Alberta researcher and expert in Arctic climate dies while conducting field work in Nunavut
CBC News, Published August 19, 2023
Read President Gordon Swaters' words paying respect to Maya Bhatia and her important work in this CBC article.
U of A mourning death of faculty member
CTV News, Published August 19, 2023
President Gordon Swaters spoke to CTV news about Dr. Maya Bhatia's tragic passing while in the field of research.
AASUA releases statement condemning attack at UWaterloo
The Gateway, Published July 5, 2023
Read AASUA President Gordon Swaters' interview with The Gateway elaborating on the union's statement condemning the hate-motivated stabbing at the University of Waterloo.
AASUA calls for pro-active protection measures following hate-motivated UWaterloo attack
CTV News Edmonton, Published June 30, 2023
AASUA President Gordon Swaters spoke to CTV News about the importance of protecting staff and students in the face of a rising tide of hate and extremism targeting both gender studies and anti-racism courses. The story can be viewed at the video's 10-minute mark.
U of A approves tuition hikes despite student protests
CBC, Published Mar. 24, 2023
AASUA President Gordon Swaters' statement of solidarity with student protestors is quoted in this CBC article.
BoG approves proposed tuition increases, despite student outcries
The Gateway, Published Mar. 24, 2023
Kristine Smitka, AASUA Vice-President, is quoted while giving a speech during the Halt the Hike protest.
Alberta government will require annual free speech reporting in post-secondary schools
The Globe and Mail, Published Feb. 3, 2023
Watch President Gordon Swaters speak to Global News about the newly announced requirements and their impact on academic autonomy.
U of A academic staff request reinstatement of indoor mask mandate
The Gateway, Published Nov. 23, 2022
Read President Gordon Swaters' interview with The Gateway on AASUA's call to reinstate the indoor mask mandate