University of Saskatchewan Retirees Association (USRA)
Announcements
Recently added:
- The November 2026 newsletter is available for viewing and download on the Newsletters page above.
- The USRA has worked closely with USask to create an exclusive opportunity for USRA members to maintain their email accounts for a $35 annual fee. Please visit our Member Information Page for additional details regarding this benefit.
Be informed about tax scams and other scams 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 e-mail for an invitation to attend a couple of weeks before each event.
Speakers, Luncheons, Tours and Events |
Luncheon presentations are held at Saskatchewan Hall, Western Development Museum (unless otherwise specified). |
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Monday, November 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm President’s Holiday Reception held at Marquis Hall
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University President Vince Bruni-Bossio welcomes USRA members to their annual holiday reception.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2027 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Angela Turner, Guided Autobiography Facilitator, SOS Legacies |
What Happens to a Lifetime of Stories? The Legacy We Leave Behind
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Wednesday, February 17, 2027 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Dr. Trina Raccine, Director of Vaccine Development, VIDO |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2027 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Speakers to be announced. Coordinated by Shannon Chinn, Director of Huskie Athletics. |
Huskie Women’s Championship Sports Teams (wear green for Huskies)
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Wednesday, April 21, 2027 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Dr. Bill Waiser, Historian |
With Our Own Prairie Stone: Building the University of Saskatchewan, 1909-1914
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Wednesday, May 19, 2027 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Ken Pontikes, Retired City Administrator |
Nutana Collegiate and its Great War Memorial Art Collection
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Tuesday, September 14, 2027 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Dr. Steven Rayan, Director, Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications (quanTA) and Professor, Mathematics and Statistics |
Quantum Computer Topology |
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Wednesday, October 13, 2027 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm Jeff O'Brien, City Archivist Please note, the AGM will follow this presentation. |
The 1960s Part II - "When we were Groovy."
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Reserve the following dates for presentations at the WDM. Speakers TBA.
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Not on our e-mail list? Send us an e-mail at ss.usra@usask.ca so we can add you to our list.
Suggestions? Please let us know by e-mail if you have suggestions for topics or presenters!
USask and Saskatoon Community
USask:
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PAWS Login to PAWS to see news and upcoming events on your personalized My Announcements list.
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Retirement Channel (PAWS sign-in required) Retirees now have access to information on the Retirement Channel through PAWS.
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USask Calendar of Dates and Events Search this calendar by college for virtual and other events.
Saskatoon Seniors Continuing Learning Inc. (SSCL)
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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)
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SCOA hosts many seminars and activities of interest to our members.
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Calendar of Events See SCOA's calendar for upcoming seminars and events.
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YouTube channel Many recorded seminars are available for viewing on the SCOA's YouTube channel.