Summer Newsletter

Exceptional Undergraduate Learning

SUMMER 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

PIP Journal Launch May 28, 2025 The Centre for Teaching and Learning celebrated the launch of Pedagogical Inquiry and Practice, MacEwan’s first peer-reviewed, open access SOTL journal. Dr. Sharon Bratt, Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Craig Monk, Provost & Vice President, Academic, gave opening remarks; Editor-in-Chief Dr. Galicia Blackman shared her thoughts about the editorial vision for the new journal. PIP reflects MacEwan’s deep commitment to teaching and learning and provides a platform for rigorous, practice-based inquiry into the complexities of higher education.

C2U Conference

May 12 to 15

Writer in Residence Jenna Butler (left) interviews Book of the Year author Deborah Willis. More than 600 people representing 8 countries attended the conference. With the 2025 theme “Partners in Place,” the event highlighted how MacEwan and its partners worked to drive positive social change through campus-community initiatives. Featuring interactive workshops, panels, networking events, and off-site community showcases, the event underscored MacEwan’s leadership in community-engaged research and highlighted Edmonton’s growing reputation as a global hub for learning and innovation. Dr. Craig K speaks TK MacEwan University hosted the Community-College-University Exposition (C2UExpo), marking the first time the event has taken place in Alberta. C2UExpo is Canada’s largest community-based research conference, bringing together researchers, community leaders, and post-secondary institutions to explore how collaborative partnerships address pressing societal challenges.