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"Year of the Covid"

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all of us in these challenging times of a double whammy of U of A Tomorrow and Covid-19 impacts.  It can only get better from here and what don't kill us can only make us stronger!!!!

New Years Resolution:
"Year of NO Covid" & have trust and faith in science and our community's resilience!  Say NO to politics or propaganda and YES to unwavering support to do the right thing no matter the struggle.

Play Safe! & Stay Healthy!

Take care,
Chris Ouellette

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By Traci Watson, Giuliana Viglione, Ewen Callaway, Heidi Ledford & Alexandra Witze.

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COVID and 2020: An extraordinary year for science

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The coronavirus pandemic shaped the year in research - from vaccines and treatments to campus shutdowns and virtual meetings.

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A+ for grad students and high 5s to our support staff

Grad students you are amazing for persevering during a pandemic! Support staff, thanks for all your help. Big thanks to Aaron Zhang, Robin McClelland, Francine Hodder, Christie Nohos, and Nash Goonewardena! You are always so patient answering my list of questions.

-Justine Karst

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It has been a challenging year for everyone. But we have overcome all the difficulties with the support from each other. Thank you to students, faculty members, and colleagues!

Wish you a great holiday!

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas, cause you deserve it!

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas, cause you deserve it!

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It was a rough year, but for the large part, we survived, and hopefully learnt a few things. Especially, keep in mind that better days will come, and that your loved ones are what really matters. Love to all!

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It’s been a difficult year faced with many challenges! Thanks to our faculty members, friends and colleagues for being part of this!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Cheers!!!!

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Best wishes to our amazing ALES grad students!

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Best wishes to our amazing ALES grad students!

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We are proud of your resilience, creativity and commitment as part of our ALES community. Season’s greetings and best wishes for a happy, healthy and productive New Year!

Stan Blade
Dean, ALES

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Kindness goes a long way this year. I am grateful for all the patient kindness from the faculty and staff! Keep up the energy as we move through a tough time together.

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To everyone this term, thanks for being so awesome!! This year has been difficult all around. But I feel so fortunate for all the amazing and passionate people who made this term possible!

Hope you all can have a restful break and a Happy Holidays!

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Dear All ALES Graduate students:
While it has been a very challenging year for everyone, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the work you have done. I would like to wish you a joyous holiday season with your family and friends. I also wish you good health throughout the coming year. Happy holidays,
Dr. Leluo Guan, Associate Dean Graduate Studies

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It's been a challenging year to start a Masters... I was impressed with how positive and hardworking everyone was, and all the work professors put into creating meaningful online courses. Thank you!

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This fall, I had the opportunity to interact with great professors and know what amazing people they are. Thanks to Dr. Blenis, Dr. Bruce and Drs. Willing & Oba.

Also, all the other members of the faculty, have a joyous Xmas and a blessed New Year!

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It has been a beautiful journey! Thanks to all the people I have got the chance to interact, those from AFNS and from the faculty :))))

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It's a pleasure of having you as supervisor. During the difficult time of 2020, you showed how to support students academically and mentally. Huge thanks.

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For all of you - we have managed to get through these challenging times together and came out stronger. Always remember 'you are one of the best and the bravest'.

Sending good vibes only :) and wishing you a safe and merry christmas !!
New year ?? Yes please

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To you reading this - You got this! You had lab work, exams, deadlines, meetings, happy moments, headaches, and a global pandemic. You made it through all of this and succeeded!

We thank you for being part of our journey and wish you all the best!
Happy holidays - from all of us here at ALES GSA.

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My heartiest thanks go to the lab members who offered numerous support with a big smile whenever someone asked a help. I am lucky to be surrounded by these beautiful souls.
Thanks a lot for all your efforts to bring a smile to everyone around. Keep this up, guys...

Happy and safe holidays!!!!