News
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Q&A with Claire Carter, URFA Equity Committee Chair
A foundation in student activism, positive connections with colleagues at the University of Regina, and an interest in learning more about how URFA works led Claire Carter to join URFA’s Equity Committee about eight years ago. The associate professor in the Department of Gender, Religion and Critical Studies is now in the third year of chairing URFA’s Equity Committee. Find out what’s been a highlight for her and learn about her teaching and research.
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URFA reaffiliates with the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour
Through reaffiliation with the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, URFA members to gain access to education, training, resources and being part of the broader labour movement in the province.
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URFA honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is one way to honour residential school survivors, encourage learning about the atrocities of the residential school systems, and prompt reflection on how each of us can engage in reconciliation to create a better future.
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Q&A with Yasser Morgan, URFA Vice-President Academic
What makes Yasser Morgan, URFA Vice-President Academic and Professor of Engineering at the University of Regina, smile when he enters a Canadian airport after returning from a trip? How do students in Morgan’s courses begin studying ten hours a week voluntarily? What is one highlight of his work with URFA to date? Find out in this Q&A.
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Stronger Together
URFA President Dr. Britt Hall shares about the power of togetherness in this Labour Day message.
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Vote passes in favour of next FNUniv Sessional Member collective agreement
URFA and the First Nations University of Canada Sessional Academic Staff Member Bargaining Team are pleased to announce that FNUniv Sessional Members have voted in favour of a three-year Collective Agreement (2020 – 2022).
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Q&A with Dwayne Meisner, URFA member
What began as a term with URFA’s Sessional Advocacy Committee in 2018 piqued additional interest in URFA committee contributions for Dr. Dwayne Meisner, sessional member of classics at Campion College. In this Q&A, he describes his interest in serving with URFA, explains how COVID-19 improved (yes, improved!) his teaching, and shared how he gamified a Latin course he teaches.
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Show your support for your bargaining team
Download virtual resources to show you stand in solidarity with your bargaining team.
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You're invited to share your sessional story
The Sessional Advocacy Committee works to represent sessionals across Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, Luther College and the University of Regina. We are working on preparing a newsletter that pertains to sessional issues and interests, and we invite submissions of material from sessionals. We want to hear your story!
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What your financial support means for students
Each year the University of Regina Faculty Association awards three bursaries to students. The financial support made possible by URFA members helps students achieve their goals. Read on to find out how your support made a difference this past year.