With User Interfaces Behavioral and neurological findings show that our cultural background influences the way we perceive and interpret information. This also impacts which user interface designs we find most intuitive, appealing and trustworthy, and how ... Arts, 263
Wed, Nov 21 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Thu, Nov 22 4:30 pm Peer-Led Exchange Workshop Discover how to make studying while travelling your reality with U of S sponsored exchange programs.This session will provide students with the details important to being a successful exchange applicant. Participants will discuss some ... ISSAC Training Room - Room 70.4 Lower Place Riel
Thu, Nov 22 4:30 pm Graduate Program Information Sessions Join faculty and students from the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and the College of Arts and Science departments of political studies, economics and sociology to explore opportunities in graduate programming. Also%2... Diefenbaker Building
Thu, Nov 22 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Fri, Nov 23 9:30 am Recognizing and Responding to Students' Academic Planning Dr. Louise Alexitch, Dr. Susan Bens

Description: In this session, participants will develop a working definition of academic planning and consider where notions of student development and help-seeking fit in students%... 		Murray G3
Fri, Nov 23 1:30 pm Patient Narratives - an Interprofessional Health Seminar A Free Seminar Series for Health Science Students and Health Professionals

Heather Kuttai, MA Kinesiology, Saskatchewan Hall of Famer for pistol and rifle, author('Maternity Rolls')and disability advocate, will ... 		Neatby Timlin Theatre, 241 Arts
Fri, Nov 23 3:00 pm BPBE 990 Seminar Dr. Wu Yunhua, College of Economics and Management
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University
Presents

Milk Marketing Chain Changes and Its Impacts
on Dairy Farmers after Melamine Milk Scandal
– A Case Study in ... 		Rm 2E25 Agriculture Bldg
Fri, Nov 23 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Sat, Nov 24 12:00 am Amati Quartet: Two performances 2:00 and 7:30 pm

“Affectionately known as Saskatchewan’s own Singing Farmer” Henri Loiselle never fails to evoke special memories for the audience. Through his interpretation of ... 		3rd Avenue United Church
Sat, Nov 24 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Sun, Nov 25 2:00 pm A Festival of Women Directed Films from India The High Commissioner of India in Canada and the University of Saskatchewan are pleased to present “A Festival of Women Directed Films from India”. Starting October 21st to November 25th, a ... Arts 241
Mon, Nov 26 1:00 pm Myrtle Crawford Memorial Lecture Dr. Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham, Professor of Nursing at Trinity Western University, will be in Saskatoon on November 26 and 27, 2012, to deliver the prestigious Myrtle Crawford Memorial Lecture.

A first presentation entitled %9... 		College of Nursing
Mon, Nov 26 3:30 pm Peer-Led Exchange Workshop Learn the Step-by-step process of applying for a U of S exchange program. This session will offer support to students who are hoping apply to an academic exchange, outlining the step-by-step process of applying ... ISSAC Training Room (70.4 Lower Place Riel)
Mon, Nov 26 7:00 pm Life of Pi - Free Public Lecture with Yann Martel The College of Arts & Science is hosting a free public lecture with and Saskatoon-based author Yann Martel, who will speak about his writing process and his experience having his award-winning novel Life of Pi%2... Neatby-Timlin Theatre (Arts 241)
Mon, Nov 26 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Tue, Nov 27 1:30 pm JSGS Public Lecture Series: An evolutionary approach to innovation: learning how to be stronger and smarter Presented by Michele Mastroeni, Innogen Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh, and Diefenbaker Policy Fellow, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy The encouragement of innovation at the regional level has been the ... Prairie Room, Diefenbaker Building
Tue, Nov 27 7:00 pm Myrtle Crawford Memorial Lecture Dr. Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham, Professor of Nursing at Trinity Western University, will be in Saskatoon on November 26 and 27, 2012, to deliver the prestigious Myrtle Crawford Memorial LectureThe third presentation entitled “Sacred Spaces ... College of Nursing
Tue, Nov 27 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Wed, Nov 28 9:00 am College of Agriculture & Bioresources: M.Sc Defence Seminar University of Saskatchewan
College of Agriculture & Bioresources
Department of Animal and Poultry Science

M.Sc. DEFENCE SEMINAR

Marcos Zenobi

'Comparison of Strategically Blended By-Product Feed Pellets on Performance, Rumen Fermentation ... 		1E80 Agriculture Building
Wed, Nov 28 12:00 pm Artists Talk / Mi'kmaw Filmmaker - Catherine Martin Catherine Martin is an independent producer, director, writer, drummer, facilitator, instructor and the first Mi'kmaw filmmaker from the Atlantic Region as well as a member of the Millbrook First ... Snelgrove Gallery, Murray Building
Wed, Nov 28 1:00 pm Recognizing and Responding to Students' Academic Planning Dr. Louise Alexitch, Dr. Susan Bens

In this session, participants will develop a working definition of academic planning and consider where notions of student development and help-seeking fit in students’ academic ... 		Murray G3
Wed, Nov 28 2:00 pm Celebrating Welcoming Spaces for Indigenous Peoples Join Us! November 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.
Room 102, Murray Library

Hear Métis artist David Garneau speak, view the artworks, experience the music and celebrate together.

As ... 		Murray 102
Wed, Nov 28 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Thu, Nov 29 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre
Fri, Nov 30 3:00 pm The Privatization of Wheat Research in the UK: Lessons for Canada Please join us Friday, November 30 for an INNOVATION SERIES Seminar.

Dr. Richard Gray,
Department of Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics
University of Saskatchewan

Will present:
The Privatization of Wheat Research ... 		Rm 2E25 Agriculture Bldg
Fri, Nov 30 8:00 pm On Stage: 1 Henry 4 Come enjoy an evening of theatre with William Shakespeare's 1 Henry 4, directed by Dwayne Brenna. Performances 8 p.m. nightly (no performance Sunday, November 25).

Tickets available two weeks prior to beginning of the ... 		Greystone Theatre