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07, 2022
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07, 2022
Welcoming our International Partners from Da Yeh University
On Wednesday, July 20, St. Mary’s University was pleased to welcome Professor Chih-Hui Chang, Dean of International Affairs from Da Yeh University in Taiwan to campus to meet with St. Mary’s President Dr. Sinda Vanderpool, Dr. Paolina Seitz, interim Dean of Education, and Dr. Pablo Ortiz, Director of Student Affairs to reactive a collaboration agreement that [...]
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07, 2022
Tobacco – St. Mary’s University Medicine Blog Post
There are many species of Tobacco (Nicotiana species) all of which are native to the Americas. Tobacco has been cultivated in the Americas for several thousand years for its medicinal, ceremonial & social benefits. Unlike other plants in the garden, Tobacco is an annual & needs to be seeded every year. The species we grew [...]
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07, 2022
StMU honoured to send delegation to upcoming papal visit
St. Mary’s University is honoured to be sending a delegation of local Indigenous Elders and StMU staff, alumni, and students to meet with Pope Francis during his pastoral visit to Edmonton later this month. This papal visit will be like no other, and serves as an opportunity for Pope Francis to listen and connect with [...]
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07, 2022
Prairie Restoration Blog: Restoration and Native Bees
Eastern pasqueflower (Pulsatilla patens), a species of native flower found in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Native species such as Eastern pasqueflower, Northern bedstraw and silky lupin are often pollinated by native bee species. Last week we talked about Richardson’s ground squirrels, a species of vertebrate that plays an important role in prairie ecosystems. [...]
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07, 2022
Itsemseemo in its Second year – St. Mary’s University Medicine Garden Blog
The St Mary’s University medicine garden, named Itsemseemo, a Blackfoot word meaning “Where we plant” by Elder Casey Eagle Speaker in fall 2021, was built by a group of former Biology students as their senior project. The idea was to grow native prairie & woodland plants from southern Alberta, particularly those which have [...]
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05, 2022
Dr. Sinda Vanderpool announced as new President and Vice-Chancellor of St. Mary’s University
CALGARY – The Board of Governors of St. Mary’s University is pleased to announce that Dr. Sinda Vanderpool will be the University’s fourth President and Vice-Chancellor, and first woman to hold the prestigious position. Dr. Vanderpool currently serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Enrollment Management at Baylor University, a national Christian research [...]
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04, 2022
Alumni Spotlight: Erin McQuitty
As an esteemed alumnus of St. Mary’s University, retired Lightning athlete and a former employee, Erin McQuitty is what we call a triple threat! Erin started as a Development Assistant at St. Mary’s University, and was soon promoted to the role of Development Specialist. In her time spent working on campus, Erin realized her passion [...]
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04, 2022
Digging Deep at Deep Bay
St. Mary’s BIO-317 students get hands on experience at Deep Bay Marine Field Station as part of field study trip Taking educational lessons out of the classroom and into the field with experiential learning is a cornerstone of the St. Mary’s University Biology Program. This year students in [...]
