Donor Impact Report 2020

Our daily lives have shifted, but donor impact is all around us.

From the clinic to the market to the neighbourhood school, donors continue to help the University of Alberta tackle challenges and create positive change in our world.

A new breed

When first-year student Cassidy Clisby got to perform a post-mortem on a cow, she couldn't believe her luck. Cassidy, who grew up in the city, jumped at the chance to do an agricultural internship because it would help prepare her for a future career as a veterinarian. The donor-funded program is setting students up for success — and supporting the future of Alberta’s agriculture economy. Read more

A fresh start

Carolynn Bennett was never told to eat her veggies. Now with kids of her own, she’s determined to make a healthy change, but without a car or a grocery store nearby, it hasn’t been easy. Thanks to a mobile food market supported by donors, Carolynn can shop for fresh produce (at wholesale prices) at her local rec centre, a five-minute walk from her home. Read more

Gifts from Ghana

Three months in Ghana changed the course of Aisha Bachh’s nursing career. Donors help more students like Aisha take advantage of this hands-on learning experience that trains nurses to care across cultures and provide more compassionate patient care to a growing number of new Canadians. Read more

Legendary generosity

Teamwork. Communication. Time management. The skills gained through sport pay dividends in life after university. Golden Bears guard André Kelly is developing these skills and studying for a future career in government thanks to a scholarship supported by Hank Tatarchuk, an 89-year-old basketball legend who helps athletes because athletics helped him. Watch the video

Well on their way

For every $1 invested in health promotion in schools, the education and health systems benefit an average of $11. When Chinook’s Edge School Division in Central Alberta started building wellness into school operations, it made all the difference for students and their teachers. Donor-funded research at the U of A has found a better way to improve well-being in schools. Read more

"Your generosity creates the positive change we need. Recent extraordinary events around the world and close to home show how interconnected we are — and how collective action is needed to tackle these global challenges. Because of you, our students, researchers and partners will be at the forefront of this work. Thank you for your commitment to creating a better world."

DAVID H. TURPIN
PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

When you gave to the University of Alberta, you made a difference in the lives of Albertans and people around the world.

Here’s what donors supported in 2019-2020*:

Research

Donors advanced research, innovation and discovery, and helped attract talented faculty.

Student Awards

Donors reduced financial barriers for students and helped them achieve their potential.

Programs

Donors enhanced teaching, experiential learning and student research opportunities.

Facilities

Donors transformed campus through new and enhanced buildings, labs, libraries and learning spaces.

18,826 donors gave to the University of Alberta in 2019-2020.

5,660

Donors gave for the first time.

4,598

Donors supported the U of A each year for the past five years.

2,083

Donors are current or former U of A faculty and staff.

We always want to improve the way we share information about donor impact.

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*This report highlights donor impact from the University of Alberta’s 2020 fiscal year: April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020

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