Kathryn Johnson
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The GSA at the University of Alberta is proposing slashing the graduate labour rep salary by $7,000 while increasing the stipends of the other execs, as well as the "travel and advocacy" budget to $30,000.
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GSA budget proposes $7,000 salary cut for AVP labour - The Gateway
The GSA has proposed a $7,000 pay cut for the VPA Labour position. The position is responsible for leading the GSA union.
thegatewayonline.ca
March 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The GSA at the University of Alberta is proposing slashing the graduate labour rep salary by $7,000 while increasing the stipends of the other execs, as well as the "travel and advocacy" budget to $30,000.
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New from @kathrynjohnson.bsky.social at the @thegateway.bsky.social
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The UCP backed down on including post-secondary federal funding in the Provincial Priorities Act.
@kathrynjohnson.bsky.social from the @thegateway.bsky.social interviewed @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I about how this is not a "win" many in Alberta post-secondary organizations are claiming.
@kathrynjohnson.bsky.social from the @thegateway.bsky.social interviewed @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I about how this is not a "win" many in Alberta post-secondary organizations are claiming.
Exemptions made for post-secondary sector under Provincial Priorities Act - The Gateway
On March 12, the GSA released an update outlining exemptions for the post-secondary sector under the Provincial Priorities Act.
thegatewayonline.ca
March 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The UCP backed down on including post-secondary federal funding in the Provincial Priorities Act.
@kathrynjohnson.bsky.social from the @thegateway.bsky.social interviewed @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I about how this is not a "win" many in Alberta post-secondary organizations are claiming.
@kathrynjohnson.bsky.social from the @thegateway.bsky.social interviewed @pinglamjoeip.bsky.social and I about how this is not a "win" many in Alberta post-secondary organizations are claiming.
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On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since collective bargaining began.
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
AASUA rallies for competitive pay and job security - The Gateway
On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since they began collective bargaining.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since collective bargaining began.
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
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BREAKING: Alberta Budget 2025 keeps operating grants for public post-secondary institutions at 2024-25 levels.
#abpse #abpoli #ualberta
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#abpse #abpoli #ualberta
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BREAKING: Budget 2025’s impact on Alberta post-secondary education - The Gateway
The Government of Alberta's Budget 2025 keeps the 2025–26 base operating grant for post-secondary institutions at 2024–25 levels.
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February 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
BREAKING: Alberta Budget 2025 keeps operating grants for public post-secondary institutions at 2024-25 levels.
#abpse #abpoli #ualberta
buff.ly/4kbBdpY
#abpse #abpoli #ualberta
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The Coalition for Affordable Course Materials is proposing a First-Day Access program similar to the Academic Materials Program opposed by the UASU in 2023. Although the FDA program builds on previous feedback, student leaders still have concerns. buff.ly/4gHEtqi
UASU opposes Coalition for Affordable Course Materials, concerns about flat fee - The Gateway
The Coalition for Affordable Course Materials is proposing a First-Day Access program similar to the AMP opposed by the UASU in 2023.
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February 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Coalition for Affordable Course Materials is proposing a First-Day Access program similar to the Academic Materials Program opposed by the UASU in 2023. Although the FDA program builds on previous feedback, student leaders still have concerns. buff.ly/4gHEtqi
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The U of A Students' Union and Graduate Students' Association signed an open letter with other Alberta post-secondary institution student associations. The letter calls for the provincial government to restore post-secondary operating grant funding. buff.ly/4hBcs4R
UASU and GSA sign open letter calling for post-secondary funding - The Gateway
The UASU and GSA have signed an open letter calling for the provincial government to restore post-secondary operating grant funding.
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February 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The U of A Students' Union and Graduate Students' Association signed an open letter with other Alberta post-secondary institution student associations. The letter calls for the provincial government to restore post-secondary operating grant funding. buff.ly/4hBcs4R
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As of January 1, the University of Alberta's office of the vice-provost (equity, diversity, and inclusion) is now (access, community, and belonging). The Gateway spoke to President Bill Flanagan about the name change and what it means for the university. buff.ly/3W9lw8p
EDI office renamed to access, community, and belonging - The Gateway
On January 1, the office of the vice-provost equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) was renamed to access, community, and belonging (ACB).
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January 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
As of January 1, the University of Alberta's office of the vice-provost (equity, diversity, and inclusion) is now (access, community, and belonging). The Gateway spoke to President Bill Flanagan about the name change and what it means for the university. buff.ly/3W9lw8p
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Parkinson's disease affects how people think about their movement, according to U of A PhD candidate Kathryn Lambert's new co-study. "From a rehabilitation standpoint, we want to look at how we can train awareness of people's movements," she says. buff.ly/3AKhHiq
Parkinson's disease impacts mental aspects of movement, U of A researchers find - The Gateway
Kathryn Lambert, PhD student in the faculty of rehabilitation medicine, co-published a research article exploring Parkinson's disease.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Parkinson's disease affects how people think about their movement, according to U of A PhD candidate Kathryn Lambert's new co-study. "From a rehabilitation standpoint, we want to look at how we can train awareness of people's movements," she says. buff.ly/3AKhHiq