From chilly dips, an honourary dog-ree, and open minds, November had all that and much more. Here's a look back at November 2017:
The Faculty of Science honoured its furriest and friendliest science citizen, Ruby, last Tuesday. After countless hours of spending time with so many science students, she is officially retired from her role as the science pet therapy dog. Ruby received an honorary Dog-ree at fall convocation. Ruby is pictured here with Bob McDonald, Host of CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks. | Photo Credit: Richard Siemens
The Timms Centre stage just before the set for Doll House was constructed, and lights were about to be hung.
From Left to Right: BFA Acting students Kiana Woo, Gabby Bernard and Alex Cherovsky star in Doll House, a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic masterpiece, A Doll's House. Presented by the Department of Drama's Studio Theatre, Doll House runs Nov. 30 - Dec. 9 at the Timms Centre for the Arts. (Left) | BFA Acting student Gabby Bernard stars as "Nora" in Beau Coleman's adaptation of Doll House, by Henrik Ibsen.
rom Left to Right: Department of Drama Properties Master, Jane Kline, reviews set pieces for Studio Theatre's production of Doll House, with BFA student Brianna Kolybaba and MFA student and Doll House set designer, Sofia Lukie.
The über creative Caulfield family: Tim, Sean and Adam. | Photo Credit: Donna McKinnon
Held on a chilly November 8, Chillin' for Charity really was chillin' for charity this year.
Salt, Sword, and Crozier tells the intertwined economic, political, and religious story of the prince-bishops of Salzburg at the Bruce Peel Special Collections Library until January 31, 2018.
Dr. Len Ratzlaff conducts students from the University Symphony Orchestra during a rehearsal for the Bach Christmas Oratorio Concert at the Winspear Centre (Dec. 3).
It's a winter wonderland on campus! | Photo Credit: Devonne Kendrick
Unable to attend his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, at the Saturday Golden Bears Hockey game, Coach Drake was also celebrated in the arena that bears his name on North Campus.
On November 7th, the Office of the Vice-President (Research) and the Kule Institute for Advanced Study co-hosted Open Minds, a celebration of the U of A's humanities and social sciences research. | Photo Credit: Laura Sou
Ice blooms on the North Saskatchewan River | Photo Credit: Cathie Crooks
At the opening reception for MFA candidate Meghan Pohlod's exhibit, On Being Without, she talks with visitors about her exploration of abandonment trauma through powerful imagery. On Being Without is on display at FAB Gallery alongside Liz Ingram's Water/Bodies til Dec. 9.
Dr. Christian Beaulieu demonstrating how an MRI works for Stollery donors during a WCHRI lab tour. (Left) Dr. Eric Parent showing his research for Stollery donors during a WCHRI lab tour. (Right)| Photo Credit: Alexis Millar
The first graduates of the new Women's and Gender Studies MA in Gender and Social Justice program - Lynsey Race, Megan Stewart (on device) and Megan Perram! | Photo Credit: Donna McKinnon