Ah, April: A Look Back in Photos

April 2017 in Photos

The month of April brought us spring, the second (?), third, and by my count, fourth refrains of winter, the end of term, and a whole lot of photos. Here's a look back at April 2017:

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"Wave your hands in the air if you feel fine" The Alberta Sat team got their space jam on as Alberta's first satellite blasted into space.

Image courtesy of Duncan Elliott.

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The Alberta Sat team celebrated the launch of Alberta's first satellite from the launch site.

Image courtesy of Duncan Elliott.

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On the left, the Easter bunny makes a visit at the Alumni Association's Easter Eggstravaganza on April 15, 2017.

Image courtesy of Laughing Dog Photography

On the right, Kids head out to Quad to find Easter eggs at the Alumni Association's Easter Eggstravaganza.

Image courtesy of volunteer photographer Loretta Lee, '97 BScN, '88 Dip(Nu)

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Kids exchange the Easter eggs they find for treats at the Alumni Association's Easter Eggstravaganza on April 15, 2017.

Image courtesy of Laughing Dog Photography

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April 26th was Augustana's annual Spring Soiree which featured a performance by the Augustana choir, words from Provost and Vice-President Academic Steve Dew, and Dean Allen Berger's Report to the Community. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated!

Image courtesy of Tia Lalani.

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Augustana grads Kristie Soanes, Melissa Boden, and Jessica Andreassen were among many to ring the centenary bell sculpture in the quad celebrating their last class at Augustana.

Image courtesy of Tia Lalani

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"Clone-A-Kiss," by Chaise Glover - Presented as part of the BFA Grad Show "Between Us."

Image courtesy of TJ Jans

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Art patrons make their way through the FAB Gallery to explore the BFA Grad Show "Between Us."

Image courtesy of TJ Jans

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"Things We Keep," by Courtney Stevens was display at the BFA Grad Show "Between Us."
Image courtesy of TJ Jans

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Drama 391 Production Lab students doing last minute adjustments to their theatrical piece in Second Playing Space.
Image courtesy of Erik Einsiedel

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The opening scene of the recent Drama 391 theatrical installation in Second Playing Space.
Image courtesy of Erik Einsiedel

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A rainbow of skylights line the top of the Humanities Centre.
Image courtesy of Donna McKinnon

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An assortment of flowers awaited the winners of the Faculty of Arts' 2017 Awards.
Image courtesy of Donna McKinnon

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Guests mingle at the Faculty Club while waiting for the start of the 2017 Faculty of Arts Awards.
Image courtesy of Donna McKinnon

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Recipients of the Roger S. Smith Undergraduate Researcher Award celebrate their achievements at the Faculty Club.
Image courtesy of Donna McKinnon

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Dance lessons, food sampling, and interactive presentations: students from the Middle East and North Africa who are studying at the Faculty of Extension English Language School (ELS) share aspects of their home countries at the MENA Cultures Presentation. The event was the first in the ELS Cultures Showcase Series, which will feature different regions throughout the year.

Image courtesy of Michael Viola

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Students in the Faculty of Extension's English Language School (ESL) share and exchange traditional attire at the MENA Cultures Presentation. The event was the first in the ELS Cultures Showcase Series, which will feature different regions throughout the year.

Image courtesy of Michael Viola

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An architect's rendering provides a preview of the view from the upper terrace at the University of Alberta Botanical Garden's future Aga Khan Garden.And finally,

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The U of A's own nanoFAB made the world's smallest NHL logo in honour of a certain run for the Stanley Cup.
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This post is a part of The Quad's regular "This Month in Photos" series. To submit your photo(s) for consideration next month, send them in an email to blog@ualberta.ca. When submitting your email, please be sure to include your preferred photo credit, and if possible, a sample caption. Photos should be submitted prior to the second-last business day of each month.