Greetings! As we begin this new term online, or if you are one of the many campus community members who are continuing to work and study virtually, here’s a reminder of all the library has to offer online. To help advise on all the ways University of Alberta Library can assist with your unique needs, we have created the library remotely series, with information for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well…
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‘Tis the season of hosting, visiting and making merry — with the COVID caveat that we keep our social groupings small. With that in mind, I thought it would be interesting to learn more about customs and etiquette in Vietnam. So if your small holiday gathering includes someone who is from Vietnam, or if you are planning a trip to this beautiful nation (COVID willing) in the future, here are a few…
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As an alumna of the University of Alberta, one of my most valued undergraduate experiences was my time as a resident at Lister Hall [🎵 3 Henday, 3 Henday, 3 Hendaaaaaaay 🎶]. Amongst the many benefits of living in a large communal environment, I was blessed with the greatest floor mates in history. These folks are valued friends to this day, and they taught this introverted, pseudo-rural bumpkin much about life outside…
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Today we shine the spotlight on authors of Vietnamese ancestry. In the aftermath of the Vietnam War (also known as the American War) and the fall of Saigon in 1975 there was a great exodus and many refugees eventually found their way to Canada. By 1982 more than 120,000 had been resettled in Canada (Canadian Red Cross) – considered our largest humanitarian undertaking to that point. Many of these families made their…