University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association

The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/alumnisite/association/] (U of S Alumni Association) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that works in partnership with University Advancement [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/] at the University of Saskatchewan [http://www.usask.ca/] to strengthen the bond between alumni and the University.

Since its inception in 1917, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association has grown to include more than 120,000 alumni living worldwide. Graduates have gone on to become, among other things, Rhodes scholars, Nobel prize winners, prime ministers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, scholars, researchers, sports celebrities, doctors, lawyers, judges, teachers, nurses, and actors. Each year, approximately 3,500 new graduates join the Alumni Association.

The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association is closely associated with the University of Saskatchewan. University Advancement, the administration responsible for alumni [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/about.shtml] , development [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/support/aboutdev.shtml] , and communications [http://www.usask.ca/communications/office/] , manages and provides the services for the Alumni Association. By coordinating all the alumni activities and maintaining address information [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/alumnisite/services/addressupdate.shtml] , University Advancement supports the activities of the Alumni Association.

History

The University of Saskatchewan offered its first class to a group of 70 students in Saskatoon in September, 1909. Three years later, 8 people were awarded their degrees at the first Convocation. The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association was established in 1917.

Location

From Alaska to Australia, U of S alumni are living around the world [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/alumnisite/groups/] . Here’s a small sample of where you can find U of S graduates:

Notable alumni include:

* The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker, 13th Prime Minister of Canada
* The Right Honourable Raymon Hnatyshyn, 24th Governor General of Canada
* The Honourable Dr. Lynda M. Haverstock, Leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party (1989 – 1995), MLA for Saskatoon-Greystone (1991-1999), and Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (2000-2006)
* The Honourable Frederick W. Johnson, 16th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
* The Honourable George Porteous, 14th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
* The Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, MP for Wascana (1997 – present), MP for Regina-Wascana (1993-1997), MP for Assiniboia (1974-1979), leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party (1981-1988)
* Henry Taube, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1983
* Dr. John Hewson, Australian politician

Please also see the feature: ’100 Alumni of Influence’ [http://www.usask.ca/100/alumni/]

Mission

As the official body representing all University of Saskatchewan alumni, and building on the proud history and tradition of the University, the University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association encourages and fosters lifelong involvement of the alumni with the University and its development through advocacy, support, service and communications.

Governance

The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association is governed by the Board of Directors who are members of the Alumni Association and are elected by alumni. The Board’s role is to provide direction, manage the affairs of the Alumni Association, and to present the view of its members to the University community. All representatives are volunteers and serve without financial remuneration.

The U of S Alumni Association holds its Annual General Meeting during Reunion Weekend in June to offer alumni an opportunity to meet there representatives and be a part of the decision-making process.

Programs

The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association offers a number of programs, services and benefits [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/alumnisite/services/] designed to encourage a lifelong partnership between the University and alumni. The Alumni Association actively works to develop programs and services that will provide true value to members, including group insurance (life, home and auto), and the Alumni Travel Program.

Members receive special privileges on campus such as reduced rates for library services and access to facilities such as the Physical Activity Centre. Each member receives the Alumni Association magazine, The Green & White [http://www.usask.ca/greenandwhite] , which is published twice annually, as well as on-line once per year.

External links

* Official U of S Alumni Association Site [http://www.usask.ca/alumni/alumnisite/association/]
* Green & White – U of S Alumni Association Magazine [http://www.usask.ca/greenandwhite]
* University of Saskatchewan [http://www.usask.ca/]
* University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union [http://www.ussu.ca/]