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August Message from Matina
CNAS is making progress on several initiatives to strengthen research, education and academic support, including graduate awards, new programs, research funding, the LIFT Centre and space planning.
June Message from Goetz
Director (CNAS Office of Research) Goetz Dapp shares updates on how the Office of Research is enhancing funding support and streamlining research administration to help researchers succeed while actively minimizing the time they spend on administration.
April Message from Julie
College general manager Julie Naylor reflects the U of A values and provides details on how CNAS is advancing key initiatives to improve graduate admissions, campus master space planning and academic processes.
March Message from Matina
A message celebrating recent graduates, highlighting Richard Sutton’s convocation address, announcing the new Graduate Certificate in Data Science and AI, promoting Giving Day and sharing updates on campus planning initiatives including the LIFT Centre redevelopment.
February Message from Matina
A message inviting the community to CNAS Research Day and Mornings with Matina and introducing the university’s newly introduced set of values.
Celebrating our top stories of the year
Through all of our successes, conversations and headlines, our most popular stories of the year emerged.
Message from the CNAS Office of Education
Originally featured in the Oct 23, 2025 CNAS Newsletter
College of Natural and Applied Sciences launches Graduate Certificate in Sustainability
The first of its kind in Canada, the new online, interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Sustainability brings diverse learners to the U of A and equips them to tackle our planet's toughest challenges.
Community Congrats: July 2025
Recapping the recent achievements from the U of A community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: June 2025
Recapping the recent achievements from the U of A community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: May 2025
Recapping the recent achievements from the U of A community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: March + April 2025
Recapping the recent achievements from the U of A community across our campuses.
College Corner: The LIFT Centre
Redevelopment of the Biological Sciences Building offers new and exciting opportunities for growth, learning and discovery.
College Corner: The Power of Partnership
The support offered by the VPRI, Colleges and RPNet is driving research excellence.
Community Congrats: February 2025
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: December and January 2025
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: November 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: September and October 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Have You Met ... Ceilidh Morrissette?
Meet Ceilidh Morrissette, Cree/Métis and the first Indigenous Initiatives Strategic Officer for the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS). At the U of A, Ceilidh collaborates with her colleagues in CNAS and other colleges to integrate Indigenous initiatives and perspectives in work and teaching.
Community Congrats: August 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Education student explores environmental science through I-STEAM Pathways
ATEP student Alyssa-Mae Laviolette is gaining hands-on experience in water management through the Indigenous internship program
Community Congrats: June and July 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: April and May 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: March 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
College Corner: A web of connectivity
The college Offices of Research offer researchers strong support in building diverse teams for large interdisciplinary competitions.
Community Congrats: February 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
From the Provost’s Desk: Announcing the dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences
Dr. Rickey Yada has been appointed dean of ALES for a five-year term.
Community Congrats: January 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
From the Provost’s Desk: Announcing the appointment of the dean of the Faculty of Engineering
Simaan AbouRizk, a valued leader and member of the U of A community, begins his five-year term July 1, 2024.
College Corner: Checking in on the Offices of Education
The Office of Education Directors provide an update on their recent achievements to better support students heading into the fall.
Have You Met … Nicole Dyck?
Meet Nicole, Enrolment Management Service Partner with the College of Natural & Applied Sciences.
College Corner: Checking in with College General Managers
The College General Managers provide an update on progress and plans within the Colleges.
Community Congrats: July 2023
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
College Corner: Shaping the future together
In the first story of this new series, the college deans and vice-provosts build upon their collective vision for One University.
Thank you to the deans completing their terms this summer
Thanking outgoing deans in colleges, faculties and units.
Announcing the Dean of the Faculty of Science
Dr. Declan Ali has been appointed Dean, Faculty of Science.
Community Congrats: June 2023
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Verna’s Vlog: The College of Natural & Applied Sciences with Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell
Verna and Matina talk about the exciting future of the College of Natural & Applied Sciences and the value of structural collaboration.
Community Congrats: May 2023
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: April 2023
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: March 2023
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Meeting top future STEM scholars and collaborators
The U of A community is invited to participate as judges for the prestigious Canada Wide Science Fair.
Community Congrats: February 2023
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Community Congrats: January 2023
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
Welcoming the Black academic excellence cohort hire
Meet the twelve tenure-track scholars who recently joined the U of A as part of a commitment to diversifying the institution's professoriate.