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62-607: CFM or cfm may refer to: Organizations [ edit ] Canadian Federation of Musicians , the Canadian branch of the American Federation of Musicians Capital Fund Management , a French hedge fund CFM International , a joint venture American and French companies to build a series of jet engines CFM (radio station) , a radio station broadcasting to parts of Cumbria and Scotland Christian Family Movement ,

124-426: A bicameral system that included a senate to manage academic matters and a board of governors to oversee finances. The president was responsible for linking the two governing bodies and providing institutional leadership. On April 7 , 1909 , Saskatoon was chosen as the location for the university. The first buildings were constructed shortly after, and the university admitted its first students in 1912 . In

186-776: A chain of convenience stores in the US Cook Flying Machines , designer and maker of the CFM Shadow microlight aeroplane Crypton Future Media , a Japanese company Railways [ edit ] Calea Ferată din Moldova , the Moldovan State Railway Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique , the railway company of Mozambique Moçâmedes Railway or Caminho-de-Ferro de Moçâmedes, an Angolan railway company Science and technology [ edit ] Cerebral function monitoring ,

248-651: A master's or doctorate degree. In 1966, the University of Saskatchewan introduced a master's program in adult education. Diploma, and certificate post secondary courses are also available to aid in professional development. Theological colleges, affiliated with the university, were also established: Emmanuel College – (Anglican denomination) (1909), St. Andrew's College (as Presbyterian College, Saskatoon ) then United Church of Canada (1913), Lutheran Theological Seminary (1920), St. Thomas More College (1936), and Central Pentecostal College (1983). Regina College

310-473: A national movement of small faith groups aimed at promoting Christ-centered marriage and family life Christian Federation of Malaysia , an ecumenical body in Malaysia comprising all types of Christian churches Christian Fellowship Ministries , a church associated with Potter's House Christian Fellowship Compagnie française des métaux , a former non-ferrous metal manufacturer Convenient Food Mart ,

372-606: A new expansion known as the Spinks addition. The College of Pharmacy and Nutrition has also had a number of renovations. Up until the late 1980s, the University of Saskatchewan held an extensive area of land in the northeast quadrant of Saskatoon, stretching far beyond the core campus, east of Preston Avenue and north of the Sutherland and Forest Grove subdivisions. Much of this land was used for farming, though some areas were intended for future campus and facility development. In

434-759: A not-for-profit student organization that provides services, events, student clubs and advocacy work to the graduate students of the U of S . Since 2007, the GSA-uSask is located in the Emmanuel and St. Chad Chapel, also called GSA Commons . Campus sports teams in U Sports use the name Saskatchewan Huskies . The U of S Huskies compete in eight men's sports: Canadian football , basketball , cross country , hockey , soccer , track and field , volleyball and wrestling and seven women's sports: basketball , cross country, hockey, soccer, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. The Huskies Track and Field team has won

496-583: A regional and/or national championship, as well as builders who can be either an administrator, coach, manager, trainer or other major contributor toward the Huskie athletic community for a time period of at least 10 years and have provided outstanding notable support. As of 2001, an annual event, the Huskie Salute inaugurates a new candidate into the Athletic Wall of Fame. The College Building

558-507: A relationship with the independent community radio station CFCR-FM , which actively solicits volunteers on campus. Place Riel Theatre , a campus theatre, was opened in 1975, as was Louis , a campus pub. Place Riel , the existing campus student centre, opened in 1980, and now holds retail outlets, arcade, lounge space, student group meeting areas, and a food court ; it is undergoing expansion and renovation, slated for completion in 2012–2013. These facilities were named after Louis Riel . In

620-568: A senate (faculty), responsible for academic policy, and a board of governors (citizens) exercising exclusive control over financial policy and having formal authority in all other matters. The president, appointed by the board, was to provide a link between the two bodies and to perform institutional leadership. The scope of the new institution was to include colleges of arts and science, including art, music and commerce, agriculture with forestry, domestic science, education, engineering, law, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science and dentistry. Saskatoon

682-470: A technique for monitoring electrical activity in the brain over time Code Fragment Manager, the native runtime environment for classic Mac OS, which executes Preferred Executable Format files; see Manager (Mac OS) ColdFusion Markup Language (filename suffix) Color filter mosaic , or color filter array Confocal microscopy , an optical imaging technique Connectivity Fault Management , protocols that help administrators debug Ethernet networks in

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744-583: Is also home to the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, which is considered one of the largest and most innovative investments in Canadian science. Discoveries made at the U of S include sulphate-resistant cement and the cobalt-60 cancer therapy unit. The university offers over 200 academic programs . The University of Saskatchewan was modeled on the American state university system, with a focus on extension work and applied research to serve

