A family legacy, a student's future
One student's story of the profound difference a bursary can make.
Vera Pezer on legacy, learning, and giving
For Dr. Vera Pezer (BA’62, MA’64, PhD’77, LLD’25), the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is much more than her alma mater. It is also where she studied, built a career, made lifelong connections, and devoted her efforts to helping students succeed.
USask alumnus and Huskies fan gives back through education and sport
In line with his love for the Huskies, Mike Maguire (BE’87, MSc’92) has established an annual scholarship awarded to a senior athlete and engineering student
WCVM donor sets up planned gift to support medical oncology residents
Richard Spracklin (MBA'92) of Edmonton, Alta., has had a relationship with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) for more than 30 years.
Advancing collaborative care through generosity and service
It began with just $25
Carrying forward a legacy of student support
For more than 25 years, Dr. Patricia Blakley (MD’93, PhD) has dedicated her career to providing services to children with developmental challenges and their families.
The enduring impact of the Houston Family Trust
At the heart of a legacy gift is the belief that philanthropy can meaningfully shape a better life for future generations.
Largest-ever legacy gift at USask establishes Pringle Scholarship Program at Edwards School of Business
A new scholarship program at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business will ensure that a commerce degree remains a realistic dream for students across Saskatchewan thanks to an extraordinary bequest from William (Bill) (BComm'55) and May Ellen Pringle.
Shining a light on the legacy of Leon Katz
All legacy gifts leave a lasting impact, but each one is unique in the life, values or hope it represents.
Estate gift elevates 2SLGBTQQIA+ initiatives on campus
$300,000 donation to the College of Education and the University Library made in memory of gay activist couple James Komar and John Irwin
Giving back in life and death
USask graduate and veterinary toxicologist Dr. Barry Blakley (BSc’70, Sc’71, DVM’75, MSc’77, PhD) made a big impact in his profession and in the classroom. After passing away in March from pancreatic cancer, his legacy continues through ocular donations and student scholarships.
Planned gift with deep roots in AgBio
Although still in the prime of their lives, Mike Solohub (BSc’88, BSA’92, MSc’97) and Dr. Colleen Christensen (BSc’93, PhD’99) have laid the groundwork to ensure they can support future generations of graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).