It might be the shortest month of the year, but February was jam-packed with memorable moments. From Black History Month events to guest speakers to the reveal of a new Allard Chair, MacEwan was busy all month long.
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Two hands hold up a double helix DNA strand made out of liquorice, toothpicks and gummy bears.
MacEwan Child and Youth University (CYU) welcomed youth from Edmonton public schools to campus, where they spent time learning and exploring what it’s like to study at MacEwan.
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A group of six experts sit in a row at the front of a classroom in a panel discussion.
On February 2 and 3, MacEwan hosted an English Student Conference featuring a keynote lecture by Alberta-based writer and environmentalist Alexis Knee. There was also a full day of panels in which students from MacEwan, Mount Royal University, Red Deer Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge spoke about their academic research and creative writing.
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John Cameron leans against a podium as he addresses a crowd of people in Paul Byrne Hall.
John Cameron, chairman of Keller Construction Ltd., was named MacEwan’s 37th Allard Chair in Business at an event this month. Cameron will spend the next year meeting with students and faculty in classroom visits, lectures and special events to share his expertise.
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Dr. Willow White stands at the front of a classroom behind a podium, with her book in the foreground.
Dr. Willow White, Bachelor of Arts Honours ’14, was on campus to present “Gender-based Environmental Violence in A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison.” Dr. White co-edited a new Broadview edition of the book with Tiffany Potter, reframing the 19th-century book in 21st-century terms.
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Students gather around a table to speak with a representative from a local business.
Over 1,000 students got a jump-start on their post-study job prospects at the Summer Career Fair in Building 9. The event featured 58 employers looking to hire staff for the summer months.
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A woman knits a grey scarf on a table with various coloured pencils, markers and bits of paper.
The John and Maggie Mitchell Art Gallery continued their weekly Art Buffets in February, where interested MacEwan community members could come and create art in a multitude of mediums. The events, which began in January, will be held each Wednesday throughout the rest of the Winter term.
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A woman in a grey sweater smiles brightly while dancing in Roundhouse.
YEG Ballroom danced their way through Roundhouse for a Black History Month performance where they showcased the power of Ballroom – a queer subculture where people can compete in a number of ways, from dancing to lip-syncing to modelling.
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Two hands hold up a handmade pink Valentine's card with colourful heart stickers.
Romance and creativity were in the air as students made their own Valentine’s Day cards on February 14.
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Five experts sit in a lineup in front of a lecture hall in a panel discussion.
MacEwan faculty shared their experience with community-engaged research and learning at the Community Engaged Teaching Dialogue panel, where they focused on multidisciplinary perspectives.
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A woman in a pink sweater smiles as she concentrates on a small beading project in her hands.
As part of Healthy Relationships Week, kihêw waciston hosted a beading event for participants to craft while learning about reproductive health.
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A student in an elaborate costume and prosthetic beard smiles as another student speaks to them through a screen.
The MacEwan Theatre Season continued with a sold-out run of Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night.
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A woman smiles as she holds a small dog in a maroon service vest.
PAWSS was on-site at the Relationship Skills Fair, where the MacEwan community accessed resources and learned how to build healthy relationships.
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Artist Slinko holds a board with several sizes of paint brushes attached to it while attendees look on.
Slinko, the inaugural Gene Zwozdesky Artist in Residence, was on campus this month to showcase her work and demonstrate her process as an artist.
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Paul Byrne Hall is filled with students who are looking toward the stage, where several MacEwan representatives stand.
Hundreds of future MacEwan students were able to learn about campus life at a welcome event on February 28. The students will be joining the Faculty of Arts and Science, School of Business and Faculty of Health and Community Studies later this calendar year.
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Several attendees on folding chairs listen to a presenter, who stands in front of the group.
Black History Month wrapped up with the Black Stories of Belonging event. Part of the Interdisciplinary Dialogue Project, the event featured African music, dancing, food and the opportunity to share stories with community.
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