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Friends of the UofA
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Engaged in activities that help build a strong relationship between University of Alberta and the broader community. Become a friend (member) of the UofA! Edmonton, Alberta friendsoftheuofa.ca
Hi Friends
Drop-in on Nov. 15 to the Community Health Fair presented by @ualbertadom.bsky.social
Take Charge of Your Health - One Conversation at a Time.
Interact with health experts on topics including heart health, aging, digestion, diabetes, vaccines, cancer screening and more.
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Friends of the UofA
Hi Friends, Join us on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025, at Blue Chair for Raise The Bar with Dr. PB Berge presenting Video Games. No Longer Child’s Play! Tickets are $15 and include a drink.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/video-game... #UAlberta
More info:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/10/vide...
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by Friends of the UofA
Last evening, I had the privilege of addressing the community about the role of universities in democracy.

Here are my remarks, which focused on the importance of finding balance between pluralism and populism.

open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Pluralism, Populism and the University
My remarks as part of the UAlberta President's Speaker Series
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Hi Friends, Join us on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025, at Blue Chair for Raise The Bar with Dr. PB Berge presenting Video Games. No Longer Child’s Play! Tickets are $15 and include a drink.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/video-game... #UAlberta
More info:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/10/vide...
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hi Friends, here is 2019 twitter @AKimCampbell's recipe for cranberry sauce. It is delicious!
October 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Hi Friends, Our next casino is coming up on Nov 3-4 and we need your help on the nights shifts! This is our only fundraiser and it keeps our excellent programs going. To volunteer, DM with your email address. Thanks!
October 8, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Hi Friends, Don't forget to register for the upcoming 2025 Henry Marshall Tory Lecture by Greg Anderson. Free tickets still available.
Registration links:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/09/2025...

#UAlberta
October 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Join us for the 2025 Henry Marshall Tory Lecture on
Wednesday, Nov 5 when Greg Anderson presents
"Tariff Man, World Order, and Canada: Asymmetries of Power and the International System"

Attend in-person or Zoom; more info and registration options: www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/09/2025...
#UAlberta
September 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We always love receiving thank you cards for our support of #UAlberta USchool. Check out more art here: www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/07/2025...
July 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Don't forget to grab your tickets for the next Raise the Bar (no conflict with Oilers game)!
Hi Friends, Join us on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Blue Chair for Raise The Bar with Dr. Cressida Heyes presenting Sleep is the New Sex? Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Limited seating - more info:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/05/slee... #UAlberta
June 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hi Friends, Join us on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Blue Chair for Raise The Bar with Dr. Cressida Heyes presenting Sleep is the New Sex? Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Limited seating - more info:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/05/slee... #UAlberta
May 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Friends are proud to present the big cheque to increase the Helen McArthur Scholarship in Nursing.
Meng Wang (Leadership Annual Giving), Luca Vanzella (Friends President) and Dr. Shannon Scott(Dean, Faculty of Nursing) More info here: www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/scholarships...
#UAlberta
May 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Hi Friends,
Join Chancellor Nizar J Somji in an engaging evening considering the dangers of misinformation and how you can work to counter it.

More information and in person registration link here:
www.ualberta.ca/en/chancello...
@ualberta.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Hi Friends, Only one week until the next Raise The Bar - Join Us! #UAlberta
We’ll smash gall nuts - Audience participation!
Join us on Tuesday, Apr 22, at Blue Chair for Raise The Bar with Dr. Ted Bishop presenting "The Social Life of Ink" Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Limited seating - more info:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/04/the-...
#UAlberta
April 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We’ll smash gall nuts - Audience participation!
Join us on Tuesday, Apr 22, at Blue Chair for Raise The Bar with Dr. Ted Bishop presenting "The Social Life of Ink" Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Limited seating - more info:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/04/the-...
#UAlberta
April 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Join us on Tuesday, Apr 22, at Blue Chair for Raise The Bar with Dr. Ted Bishop presenting "The Social Life of Ink" Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Limited seating - more info:
www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/04/the-...
#UAlberta
April 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at Blue Chair for Raise the Bar with Andrew Derocher presenting "Polar Bears: A Cultural and Climate Icon" Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Limited seating - more info: friendsoftheuofa.ca/2025/01/pola...
#UAlberta
February 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Registration is now open for the next Raise the Bar Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Join us for "Who is responsible when you chat with an AI?" presented by Dr. Geoffrey Rockwell.
More information and registration link here: www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2024/10/who-...
#UAlberta
October 2, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Hi Friends, Tickets going fast! Nov. 6, 2024 Henry Marshall Tory Lecture. Register for FREE Tickets & Attend in Person
www.eventbrite.ca/e/finding-co...
Or Register to Watch via Zoom
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 29, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Registration is open for the 2024 Henry Marshall Tory Lecture Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Join us for "Finding Common Ground in Polarized Times: Rediscovering Alberta’s Political Culture" presented by Dr. Jared Wesley PhD
Registration links here: www.friendsoftheuofa.ca/2024/06/save...
#UAlberta
August 29, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Hi Friends, Registration is open and it looks like fun! U of A Days: September 19-22, 2024. From engaging presentations and campus tours to family-friendly activities and performances, there’s something for everyone. www.ualberta.ca/en/events/u-... #UAlberta
U of A Days
www.ualberta.ca
August 7, 2024 at 7:15 PM