Consider this: Enhancing student success in a digital environment Collaboration between teaching professor Alexander Gainer and the Online Learning team transforms traditional theoretical courses in economics into dynamic, engaging online experiences.
April 10, 2025
Convocation: An academic reflects on its significance and joy A Q & A with Anne McIntosh, associate dean of teaching and associate professor of biology at Augustana Campus.
November 21, 2024
What we need right now is more truth Wear orange on Oct. 1. Wear red on Oct. 4. And always seek the truth tellings of our nation.
September 26, 2024
Indigenous Canada and the Faculty of Native Studies The popular online course has been updated to reflect events from the seven years since its launch.
June 20, 2024
Recognizing and appreciating cultural differences Cen Huang, vice-provost and associate vice-president (International), reflects as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in May.
May 23, 2024
In video: Honorary Degree Conferral for Honourable Murray Sinclair On Aug. 28, leaders from the U of A travelled to Winnipeg for a special ceremony to confer an honorary Doctorate of Laws on the Honourable Murray Sinclair.
November 16, 2023
Guidance for faculty and staff members to support inclusive academic environments Guidance for faculty and staff members to support inclusive academic environments.
October 19, 2023
Consider This: How I gave my childhood hero Fred Penner an Honorary Degree A guide to easily navigating the U of A's Honorary Degree submission process.
October 05, 2023
Consider This: The value of creating a culture of safety at U of A As we work towards our goals in the Culture of Care action plan, it’s important that everyone makes a commitment to safety.
May 18, 2023
Reflecting on the U of A's partnership with the Aga Khan University on their 40th anniversary Our long-standing partnership has created, and continues to create, a local and global impact.
March 16, 2023
Considering communities and individuals alike How the lenses of EDI and critical pedagogies can inform inclusive writing assignments.
August 10, 2022
Consider This: AI is the best reason to get curious Thinking about what artificial intelligence means for our jobs, health, family, home and community.
May 18, 2022
Consider This: Policing and the State of Human Rights in Canada The 2021 Visiting Lectureship in Human Rights, featuring Robyn Maynard, will be a barometer for how far we have come and what needs to happen from now on.
November 18, 2021
Fairness and Balance: The Supreme Court of Canada Decision in Access Copyright v. York University Adrian Sheppard, Director, Copyright Office, reflects on a recent decision related to how how post-secondary institutions can provide their students with access to course materials in a manner that is compliant with copyright law.
August 26, 2021
Consider This: How support interventions on campuses have shifted at universities Over the last decade, there have been major shifts in how universities handle reports of sexual violence, misconduct, or concerning behaviour.
February 18, 2021
Consider this: Stand out with Research Impact Services Explore the Research Impact Team and how their services can assist with reports, help strategize and plan, boost visibility and, ultimately, help researchers lead with purpose.
December 05, 2024
Consider this: Bringing innovative student-focused projects to life The relaunch of the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) expands opportunities to enhance student learning.
November 14, 2024
Consider This: Cultivating a culture of peace Recognizing International Day of Peace and its alignment with National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 19, 2024
Consider This: Why researchers need more than just words Supporting students with knowledge mobilization and making their research accessible.
June 06, 2024
Consider This: Indigenous-focused resources support well-being and community learning Highlighting recent collaborations that support Indigenous students, staff and faculty and provide opportunities for growth and learning.
February 29, 2024
Consider This: Wâhkôhtowin at work - Connecting with Maskwacîs Education Schools Commission Augustana students participate in workshops with the community to learn more and grow Indigenous curriculum.
November 02, 2023
Consider This: Finding stories in the simplest of things Astrid Blodgett’s newest work is inspired by everyday people facing change and uncertainty.
October 19, 2023
Consider This: Food for the future Cost, climate and creating security in agriculture and food.
August 16, 2023
Reflecting on the work of the Public Health Response Team A look back at the team’s efforts and achievements.
May 04, 2023
Reconsidering the Copyright Bargain: the impacts of the CUSMA term extension Effective December 30, 2022, the extension of the copyright term under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement will increase the standard term of copyright protection in Canada.
December 12, 2022
Centring our students’ voices in accommodation and proactive design Reflecting on the 2022 Festival of Teaching and Learning student keynote conversation.
June 09, 2022
Consider This: Confronting the intersection of paid work and care work Janet Fast, a professor in the Department of Human Ecology in the Faculty of ALES, shares the importance of reconceptualizing and strengthening our understanding of caregiving.
March 31, 2022
Is sitting the new smoking? Tips to encourage both professors and students to move around more.
October 18, 2021
In the Community, Consider This
The University Health Centre’s Dr. Christopher Smith offers advice to support those individuals who are feeling unsure about COVID-19 vaccinations.
August 05, 2021
What Does Heritage Mean to You? Dr. Cen Huang reflects as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month.
May 20, 2021
Consider This: University partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals Paying greater attention to the Sustainable Development Goals at the university will help remind us of the value of ensuring that our research and teaching more directly work to advance these important goals.
January 25, 2021
Consider this: Freedom of expression and Margaret Atwood Professor Toni Samek explores what it means to be a scholar-in-residence on freedom of expression and what she learned from moderating Margaret Atwood’s talk.
November 28, 2024
Consider This: A hands-on approach to chemistry lab safety training How breaking beakers and spilling solvents can be used to help students prepare for incidents in the lab.
October 10, 2024
Clearing the air about wildfire smoke and air quality on our campuses A research group in the Faculty of Science provides recommendations from their study of buildings on North Campus to help the university community be vigilant about air quality.
June 20, 2024
Consider this: Survivor-driven accountability The U of A has opened the door to non-disciplinary accountability options.
June 06, 2024
Consider This: Bringing music made for one to an audience of hundreds It took a decade for Roger Admiral to commission music he recently performed in Germany and at Augustana.
January 25, 2024
Consider this: Who decides how we decolonize prison? Exploring Indigenous peoples’ experiences with the “Indigenized” aspects of Canada’s prison system.
October 19, 2023
Consider This: Making our campuses safer together We all have a vital role to play in keeping our campuses safe for learning and work.
October 12, 2023
Consider This: The value of collaboration Ingrid Urberg, a professor in the Department of Fine Arts and Humanities at Augustana Campus, shares the importance of considering different voices to strengthen storytelling.
July 05, 2023
Consider This: ChatGPT, teaching and learning in an AI world Exploring the opportunities and challenges facing instructors in the era of generative AI programs like ChatGPT.
April 06, 2023
Consider This: Taking a closer look at pseudoarchaeology Identifying misinformation in the popular docuseries Ancient Apocalypse.
December 08, 2022
Past, present, future: thoughts for National Indigenous History Month Dr. Florence Glanfield invites you to join in the work of Truth and Reconciliation.
June 02, 2022
National Indigenous Languages Day: Keeping languages thriving for generations to come This National Indigenous Languages Day, let’s celebrate the community-led initiatives that focus on building capacity and sustainability for future generations.
March 31, 2022
nohtawiy: My Father’s Story I am a first generation survivor of Indian Residential schools—the very foundation of who I am goes back to kokum (my grandma) ekwa nohtawiy (my dad).
September 28, 2021
Consider This: Preparing For Post-pandemic Learning Environments The post-pandemic university must be reimagined to meet the needs of students, rather than reverting back to pre-pandemic norms, writes André Costopoulos, Vice-provost and Dean of Students at the University of Alberta.
July 08, 2021
An Inside Look at Health & Safety Safety Advisors and incident investigators Kim Schaerer and Danny Mah share a behind-the-scenes look at keeping the U of A safe.
April 22, 2021
