This post was written by SLIS student Heather McMullin Nigeria — the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous in the world1 — is an economic, literary and cultural powerhouse and there is a strong contingent of Nigerian students attending the U of A. Here are some fun facts you may not know about Nigeria: Nollywood is the nickname for Nigeria’s film industry, which is second only to Bollywood…

This Thursday, September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All University of Alberta Library locations will be closed to mark this day. On this solemn day, Canadians will reflect on our grievous past, particularly the incarceration and abuse of Indigenous children in Residential Schools. We encourage all members of the University of Alberta community to wear an Orange shirt and consider this past and how we can do better now…

Version française ici ! UAlberta students, the COVID pandemic continues to present challenges for the 21/22 learning year. This past April, the University of Alberta Library and Wellness Supports invited you to participate in a community arts initiative to explore and express your student experience during COVID. In light of the upcoming World Mental Health Day, we encourage you to reflect on your experiences as a post-secondary student during the pandemic, of…

Walking around our campuses I marvel at the beautiful urban forests that surround us! A walk outside at this time of year with the sounds of leaves rustling above or crunching underfoot, the blazing autumn colours remind us of their presence. What better time of year to celebrate National Tree Day! This is a short list of books from our collections which both celebrate trees as well as highlight their precarious existence…