Adam Lachacz

Adam Lachacz was the Editor-in-Chief of The Gateway for 2020-21. Previously, he was the 2019-20 News Editor, 2018-19 Staff Reporter, and a senior volunteer contributor from 2016-18. He is a fifth-year student studying history and political science. Adam is addicted to the news, an aspiring sneakerhead, and loves a good cup of black coffee.

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Adam LachaczApril 22, 2020

New federal COVID-19 emergency student benefit, grants, and job support announced

Students will be eligible for new emergency support during the COVID-19 pandemic from the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
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Adam LachaczApril 8, 2020

Prime Minister amends Canada Summer Jobs Program to employ more students

There will be 70,000 more full-time and part-time jobs available for students through the Canada Summer Jobs Program due to…
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Adam LachaczApril 6, 2020

BREAKING: U of A admission requirements changed due to COVID-19

The University of Alberta is amending its admission requirements in order to ensure “a level playing field” for all internal…
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Adam LachaczApril 6, 2020

BREAKING: U of A Spring and Summer 2020 semesters move online

The University of Alberta will have its Spring and Summer 2020 semesters conducted via remote delivery due to COVID-19 precautions.…
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Adam LachaczMarch 27, 2020

Butterdome to become referral-only COVID-19 clinic for Alberta Health Services

The University of Alberta Butterdome is turning into a referral-only COVID-19 clinic to ensure emergency departments within Edmonton are not…
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Adam LachaczMarch 26, 2020

U of A campus associations call out provincial government’s “inflexibility” and COVID-19 response

A joint letter signed by all of the major campus associations at the University of Alberta are challenging the Government…
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Adam LachaczMarch 26, 2020

U of A Board of Governors approves 2020-21 budget

The highest decision-making body at the University of Alberta approved the 2020-21 budget. The Board of Governors met on March…
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Adam LachaczMarch 25, 2020

U of A revised 2020-21 budget one step closer to approval

The proposed University of Alberta 2020-21 internal budget will have “significant” changes to the institution including the closure of one…
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Adam LachaczMarch 23, 2020

U of A to go ahead with layoffs during COVID-19 pandemic

Despite calls from staff associations for a halt to layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Alberta says it…
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Adam LachaczMarch 21, 2020

First U of A student tests positive for COVID-19; recovering in isolation

The first University of Alberta student has tested positive for COVID-19. The U of A announced the first positive case…
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