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April 11, 2012
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New Dean of Science has high hopes for his faculty

Katelyn Hoffart, Staff Reporter

Artificial intelligence has been the focus of Jonathan Schaeffer’s research during his past 28 years at the University of Alberta, but his new role as Dean of Science will rely solely on his own intelligence.

Students report new residence inspections

Process has been in place for years: Residence Services

Alex Migdal, Multimedia Editor

Students living in University of Alberta residences are reporting a new set of inspections following allegations of unsanitary living conditions in HUB Mall, but Residence Services is claiming the inspections have been in place for years. 

Dean of Science looks back at 10 years of leadership

Alex Migdal, Multimedia Editor

Gregory Taylor has a love-hate relationship with ties.

Cuts in agriculture funding a concern for U of A research

Piper Whelan, Gateway Writer

A University of Alberta dean says that recognizing the importance of agricultural research is a growing challenge, following $309 million in cuts over three years in this year’s federal budget to Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada.

Faculty of Medicine recruits new dean

Rachel Singer, Gateway Staff

A new dean is set to take the helm of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry following a rocky year that saw former dean Philip Baker resign over allegations of plagiarism.

Professor competes for Senate seat

Jonathan Faerber, Gateway Staff

Ian Urquhart has a problem with partisan politics.

Students take giant creative steps in latest design exhibit

Julianna Damer, Gateway Staff

Graduation is a giant step for students, making it a fitting title for the University of Alberta’s design program’s graduate exhibit.

Animal enclosures designed by U of A students in Valley Zoo partnership

Zaineb Hussein, Gateway Writer

University of Alberta students in the Department of Animal Health are building African jungles for lions and Arctic environments for sea lions — right in the middle of Edmonton.

Lab set to be coldest in Canada

Victoria Pham, Gateway Writer

A University of Alberta physicist’s laboratory is set to become the coldest place in Canada thanks a new piece of specialized equipment.

Mustard seed a possible new food preservative

Rachel Singer, Gateway Staff

A University of Alberta student has discovered a compound from a mustard seed that could potentially be used as a natural food preservative.

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