News & Events
For all recent and archived SIAST news and events, please view our News Releases section. For all media inquiries, please contact Marketing and Communications.
SIAST Headlines
July 14, 2010
Enrolment up, some seats available
Enrolment at SIAST continues to grow as more students seek employment-related post-secondary education. "Certificate and diploma programs are filling up for fall, but several still have a few seats available," says senior vice president, academic, David Walls. "There are excellent opportunities for a job-ready education in fields as diverse as business, engineering technology, science and community services."
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June 24, 2010
Students honoured at Palliser graduation ceremony
Christopher Silvius, a graduate of the Civil Engineering Technology program, received the Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Medal.
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New! Mathematics for Health Care Professionals
If you need to review math concepts that are used in health care, this on-line course is for you!
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April 29, 2010
SIAST graduation ceremonies
SIAST celebrates with students at the 2010 SIAST graduation ceremonies across the province. Graduation ceremony dates are as follows:
- SIAST Palliser Campus Graduation – April 30
- SIAST Kelsey Campus Graduation – May 28
- SIAST Woodland Campus Graduation – June 11
- SIAST Wascana Campus Graduation – June 25
April 6, 2010
Industry Driven - SIAST Industrial Trades programs
Interested in a career in the trades? Come to our Trades Showcase and see our programs in action.
Dates: April 15, 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
April 16, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: SIAST Kelsey Campus (Saskatoon)
For more information on this event please contact Dalton Mervold at (306) 659-4077 or dalton.mervold@siast.sk.ca.
Seats available for fall 2010
March 25, 2010
Huge response to SIAST robot challenge
With $13,000 in tuition money and iPods up for grabs, electronics programs at SIAST campuses in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon hosted more than 230 high school students for the second-annual myRobotRumble competition.
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March 17, 2010
SIAST helps with Telemiracle production
SIAST New Media Communications and Media Arts Production students, alumni and staff lent a helping hand at Telemiracle this year.
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February 26, 2010
Building on Aboriginal student success
SIAST unveiled a five-year, $5.5 million Aboriginal Student Achievement Plan. Called SIAST ASAP, the initiative will enhance Aboriginal student participation and success at SIAST.
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February 25, 2010
SIAST radio live on air
A new radio show about SIAST, hosted by students, airs on Moose Jaw’s Mix 103.9.
The half-hour show, targeted at students, will feature music, news, sports, interviews and information for/or about SIAST students.
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February 18, 2010
A good deed on a cold day
Two SIAST students from the Primary Care Paramedics program from SIAST Wascana Campus acted as good Samaritans towards an elderly couple.
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January 28
Canadian pride strong at SIAST
SIAST played a major role with Olympic torch celebrations in Saskatchewan.
Three SIAST employees carried the torch across the province, and special community celebrations were hosted at Kelsey and Woodland Campuses.
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December 9, 2009
SIAST 2010 Business and Industry Dinners
If you hire SIAST grads, you will want to know about the SIAST 2010 Business and Industry Dinners. SIAST Business and Industry Dinners are an opportunity to meet the SIAST students that are going to help your organization grow and prosper.
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December 3, 2009
SIAST expands Business co-op education
SIAST marked another milestone recently in its pursuit to create job-ready grads with the addition of a co-operative education component for the Business Marketing diploma program.
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October 26, 2009
CBIE to manage Libyan scholarships
As chair of the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), SIAST president and CEO Dr. Robert G. McCulloch was one of the signatories to an agreement with the Libyan Ministry of Education and Scientific Research. Through the agreement, CBIE will manage the Libyan government's North American scholarship program for study at the graduate and post-graduate levels.
Currently there are 1,800 Libyan scholarship recipients studying in North America, 400 in Canada and 1,400 in the United States.
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October 22, 2009
Find it out
Join us for a Business Information Night:
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. in the Macoun Lounge at SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw)
Nov. 26, 3 - 7 p.m. in the Technical Centre at SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert)
Attendees have a chance to win SIAST business tuition credits! Two tuition credits will be up for grabs - $1,000 to be used toward any full-time business program offered at any SIAST campus or one full continuing education tuition credit for any business or agriculture course (evening, SCN, home study or online).