806-496: Is located in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources building and hosts the conservatory. The Beamish Conservatory is named in honour of the donor May Beamish who is the daughter of artist Augustus Kenderdine . The University of Saskatchewan's 75th Anniversary in 1984 was the starting catalyst for the Athletic Wall of Fame at which time 75 honours were bestowed. The wall of fame celebrates achievements by athletes, teams securing

868-462: Is made up of a combination of 116 faculty and students. Council is the university's academic governing body, responsible for "overseeing and directing the University's academic affairs." The General Academic Assembly consists of all faculty members and elected students. As of 2006, faculty and staff total 7,000, and student enrolment comprised 15,005 full-time students as well as 3,552 part-time students. The university senior administration consists of

930-812: The Amati Quartet have all produced concerts with the SSO. The Canadian Opera Company ensemble, National Ballet , and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet have all performed with accompaniment provided by the SSO. The SSO celebrated its 75th anniversary in the Fall of 2004. In 1903, William Preston, who was also involved with the Saskatoon Oratorio Society, began an amateur orchestra in Saskatoon. Fredrick William Musselwhite conducted

992-632: The Canadian Heraldic Authority on February 15, 2001. A location next to the South Saskatchewan River, across from the city centre of Saskatoon, was selected for the campus . David Robertson Brown of Brown & Vallance were the initial architects constructing a campus plan and the first university buildings in Collegiate Gothic style : The Prime Minister of Canada, Sir Wilfrid Laurier , laid

1054-575: The Canadian Light Source . This facility opened October 22, 2004 and is the size of a football field. The university also is home to the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization . Innovation Place Research Park is an industrial science and technology park that hosts private industry working with the university. The University Act provided that the university should provide "facilities for higher education in all its branches and enabling all persons without regard to race, creed or religion to take

1116-461: The N. Murray Edwards School of Business (1917); Medicine (1926); Education (1927); Home Economics (1928); Nursing (1938); Graduate Studies and Research (1946); Physical Education, now called Kinesiology (1958); Veterinary Medicine (1964); Dentistry (1965); and the School of Physical Therapy (1976). The U of S also has several graduate programs amongst these colleges, which give rise to

1178-492: The university's affiliated colleges and Centre for Continuing and Distance Education offer degree programs, certificates, and training programs. Many affiliated colleges allow students to complete the first two years of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, and some offer full degrees in education, native studies, and theology. In 1948, the university built the first betatron facility in Canada. Three years later,

1240-431: The 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities rankings, the university ranked 301–400 in the world and 12–17 in Canada. The 2025 QS World University Rankings ranked the university 340th in the world and 14th in Canada. The 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed the university 351–400 in the world, and 16th in Canada. In U.S. News & World Report 2022–23 global university rankings ,

1302-544: The Biology Building. The Kloppenburg Collection is featured on the sixth floor of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources building which opened in 1991. Twenty seven works by famous Saskatchewan artists are featured in this donation to the University of Saskatchewan. Beamish Conservatory and Leo Kristjanson Atrium is also located within the Agriculture & Bioresources College. The Leo Kristjanson atrium

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1364-798: The Capitol Theatre, and Convocation Hall at the University of Saskatchewan have provided venues for the SSO performances. Each year the SSO presents a varied and dynamic range of concerts through multiple series and specials. The Masters Series features the orchestra in performance of standard orchestral repertoire, concertos, symphonies, from all eras of music including living composers and Canadian repertoire. Guest artists have included James Ehnes , Angela Cheng , Jane Coop , Maureen Forrester , Jon Vickers , Angela Hewitt , and Pinchas Zukerman . The Pops Series presents concerts featuring pop music from jazz to rock; performances have featured

1426-662: The Diefenbaker paper collection and legacy, changing exhibit, Centre for the Study of Co-operatives and the Native Law Centre. The grave site of Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker is located near this museum. The Gordon Snelgrove Gallery is teaching facility and a public gallery that is managed through the Department of Art & Art History. It provides a venue for new work by artists and curators both within

1488-542: The Federal Circuit Court of Australia Club de Foot Montréal , an association football team in Montreal, Quebec, Canada CFM, an EDM radio station broadcasting to Constanta, Romania Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title CFM . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to

1550-660: The Field Husbandry Building (1929). The original buildings were built using native limestone – greystone – which was mined just north of campus. Over the years, this greystone became one of the most recognizable campus signatures. When the local supply of limestone was exhausted, the university turned to Tyndall stone , which is quarried in Manitoba. Saskatchewan's Provincial University and Agricultural College were officially opened May 1, 1913 by Hon. Walter Scott . The original architectural plan called for

