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VP (External Relations)
Jun. 10, 2025
18:00-21:00
Whitemud Park Parking Lot
Embark on an evening exploration and leisurely walk through the Edmonton River Valley with Natalie Pepin, Métis Knowledge Holder, cultural educator an ...
Learning from the Land
VP (External Relations)
Aug. 15, 2025 - Aug. 17, 2025
15:00
Métis Crossing 17339 Victoria Trail Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0
Immerse yourself in the rich stories and vibrant traditions of the Métis people on this two-night retreat filled with learning, discovery and fun. ...
Mental Health First Aid (Standard) Downtown
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Jun. 5, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
MHFA Canada is an evidence-based training program that is designed, just like traditional first aid, to enable people to recognize symptoms and provid ...
Organizational Development Health and Well-being Workplace wellbeing physical health mental health social health stress management HRHSE
VP (External Relations)
Jul. 30, 2025
17:00-20:00
Embark on a unique and enchanting evening aboard the Edmonton Riverboat.
ROLES Open House 2025 North Campus
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Jun. 24, 2025
All Day
Nîpisîy House
Residence Services is excited to welcome our campus partners to explore our upper-year residences and learn more about the services and support we off ...
Open House Residence HUB Nipisiy Tamarack Pinecrest Graduate Residence Aspen Maple Rockcress Stonecrop Juniper Speedwell
VP (External Relations)
Jul. 26, 2025
9:00-13:00
John Walter Museum 9180 Walterdale Hill NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2V3
Discover the extensive history of our region’s fur trade, stretching across 112 years from 1795 to 1907.
VP (External Relations)
Jul. 26, 2025
12:00-16:00
John Walter Museum 9180 Walterdale Hill NW Edmonton, AB T6E 2V3
Discover the extensive history of our region’s fur trade, stretching across 112 years from 1795 to 1907.
Student Service Provider (SSP) Connection Event North Campus
Provost + VP (Academic)
Aug. 12, 2025
13:00-16:30
Cascade Room and Orion Room, Students’ Union Building
Connect and learn about student services at the U of A!
Student Service Provider
U of A Orientation North Campus
Provost + VP (Academic)
Aug. 25, 2025 - Sep. 1, 2025
All Day
Get ready for life at the University of Alberta — Orientation registration is now open!
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VP (External Relations)
May. 27, 2025
12:00-13:00
Online
Boost your travel insurance knowledge and travel with confidence.
Indigenous Peoples and Pride Celebration North Campus
Native Studies
Jun. 19, 2025
11:00-14:00
Main Quad, North Campus
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month with the Faculty of Native Studies!
Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Jun. 6, 2025
10:00-11:30
Online
If you’ve ever felt the weight of guiding students through complex research journeys while juggling your teaching, publishing, and administrative duti ...
Graduate Supervisor Postdoctoral Fellows
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Oct. 7, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
Please note: It was formerly titled “Managing for Mental Health”. If you have already taken Managing for Mental Health, please do ...
Organizational Development Health and Well-being Workplace wellbeing physical health mental health social health stress management HRHSE
New Employee Welcome and Connect North Campus
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Sep. 24, 2025
9:30-11:30
North Campus
Please note: This session previously targeted both faculty and staff. To better support the diverse needs of staff and faculty, the session h ...
Organizational Development orientation new employees HRHSE
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Oct. 2, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
In this session, faculty and staff will engage in a guided career wayfinding process with a career development expert. Participants will become famili ...
Organizational Development learning professional development HRHSE workplace skills career development
Mental Health First Aid (Standard) Downtown
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Oct. 23, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
MHFA Canada is an evidence-based training program that is designed, just like traditional first aid, to enable people to recognize symptoms and provid ...
Organizational Development Health and Well-being Workplace wellbeing physical health mental health social health stress management HRHSE
Mental Health First Aid (Standard) Downtown
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Sep. 11, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
MHFA Canada is an evidence-based training program that is designed, just like traditional first aid, to enable people to recognize symptoms and provid ...
Organizational Development Health and Well-being Workplace wellbeing physical health mental health social health stress management HRHSE
Managing Time Authentically Downtown
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Oct. 20, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
We all have the same number of hours in a day. Why, then, do we so often feel like we are constantly working against the clock? Th ...
Organizational Development Learning leadership development professional development HRHSE workplace skills
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Sep. 25, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
Whether you are in an administrative or an academic role, work in a research lab, or in facilities and operations, collaboration is one of the most im ...
Organizational Development Learning leadership development professional development HRHSE workplace skills
Environment Week North Campus
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
May. 28, 2025 - Jun. 6, 2025
11:00-16:00
Check out events happening this week, including the an Environment Week kickoff, Commuter Challenge, Campus Sustainability Mixer, Green Labs Network l ...
Sustainability
Science
May. 25, 2025 - May. 30, 2025
All Day
Edmonton Convention Centre
Discover cutting-edge research and the latest advancements in glycomics with experts from across Canada and around the world.
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Aug. 14, 2025
9:00-16:30
Campus Saint-Jean
Please note: This course was formerly titled “Managing for Mental Health”. If you have already taken Managing for Mental Health, p ...
Organizational Development Health and Well-being Workplace wellbeing physical health mental health social health stress management HRHSE
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Jul. 3, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
The world of work broadly is going through a period of immense change resulting from the global pandemic. Here at the University of Alberta we have ha ...
Organizational Development Learning change management professional development HRHSE workplace skills problem solving
Navigating Change Downtown
VP (University Services, Operations + Finance)
Jun. 17, 2025
9:00-16:30
Enterprise Square, Downtown Edmonton
Change has the potential to enhance our lives, and we can maximize this opportunity through intentional effort. Whether dealing with planned or unexpe ...
Organizational Development Learning change management professional development HRHSE workplace skills