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An Evening of Martian Delights & Insights

We have reached capacity. Sold Out!

But you can watch the video here:

Join the Friends on May 13th at 7:30 pm for a virtual “Raise the Bar” featuring professor Chris Herd @SpaceRockDoc (UAlberta’s local Returned Sample Science Participating Scientist) as he presents the latest update on the current Mars mission with the rover Perseverance.

In order to allow discussion with the speaker, the capacity has been limited and we have reached capacity.

If you would like to read some background articles of regarding this mission here are some links:
https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2019/03/bringing-martian-rocks-back-to-earth-crucial-for-science-say-researchers.html
https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2020/02/u-of-a-scientist-lending-expertise-to-nasa-mars-2020-rover-mission.html

And from the Canadian Space Agency
https://asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/mars/missions/mars-2020.asp

And from NASA
https://www.nasa.gov/perseverance/overview

Even though we are unable to meet in-person in a bar and enjoy a beverage together that doesn’t stop you from enjoying your beverage of choice during the talk. If you are looking for ideas, here is a link to a few “Mars” cocktails (we have not tested these recipes, please drink responsibly):
https://bevvy.co/articles/life-on-mars-cocktail/11034

Raise The Bar is a program designed by The Friends of the University of Alberta Society to provide interesting, engaging learning opportunities that break down real or perceived barriers to education and connect the University and its faculty to the broader community. We’re raising the bar on the way people consume content.

2020 AGM – Covid-19 style

We hope you are all keeping healthy and safe during the pandemic. The Friends have continued to work on supporting the University through these challenging times. Since we are required to hold an Annual General Meeting, we held it virtually via Zoom on May 27 at 5:00 PM. We changed the agenda to just the business portion of the meeting and kept the time requirement to a minimum. Thirty one people attended – Thank You!

Three of the executive board members agreed to stay on another year and Andrea Sulyma stepped up to take on the Secretary role. Thanks to all the volunteer board members for their contributions throughout the year.

We hope to meet in person soon (perhaps a Raise the Bar?) and continue championing the University of Alberta to the broader community.

Stay Safe!

2019 Friends’ Annual General Meeting

Over 70 Friends gathered at this year’s AGM. The mix and mingle style was a great opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old friends.

A short Friends’ Annual General Meeting was conducted, with Luca presenting a year end review and Nazir presenting the Treasurer’s report.

Chancellor Doug Stollery thanked the Friends for the USchool donation and highlighted the profound impact USchool has on the students.

The highlights of the past year included the kick off the the new program Raise The Program with three events and meeting the first two winners of the $10,000 Graduate Student Award.

The election of the executive positions for 2019-20 was completed as follows: The Friends elect Luca Vanzella as President, Ken Regan as Vice President, Matthew Sharp as Treasurer, Kate Freeman as Secretary.

Thanks to our guest speaker Dr. Lee Foote, for introducing us to new Aga Khan Garden part of the University of Alberta Botanical Garden.

The Friends look forward to bringing you more opportunities this summer and into the fall.

2019 AGM and Reception

The Friends of the University of Alberta Society invites you to our public Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Faculty Club, 11435 Saskatchewan Drive (U of A Campus) on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, from 5:00 – 6:30pm.

Our guest speaker will be Dr. Lee Foote, Professor & Director of the University of Alberta Botanic Garden.

The Friends are hosting the AGM this year with the same format as last year. The evening will consist of the evening’s AGM business, our guest speaker and opportunity to meet other Friends over refreshments and appetizers.

Please join us for an evening to celebrate our 2018 accomplishments and what we envision for 2019. Please reserve your free tickets here.

Doors open at 4:45pm.

Photo credit “University of Alberta Botanic Garden.”