2013
May
07/05 Faculty member’s poetry collection shortlisted for literary award
04/05 Alumna wins Leacock Medal
April
30/04 Edmonton Public Library lending machine the newest addition to City Centre Campus Library
26/04 2013/14 Book of the Year Shortlist announced
26/04 BSc transfer agreement with Olds College announced
23/04 New dean for Faculty of Arts and Science
18/04 MacEwan University student forges new path in student government
09/04 University shares business expertise: MC College students expand entrepreneurial skills
04/04 MacEwan University to partner in new Downtown Community Rink
04/04 Model UN group returns from New York with awards
03/04 Psychiatric Nursing students challenge the stigma of mental health issues
March
21/03 MacEwan University faculty concert series features Aaron Bailey
19/03 Pool set to reopen
15/03 Theatre programs present Musical of Musicals: The Musical!
14/03 Preconception Health: A healthier today for an enhanced tomorrow
10/03 Ondaatje to visit campus as part of Book of the Year celebrations
08/03 Students go homeless to raise funds food and awareness
05/03 Bram Stephen named ACAC coach of the year
04/03 New initiative by Canadian Universities in Ukraine
February
27/02 University celebrates Aboriginal Cultural Day
26/02 Ethics and Professionalism in the Age of Social Networks: featuring Dr. Alec Couros
26/02 What does healthy eating look like? University food services has the answer
21/02 Massage therapy students to provide therapy for Tim Horton's Brier athletes
18/02 38th annual Educational Assistant Conference features new format and session focus
05/02 International competition aims to make campuses sustainable
04/02 Dale Wishewan, founder of Booster Juice, named as 2013 Dr. Charles Allard Chair in Business
January
29/01 2013 Student Research Showcase
25/01 Global Awareness Week 2013: Inspiration to action
25/01 Researching the weird and wonderful
24/01 Students win top award at international Model UN competition
24/01 Family Literacy Carnival at MacEwan University
16/01 Biology student's research experience invaluable
16/01 MacEwan University students step into their future
14/01 Lieutenant-General, the Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire to speak at MacEwan University
2012
November
22/11 Expert panel to discuss Islamic Finance
15/11 New Vice-President Academic and Provost appointed
12/11 Students move to eliminate gender-based violence
05/11 Douglas Stollery named as Distinguished Citizen
05/11 Nargis Jamal named as Distinguished Alumni
05/11 Terry Wickham named as Distinguished Citizen
October
26/10 University makes the grade in Globe & Mail survey
25/10 Panel discussion on China’s energy strategy for the oil sands
24/10 MacEwan University joins AUCC
19/10 Board of governors welcomes new members
17/10 Jazz in the Haar - featuring Dan Skakun Quintet
15/10 Library creates app, mobile site
09/10 Dreamcatcher conference celebrating 20 years
10/9 Spring Awakening opens theatre season
September
24/09 MacEwan University students speak for the Earth
11/09 The End of Expertise? Reviewing in the age of the consumer reviewer
10/09 Musical eco‐comedy puts Alberta’s oil/tar sands in the spotlight
04/09 2012/13 Theatre season features tears, courage, romance and humor
August
30/08 Jennifer Dunn named Griffins Athletic Therapist
20/08 New Dean of Libraries Appointed
20/08 World renowned criminologist to speak
09/08 Cam Leverman returns to Griffins men’s soccer program
09/08 Cavaliere returns to lead women’s soccer program
09/08 Briggs continues leadership of Griffins women’s volleyball program
09/08 McAlpine brings wealth of knowledge to women’s hockey program
09/08 Magdanz named Griffins basketball coach
09/08 Poole returns to coach women’s basketball
09/08 Poplawski brings international experience to Griffins volleyball
07/08 Kristine Smalcel Pederson named as new Associate Vice-President
07/08 Massage therapy student wins bronze in international competition
June
20/06 Golf coach takes on the world
12/06 Long-time music program chair announces retirement
12/06 Dr. Roberta Jamieson honoured as a Distinguished Citizen
12/06 Edmonton Airports CEO recognized as a Distinguished Citizen
12/06 Former Capital Health CEO Sheila Weatherill named a Distinguished Citizen
08/06 English student receives prestigious Bombardier master’s scholarship
