Events and Updates

Join us for exciting events and stay informed about the latest news in our community

Monthly Events

Regular programming throughout the academic year

Community Focus

Building connections across all ALES disciplines

Campus & Virtual

Flexible attendance options for all students

45 attending

BBQ - Food, Fun & Community!

Join us for an afternoon of delicious food, refreshing drinks, lawn games, and networking at Queen Elizabeth Park. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with peers, meet new faces, and mingle with ALES faculty and staff in a relaxed, festive setting.

Friday, August 22, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Queen Elizabeth Park (near the picnic shelters – look for ALES signage!)
RSVP
80 attending

ALES 2025 Onboarding Event

Monthly social gathering for networking and community building.

September 4, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GSB 849
Professional
TBD

ALES GSA-GROW

This program is designed to connect graduate students through shared experiences, support, and a stronger sense of community. Launching September 2025

September 2025
TBD
TBD

Previous Events

Relive the memories and achievements from our past events and gatherings

EcoFusion Conference 2025
Conference

EcoFusion: Shaping a Sustainable Future Together

Conference focused on sustainability and environmental sciences, bringing together graduate students and upper-year undergraduates.

April 1-2, 2025
Lister Centre
Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Grad Student Onboarding 2024

Grad Student Onboarding Event

Welcome event for incoming graduate students to the Faculty of ALES, providing orientation and community building.

September 4, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 PM
SAB 1-50
Annual General Meeting 2024
Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2024

Year-end AGM held virtually, open to everyone in the Faculty of ALES for updates and community engagement.

April 5, 2024
12:00 PM (MT)
Virtual (Zoom)
Health and Wellness Workshop 2024
Wellness

Health and Wellness Workshop

Panel discussion on health and wellbeing featuring experts from U of A Counselling Services, Garneau Chiropractic, and CNAS.

February 2, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 PM
GSB 802

Topics Covered:

  • Managing stress and anxious thoughts
  • Physical health and GSA benefits
  • Balancing wellbeing and grad school
Mentorship Program 2023
Program

ALES-GSA Mentorship Program

New program designed to bridge the gap between new/inexperienced students and experienced students/professionals in the faculty.

October 2023
Deadline: October 6, 2023
Student-Professional Matching
Potluck Dinner Party 2023

Potluck Dinner Party

Community building event with shared meals and networking opportunities for ALES graduate students.

September 22, 2023
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Ag/For Atrium
Onboarding Event 2023

Incoming Graduate Student Onboarding

Welcome event for new graduate students joining the Faculty of ALES, providing orientation and community introduction.

September 8, 2023
12:00 PM
SAB 150
Annual General Meeting 2023
Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2023

Year-end AGM held virtually for ALES GSA members and the broader ALES community.

April 18, 2023
1:00 PM (MT)
Virtual
Supervisory Relationship Workshop 2022
Workshop

Supervisory Relationship Workshop

Workshop focused on building and maintaining effective relationships with research supervisors.

November 8, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Zoom Platform
Health and Wellness 2022
Wellness

Graduate Health and Wellness 1-1

One-on-one health and wellness session with guest speaker Dr. Rob Deltomb from Garneau Chiropractic & Massage.

August 31, 2022
11:30 AM
Ag/For 1-13
Virtual Research Symposium 2021
Symposium

ALES GSA Virtual Research Symposium

Virtual research symposium welcoming all graduate students in the Faculty of ALES to submit abstracts and present their research.

March 29-30, 2021
Deadline: March 5, 2021
Virtual
EDI Event 2021

Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Event

Event covering Black History Month, International Week for Sustainable Development, and International Day of Girls and Women in Science.

February 12, 2021
Special Guests
Virtual

Featured:

  • Black Students' Association
  • International Students' Association
  • President Bill Flanagan
  • Dean Dr. Blade & Vice Dean Dr. Adamowicz
Virtual Game Night 2020

Virtual Game Night

Online social event for ALES graduate students to connect and have fun through virtual games and activities.

