Libby Epoch, engineering student

Contributing on and off the basketball court

A national champion and an All-Academic Canadian standout in her time as a point guard for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Huskies, Libby Epoch knows the importance of an assist. She has also been the recipient of big assists off the court, earning donor-funded awards which eased her financial burden as a student.

By Sarah Trefiak, USask Development Communications Specialist

Epoch is completing her Bachelor of Science in Engineering and is also earning a Certificate in Professional Communication from the Ron and Jane Graham School of Professional Development, in the College of Engineering at USask.

Epoch’s academic achievement and passion for representing USask have made her an ideal ambassador for the Be What the World Needs campaign—the largest campaign in Saskatchewan history – to raise $500 million for Indigenous achievement, student success, visionary spaces, and critical research. 

“Gifts to the Be What the World Needs campaign will support our classrooms and labs as well as provide student support through scholarships and bursaries that allow us to focus on our studies, and in turn, help us reach our full potential,” Epoch said.

Epoch has volunteered with initiatives like Huskie Home Room, the Engineering Advancement Trust (EAT), and the CJWW Secret Santa program. She has also been a spokesperson for USask Giving Day, a oneday fundraising blitz which raised more than $250,000 for the campaign. Her efforts have earned her USask’s Youth in Philanthropy Award.

“Our students have signified how powerful the Be What the World Needs campaign is,” said Cheryl Hamelin, Vice-President of University Relations at USask. “Not only has it captured the attention of our alumni and friends who have generously supported the campaign, but it has also inspired current students like Libby to enthusiastically promote the campaign and share their vision for how they want to shape the world.”

“I am forever grateful to have received donor support during my time at USask and I cannot emphasize enough how lasting the impact is on students,” said Libby. “I look forward to becoming an alumna and hope to give back in the same way.”

USask engineers like Libby play a role in enhancing the sustainability of our planet and building communities for future generations. Support for the Be What the World Needs campaign has been an investment in our future leaders in science, engineering, technology, and math who will shape Saskatchewan.