1612-674: The IEEE 802.1ag standard Cubic feet per minute , a measurement unit of volume or mass flow Other uses [ edit ] Cadet Forces Medal , a medal to reward adult volunteers of cadet forces in the UK and New Zealand Certified Floodplain Manager , a civil engineering certification in the List of professional designations in the United States Chief federal magistrate , in

1674-516: The President and Vice-Chancellor Professor, Peter Stoicheff ; the Provost and Vice-president Academic, Professor Arini; Vice-president (Finance & Resources), Greg Fowler; Vice-president (Research), Professor Baljit Singh; and the vice-president (University Relations) Debra Pozega Osburn. The Sheaf , a student publication, was first published in 1912, monthly or less frequently. By 1920, it

1736-587: The Regional Psychiatric Centre. It has an additional undeveloped parcel of land at Central Avenue and Fedoruk Road. In the 1970s and again in the 1980s, the U of S considered opening up some of its land holdings south of College Drive and north of 14th Street for residential development, but opposition from nearby neighbourhoods that appreciated the "green belt" offered by the university led to these plans being dropped. The city has refrained from indicating any residential development plans for

1798-472: The Saskatoon orchestra as early as 1905 with John Jackson as concertmaster. In 1913, John Jackson began a Saskatoon orchestra, followed by a temporary orchestra established in 1924 by Allan Clifton. In 1931 the current orchestra was established, under the direction of Arthur Collingwood. The conductors of the SSO, a position that includes artistic direction, have been: Currently performances are held at TCU Place . Historically, Bessborough Hotel's ballroom,

1860-582: The University of Saskatchewan Act, consisting of a Board of Governors, University Council, and Senate, as well as the General Academic Assembly. Financial, management, as well as administration affairs are handled by the Board of Governors, which comprises 11 members. The University of Saskatchewan liaison between the public and professional sector is dealt with by the university Senate, a body of 100 representatives. Finally, University Council

1922-497: The area around this same time (Preston Avenue and 108th Street) also used up a portion of university land. The U of S obtained a large tract of land immediately east of the Saskatoon city limits after the city annexed the northeastern section of U of S land (this land has since been itself annexed into the city). The U of S leased a site to the Correctional Service of Canada north of Attridge Drive on Central Avenue for

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1984-588: The building after it burned in 1925. Brown & Vallance designed the Barn and Stock Pavilion (1910–12) and Emmanuel College (1910–12). Brown & Vallance built the Faculty Club (1911–12) and rebuilt it after it burned in 1964. Brown & Vallance constructed the President's Residence (1911–13) Qu'Appelle Hall Student Residence (1914–16) Physics Building (1919–21); Chemistry Building (1922–23); St. Andrew's Presbyterian College (1922–23); Memorial Gates (1927–28) and

2046-760: The cornerstone of the first building, the College Building , on July 29, 1910. The first building to be started on the new campus, the College Building, built 1910–1912 opened in 1913; in 2001, it was declared a National Historic Site of Canada . Brown & Vallance designed the Administration Building (1910–12); Saskatchewan Hall Student Residence (1910–12). Brown & Vallance designed the Engineering Building (1910–12) as well as additions 1913 in 1920 and rebuilt

2108-464: The department and the wider community. It has a full-time director and a number of part-time staff. Additionally, the gallery curates the Department of Art and Art History Collection, consisting of select works from graduating students. Art from the collection is displayed throughout the Murray Building, the university library, a number of sites on campus and the gallery website. The gallery

2170-627: The east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the provincial legislature in 1907. It established the provincial university on March 19, 1907 "for the purpose of providing facilities for higher education in all its branches and enabling all persons without regard to race, creed or religion to take

2232-750: The first Canadian university-based department of extension in 1910. There were 120 hectares (300 acres) set aside for university buildings and 400 ha (1,000 acres) for the U of S farm, and agricultural fields. In total 10.32 km (3.98 sq mi) was annexed for the university. The main university campus is situated upon 981 ha (2,425 acres), with another 200 ha (500 acres) allocated for Innovation Place Research Park. The University of Saskatchewan agriculture college still has access to neighbouring urban research lands. The University of Saskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) facility, (2003) develops DNA-enhanced immunization vaccines for both humans and animals. The university

2294-501: The first president of the university's board of governors. In the early part of this century, professional education expanded beyond the traditional fields of theology, law and medicine. Graduate training based on the German-inspired American model of specialized course work and the completion of a research thesis was introduced. Battleford , Moose Jaw , Prince Albert , Regina , and Saskatoon all lobbied to be

