This blog post was written by Heather Ritz (Community Social Worker, Student Services – Wellness Supports) The University of Alberta will #LightUpPurple on October 10th for World Mental Health Day. Various buildings on North Campus will be illuminated in purple light, and many offices across all campuses will be decorated with purple flags, a reminder that checking in with our peers and talking about mental health is important.  Incorporate #LightUpPurple into your…

Our University of Alberta Library locations have been a flurry of activity as we welcomed students back to U of A for the new semester. As folks settle back into their on-campus routines, interacting with the library becomes a vital part of academic life. Here’s how to access not only the library, but also how to retrieve items from the library efficiently as you go about your busy day. Placing a hold:…

University of Alberta Library is celebrating the new Geoffrey & Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library. This post is part of a series of posts that showcase the Sperber Library. This blog post was written by: Janice Kung Greetings to all health sciences enthusiasts and knowledge seekers! After weeks of eager anticipation, we are thrilled to promote the long-awaited reopening of our health sciences library. We understand the challenges and inconveniences caused by the temporary closure of…

Saturday, September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (TRC). On that day campus services, including the Library, will close to allow students and staff to contemplate the repercussions of the Canadian residential school system. To support this reflection the Library invites students and staff to take part in the following activities.   Orange Heart Beaded Pin Activity Orange shirts are symbols which mark the impacts of residential schools on Indigenous peoples…