December 1, 2020
Evening
Virtual
Games Night 2017

Games Night

Social evening featuring board games and pizza for ALES graduate students to build community and have fun.

2016/2017
Pizza Provided
Board Games
Research Symposium 2017
Symposium

2017 Graduate Research Symposium

The Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science Graduate Students' Association invites you to attend the 2017 Graduate Research Symposium.

March 28, 2017
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Dinwoodie Lounge

Previous Events

Relive the memories and achievements from our past events and gatherings

EcoFusion Conference 2025
Conference

EcoFusion: Shaping a Sustainable Future Together

Conference focused on sustainability and environmental sciences, bringing together graduate students and upper-year undergraduates.

April 1-2, 2025
Lister Centre
Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Grad Student Onboarding 2024

Grad Student Onboarding Event

Welcome event for incoming graduate students to the Faculty of ALES, providing orientation and community building.

September 4, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 PM
SAB 1-50
Annual General Meeting 2024
Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2024

Year-end AGM held virtually, open to everyone in the Faculty of ALES for updates and community engagement.

April 5, 2024
12:00 PM (MT)
Virtual (Zoom)
Health and Wellness Workshop 2024
Wellness

Health and Wellness Workshop

Panel discussion on health and wellbeing featuring experts from U of A Counselling Services, Garneau Chiropractic, and CNAS.

February 2, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 PM
GSB 802

Topics Covered:

  • Managing stress and anxious thoughts
  • Physical health and GSA benefits
  • Balancing wellbeing and grad school
Mentorship Program 2023
Program

ALES-GSA Mentorship Program

New program designed to bridge the gap between new/inexperienced students and experienced students/professionals in the faculty.

October 2023
Deadline: October 6, 2023
Student-Professional Matching
Potluck Dinner Party 2023

Potluck Dinner Party

Community building event with shared meals and networking opportunities for ALES graduate students.

September 22, 2023
5:30 - 8:30 PM
Ag/For Atrium
Onboarding Event 2023

Incoming Graduate Student Onboarding

Welcome event for new graduate students joining the Faculty of ALES, providing orientation and community introduction.

September 8, 2023
12:00 PM
SAB 150
Annual General Meeting 2023
Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2023

Year-end AGM held virtually for ALES GSA members and the broader ALES community.

April 18, 2023
1:00 PM (MT)
Virtual
Supervisory Relationship Workshop 2022
Workshop

Supervisory Relationship Workshop

Workshop focused on building and maintaining effective relationships with research supervisors.

November 8, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Zoom Platform
Health and Wellness 2022
Wellness

Graduate Health and Wellness 1-1

One-on-one health and wellness session with guest speaker Dr. Rob Deltomb from Garneau Chiropractic & Massage.

August 31, 2022
11:30 AM
Ag/For 1-13
Virtual Research Symposium 2021
Symposium

ALES GSA Virtual Research Symposium

Virtual research symposium welcoming all graduate students in the Faculty of ALES to submit abstracts and present their research.

March 29-30, 2021
Deadline: March 5, 2021
Virtual
EDI Event 2021

Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Event

Event covering Black History Month, International Week for Sustainable Development, and International Day of Girls and Women in Science.

February 12, 2021
Special Guests
Virtual

Featured:

  • Black Students' Association
  • International Students' Association
  • President Bill Flanagan
  • Dean Dr. Blade & Vice Dean Dr. Adamowicz
Virtual Game Night 2020

Virtual Game Night

Online social event for ALES graduate students to connect and have fun through virtual games and activities.

December 1, 2020
Evening
Virtual
Games Night 2017

Games Night

Social evening featuring board games and pizza for ALES graduate students to build community and have fun.

2016/2017
Pizza Provided
Board Games
Research Symposium 2017
Symposium

2017 Graduate Research Symposium

The Agricultural, Life and Environmental Science Graduate Students' Association invites you to attend the 2017 Graduate Research Symposium.

March 28, 2017
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Dinwoodie Lounge

Latest News & Updates

Stay informed about the latest developments and announcements from our community

BBQ Event 2025