Where to rendez-vouz
Insight into francophone Edmonton Have you been dreaming of enjoying a latte and croissant under the Eiffel Tower as you — ‘ow do yoo say — speak the world's most romantic language? Well, here’s the next best thing. Café CAVA (Centre d’Arts Visuels de l’Alberta) Located at 9103 95 Ave. NW, I stumbled upon this charming gallery featuring local francophone artists during my sporadic cafe hops. Cafe Cava offers paint nights where one can practice their French while painting. The art exhibitions change twice a month. Fee: $10-50 depending on which art class is taken. SVCC This University of Alberta club offers discussion-based sessions, including French, both online and in-person at three different conversational levels every...
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MacEwan students can take advantage of study abroad
MacEwan has a wide range of international partnerships with universities from all around the world. There are also various scholarships available for students wanting to go on an exchange abroad....
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While students took time off from school during the summer, several MacEwan University residents remained busy on campus. The rooftop of Building 5 is home to several honeybee hives that were...
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Review: Only Murders in the Building – season two
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Get to know Champs, Edmonton’s very own boxing studio
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Voting begins tomorrow for SAMU’s Students’ Council election
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Five Halloween events in Deadmonton this fall
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Feb 2025
Clarification: In the print UPASS story in the Feb. issue of the Griff, it was written that the Edmonton Student Alliance was involved in negotiations with ETS. While ESA members were present, the ESA was not involved in negotiations, but are involved in ongoing advocacy.
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