Multimedia: UAlberta in photos

When the prairie green turns to harvest gold, there’s a special feeling of excitement, of expectancy, at the University of Alberta. It's a feeling shared by our faculty, staff and alumni the world over. Here's some of what September 2016 has to offer.

The U of A hasn't had a marching band since the 1960s. Thanks to education professor Tom Dust, a group of students, alumni and community members have picked up the baton to assemble the university's first marching band in more than 50 years.

Collecting stories about 2016 spring convocation, and the installation of Doug Stollery as the U of A's 21st chancellor. #UAlberta16

On April 1, 2016, University of Alberta Athletics hosted its annual "Block A" event, recognizing athletes in their third year for their contributions to Bears and Pandas athletics. This year, Athletics also honoured 54 female athletes from 1908–1970 with their own sweaters—celebrating more than a century of excellence.

Whether they're seeking to understand the tiniest forms of life, taking small steps toward major breakthroughs or influencing students in subtle but profound ways, U of A researchers and educators are proving that little things can make a big impact.

UAlberta photographer Richard Siemens takes thousands of pictures every year, capturing the people, places and moments that make up the life of our campus community. Here are some of his favourites of 2015.

A year in the life of the U of A, seen through the eyes of the #UAlberta community on Instagram.

Collecting stories about 2015 fall convocation, and the installation of David Turpin as the U of A's 13th president.

The spookiest and scariest photos from the U of A community, in a Storify to horrify!

From the anticipation of the new school year to the outburst of campus colours on Green and Gold Day, September is a month to remember at UAlberta. Watch the story unfold through the eyes of students, faculty, staff and alumni.

When the prairie green turns to harvest gold, there’s a special feeling of excitement, of expectancy, at the University of Alberta. Here’s some of what September has to offer.

As Indira Samarasekera gave her final convocation address before the end of her presidency July 1, 2015, we looked back at some of her words of wisdom to graduates on their big day.

As we celebrate all that our newest graduates have achieved and will achieve, we recognize the profound impact of the people they've met on campus—fellow students who supported them, professors who challenged and encouraged them, and mentors who inspired them.

Check out some of the year's most intriguing images, as seen through the lens of University of Alberta photographer Richard Siemens.

From the anticipation of the new school year to the outburst of campus colours on Green and Gold Day, September was a month to remember. Relive it all with these photos from students, faculty, staff and alumni.

From Feb. 26 to March 8, the U of A community came together as allies in support of safe, caring and respectful campus environments for LGBTQ students, staff and faculty.

International Week 2014 focuses on "Creating Solutions for a Healthier World." Meet some people at the U of A who are putting their skill, talent and passion to work toward that goal.

University photographer Richard Siemens takes thousands of pictures each year, capturing the life of our campus community. Here are some of his favourites from 2013. (Dec. 16, 2013)

Meet some of the graduates who are making an inspiring impact on campus, in their communities and around the world. (Nov. 20, 2013)

BaseCamp Day of Service was a chance for students to connect with the community by lending a hand on projects from refilling playground sandboxes to cleaning up parks in Edmonton's river valley. And with alumni joining in, it was a chance for the UAlberta community to "Do Great Things" together. (Sept. 30, 2013)

Every second Wednesday in the summer, UAlberta's Office of Sustainability leads a free walking tour around the north campus. Take a look at how the U of A instils sustainability in all aspects of campus life—a commitment that goes far beyond our environment. (July 15, 2013)

In June, we shared in the excitement of the U of A's newest graduates as they received their degrees and prepared to make their mark on the world. (June 13, 2013)

A hand-crafted birchbark canoe-turned-memorial was unveiled at UAlberta as a monument to the strength of Aboriginal children who survived residential schools. After the unveiling, partners portaged the hand-crafted birchbark canoe to its permanent home in Pembina Hall. (April 4, 2013)