University of Regina Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards
The University of Regina is an institution steeped history that has seen many an accomplished person pass through its halls. Since its founding in 1974, thousands of bright minds from across the world have looked to the Queen City’s campus as a place to grow and cultivate not just academic prowess, but to learn and advance as individuals in service of the communities they are a part of.
“As one who serves” is the University’s motto— and it is well and truly reflected in the actions of the people recognized here in both the professional and public fields they engage. These alumni have achieved remarkable accomplishments across disciplines— from leading the way for young women in mathematics to sitting on the Court of Queen’s Bench. They have stood up for the community as activists and represented the people as the Premiere of this province. The award winners mentioned herein have contributed to the growth and success of Saskatchewan, and for that these awards are but a small token of appreciation.
We invite you to learn more about The Honourable Reverend Doctor Lorne Calvert, Doctor Sarah Plosker, The Honourable Graeme Mitchell, Doug McKillop & Latoya Reid— all of whom are paramount examples of what an individual who is committed, dedicated and caring can achieve. Together, they are the class of 2021 who are proudly recognized by their Alma Mater and our wonderful client: The University of Regina.
What is the University of Regina?
The University of Regina is well-reputed for having a focus on experiential learning and offers internships, professional placements and practicums in addition to cooperative education placements in 41 programs. This experiential learning and career-preparation focus was further highlighted when, in 2009 the University of Regina launched the UR Guarantee Program, a unique program guaranteeing participating students a successful career launch after graduation by supplementing education with experience to achieve specific educational, career and life goals. Partnership agreements with provincial crown corporations, government departments and private corporations have helped the University of Regina both place students in work experience opportunities and help gain employment post-study.
What is the UofR ACAA?
Every year the University honours the best and brightest among over 80,000 alumni. This year’s recipients of the Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards include a former Premier of the province of Saskatchewan, one of Canada’s most respected constitutional lawyers, a tireless advocate for the fight against racism, an enthusiastic long-time volunteer for the University of Regina Rams, and a promising young quantum information theory scholar. Meet the five deserving members of the University of Regina family of alumni who will be formally recognized on October 6, 2021.