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Next Dean of Native Studies Announced
I am pleased to announce that at its June 23 meeting the Board of Governors approved the appointment of the next dean of the Faculty of Native Studies. Dr. Chris Andersen has been appointed for a five year term, effective July 1, 2017. Currently serving as interim dean of the faculty, Dr. Anderse...
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I am pleased to announce that at its June 23 meeting the Board of Governors approved the appointment of the next dean of the Faculty of Native Studies. Dr. Chris Andersen has been appointed for a five year term, effective July 1, 2017. Currently serving as interim dean of the faculty, Dr. Anderse...
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Calls For... Photographs of Safety and Risk
Courtesy of the Public Domain ArchiveAre you a faculty or staff member whose responsibilities include environment, health and safety?Continue Reading
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Courtesy of the Public Domain ArchiveAre you a faculty or staff member whose responsibilities include environment, health and safety?Continue Reading
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8 Stories From The World of Higher Ed
The worst sentence ever, dealing with temp academic positions, and more are included in this latest collection of PSE stories from around the web.Continue Reading
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The worst sentence ever, dealing with temp academic positions, and more are included in this latest collection of PSE stories from around the web.Continue Reading
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Have You Met... Suzanne Butler?
Have you met Suzanne, the Transition Year Program Coordinator at the Aboriginal Student Services Centre? Spend the next 2 minutes getting to know her a little better.Continue Reading
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Have you met Suzanne, the Transition Year Program Coordinator at the Aboriginal Student Services Centre? Spend the next 2 minutes getting to know her a little better.Continue Reading
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In Photos: National Aboriginal Day on Augustana Campus
On June 21, the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus played host to the city of Camrose’s National Aboriginal Day Celebrations. Alongside the Augustana campus and Camrose community, over 1600 elementary and junior high school students attended sessions throughout the day which included storyt...
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On June 21, the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus played host to the city of Camrose’s National Aboriginal Day Celebrations. Alongside the Augustana campus and Camrose community, over 1600 elementary and junior high school students attended sessions throughout the day which included storyt...
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Did you know you can donate your stool to cure disease?
Did you know that stool transplants have been occurring at the University of Alberta hospital since the fall of 2012? And did you know the reason behind these transplants is to cure diarrheal illness caused by C. difficile? Stool transplants, otherwise known as fecal microbiota transplants, are a...
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Did you know that stool transplants have been occurring at the University of Alberta hospital since the fall of 2012? And did you know the reason behind these transplants is to cure diarrheal illness caused by C. difficile? Stool transplants, otherwise known as fecal microbiota transplants, are a...
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The Writing Stick: Sharing Indigenous Stories
Recently, almost two years of planning culminated in a thought-provoking, passionate conference about publishing Indigenous authors and stories. The Writing Stick: Sharing Indigenous Stories was held at the University of Alberta on June 8, 9, and 10 and over 230 people registered. The conference ...
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Recently, almost two years of planning culminated in a thought-provoking, passionate conference about publishing Indigenous authors and stories. The Writing Stick: Sharing Indigenous Stories was held at the University of Alberta on June 8, 9, and 10 and over 230 people registered. The conference ...
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Calls For... Research Participants: Robotics for Children
We are recruiting 5 year old children to participate in a study where they will have the opportunity to learn and play with robotic systems. Children who choose to be a part of the study will participate in one 45 minute session where they will "feel" objects using haptic robotic system...
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We are recruiting 5 year old children to participate in a study where they will have the opportunity to learn and play with robotic systems. Children who choose to be a part of the study will participate in one 45 minute session where they will "feel" objects using haptic robotic system...
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10 Stories From The World of Higher Ed
Academic hoaxes, PDF burnout, the summer slump, and more are included in this latest collection of PSE stories from around the web.Continue Reading
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Academic hoaxes, PDF burnout, the summer slump, and more are included in this latest collection of PSE stories from around the web.Continue Reading
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Appointment of the Interim Vice-provost and Chief Librarian
As communicated in early May, Mr. Gerald Beasley will be leaving his role as Vice-Provost (Learning Services) and Chief Librarian, effective July 31, 2017. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen De Long has agreed to serve as Interim Vice-Provost (Learning Services) and Chief Librarian for th...
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As communicated in early May, Mr. Gerald Beasley will be leaving his role as Vice-Provost (Learning Services) and Chief Librarian, effective July 31, 2017. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen De Long has agreed to serve as Interim Vice-Provost (Learning Services) and Chief Librarian for th...
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Deans Selection and/or Review Committees (2017/18)
In accordance with GFC regulations, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) will soon be establishing Dean Selection and/or Review Committees for the following Faculties, to begin their work over the next year:Continue Reading
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In accordance with GFC regulations, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) will soon be establishing Dean Selection and/or Review Committees for the following Faculties, to begin their work over the next year:Continue Reading
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Convocation Congrats! June 15: Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
Today, the U of A community celebrates the academic achievements of its Spring graduates from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. We've also celebrated students who have received certificates from across the U of A. Each has toiled and excelled in their field, and w...
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Today, the U of A community celebrates the academic achievements of its Spring graduates from the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. We've also celebrated students who have received certificates from across the U of A. Each has toiled and excelled in their field, and w...
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Convocation Congrats! June 14: Law, Arts, Extension, and Physical Education and Recreation
Today, the U of A community celebrates the academic achievements of its Spring graduates from the Faculties of Law, Arts, Extension, and Physical Education and Recreation. Each has toiled and excelled in their field, and we'd like to take this opportunity to say congrats - well done, everyon...
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Today, the U of A community celebrates the academic achievements of its Spring graduates from the Faculties of Law, Arts, Extension, and Physical Education and Recreation. Each has toiled and excelled in their field, and we'd like to take this opportunity to say congrats - well done, everyon...
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Consider This: Experiential Learning through Exhibition Curatorship
View of the exhibition in the “A Dose of Design” section.I was stunned and giddy. For the first time in its history, the Richard Martin Award for Excellence in the Exhibition of Costume was given to an exhibition co-curated by students. My students. Our exhibit, Eyewear: Fashion with Vision, open...
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View of the exhibition in the “A Dose of Design” section.I was stunned and giddy. For the first time in its history, the Richard Martin Award for Excellence in the Exhibition of Costume was given to an exhibition co-curated by students. My students. Our exhibit, Eyewear: Fashion with Vision, open...
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Convocation Congrats! June 13: Science
Today, the U of A community celebrates the academic achievements of its Spring graduates from the Faculty of Science. Each has toiled and excelled in their field, and we'd like to take this opportunity to say congrats - well done, everyone!Continue Reading
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Today, the U of A community celebrates the academic achievements of its Spring graduates from the Faculty of Science. Each has toiled and excelled in their field, and we'd like to take this opportunity to say congrats - well done, everyone!Continue Reading
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