Public Colloquium in Honour of George Hunter
Schedule
Wed Oct 07 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
University of Alberta | Edmonton, AB
About this Event
The descendants of George Hunter have offered to make a gift from his estate including documents to the UA Archives. His granddaughter Janie Brown will present a seminar entitled “Lessons from my grandfather, George Hunter, second Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, and the future of end-of-life care”. A series of short talks will highlight the current strengths of the University that are built on the foundation of biochemistry research that George started to lay a century ago.
Agenda
Colloquium Opening by Bill Flanagan, President, University of Alberta
Introduction by Brenda Hemmelgarn, College Dean, ViceProvost, CoHS; Dean, FoMD
Janie Brown, Executive Director and co-Founder, Callanish Society
Info: Janie will speak on “Lessons from my grandfather, George Hunter, second Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, and the future of end-of-life care”
Sarah Carter, Professor, Faculty of Arts - History, Classics, & Religion Dept
Info: Sarah's research encompasses the story of George Hunter, and boils down our complex history and mythologies into tangible truths about what it means to be Canadian. Her awards include a 2020 Killam Prize in the Humanities and Canadian Historical Association’s Clio Prizes. She was elected to the Division of the Academy of Arts and Humanities of the Royal Society of Canada.
Frank Wuest, Professor and Chair, Department of Oncology
Info: Frank's research interests are embedded in the field of translational cancer research, with a focus on imaging biomarkers. His specific aim is to design and apply innovative radiopharmaceuticals to optimize cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Sandra Davidge, Director, Women & Children's Health Research Institute
Info: Sandra studies cardiovascular physiology with a focus on how the cardiovascular system adapts to pregnancy under normal circumstances, and how these normal actions are impaired in pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia.
Anna Gibson Hollow, University Archivist, University of Alberta Archive
Info: Anna will receive part of George Hunter's estate, which is being offered to the University of Alberta by Janie Brown on behalf of George's family. Anna has worked in the field of information management in both private and public sector organisations. and in addition to her role as University Archivist , she is also President of the Association of Canadian Archivists.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Reception
Where is it happening?
University of Alberta, 87 Avenue, Edmonton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00
