University of Saskatchewan Retirees Association (USRA)

The purpose of the Association is to promote and safeguard the interests and welfare of retirees and to provide a means of sustaining a continuing relationship among retirees and between retirees and the University.

Announcements

Nominations for USRA Awards open until March 30, 2024.  See Awards Descriptions and Forms.

The 2024 CURAC Conference will take place in May at the University of Waterloo.

Spring has arrived and that means tax season is upon us also bringing a new year of tax scams. Be informed about tax scams and others described in The Little Black Book of Scams, 2nd Canadian edition published in 2018. This Canadian edition is based on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission publication The Little Black Book of Scams which was updated in 2023.

Upcoming Activities

Watch your email for an invitation to attend a couple of weeks before each event.

Speakers, Luncheons and Tours

Luncheon presentations are held at Saskatchewan Hall, Western Development Museum (unless otherwise specified).  
Doors open 11:30

April 16, 2024

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Dr. Brooke Milne, Dean College of Arts & Science

The College of Arts & Science

Dr. Milne will present on her college.

May 14, 2024

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Dr. Bill Waiser, Distinguished Professor Emeritus

Gordie’s Skates

Dr. Bill Waiser, one of Canada’s foremost historians, will give a presentation on what is perhaps his most unique work Gordie’s Skates, a picture book that tells the story of hockey legend Gordie Howe and his first experience with skating.  

May 30, 2024

Wrap-up and Awards Celebration, 5:00 P.M., Western Development Museum (more information to follow).

Not on our email list?  Send us an email at ss.usra@usask.ca so we can add you to our list.

Suggestions?  Please let us know by email if you have suggestions for topics or presenters!

USask and Saskatoon Community

USask:

  • PAWS Login to PAWS to see news and upcoming events on your personalized My Announcements list.
    NOTE:  Check the Settings for My Announcements to select the categories of news you are interested in.

  • Retirement Channel (PAWS sign-in required) Retirees now have access to information on the Retirement Channel through PAWS.

  • USask Calendar of Dates and Events Search this calendar by college for virtual and other events. 

Saskatoon Seniors Continuing Learning Inc. (SSCL)

  • SSCL, in collaboration with the College of Arts & Science, offers non-degree courses to people aged 55 and better. These popular courses deal with a wide range of literary, political, scientific, historical, religious, and artistic subjects.  

Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA)

  • SCOA hosts many seminars and activities of interest to our members.

  • Calendar of Events See SCOA's calendar for upcoming seminars and events.

  • YouTube channel  Many recorded seminars are available for viewing on the SCOA's YouTube channel.

Previous USRA Presentations Online

Zoom recording and or PowerPoint slides are available for many presentations held between 2020-2022 during Covid-19 in-person gathering restrictions and for one presentation in 2018 from Dr. Tom Wilson.  See Previous Presentations.