The Week in Review: June 25, 2021

This week marked spring convocation, a highlight of our academic year and a major milestone in the lives of thousands of graduating students. Earlier today, the grads of the class of 2021 and their loved ones gathered virtually to celebrate their achievement and mark their transition from students to proud alumni. Their experiences and education at the U of A have prepared them to harness their potential and take their place among a new generation of leaders striving with purpose to shape a better world. Their stories inspire us; I hope they will inspire you too.

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Kimberly Fairman, executive director of the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research, says earning her master's in public health helped her develop skills she can use immediately in her work to improve the health and wellness of northerners through community-based research. (Photo: Supplied)
Research, Health And Wellness

Public health grad uses community-based research to improve health of northerners

As executive director of the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research, Kimberly Fairman can put what she learned during her master’s to immediate use.

Alicia Cardinal in her fancy shawl dancing regalia for the 2020 Manito Ahbee Virtual Pow Wow. This week, Cardinal will become a proud U of A education graduate, fulfilling a childhood ambition to be a teacher like her late father. (Photo: Supplied)
Society and Culture

Education grad and powwow dancer follows in her father’s footsteps

For Alicia Cardinal, attending the U of A to become a teacher was the fulfilment of a childhood ambition and a way to honour her dad’s memory.

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Health And Wellness, Society and Culture

Nursing grad finds career direction after his own health scare in residence

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Health And Wellness

Blending empathy with excellence: Pharmacy doctoral grad’s international experience gives him unique perspective

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Health And Wellness, Business

Combined program was a perfect fit for grad with a passion for business and for helping people


U of A in the media this week

'Years of work ahead': Alberta's Indigenous communities to search for and document unmarked graves

Alberta sees spike in rare parasitic disease spread by coyotes, foxes and maybe your dog

Local students aid U of A in construction of a space satellite