U of A swimming program in need of a $6 million endowment to ...
On November 15, the University of Alberta Swim Team Alumni Society (UASTAS) held a town hall meeting online with about 190 attendees. The scope of this meeting was to inform and establish an action plan regarding the decision to end the U of A Swimming program after this current season.. Sabrina Willsey, the current vice president of UASTAS, spoke to …
Student athletes will be left with limited options if U of A …
Dec 19, 2024 · The University of Alberta has decided to end its varsity swimming program after this season without alerting athletes, staff, or administration. This marked a sudden change for all parties involved in the program. Three student athletes, Calli Giroux — a team captain — Shayne Bowie, and Annika Cameron — a rookie on the team — serve as different examples of how this decision impacts ...
Smith wants to protect medical choice while stripping it away
Oct 21, 2024 · In the last few weeks, Premier Danielle Smith has announced two policy updates that completely contradict each other. One reaffirms bodily autonomy, while the other strips transgender youth of their autonomy. On September 24, Smith announced her plans to amend the Alberta Bill of Rights.The Alberta Bill of Rights protects certain rights and freedoms of Albertans under provincial law.
Celebrating community and theatre: An interview with Daryl Cloran
Apr 23, 2024 · The Citadel Theatre’s season is ending with a bang with an action-packed production of The Three Musketeers.I spoke with Daryl Cloran, the Citadel’s artistic director and director of the production, about his love for the theatre and the play.. The 2023-24 season’s theme was “all for one and one for all,” the musketeers’ motto. But the motto also encapsulates many of the themes of ...
Draper leads in regular season wins at 441 wins - The Gateway
3 days ago · Howie Draper, the University of Alberta Pandas hockey head coach, has become the leading U of A coach in regular season wins. He earned win number 441 against the Mount Royal University Cougars on November 30, 2024, beating the previous record and placing him in the number one spot.. Laurie Eisler, former Pandas volleyball coach, set the previous record of 440.
Indigenous and environmental coalition hold media conference …
On December 10 at 12:00 p.m., a coalition of Indigenous and environmental organizations held a media conference in response to the International Oil Sands Tailings Conference (IOSTC). The University of Alberta hosted the IOSTC from December 9–10.
It’s time to start talking championships, and not just this year
It’s safe to say that the University of Alberta Golden Bears hockey team has out-performed expectations for such a young group. And it makes you wonder, “what will the team will look like a few years from now?” First things first, what will this …
Protestors strike for climate action from U of A - The Gateway
Sep 24, 2024 · On September 20 at 12:00 p.m., Edmonton Youth for Climate (EYFC), Climate Action Coalition at the University of Alberta (CAUA), and the U of A Climate Advocacy Club hosted a climate strike. The strike began in front of the Administration Building at the U of A. Approximately twenty-five U of A students, faculty, and other participants attended.
Golden Bears Hockey extend win streak over MacEwan to 11-0
Nov 9, 2024 · Friday night’s game on November 8 took the Golden Bears’ win streak over the MacEwan Griffins to 11-0, and the Bears to first in Canada West.To add to another healthy win was defensemen Joel Sexsmith, who returned to the Bears lineup to start his regular season.. The Bears gain a strong lead and work to maintain it
U of A study explores the impact of protein intake on colorectal …
In the pilot trial, “Protein Recommendation to Increase Muscle (PRIMe),” researchers evaluated if colorectal cancer (CRC) patients undergoing chemotherapy would benefit from increased protein intake. They aimed to investigate if muscle health improved amongst patients who increased their protein intake from one gram of protein per kilogram of body weight, to two grams of protein per ...