We Are GREEN+GOLD
At the U of A, GREEN+GOLD Day is every day.
It’s how we recognize the people who make our university community vibrant, inclusive and innovative. Whether you’re a student or part of our faculty, staff, alumni or partnerships, join us in celebrating our school colours. Wearing GREEN+GOLD and spreading school spirit throughout our campuses and communities impacts each and every one of us. It’s a powerful reminder that we all belong!
TGIGGF: THANK GOODNESS IT'S GREEN+GOLD FRIDAYS
We’re taking our own spin on the classic TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s GREEN+GOLD Fridays are where we celebrate our U of A school spirit and our vibrant community one colourful Friday at a time! Whether it's your favourite green t-shirt, head-to-toe U of A swag or an understated touch of gold with a lapel pin, show your spirit in a way that feels good to you. Subtle or bold, go GREEN+GOLD!
Every Friday is #TGIGGF, but we have something special planned for Friday, October 18.
Students wearing GREEN+GOLD will be able to take advantage of an exclusive #TGIGGF discount from the Students' Union on some delicious GREEN+GOLD food items:
Daily Grind
25% off "Golden" Lemon Loaf
25% off Hot & Iced "Green" Matcha Lattes
SUBmart
25% off Sprite Slushies - Drink up the refreshing "golden" lemon & "green" lime flavour!
U of A Student Ambassadors will also be out in Quad over the lunch hour (Noon - 1pm) handing out swag to anyone (students, staff, faculty included!) sporting #TGIGGF outfits! And don’t let them catch you not wearing GREEN+GOLD because they have something in store for that too!
GREEN+GOLD Spirit Days
Spirit Days are special events where we celebrate our school colours on a grander scale. GREEN+GOLD Spirit Days happen throughout the year — so keep watch here for updates on the next one!
GREEN+GOLD Spirit Day Basketball Games
Date: Friday, Nov 8, 2024
Time: Pandas at 6:00 P.M., followed by Golden Bears (Approximately 8 P.M.)
Location: Saville Centre, South Campus
Cheer on the Bears and Pandas Basketball teams as they take on the Calgary Dinos! Get your tickets at betheroar.ca. (U of A student tickets are free, but still must be claimed through betheroar.ca)
U of A Staff: All University of Alberta full-time staff are eligible for a 35% discount on general admission tickets (up to 5 tickets/staff member) for each of the GREEN+GOLD Spirit Games. Full-time staff can access this ticket offer by using their U of A CCID email address.
Are You Team Green or Gold?
Discover your team colour. Are you a vibrant Green or a sparkling Gold? Find out!
Behold the GREEN+GOLD
Snap a selfie with Guba and Patches, paint your face green and gold or throw on your favourite U of A spirit wear (think hoodie, vintage letter jacket, tartan tie) — the point is, it’s all up to you! Just don’t forget to tag us on social media using @ualberta or #Ualberta when you show off your school spirit!
Why Green + Gold?
The University of Alberta has been home to green and gold since October 13, 1908. That’s the day the university’s Senate (functioning like our current day Board of Governors), at the suggestion of Marion Kirby Alexander, made the dynamic duo our official colours.
Green represents the vast prairie land flanked by deep spruce forests and symbolizes hope and optimism. Gold represents the harvest fields and symbolizes the light of knowledge. It’s also no coincidence that our lustrous river valley dons green and gold fall foliage!
These colours have evolved beyond mere pigments on our palette — they embody our school pride, resilience and identity. Today, green and gold adorns athletic team jerseys, convocation caps and a huge range of spiritwear. Our colours not only remind us of our rich heritage, but also serve as a vibrant canvas for our future stories.