Celebrating a Partnership for French-language Education – A Historic Agreement Between the University of Regina and the University of Ottawa
As part of the University of Regina’s 50th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of La Cité universitaire francophone (La Cité), the community is warmly invited to attend a landmark event: the official signing of a memorandum of understanding between the University of Regina and the University of Ottawa.
This historic agreement aims to expand access to university programs in French in Saskatchewan and to strengthen support for francophone and francophile students living in a minority context. It represents a shared commitment to the vitality and sustainability of the Francophonie in the province.
- Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Time: Gala lunch at 11:30 a.m. | Signing ceremony from 1:00 p.m.
- Location: La Cité, University of Regina, Room CT 216
Key Speakers:
- Jeff Keshen, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Regina
- Jacques Frémont, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ottawa (video message)
- Louise Michaud, Deputy Minister, Advanced Education
- Sophie Gaudet, Interim Dean, La Cité universitaire francophone
- Yves Pelletier, Associate Vice-President, Francophonie, University of Ottawa
- Denis Simard, President, Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise
This event is open to members of the public, students, community partners, and media.
Contact:
Chidi Igwe
Manager, Communications and Marketing
La Cité universitaire francophone, University of Regina
Email: communications.cite@uregina.ca
