University of Alberta

The University of Alberta is a public university known for its research programs, with over 400 distinct research laboratories, and the second largest library system of any Canadian university.University of Alberta: U of A Facts

In the 1920s, the University of Alberta biochemist James Collip identified insulin from as the active ingredient in a mixture that could be used to control diabetes.University of Alberta: Transformative Research

During 1950s, a mining professor from the University of Alberta, Karl Clark developed a method of oil extraction that used hot water.University of Alberta: Transformative Research

In the 1960s University of Alberta chemistry professor Raymond Lemieux discovered the way that carbohydrates bind proteins. He also developed antibiotics and other drugs that aided in the prevention of organ transplant rejection.University of Alberta: Transformative Research

• Chancellor: Chancellor Eric Newell
• President: President Indira Samarasekera
  • 2005-present: President Indira Samarasekera
    • 2000-2005: Previously Vice President of Research at the University of British Columbia

• • W.O. Mitchell: Author who has often been called the Mark Twain of Canada
  • Rona Ambrose: Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Paul Gross: Lead actor of Due South, an award winning police drama
  • David Bissett: Bobsledder who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics

• University of Alberta Undergraduate School
• University of Alberta of Alberta Graduate Studies and Research Graduate Studies and Research
• University of Alberta Notable Programs of Study
  • Agriculture, Forestry, Home Economics
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Engineering
  • Native Studies

• Princeton Review: University of Alberta
• Note: These are all from the University of Alberta website
  • Application
  • Freshmen Requirements
  • Graduate Studies
  • Registration Dates and Deadlines
  • International Students
  • Transfer Awards
  • Financial Assistance

• Official Site: Campus Visits

• The Gateway:
  • "Donation helps fuel further sci-fi studies " (2007)
  • "US schools clamouring for Can-Am Challenge" (2007)

• Official Athletic Site: University of Alberta Athletics
• Athletic Conference: CanadaWest
  • Men's Basketball | Women's Basketball
  • Men's Soccer | Women's Soccer
  • Men's Volleyball | Women's Volleyball
  • Rugby
  • Football