

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Public Colloquium in Honour of George Hunter
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: This public event is being held in honour of the memory of George Hunter (FRSC,1933), Chair, UAlberta Department of Biochemistry (1929-1949)About this EventThe 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.AgendaColloquium Opening by Bill Flanagan, President, University of Alberta Introduction by Brenda Hemmelgarn, College Dean, ViceProvost, CoHS; Dean, FoMDJanie Brown, Executive Director and co-Founder, Callanish SocietyInfo: 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, &amp; Religion DeptInfo: 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 &amp; Children's Health Research InstituteInfo: 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 ArchiveInfo: 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 PMReception
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, art
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Edmonton
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: University of Alberta
- **lat**: 53.5228992
- **long**: -113.5218155
- **full address**: University of Alberta, 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Canada

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- **organizer**: Dr. Michael Overduin (https://allevents.in/org/dr-michael-overduin/26924860)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** University of Alberta, 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Canada
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dr. Michael Overduin
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, health-wellness, art
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