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October 16, 2009
Doors open on student family housing at SIAST Woodland Campus
SIAST's first student housing was officially unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony at SIAST Woodland Campus on Friday, October 16.
The 36-unit townhouse-style complex includes 10 buildings with 34 two-bedroom, single-family units and two wheelchair-accessible suites. The $6.8-million complex is intended for full-time SIAST Woodland Campus students with children.
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Rental process begins
Rental applications for SIAST Woodland Campus student family housing are now available.
Information brochures and rental application forms are available for students at the Woodland Campus Technical Centre kiosk, the Academic Centre reception counter and at Prince Albert Housing Authority at 230 8th Street East. Information about the rental applications and/or general rental inquiries can be directed to the Prince Albert Housing Authority at (306) 953-7420.
October 14, 2009
SIAST, University of Regina expand business transfer credit options
The Paul J. Hill School of Business, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina and SIAST recently reached a new agreement that lets graduates from SIAST’s two-year Business diploma programs obtain the four-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree in just two years, while graduates from the SIAST one-year Business Certificate program can obtain the Bachelor of Business Administration degree in just three years.
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>>all SIAST programs recognized for transfer credit at other institutions
September 11, 2009
National biotech week at SIAST
SIAST invites high school science teachers and counsellors to a biotech workshop at SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon on September 24. Space is limited. Register by September 18.
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August 11, 2009
SIAST student wins top entrepreneurship award
Réjean Lepage is making his dream of being his own boss a reality after winning the platinum $25,000 award in the Venture Forward Business Plan Competition.
"The judges, one in particular, said my teachers at school should be very proud because I entered the best business plan they have ever seen in five years," said Réjean.
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June 12, 2009
Feds chip in on SIAST health project
The SIAST Saskatoon Health Technologies Project will move ahead now that federal government Knowledge Infrastructure Program funding has been secured. The $12.9 million project, funded by the provincial and federal governments, includes development of a high-fidelity, interprofessional simulation learning centre for health care students and renovation of a historically significant building.
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May 26, 2009
New business offering in Saskatoon announced
SIAST will highlight business education and career opportunities during a special event on Thursday night.
The event will also showcase the Business Certificate program, including the announcement of a new offering at SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon this fall.
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View more detailed information about the new business offering.
May 7, 2009
Student achievement earns awards
Some students graduating from SIAST this spring will receive special recognition for their accomplishments.
Tanner Barmentloo, a student at SIAST Kelsey Campus in Saskatoon, received the Student Innovation Award. As a student in the Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program, Tanner redesigned a therapeutic ultrasound power meter, lowering the total cost significantly. A cheaper meter is invaluable to developing countries who struggle to acquire necessary medical equipment.
In addition, three students will receive Outstanding Citizenship Awards for helping to make SIAST a better place for their fellow students:
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April 30, 2009
SIAST Woodland ECE program participates in early childhood education fair
Prince Albert – SIAST’s Early Childhood Education program is participating in the 4th annual Early Childhood Fair at the Gateway Mall in Prince Albert this Friday, May 1st from 12 noon to 6pm and on Saturday, May 2nd from 10am to 4pm.
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April 6, 2009
Explore a career in business at SIAST’s Business Information Nights
Prospective students will learn at the upcoming information sessions why SIAST Business programs offer a solid return on investment. SIAST’s Business Information Nights will cover topics including student life, services available for students, the range of business programs and the careers available for graduates. Program heads, instructors, current students and past graduates will be available to answer questions and give tours.
April 8, 7-9 p.m.–Macoun Lounge, SIAST Palliser Campus (Moose Jaw)
April 21, 5-8 p.m.–Technical building main foyer, SIAST Woodland Campus (Prince Albert)
April 30, 7-9 p.m.–Room 241, SIAST Wascana Campus (Regina)
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View the poster (pdf).
March 25 , 2009
SIAST ‘reality cheque’ targets electronics programs
SIAST is giving students an added incentive to enrol in one of five electronics-related programs: In addition to marketable skills in an in-demand field, SIAST is now offering a cash back option to help students with tuition costs and to help meet labour market demand for electronics grads. This fall, applicants accepted into an electronics-related program will be eligible to receive up to a $2,000 entrance award.
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View more detailed information about the awards and participating programs.