“This campaign is already transforming our university, and its impact will be felt for generations to come,” said USask President Peter Stoicheff. “USask helps drive the economy of our province and our nation. Thanks to this highly successful campaign, our students will see expanded opportunities to make a difference in Saskatchewan and around the globe.”
From individual donations to large corporate gifts from organizations such as Nutrien and Cameco, the Be What the World Needs campaign saw thousands of USask community members, alumni and supporters from around the globe come together to advance four major areas: critical research, Indigenous achievement, student success, and creation of visionary spaces for innovative research, teaching and learning.
In total, more than 100,000 gifts were made to the decade-long campaign from more than 27,000 companies, foundations, and individuals. There were more than 30,000 gifts to enhance the student experience through scholarships, bursaries, and mental and physical health supports.
Significantly, 23 new research chairs have been funded in vitally important areas as diverse as critical minerals, neurological surgery, Indigenous health, multiple sclerosis, and sustainable and digital agriculture. Over $90 million is invested in new and enhanced learning environments, state-of-the-art athletic facilities such as a renovated football clubhouse supported by USask’s largest donors Ron and Jane Graham, and new spaces to enhance student collaboration.
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