06/06 Beth Allard-Clough honoured as Distinguished Alumni
07/06 Developer Greg Christenson named Distinguished Citizen
07/06 Northern Lakes College president recognized as a Distinguished Alumni
07/06 Not-for-profit Ceiba Association named as Distinguished Alumni
07/06 WISEST founder, Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour named Distinguished Citizen
06/06 Facilities department earns ISO certification
April
04/04 Aquatic and Fitness Centre renovations slated for May
March
30/03 Architectural firms selected for Cultural Arts and Communications Centre
06/03 Artists in residence - Talking North
06/03 Five days for the homeless
February
29/02 Brick founder, Bill Comrie, to speak at Student Business Conference
23/02 Global Awareness Week activities
22/02 Model UN comes to MacEwan University
21/02 Book of the Year celebrates 15 years of Canadian literary tradition
January
25/01 Merrily We Roll Along: Musical comedy finds deeper meaning
20/01 Tough guy Laraque joins Book of the Year sports culture panel
2011
November
28/11 CFAC building development process approved by board
28/11 Sport & Wellness member trains for Ride for Hope
14/11 University set for new president’s installation during Convocation
02/11 Centre for the Arts & Communications Relocation Plan Approved
10/11 A perfect score from an exceptional grad earns Medal of Excellence
October
28/10 Allard Foundation recognized for generous support
13/10 MacEwan University hosts criminal and research methodologies lecture
05/10 Griffin golfers bring home ACAC hardware
September
26/09 Photographer pours heart into autism fundraiser
June
20/06 Bill and Mary Jo Robbins to receive Distinguished Citizen award
20/06 Harry Hole to receive Distinguished Citizen award
20/06 Jenn Heil to receive Distinguished Citizen award
20/06 Mrs. Louise Miller to be honored as Distinguished Citizen
May
09/05 Donation from Ed and Anna Harder to fund student bursaries
05/05 Criminologist to host symposium
02/05 University Service Centre officially opens
April
14/04 Theatre Arts chair announced
March
30/03 Jazz collection donated by local legend
16/03 Hollywood comes to MacEwan
01/03 RBC donates $650,000 to MacEwan
February
18/02 New university president comes home to Edmonton
07/02 Journalism program launches innovative hyperlocal news website
2010
December
10/12 Grande Prairie Regional College agreement opens opportunities
02/12 Researcher collaborates on study of endangered Hawaiian coral
October
12/10 Researchers receive university’s first NSERC grant
September
30/09 Communication Studies degree announced
July
26/07 New Chair, John Day, to lead MacEwan’s Board of Governors
June
14/06 Allan Scott named Distinguished Citizen
14/06 Andrea Engel honoured as a distinguished alumni
14/06 Cheryl Feldstein named Distinguished Alumni
14/06 Edmonton Community Foundation named Distinguished Citizen
14/06 Jean Crozier named Distinguished Alumni
06/14 Muriel Stanley Venne named Distinguished Citizen
02/06 Presidential search update
April
19/04 MacEwan President & CEO announces his retirement
February
23/02 MacEwan now offers a Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music
2009
November
05/11 Grant MacEwan University confers its first Honorary Degree
02/11 Emergency Communications students benefit from $1 million partnership with Intergraph Canada
October
19/10 MacEwan’s Acupuncture program celebrates a decade of paving the way
01/10 Dreaming of a playground
September
24/09 It's official - Grant MacEwan University
March
31/03 Crystal Graham to Chair Mad Hatter’s Gala
July
13/07 Griffins name new Athletic Manager
February
02/09 Berklee holds historic auditions at MacEwan
02/02 Art Meyer named 2009 Allard Chair in Business
January
28/01 The real global crisis: Faculty of Health and Community Studies presents David Morley
2008
December
08/12 MacEwan names Health Lecture Theatre after local philanthropists
November
03/11 MacEwan to offer Bachelor of Science degree
June
19/06 MacEwan unveils its Coat of Arms
May
09/05 BMO Financial Group announces Bachelor of Commerce Awards
January
08/01 Métis Nation of Alberta and Grant MacEwan College establish $2 million endowment
2007
August
30/08 MacEwan opens state of the art Robbins Health Learning Centre
March
12/03 Mad Hatter’s Gala Supports Students
January
16/01 Rosen stresses global vision as key to business success