2356-519: The forefront of nuclear physics in Canada. The Plasma Physics Laboratory operates a tokamak on campus. The university used the SCR-270 radar in 1949 to image the Aurora for the first time. Experience gained from years of research and collaboration with global researchers led to the University of Saskatchewan being selected as the site of Canada's national facility for synchrotron light research,

2418-686: The fullest advantage". 52°7′47″N 106°37′58″W  /  52.12972°N 106.63278°W  / 52.12972; -106.63278 The University of Saskatchewan is the largest education institution in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The University of Saskatchewan is one of Canada's top research universities (based on the number of Canada Research Chairs ) and is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (the 15 most research-intensive universities in Canada). The university began as an agricultural college in 1907 and established

2480-432: The fullest advantage". It further stated that "no woman shall by reason of her sex be deprived of any advantage or privilege accorded to the male students of the university." Seventy students began the first classes on September 28, 1909. The first class graduated on May 1, 1912. Of the three students who earned graduation honours, two were women. The University of Saskatchewan has a tricameral governance structure, defined by

2542-482: The initial circle around the perimeter of the bowl. Francis Henry Portnall and Frank Martin designed the Dairy & Soils Laboratory (1947). Roughly adhering to the original plan of 1909, numerous colleges were established: Arts & Science (1909); Agriculture, now called Agriculture and Bioresources (1912); Engineering (1912); Law (1913); Pharmacy, now called Pharmacy & Nutrition (1914); Commerce, now

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2604-552: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=CFM&oldid=1239752353 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Canadian Federation of Musicians University of Saskatchewan Department of Music, University Chorus, Greystone Singers, Saskatoon Chamber Singers, Saskatoon Children's Choir, Regina Symphony Orchestra , Saskatoon Youth Orchestra , and

2666-602: The late 1980s, most U of S land beyond Circle Drive was earmarked for residential development; Silverspring was the first of these neighbourhoods to be developed. Another section of land, west of the Preston Avenue/Circle Drive interchange and north of the Canadian Pacific Railway line, was zoned for commercial use, and led to "big box" retail development in the early 2000s called Preston Crossing . Realignment of two major roads in

2728-405: The late 1990s, Place Riel Theatre stopped public showings and it is now used for campus movie features and lectures. The University of Saskatchewan Students' Union is the students' union representing full-time undergraduate students at the University of Saskatchewan. Since 1992, the graduate students are represented by the University of Saskatchewan Graduate Student's Association (GSA-uSask),

2790-527: The late 1990s, the U of S launched a major revitalisation program, comprising new capital projects such as an expansion to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine , the building of a new parkade, and a revision of its internal road layout (which has already seen the East Road access being realigned). The Thorvaldson Building, which is home to the departments of chemistry and computer science, hosts

2852-556: The location of the new university. Walter Murray preferred the provincial capital, Regina. In a politically influenced vote, Saskatoon was chosen on April 7, 1909. Designed by David Robertson Brown (architect), the Memorial Gates were erected in 1927 at the corner of College Drive and Hospital Drive in honour of the University of Saskatchewan alumni who served in the First World War. A stone wall bears inscriptions of

2914-518: The music of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and Led Zeppelin. Symphony Chamber Players began in 1985. Great Music for Kids introduced children to orchestral music in 1984. 1993 saw the inauguration of Music for a Sunday Afternoon, the series is now known as Sunday Chamber Series. Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is a member of Canadian Federation of Musicians . Canadian Federation of Musicians purports to help musicians who may need assistance with any number of issues related to

2976-685: The names of the sixty seven university students and faculty who lost their lives while on service during World War I. The hallways of the Old Administrative Building (College Building) at the University of Saskatchewan are decorated with memorial scrolls in honour of the University of Saskatchewan alumni who served in the World Wars. 342 students, faculty, and staff enlisted for World War I . Of these, 67 were killed, 100 were wounded, and 33 were awarded medals of valour. The University of Saskatchewan's Arms were registered with

3038-613: The national championships on 12 occasions and is the most successful team on campus The men's Huskies football team has won the Vanier Cup as national champions on three occasions; in 1990, 1996, and 1998. The Agricultural Displays and Kloppenburg Collection are hosted in the Agriculture & Bioresources College . The agricultural wall displays are located in the walkway connecting the Agriculture Building and

3100-559: The needs of the largely agrarian province. The university was granted a provincial charter through the University Act , which was passed by the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan on March 19 , 1907 . This act established the university as a publicly funded but independent institution, intended to serve the citizens of the province. The governance model was based on the University of Toronto Act, 1906, creating

