Campion College at the University of Regina will mark Saskatchewan’s centennial year with a homecoming event this weekend (September 16-18). Alumni, from both the high school and the university college, will join current and former faculty and staff for a weekend of activities.
The homecoming celebrations begin on Friday evening with a reception to launch
the newly established Father Peter Nash Chair in Religion. The Chair, named in
honour of the college’s first president, will be held for a six to twelve month
term by a visiting scholar who is tied academically to the Jesuit tradition.
Drawn from a range of fields, such as theology, philosophy, literary studies,
film studies, the fine arts and history, the scholar will teach courses at both
the undergraduate and senior levels, as well as provide consultation for
students and special seminars to enhance the learning experience. For the
2005/2006 academic year, the Father Peter Nash Chair in Religion will be held
by Dr. Peter Larisey, SJ, a scholar of art and art history.
On Saturday, participants will take in the University of Regina Rams football game followed by an alumni barbecue. Alumni will also have the opportunity to tour the newly expanded University of Regina campus. The weekend will conclude on Sunday with the Opening Mass and Awards ceremony, where fifty-six students will be presented a total of $42,000 in scholarships and bursaries, many of which have been made possible by the generosity of Campion alumni and friends.
Campion College is a Jesuit university college, federated with the University of Regina. It was founded in 1917 through a special act of the legislature of the Province of Saskatchewan as the “Catholic College in Regina.” In 1923, Campion attained status as a junior college of the University of Saskatchewan and was the first institution in Regina through which students could earn a Bachelor’s degree. In 1964, Campion was granted federation with the University of Saskatchewan, Regina Campus, later to become the University of Regina.
Today, Campion College continues to offer programs in Arts, Science, and Fine Arts in partnership with the University of Regina.. Over 1,200 university students are enrolled through Campion College.