University of Alberta

About Us

Formed in 1915, the University of Alberta Alumni Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization of over 250, 000 members. Upon graduation, and without fee, all graduates of the U of A automatically become lifetime members of the Alumni Association. Funds for Alumni Association operations come from its revenue-generating programs. The Office of Alumni Relations supports the aims of the Alumni Association and its governing body, Alumni Council. Learn more


Contact us

The staff of the Office of Alumni Relations can be reached at:

(780) 492-3224
1-800-661-2593 (Toll-Free in Canada and the US)

alumni@ualberta.ca

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Alumni Relations staff

Associate Vice-President Alumni Relations/Executive Director Alumni Association
Sean Price, ‘95 BCom

Director, Marketing, Communications and Affinity Relationships
Cynthia Strawson, ’05 BA

Director, Alumni Programs
Tracy Salmon, ‘91 BA, ’96 MSc

Volunteer Coordinator
Kyla Amrhein, ‘09 BA

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History of U of A Alumni

Highlights of some of the “firsts” and important events for the UAlberta Alumni Association.

1914
On 30 December a constitution for “an Alumni Association of the University of Alberta” is drafted. It is presented for acceptance at a meeting of alumni and the graduating class of 15 May 1915.

1919 (Approximately)
A quarterly bulletin, The Trail, is established and appears with some regularity during the 1920s, falling off somewhat during the depression years of the '30s but never folding.

1922
The first permanent Alumni Office is established.

1924
The first alumni branch, in Calgary, is formed.

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