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On September 8, 2015, the U of A's Colloquy blog was officially retired. In it's place, The Quad: Where UAlberta meets online was launched. Learn more about The Quad here.
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On September 8, 2015, the U of A's Colloquy blog was officially retired. In it's place, The Quad: Where UAlberta meets online was launched. Learn more about The Quad here.
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From the President's Desk: Sept 1, 2015
Welcome to the launch of the 2015–2016 academic term. Thank you for all of the work done to prepare for the beginning of classes this week. Let me also thank those of you who have been involved in orientation activities such as Orientation 2015, BaseCamp, Transitions, and Week of Welcome. These e...
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Welcome to the launch of the 2015–2016 academic term. Thank you for all of the work done to prepare for the beginning of classes this week. Let me also thank those of you who have been involved in orientation activities such as Orientation 2015, BaseCamp, Transitions, and Week of Welcome. These e...
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Richard (Dick) W. Wilson appointed Acting Chair of the Board of Governors
I write today to announce that Richard (Dick) W. Wilson, vice-chair and a public member of the Board of Governors, will serve as acting chair of the board, effective today, September 1, 2015. As you know, chair Douglas Goss is stepped down as of yesterday, August 31, 2015. Dick will serve as act...
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I write today to announce that Richard (Dick) W. Wilson, vice-chair and a public member of the Board of Governors, will serve as acting chair of the board, effective today, September 1, 2015. As you know, chair Douglas Goss is stepped down as of yesterday, August 31, 2015. Dick will serve as act...
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Congratulations--Colm Renehan, Interim VP (Advancement)
I write to announce that Interim Vice-President (Advancement) Colm Renehan has accepted the position of Senior Vice-President for Advancement at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. In his new role, Colm will oversee development and alumni relations at Suffolk as the university builds the...
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I write to announce that Interim Vice-President (Advancement) Colm Renehan has accepted the position of Senior Vice-President for Advancement at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. In his new role, Colm will oversee development and alumni relations at Suffolk as the university builds the...
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Announcement – Faculty of Native Studies
I am writing to advise that Dr. Brendan Hokowhitu has resigned his position as Dean of the Faculty of Native Studies, effective January 4, 2016, to become the Dean of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao, the School of Māori and Pacific Development at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. Dr. H...
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I am writing to advise that Dr. Brendan Hokowhitu has resigned his position as Dean of the Faculty of Native Studies, effective January 4, 2016, to become the Dean of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao, the School of Māori and Pacific Development at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. Dr. H...
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Statement from the President and the Minister of Innovation & Advanced Education and Ministry of Jobs
Statement from Minister Lori Sigurdson, Ministry of Innovation & Advanced Education and Ministry of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour “Today, Doug Goss announced he would be stepping down from his role as chair for the University of Alberta’s board of governors. Mr. Goss has served in the positio...
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Statement from Minister Lori Sigurdson, Ministry of Innovation & Advanced Education and Ministry of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour “Today, Doug Goss announced he would be stepping down from his role as chair for the University of Alberta’s board of governors. Mr. Goss has served in the positio...
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Statement from the Board of Governors Chair
University of Alberta board chair Doug Goss has issued an important statement to the community. Please visit the Board of Governors website to read his message.
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University of Alberta board chair Doug Goss has issued an important statement to the community. Please visit the Board of Governors website to read his message.
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Announcement - Vice-Provost Appointment
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Nataraj (Nat) Kav has accepted a part-time appointment to the role of Vice-Provost (Academic Programs and Instruction) for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. Nat received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Calgary and in 2002 joined t...
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I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Nataraj (Nat) Kav has accepted a part-time appointment to the role of Vice-Provost (Academic Programs and Instruction) for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. Nat received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Calgary and in 2002 joined t...
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Announcement - Deputy Provost Appointed
I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Wendy Rodgers has accepted the position of Deputy Provost for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. Wendy received her PhD from the University of Waterloo and in 1993 joined the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. Her research interests are...
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I am very pleased to announce that Dr. Wendy Rodgers has accepted the position of Deputy Provost for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. Wendy received her PhD from the University of Waterloo and in 1993 joined the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. Her research interests are...
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Letter to the University Community
Dear colleagues, I am truly honoured to become president of the University of Alberta, an institution I have long admired. Over the last six months, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you, and with your help, have begun to develop a much fuller understanding of exactly how and why the U...
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Dear colleagues, I am truly honoured to become president of the University of Alberta, an institution I have long admired. Over the last six months, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you, and with your help, have begun to develop a much fuller understanding of exactly how and why the U...
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UAlberta faculty members called to serve in Alberta Government
I am delighted to share good news and congratulations on this my last day as president of the University of Alberta. This afternoon, the Government of Alberta announced that Carl Amrhein, Professor of Geography and former Provost and Vice-President (Academic), will become Deputy Minister of Healt...
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I am delighted to share good news and congratulations on this my last day as president of the University of Alberta. This afternoon, the Government of Alberta announced that Carl Amrhein, Professor of Geography and former Provost and Vice-President (Academic), will become Deputy Minister of Healt...
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President Samarasekera's Farewell Bulletin--June 26
Dear colleagues and friends, Today I send my last weekly bulletin. Next week on Wednesday, July 1, we will welcome David Turpin as he formally steps into the role of 13th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta. Few universities are fortunate to attract a leader with such an e...
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Dear colleagues and friends, Today I send my last weekly bulletin. Next week on Wednesday, July 1, we will welcome David Turpin as he formally steps into the role of 13th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Alberta. Few universities are fortunate to attract a leader with such an e...
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President Samarasekera's Weekly Bulletin--June 19
The highlight of this week came yesterday with the Alberta Government’s announcement of reinvestment in post-secondary education. The change in direction was a strong endorsement of the value that the government places on the work we do as educators and researchers. For those of you who may not h...
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The highlight of this week came yesterday with the Alberta Government’s announcement of reinvestment in post-secondary education. The change in direction was a strong endorsement of the value that the government places on the work we do as educators and researchers. For those of you who may not h...
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Alberta Government reinvests in Campus Alberta
Today we have received a clear message that the Alberta government sees post-secondary education as a true public good with broad social and economic benefits for all Albertans. Bill 3, the government’s interim supply bill, provides critical reinvestment in Campus Alberta universities and college...
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Today we have received a clear message that the Alberta government sees post-secondary education as a true public good with broad social and economic benefits for all Albertans. Bill 3, the government’s interim supply bill, provides critical reinvestment in Campus Alberta universities and college...
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2015 Information Technology Award Winners
It is with great pleasure that the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Information Services and Technology) announce the winners of the 2015 Information Technology Awards. My office received a number of outstanding nominations clearly indicating the calibre of talent we have ...
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It is with great pleasure that the Office of the Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President (Information Services and Technology) announce the winners of the 2015 Information Technology Awards. My office received a number of outstanding nominations clearly indicating the calibre of talent we have ...
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