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New U of A observatory gives a clear window into the wonders of the night sky

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 06 January 2021
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In Memoriam: Dorothy Gibson, 1928-2020

  • 04 January 2021
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Know Thyself

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 18 December 2020

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Ask an Alumni Anything: Stephanie Booth, '14 BSc, '17 MPH

  • 20 January 2021
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New U of A observatory gives a clear window into the wonders of the night sky

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 06 January 2021
A black and white photo of Dorothy Gibson.

In Memoriam: Dorothy Gibson, 1928-2020

  • 04 January 2021
A photo of professor Melanie Methot outside, wearing a black dress and holding a black purse.

Lessons my research has taught me: there’s nothing new about fake news

  • Mélanie Méthot
  • 28 December 2020
Jim Chu in a green button down wearing dark-framed glasses and with short, grey and black hair looking at the camera in a three quarter profile and smiling.

Know Thyself

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 18 December 2020
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Drivers lose little time by slowing down, new app shows

  • Brent Wittmeier and Bev Betkowski
  • 14 December 2020
A photo of a prison record of a bigamy case featuring photographs of a man in a white bowler hat and hand-written notes, from 1919.

Augustana researcher awarded “much money” to study “much marriage”

  • Tia Lalani
  • 08 December 2020
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In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Dr. Jonathan Mohr, 1952-2020

  • Craig Wentland
  • 03 December 2020
Students stand with the toys they collected during the 2016 Vikes for Tykes toy drive on the steps of Founders' Hall.

Vikes for Tykes keeps toy drive tradition alive by transitioning online

  • Aly Andersen
  • 02 December 2020
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U of A researchers create low-cost electrodes to help spark interest in chemistry

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 24 November 2020
A photo of exercise equipment including small dumbbells and a resistance band.

Tips and tricks for home-based exercise

  • Jane Yardley
  • 23 November 2020
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Augustana grad creates literary journal for rural teens

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 16 November 2020
A man with short dark hair and glasses wearing a suit and smiling at the camera, in front of an image of Founders' Hall.

Ask an Alumni Anything: Wassim Daoud ('08 BSc, '18 MBA)

  • 13 November 2020
Professor Haave stands in front of a lake smiling at the camera.

Professor Neil Haave receives annual teaching award

  • 03 November 2020
Stephanie Husby is pictured wearing white glasses and a white sweater in front of a blurred brick background.

How a U of A grad helps businesses harness the power of AI

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 22 October 2020
A photo of Eddie Van Halen playing guitar on stage under a green light.

Eddie Van Halen wasn’t just a rock and roll icon, but a tasteful composer and musician

  • Alexander Carpenter
  • 20 October 2020
A photo of Glen Hvenegaard presenting at the 2020 UAlberta Open Minds event.

Augustana professor Glen Hvenegaard receives 2020 Killam Annual Professorship

  • 16 October 2020
David King holds a bright green Vikings Ear Saver in front of a 3D printer.

U of A lab technician creates 3-D printed protective wear for health workers

  • Bev Betkowski and Tia Lalani
  • 14 October 2020
A photo of North Campus' Athabasca Hall building in the snow with a person in a winter coat walking in front of it.

From the President’s Desk: Announcement on the Winter 2021 Semester

  • 24 September 2020
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To create a sustainable world, we must first look locally

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 18 September 2020
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Congratulations to Professor Hallstrom for his appointment to the Kule Institute for Advanced Study's 2020-2023 cohort

  • 16 September 2020
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The little school on the edge of Camrose

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 26 August 2020
Augustana chemistry professor Brian Rempel sits in front of his computer at home wearing a blue shirt, glasses, and a headset.

“The chemistry of life”: Augustana chemistry professor on remote learning in Fall 2020

  • Tia Lalani
  • 18 August 2020
Jamie Grunwald in a white lab coat with "University of Alberta" embroidered on it, and a stethoscope around her neck, in front of an image of Founders' Hall.

Ask an Alumni Anything: Jamie Grunwald ('19 BSc)

  • 06 August 2020
A photo of the gazebo near the Ravine Residences on Augustana Campus.

Augustana undergoes various organizational and infrastructure changes

  • Tia Lalani
  • 06 August 2020
A student holds a cup of coffee while viewing art in the Augustana forum.

Augustana responds to the needs of students with curricular changes and program innovation

  • Tia Lalani
  • 04 August 2020
A painting of Beethoven with wavy grey hair, wearing a red scarf.

Was Beethoven Black?

  • Alexander Carpenter
  • 30 July 2020
A photo of Mary Cairns smiling in front of Founders' Hall

Augustana 2020 Mark Chytracek Leadership Award recipient looks forward to a future in rural medicine

  • Tia Lalani
  • 22 July 2020
Professor Methot sits at her desk at home with a book case and map of the world in the background.

Guest lecturers and online archives: Augustana history professor on remote learning in Fall 2020

  • Tia Lalani
  • 21 July 2020
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Does music matter in the age of COVID?

  • Ardelle Ries
  • 17 July 2020
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Augustana researcher awarded national grant to look at the role beavers play in flood events

  • Tia Lalani
  • 14 July 2020
Darryl Schultz is smiling directly at the camera, wearing a navy pinstripe suit.

For the Team

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 06 July 2020
Black and white photo of Marion Wandio and her friends with their bicycles, taken during their trip to bike across Europe.

Behind the Bicycle

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 06 July 2020
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Augustana and Vikings hockey alumni association sign agreement to save hockey program

  • Tia Lalani
  • 02 July 2020
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Ask an Alumni Anything: Jackie de Montarnal ('11 BA)

  • 26 June 2020
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The Function of Shame in Literature

  • Tia Lalani
  • 12 June 2020
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#DearClassof2020 video message

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 12 June 2020
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2020 Convocation Spotlight: Candice Huculiak, Carson Hvenegaard, Hannah Semenyna and Sydney Thackeray

  • Tia Lalani
  • 09 June 2020
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2020 Convocation Spotlight: Mary Cairns, Curtis Skip and Alexandra Brigley

  • Tia Lalani
  • 08 June 2020
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2020 Convocation Spotlight: Emily Peterson, David Salmon and Karen Wagner

  • Tia Lalani
  • 08 June 2020
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Augustana instructor Marina Endicott receives City of Edmonton Book Prize

  • Tia Lalani
  • 06 June 2020
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“I just wanted to help”: Augustana lab technician uses 3D printer to print personal protective equipment

  • Tia Lalani
  • 05 June 2020
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COMMENTARY || Don't feed the bears! How parks get visitors to protect nature

  • Tia Lalani
  • 05 June 2020
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How to live from a place of hope

  • Tia Lalani
  • 03 June 2020
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Ask an Alumni Anything with Kristen Cumming ('09 BA)

  • Sydney Tancowny
  • 19 May 2020
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Understanding the appeal of conspiracy theories

  • Tia Lalani
  • 19 May 2020
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We can't stress the importance of social connection enough, says Augustana sociology professor

  • Tia Lalani
  • 08 May 2020
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Deena Hinshaw: The making of an unlikely folk hero

  • Tia Lalani
  • 07 May 2020
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Teacher of the term: Kim Misfeldt

  • Tia Lalani
  • 04 May 2020
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Professor Janet Wesselius recipient of Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

  • Tia Lalani
  • 01 May 2020

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