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This is National Nursing Week in Canada and May 12, the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, is International Nurses Day.  National Nursing Week is a week that draws attention to nurses, increasing the awareness of the public, policy-makers and governments of the many contributions of nursing to the well-being of Canadians. The theme this year is #WeAnswerTheCall to showcase… Continue reading National Nursing Week: Thank a Nurse

On March 4, 2022, the faculty and student representatives in the College of Nursing passed a vote of no-confidence, citing the entire executive team over longstanding governance failures in the Dean’s office. The motion passed with an overwhelming majority of 51 (67.1%) Faculty Council members in favour, 20 (26.3%) against, and 5 abstentions (6.6%) despite deans and directors, voting members from other colleges, who… Continue reading Crisis in the College of Nursing (A university lesson on how to bury one’s head in the sand)

For those who were not in attendance at the Spring General Meeting to hear the results of this year’s election announced, we are pleased to tell you that we have two new Executive Committee members and four returning members.  Elected to the Executive for a two-year term are Helen Vandenberg in Category A, and Paula… Continue reading 2022 USFA Executive Committee Election Results

April 28 is the Canadian National Day of Mourning. It was initiated by unions almost four decades ago and officially recognized by the federal government in 1991. This day is dedicated to remembering workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. It is… Continue reading Worker’s Day of Mourning

Attached to this e-letter is an image for use as a background in virtual meetings held via Zoom. These backgrounds have been created to show support for our colleagues in the College of Nursing who are working diligently toward changes in their college. We encourage you to show your support by using the attached background.… Continue reading Support College of Nursing Faculty in their call for fair governance

This is a reminder to cast your ballot in the USFA Executive Committee elections.  You may vote until 11:59 on Thursday, April 14. If you did not get an email asking you to vote, check your spam/junk folders for email from “University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association <vote@simplyvoting.com>” with subject line “Vote Now: 2022-2023 Executive Committee… Continue reading USFA Executive Election – Polls close midnight April 14

Online applications for the USFA Scholarship will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022. The USFA Scholarship Program is open to students who are immediate family members of USFA members.  Immediate family includes spouse/partner, their children and including children for whom USFA members have served as legal guardians. The application form for the 2021-2022 USFA Scholarship Fund Program… Continue reading 2021-2022 USFA Scholarship Application Available Online DEADLINE June 1, 2022