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Supplied CFB struggling to keep community pantry stocked due to lack of donations
To address increased demand for its services, on January 22, the Campus Food Bank (CFB) opened up a community pantry…
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Federal government allocates $500 million for youth mental health
On April 9, the federal government dedicated $500 million over four years to creating a Youth Mental Health Fund. Hundreds…
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Second Indigenous student elected to GSA after 36 years
Benjamin Kucher, a master’s student in the department of anthropology, was recently elected as vice-president (student life) of the University…
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Chronic wasting disease found in B.C. deer for the first time
On February 1, 2024, chronic wasting disease (CWD) was reported in British Columbia for the first time. This disease, which…
Read More » - Dylana Twittey
Myer Horowitz officially reopens after three years of renovations
On April 8, the Myer Horowtiz Theatre in the Students’ Union Building (SUB) officially re-opened. Theatre renovations began in 2021,…
Read More » - Macy Wong
Vice-president (facilities and operations) Andrew Sharman no longer employed at U of A
As of April 9, Andrew Sharman, who was the vice-president (facilities and operations), is no longer employed with the University…
Read More » - Christien Ford
A “nonsensical” bill: Bill 18’s possible impact on university research
The Government of Alberta has recently introduced Bill 18. If passed, provincial entities such as post-secondary institutions (PSI) will require…
Read More » - Christina Varvis
Notes from Council: Students take issue with tabulation of elections’ results, ratification occurs
On April 2, students attended the University of Alberta Students’ Union (UASU) Students’ Council meeting to express concerns on how…
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Faculty of Law student and alumnus offered clerkships with Supreme Court of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) consists of nine judges, all of which select three law clerks from across the…
Read More » - Amanda Sparks
Portable ultrasound device could reduce emergency room wait times
A research team at the University of Alberta has developed a portable arm ultrasound device to make quicker diagnoses and…
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