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Ab Sch 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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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…
Read More » - Helen Zhang
Notes from Council: COVID-19 pandemic causes loss of 100 SU jobs and the Golden Bears and Pandas Legacy Fund Plebiscite re-visited
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. COVID-19 pandemic causes…
Read More » - Abby Schenk
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…
Read More » - Adam Lachacz
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…
Read More » - Christina Varvis
All buildings on North Campus closed to public starting March 23; residents asked to move out
As of March 23, all buildings on North Campus will be closed to the general public due to COVID-19 precautions.…
Read More » - Rosty Soroka
Q&A: U of A registrar Melissa Padfield on the “extraordinary measures” for grades and final exams
On March 19, the University of Alberta authorized “extraordinary measures” to ensure students could finish their Winter 2020 semester during…
Read More » - Zoe Joyall
BREAKING: U of A approves “extraordinary measures” for final exams and grades due to COVID-19
The University of Alberta approved “extraordinary measures” to help students finish their Winter 2020 semester during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both…
Read More » - Christina Varvis
Provincial government announces 6-month moratorium on Alberta student loan payments due to COVID-19
The provincial government has announced a series of measures to financially support Albertans during the World Health Organization-declared COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Ottawa introduces 6 month grace-free period for student loans due to COVID-19
The federal government announced a series of proposed measures to help Canadians cope with self-isolation and social distancing brought about…
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