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Have You Met Derek Perepelitza?
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (380+ words) Derek Perepelitza, safety advisor for Faculty and Engineering Student Projects, and his family. Unfortunately for the sake of this question, I have a pretty amazing relationship with all of my co-workers, and they basically know everything about me already (we…...
Education opens the door, but character determines how far you go: reflections from Honorary Degree Recipient David Tuccaro
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (902+ words) In a heartfelt convocation address, entrepreneur and community leader David Tuccaro reflects on the mentors, family members and teachers who shaped his journey, urging graduates to embrace opportunity, honour their commitments and help others succeed along the way. June 18, 2026 By…...
Medical Laboratory Science celebrates partners behind student success
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (361+ words) (L-R) Brenda Hemmelgarn, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Benjamin Adam, Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Rhonda Pouliot, Director of the Division of Medical Laboratory Science. While some may never see the work happening behind laboratory…...
Harnessing generative artificial intelligence to create authentic learning activities
6+ day, 14+ min ago (321+ words) From patient simulations in classrooms to Scribe-produced notes in pharmacies, the College of Health Sciences is taking responsible Gen AI innovation to a new level. June 18, 2026 By Agatha Zarzycki Dr. Tim Konoval, assistant teaching professor of Interdisciplinary Health in the…...
Humanizing robots makes factory workers more productive
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (694+ words) June 17, 2026 By Geoff Mc Master When factory workers treat industrial robots as co-workers " even attributing certain human qualities to them " productivity and well-being improves, according to new research out of the Alberta School of Business. "The more the workers found…...
Space is the limit for the U of A's top undergraduate student
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (142+ words) Science graduate Christopher Moore earns trio of academic honours. June 17, 2026 By Donna Mc Kinnon Science student Christopher Moore has achieved a rare academic sweep by joining a select group who have convocated with a trio of the University of Alberta's…...
Teaching at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Dental Clinic
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (142+ words) True fulfillment often comes when we step outside our comfort zones and use our skills to help others. New instructors often wonder if they have the skills and ability to manage patients in a hospital setting, but the existing support…...
How to make an "asthma action plan" so your child can stay safe and healthy all year
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1768+ words) U of A expert on pediatric respiratory medicine gives tips on how to put the latest scientific evidence into action at home. June 16, 2026 By Gillian Rutherford Here's a scary statistic: One in three life-threatening asthma attacks happens in people with…...
Fan Wang, '25 MFM | Alberta School of Business
1+ week, 2+ day ago (314+ words) #1 in Canada, #30 Globally MFM China Program Partner - 15 June 2026 As an outstanding graduate of the "25 MFM program in Shenzhen, Fan Wang currently serves as a core institutional business role at China Securities Co. , Ltd. (CSC). In the following conversation, she shares…...
An Emerging Field: LGBTQI+ Ukrainian Experiences in Canada
1+ week, 5+ day ago (279+ words) Mariia Burtseva (she/her) is a Ph D candidate in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies and a research assistant in the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta. Her Ph D research project is focused on…...