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It's personal for donor Jim Berry
In 2016, Joanne Berry was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Her husband Jim tackled the problem with vigour and curiosity. His exhaustive search led him right back to his home province of Saskatchewan and Dr. Ron Geyer.
If you are interested in supporting Dr. Geyer's Alzheimer's research, please visit our donation page.
WE NEED CHAMPIONS LIKE YOU TO HELP US CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community of alumni, donors and friends, we have made remarkable strides towards our goal of raising $500 million through the Be What the World Needs campaign.
But we’re not there yet.
With you by our side, we will address the world’s greatest challenges and make a lasting impact on the people, places and projects at the University of Saskatchewan.
Together, we will Be What the World Needs.
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PRIORITY AREAS
With your support, the University of Saskatchewan will:
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PRIORITY
Lead Critical Research
Confront humanity's greatest challenges and opportunities through research and engage with communities to find solutions.
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PRIORITY
Support Indigenous Achievement
Work with, and for, Indigenous communities to enact our firm commitment to mutual learning, lndigenization and reconciliation.
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PRIORITY
Inspire Students to Succeed
Respond to current student need and attract future learners.
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PRIORITY
Design Visionary Spaces
Create gathering places for people to collectively address the challenges of the future.
TOGETHER, LET'S CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE
USask is one of Canada's top research universities, with global strengths in food and water security and infectious diseases. Together, we will continue to work with Indigenous people and communities to embrace reconciliation. Our university has been at the centre of innovation, arts and culture, and commerce in Saskatchewan for more than 100 years.
Thanks to the support of alumni, donors and community members like you, we have never been better equipped to tackle global issues. Our vision is clear; our commitment is strong. Together, we can achieve our vision to be the university the world needs by investing in our ambitious people, projects and places. With you, the world can look to USask for future discoveries, solutions, ideas, and the people who will make the world a better place.
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USask aspires to be the university the world needs.