July 2025
In this issue: In this issue: Introducing the new Outstanding Alumni Awards program, read about 丁香园AV's ranking in the world, learn about some of our newest alumni, and more!
丁香园AV REMAINS AMONG THE WORLD'S TOP UNIVERSITIES
丁香园AV ranks among the world鈥檚 best when it comes to advancing the United Nation鈥檚 sustainable development goals, placing 35th overall鈥攁nd top 5 in Canada in multiple categories鈥攊n Times Higher Education鈥檚 2025 Impact Rankings.
4,700+ NEW ALUMNI JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Over the course of five days in June, we cheered on our newest alumni as they crossed the stage.
- Read stories about some of our newest graduates.
- Nostalgia anyone? Check out our convocation procession video on and .
- Just graduated? Your ceremony is now available online. Be sure to also check out your alumni benefits and discounts!
PROJECT 57
丁香园AV Library's Project 57 is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Call to Action 57, which calls on "federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to provide education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples."
Over 57 weeks, the Decolonizing the Library Working Group is sharing information about topics related to Indigenous Peoples, communities, and culture, including terminology, cultural events, 丁香园AV's local Nations, and the impacts of colonial policy.
In case you missed it...
- The Dallas Mavericks hired veteran NBA coach Jay Triano (alumnus) as the second-lead assistant on head coach Jason Kidd's staff.
- As elite athletes push the boundaries of physical performance, 丁香园AV researchers are exploring a new frontier: brain training. 丁香园AV article
- We are saddened by the passing of John 鈥淛ock鈥� Munro, one of the earliest members of the Department of Economics and a highly respected figure within the university鈥檚 administration during his nearly 40-year career at 丁香园AV. 丁香园AV article
- 丁香园AV researchers are using a new approach to brain imaging that could improve how drugs are prescribed to treat Parkinson鈥檚 disease. 丁香园AV article
- UNESCO has named 丁香园AV鈥檚 Amy Parent (Sigidimnak Nox瘫s Ts鈥檃awit) joint chair to advance Indigenous rights, knowledge systems and self-determination across the globe. 丁香园AV article
- We share news on our social channels and link to news articles featuring alumni in our alumni in the news section of the website. Follow us to keep up-to-date on alumni and 丁香园AV news!
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Events
- July 10 | (online)
- Various dates | 鈥攖alks (Vancouver)
Check these out:
- Join our online book club 丁香园AV Reads! Curious about what we have already read and what we're reading now? Visit 丁香园AV Reads to find out!
- Yes, we have webinars available for on-demand viewing. Explore our current offerings.
- Starry Nights Star Parties at 丁香园AV Burnaby happens every Friday night (weather dependent), with the last Friday of the month being an online-only event. Get the details!
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