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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.
Winning at cheating: a not so comprehensive guide
03/30/2012
Life is hard. There’s no secret or manual — we’re all just sort of playing it by ear. There’s no right or wrong way to go through life, just an easy way and a hard way. The hard way involves work, dedication, motivation, aggravation, archaeological excavation, rhyming skills, etc. So we can all agree the hard way is way too hard. It’s clear you need to take the easy way out. After all, with great effort comes great responsibility.
New Dean of Science has high hopes for his faculty
05/20/2012
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.
The Gateway Opinion Podcast Sells Out!
For the final show of the year, Ryan, Darcy and Adrian sit down for an hour and talk about stuff they like.
