The Last Images of Summer 2016

The U of A's North Campus in glass form.

The U of A's North Campus in glass form.Deep breath - summer is done. It's gone. It won't be back for another year - but that doesn't mean that we can't take one last look back at some of the images that helped to define August 2016. Here's a look at the month that was:

President Turpin welcomes the U of A's newest faculty and staff members.

President Turpin welcomes the U of A's newest faculty and staff members.

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Sun Stone

Somebody was having a good day.

Research puppets

Puppets enhance the research of Sheree Kwong.

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Janine Andrews (left), executive director of University of Alberta Museums, and Cornelia Morcos stand in front of Signalos III by sculptor Kosso Eloul.

Janine Andrews (left), executive director of University of Alberta Museums, and Cornelia Morcos stand in front of Signalos III by sculptor Kosso Eloul.

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GSA Tomatos

The gardening efforts of the Graduate Students' Association's bear fruit (or vegetables depending on what side of the "fruit vs. veggie tomato debate" you take)

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Meal time at the President's Staff Appreciation Breakfast.

The community comes together for the President's Staff Appreciation Breakfast.

Meal time at the President's Staff Appreciation Breakfast.

Meal time at the President's Staff Appreciation Breakfast.

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The Alberta School of Business - Undergraduate Program Office had a unique twist in their Adopt a Planter this summer.

The Alberta School of Business - Undergraduate Program Office had a unique twist in their Adopt a Planter this summer.

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The Sweetgrass Bear is unveiled as the U of A's newest art installation.

The Sweetgrass Bear is unveiled as the U of A's newest art installation.

The Sweetgrass Bear, by Stewart Steinhauer

"The Sweetgrass Bear, by Stewart Steinhauer, is part of the university's efforts to work toward respectful, meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples."

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The U of A's annual TAWOW event

The U of A's annual TAWOW event warmly welcomes all First Nation, Metis and Inuit learners from all disciplines and years of study - back to campus!

The U of A's annual TAWOW event

Students attending TAWOW 2016 pose with their new backpacks as they prepare for the school year ahead.

The U of A's annual TAWOW event

Heartfelt greetings were a part of TWOW 2016.

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It's Guba!

Apparently the new school year has snuck up on Guba….

Debra Pozega Osburn

Debra Pozega Osburn thanks her colleagues for her time at the University of Alberta.

President David Turpin and Debra Pozega Osburn

President David Turpin wishes Debra Pozega Osburn warm wishes as she prepares to depart her role as the U of A's Vice-president (University Relations).

Don Hickey

Don Hickey reflects on his time with the University of Alberta.

President David Turpin and Don Hickey

President David Turpin extends his hopes for a happy retirement to Don Hickey, outgoing Vice-president (Facilities and Operations).

Orientation arrives at the U of A.

Orientation arrives at the U of A.

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Orientation at the University of Alberta

Farewell August; hey there, September!