Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta

10/16/2026

Happening tomorrow!

Join us for Archaeology Day tomorrow from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Tory Building main floor and foyer.

The event will include talks about current research and community engagement, activities like stone tool making, pottery drawing, a student poster competition, tours of the Archaeology Labs and WG Hardy Classics Museum, other fun demonstrations, and information tables about archaeology in the province.

This is a free public event and is family friendly.

Learn more at uab.ca/arch-day

10/15/2026

Help your teen get one step closer to finding their own bright path. Register for Open House at uab.ca/openhouse.

10/13/2026

Meet the careerWORKS Conference speakers making a difference through their careers, leadership and community involvement! 🤝

Portia Mawufemor Anani is a Policy and Programs Advisor with the Government of Alberta, where she supports policy and program development, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. She recently completed a Master of Arts in Policy Studies at the University of Alberta, building practical experience through an internship and co-op placement with the Government of Alberta. Before moving to Canada, Portia spent nearly 10 years working in Ghana across communications, project management and customer service. She is also passionate about social intervention programs, volunteering and community involvement.

Catch Portia, Nicole, Avery, Dan Xu and Mehrnaaz alongside other inspiring speakers at the careerWORKS conference on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kipnes Health Research Academy, North Campus.

Nicole Duley has built a career in local government through roles with the City of St. Albert and the City of Edmonton. Her experience spans economic development, corporate communications, emergency management and corporate and strategic services. She is currently Manager, Strategic Services with the City of St. Albert, where she leads work in municipal insurance and claims, corporate transformation and corporate planning. A University of Alberta graduate, Nicole is also passionate about mentorship, the arts and community development and has volunteered with organizations including the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the University of Alberta Career Centre.

Mehrnaaz Teja is a Registered Social Worker whose work focuses on reducing mental health stigma and supporting underserved communities. She has worked across non-profit organizations, schools, health care and community-based mental health settings, with a particular interest in adolescents and young adults. Mehrnaaz currently works as a School Social Worker with Edmonton Catholic Schools and as a Social Worker and Intern Therapist with Momentum Counselling. Her practice is grounded in anti-oppressive and strengths-based approaches, with a focus on creating cultura

10/09/2026

We're pleased to introduce the inaugural Strategic Research Chairs in Arts!

Congratulations to Crystal Gail Fraser (History, Classics, and Religion/The Faculty of Native Studies), Julie Rak (English and Film Studies) and David Rast III (Psychology), who assumed their SRCA roles on September 1.

Created in partnership with the Kule Institute for Advanced Study, the SRCA allows the building of a national or international multi-member research team and the developing of a large-scale, multi-year, interdisciplinary project with graduate student training integrated at its core.

Learn more about their projects here: https://bit.ly/3VsOOS7

10/08/2026

Come one, come all, research community! The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is pleased to invite all to attend a college-wide event to celebrate and showcase research from the Faculties of Arts, Education, Law and the Alberta School of Business on Oct. 15. No RSVP required.

Learn more: uab.ca/sshcel2026

10/07/2026

Join the Department of English and Film Studies for the 2026 Broadus Lectures series, taking place from October 14–16.

This year features Dr. Marie Carrière, Professor and Vice-Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Arts, who will present a three-part lecture series titled "Feminist Ecologies: Theory and Poetics in Canada."

For full event details, lecture descriptions, and location information, please visit the event page: https://bit.ly/4ATW1uC

09/30/2026

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day of reflection and learning to honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential and day schools, and their families and communities.

In observance of the day, the University of Alberta is closed. We encourage everyone to learn more about the U of A’s ongoing work toward reconciliation through Braiding Past, Present and Future, the U of A Indigenous Strategic Plan.

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/indigenous/trc/index.html

09/29/2026

The Faculty of Arts joins the U of A community in standing together to honour the experiences of residential school survivors. Orange shirts are available to purchase at the U of A Bookstore. All proceeds support initiatives fostering community healing and connection at First Peoples’ House.

Orange Shirt Day is September 30, a day to honour the thousands of children who were forcibly removed from their families and sent to Indian Residential Schools.

As our community comes together throughout the week, we encourage everyone to wear an orange shirt, reflect, learn and continue meaningful conversations about the lasting impacts of residential schools.

Learn more about Orange Shirt Day activities on campus: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/first-peoples-house/programs-and-services/cultural-wellness/orange-shirt-day.html

09/24/2026

Join the Peter Lougheed School of Politics & Democracy on October 29 for a special keynote event featuring David Coletto speaking on "Leadership and Policymaking in Precarious Times."

True to the Lougheed legacy of visionary leadership, this event will feature a 30-minute address intended to spark fresh perspectives, followed by a moderated Q&A session.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3TkOtjq

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