Summer Newsletter

Exceptional Undergraduate Learning

SUMMER 2025

Student Exchange Agreement Signing Ceremony May 12, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

On May 12, 2025, MacEwan University and the University of Da Nang signed a student exchange agreement, marking a significant milestone in their growing partnership. This agreement builds on a connection first established in 2014 and strengthened through continued engagement, including visits and virtual collaborations. MacEwan students will benefit from unique learning opportunities in Vietnam, including access to major supply chain hubs and English-taught courses. This partnership supports MacEwan’s internationalization goals and deepens ties with a key strategic partner in Southeast Asia.

Writer in Residence Jenna Butler (left) interviews Book of the Year author Deborah Willis. outcomes. The event highlighted the Institute’s commitment to supporting innovation in teaching, research, and student experience through immersive learning environments. The opening of the Immersive Learning Institute marked a major step forward in exploring how virtual and augmented reality can transform education. President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Annette Trimbee offered opening remarks, and Dr. Farzan Baradaran Rahimi, Director of the Institute, shared the history and vision for the space. Students presented their work, demonstrating the potential of immersive technologies across a range of disciplines and showcasing how these tools can enhance engagement, creativity, and learning Immersive Learning Institute Grand Opening May 26, 2025