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Community Congrats! August 9, 2017
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This week, the University of Alberta is celebrating a Career Achievement Award and an Order of Canada appointee! So, congratulations to the following:Continue Reading
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Linda Cameron Ends a Chapter
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Some time ago, University of Alberta Press Director Linda Cameron announced her plans to retire at the end of August 2017, and despite her objections to a big celebratory party, her colleagues organized a reception.Continue Reading
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After Falling Walls
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Back in 2015, Lian Willetts was named one of the top two young international researchers striving to solve a global  problem at the Falling Walls Lab in Berlin, Germany. It's now two years later and her contributions to the Lewis Lab in the Department of Oncology is making the transition from...
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5 Stories to Read From The World of Higher Ed
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Dealing with tenure denial, the state of mental health supports from the student perspective, and 3 other stories are featured in the latest collection of PSE stories from around the web.Continue Reading
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Calls For... Healthy Families for Pediatric Research
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Calls For... Healthy Families for Pediatric Research
Ever wanted to be in a research study, but didn’t know how to get involved?HICCUP is looking for families with children under 18 years of age who are interested in learning more about research studies being done by local investigators.Continue Reading
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Have You Met… Meghan Linsdell?
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Have You Met… Meghan Linsdell?
Have you met Meghan, research coordinator with the Women and Children's Health Research Institute? Spend the next two minutes getting to know her a little better.Continue Reading
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In Memoriam: Orlando Olson
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In Memoriam: Orlando Olson
The University of Alberta banner flies at half-mast in remembrance of Orlando Olson, Professor Emeritus of the Augustana Faculty.Continue Reading
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Community Congrats! August 2, 2017
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Community Congrats! August 2, 2017
The University of Alberta is celebrating a summer filled with awards and accolades, from graduation prize recipients to fellowship and hall of fame inductees! So, congratulations to the following:Continue Reading
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Just a Look Back at July 2017
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Just a Look Back at July 2017
Although we could look ahead and focus on the fact that we only have one month of summer left, we're opting to hold on to the summer that was with this look back at July (and a little bit of June). Here's what happened around the U of A in July (and June) 2017:Continue Reading
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Nerdiversity of Alberta
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Nerdiversity of Alberta
There’s something about working in academia that goes hand-in-hand with being… well… a bit of a nerd. It's no secret: it's just a part of university life. In fact, we embrace it—and it shows.Walk across campus and you'll find passionate advocates for everything from math and history t...
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Have You Met… Justin Pritchard?
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Have You Met… Justin Pritchard?
Have you met Justin, sessional instructor (Art and Design) and career coach with the Career Centre? Spend the next 2 minutes getting to know him a little better.Continue Reading
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UAPPOL Updates: Travel Expense Procedure, Asset Management Policy
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UAPPOL Updates: Travel Expense Procedure, Asset Management Policy
The Office of Finance and Administration has made several updates to the UAPPOL policies governing Travel Expense Procedure and Equipment and Furnishings Asset Management Policy:Continue Reading
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ITU World Triathlon Edmonton: Campus Parking and Traffic Impacts
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The University of Alberta is excited to once again support the City of Edmonton in hosting the 2017 ITU World Triathlon in Edmonton on July 28 and 29. Race routes for the triathlon athletes run along the north end of campus. Visit the ITU World Triathlon website for more information about opportu...
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Have You Met… Matt Edmonds?
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Have you met Matt, the Intramural Sports Program Coordinator with Campus & Community Recreation? Spend the next 2 minutes getting to know him a little better.Continue Reading
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Access Copyright v. York University – What does it mean for the U of A?
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Image courtesy of makeuseof.comOn 12 July 2017, the Federal Court issued its decision in the case of Access Copyright v. York University.  There were two main issues of the case: (a) whether the Interim Tariff issued by the Copyright Board at the request of Access Copyright is mandatory and enfor...
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