University of Regina begins new refugee support initiative

As Syrian refugees flee to all corners of the world, the University of Regina hopes to offer academic and financial shelter.
 
President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vianne Timmons announced the university will use $200,000 to help first-year refugee students pay tuition, textbooks, clothing and other expenses through the World University of Canada’s (WUSC) Student Refugee Program.
 
The WUSC will only select three refugees, with three more taken on in 2016. Timmons acknowledges the limits, but stands by the program.
 
“It is a small bit, but for those extra three students we bring each year, it’s a big deal.”
 
Students will pay a levy in the fall and winter semesters, which will be by matched by University of Regina Students’ Union.