Past Statements

Statement on the Passing of His Highness, The Aga Khan IV from the ��

February 5, 2025

Statement on Student Art Exhibit + Vandalism

May 9, 2024

Statement on the �� Sexual Assault Centre

November 18, 2023

Statement on ‘Students for Justice in Palestine’ event

November 18, 2023

Statement on the Disposition of an Endowment Fund

September 27, 2023

From the President's Desk: Suspending the Vaccination Directive and CampusReady program

February 17, 2022

Effective February 28, the �� will suspend its Vaccination Directive.

From the President's Desk: Returning safely to campus on February 28

February 10, 2022

President Flanagan shares details for students and employees who are preparing to return to in-person activities.

From the President’s Desk: Winter 2022’s safe start continues

January 14, 2022

President Flanagan provides an update on the ��’s Winter 2022 start safe plan, which includes extending online courses and enhanced safety measures until February 28.

President's Message: Updated Winter 2022 start safe plan

December 22, 2021

President Flanagan shares the ��’s new Winter 2022 start safe plan, which includes three weeks of online courses and enhanced safety measures

�� condemns sexual violence, strives for culture of care and consent

November 2, 2021

Deputy Provost Wendy Rodgers addresses charges against person with ties to �� community

�� Ring Houses will have a new Edmonton home as future community hub

October 1, 2021

�� Ring Houses will have a new Edmonton home as future community hub The four century-old brick Edwardian style homes were sold to local real estate developer Primavera Development Group.

Nine Alberta post-secondary institutions enhance safety measures

September 13, 2021

��, University of Calgary, University of Lethbridge, MacEwan University, Medicine Hat College, Mount Royal University, NAIT, SAIT, and NorQuest College to introduce vaccination mandate, required vaccination proof, and changes to rapid testing programs

University back-to-school story ideas for a fall term unlike any other

August 30, 2021

With back to school comes a sense of optimism and renewal that the world sorely needs. This search for normalcy is being informed by �� experts available to comment on everything from how to maintain good mental and physical health to trying your hand at entrepreneurship and what the upcoming U Sports season will hold.

Institutional Statement About China Relations

May 4, 2021

The �� Strongly Condemns Assault of Student at LRT Station

April 26, 2021

Statement from President Bill Flanagan regarding assault of a student at Edmonton LRT station.

Exploring Program-specific Tuition Proposals

April 13, 2021

Provost Dew offers a comment regarding the exploration of program-specific tuition proposals.

Exploring Program-specific Tuition Proposals

April 13, 2021

Provost Dew offers a comment regarding the exploration of program-specific tuition proposals.

A Joint Announcement from the University, NASA and AASUA

February 2, 2021

eClass Disruption

December 11, 2020

This afternoon a number of exams and final assignments were affected by an eClass disruption. We know that exam season is a stressful time of year, and apologize for any distress that this caused. Our IT professionals worked as quickly as possible to resolve the issue.

Updated Notice materials from the Alberta Labour Relations Board

October 28, 2020

In the ongoing proceedings at the Labour Relations Board between the University, NASA and AASUA, the Labour Relations Board has issued updated Notices to employees.

Notice to Employees Regarding Alberta Labour Relations Board Matters

October 23, 2020

More information on a joint complaint was brought forward by AASUA and NASA to the Alberta Labour Relations Board on Oct 9.

The ��’s Commitment to Collegial and Meaningful Consultations

October 15, 2020

The �� is aware of the joint statement and complaint brought forward by AASUA and NASA. The University respects the significant role played by each union and while the institution has a difference of opinion regarding the Unions’ complaint, the University remains committed to maintaining and fostering a collegial environment for the whole of the �� community, especially as we come together to develop the �� for Tomorrow.

Statement of Support for French-language Education

August 17, 2020

We are aware of the ACFA’s decision to bring forward legal proceedings. We want to reiterate the full and ongoing commitment of the �� to its longstanding partnership with ACFA and the Government of Alberta in the support of post-secondary French language education in Alberta. Reflecting this commitment, President & Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan has issued the following statement.

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