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Christina Gillies, adjunct professor in the School of Public Health and scientist in Provincial Population and Public Health, Alberta Health Services.

Partnering to promote health and well-being: Meet Christina Gillies

In the latest edition of Sustainability in Action, hear from Christina Gillies, adjunct professor and scientist, on community engagement and co-creating sustainable, relevant and culturally appropriate health initiatives.

From the Provost's Desk: Honouring Asian Heritage Month

Recognizing U of A's Asian and Asian-Canadian community.

Joanna Hao (Photo: Alex Pugliese)

The power of one day: Giving Day 2025

A single day of generosity to support the next generation of changemakers.


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In Memoriam
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In Memoriam
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In the Community
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From the President's Desk
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Alberta History mural decision
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Sustainability in Action
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Lowering the Flag: Day of mourning to honour the missing and murdered First Nation, Métis and Inuit women and girls
In Memoriam
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The power of one day: Giving Day 2025
In the Community
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From the President's Desk
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From the President's Desk: Celebrating Pride Week 2025
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Have You Met ... Grant Kemp?
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In Memoriam
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In Memoriam
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From the Provost's Desk: Honouring Asian Heritage Month
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In the Community
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From the Provost's Desk
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From the Provost's Desk
Verna’s Vlog with George Georgiou
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In the Community
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Sustainability in Action
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