As August draws to a close, let’s hang on to it just a little longer and reminisce about that time when the moon blocked the sun and when students moved back to campus.
International students participating in the U of A + program helped out with this year’s Dragon Boat races at Hermitage Park.
Fort Edmonton Park offered a peek into Edmonton’s past for international students volunteering through the U of A + program.
Members of University Relations stared into the sun…. using appropriate eye protection. And they were not alone….
Volunteers celebrate a successful build day at Habitat for Humanity on August 12, 2017.
Augustana marked the official start of the semester with Opening Convocation, featuring faculty in their academic robes and various speakers, including the Dean, the president of the Augustana Student’s Association, and some inspiring Augustana alumni.
The Humanities Hare finds throws a little shade while avoiding the summer heat.
A random pop up sale made an appearance and might have brought some relief from the warm weather for a few curious souls.
Humanities in eclipse, “Orange you glad it’s Friday”
The life of the Garneau Tree brought forth some reflection and past memories.
Edmonton’s post-secondary institutions collaborated to give new international students a warm, city-wide welcome upon their arrival at the Edmonton International Airport with the “Welcome to your Campus” booth.
Teaching Fellow Mr. Dubnewick leads an early-morning mindfulness walk through the river valley.
Principal Campbell cracks up the crowd during the PLLC Cabaret at RATT.
Students checked out the second annual Move-In Market. The event is put on in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Alberta and the items were donated by students during our Eco Move Out program last April/Mail when they were moving out of residence.
There were plenty of clothes, home goods, and school supplies available for new and returning students.
On Monday, Residence Services welcomed thousands of new and returning UAlberta residents to campus for another great Academic year!”
As a part of Move-In, the opening of the Peter Lougheed Hall marked the first time in over 50 years that Residence and Dining Services were able to celebrate the opening of a new residence dining hall on North Campus.
Move-In ended with the start of BaseCamp and the next chapter in each new residence student’s university career.
And finally, because we have to admit it’s coming…. it looks like Mother Nature is ready to bring on the green and gold….