3162-487: The newer land holdings in the northeast, allowing another green belt to be created separating the new communities of Evergreen and Aspen Ridge from other parts of the city. The City of Saskatoon's Fire Station No. 5 was relocated to the university's land on Preston Avenue North in 2023. It replaced the former station on Central Avenue in the Sutherland neighbourhood, which dated back to 1967. The University of Saskatchewan has placed in post-secondary school rankings. In

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3224-402: The recording and performing of their craft. Services range from immigration, media recordings, symphonic and theatrical matters, touring, freelance musicians and membership services, contract negotiations and administration and royalty streams. In 2005, the SSO, under the direction of Earl Stafford, recorded a program of music written by Neil Currie. The resulting album, entitled Passionscape ,

3286-404: The same year, the university awarded its first degrees. The emphasis on agriculture and practical education reflected the province's needs, and the establishment of the College of Agriculture became a cornerstone of the university's mission. The governance was modelled on the provincial University of Toronto Act of 1906 which established a bicameral system of university government consisting of

3348-679: The university buildings to be constructed around a green space known as The Bowl . The original university buildings are now connected by skywalks and tunnels. Clockwise, from the north; Thorvaldson Building (August 22, 1924) (Spinks addition); Geology, W.P. Thompson Biology (1960) adjoined to Physics Building (1921); College Building (May 1, 1913) (Administration addition); Saskatchewan conjoined with Athabasca Hall (1964); Qu'Appelle Hall (1916); Marquis Hall adjoined to Place Riel – Qu'Appelle Addition; Murray Memorial Main Library (1956); Arts (1960) conjoined with Law and adjoined to Commerce building complete

3410-609: The university placed 441st, and 18th in Canada. In Maclean's 2024 rankings, Saskatchewan placed 15th in their Medical-Doctoral university category, and 21st in their reputation ranking for Canadian universities. The University of Saskatchewan offers a wide variety of programs and courses. Agriculture and Bioresources , Arts and Science , Biotechnology , Edwards School of Business , Dentistry , Education , Engineering , Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies , Kinesiology , Law , Medicine , Nursing , Pharmacy and Nutrition , Physical Therapy and Veterinary Medicine . In addition,

3472-532: The world's first non-commercial cobalt-60 therapy unit was constructed. (The first female chancellor of the university, Sylvia Fedoruk , was a member of the cobalt-60 research team. She also served as Saskatchewan's lieutenant-governor from 1988 to 1994.) The success of these facilities led to the construction of a linear accelerator as part of the Saskatchewan Accelerator Laboratory in 1964 and placed university scientists at

3534-667: Was a key to social justice and economic productivity for individuals and for society. The single-university policy in the West was changed as existing colleges of the provincial universities gained autonomy as universities. Correspondence courses were established in 1929. Other federated and affiliated colleges include Briercrest Bible College and Biblical Seminary in Caronport, Saskatchewan ; Gabriel Dumont College and St. Peter's Historic Junior College in Muenster, Saskatchewan . In

3596-409: Was chosen as the site for the university on April 7, 1909, by the board of governors. On October 12, 1912, the first building opened its doors for student admission. It awarded its first degrees in 1912. Duncan P. McColl was appointed as the first registrar, establishing the first convocation from which Chief Justice Edward L. Wetmore was elected as the first chancellor. Walter Charles Murray became

3658-458: Was nominated for Outstanding Classical Composition at the 2006 Western Canada Music Awards. The album includes pieces with solo artists Alain Trudel and Allen Harrington. The SSO also records regularly for CBC Radio . University of Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan ( U of S , or USask ) is a Canadian public research university , founded on March 19, 1907, and located on

3720-482: Was officially declared a Canadian National Historic Site by Sheila Copps , Minister of Canadian Heritage on February 27, 2001. The College Building was the first building under construction on the university, and upon completion was used for agriculture degree classes. The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker Centre for the Study of Canada , also known as the Diefenbaker Canada Centre, houses

3782-490: Was published weekly with the aim of becoming a more unifying influence on student life. It has continued to publish. In 1965, a student-run campus radio station, CJUS-FM began broadcasting on a non-commercial basis. In 1983, the station became a limited commercial station. By 1985, however, funding was no longer provided, and the campus radio presence died. In early 2005, CJUS was revived in an internet radio form and continues to broadcast today. The university also maintains

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3844-429: Was saved from bankruptcy and became part of the university in 1934, and was given degree-granting privileges in 1959, making it a second University of Saskatchewan campus. By another act of legislation in 1974, Regina College was made an independent institution known as the University of Regina . The policy of university education initiated in the 1960s responded to population pressure and the belief that higher education

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