Dr. Verna Yiu (she/her)
@dryiu_verna
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Proud to live in Canada where universal healthcare is a basic human right
Joined June 2021
On #IWD2025, I’d like to honour my mother who is my role model and continues to be my inspiration at the golden age of 91 years. Without her vision and foresight in coming to Canada more than 50 yrs ago, my sister and I would not be where we are today #GratefulHeart
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Our Dean, Dr. Christine Hughes @ca_hughes9 and the @UAlberta Provost, Dr. Verna Yiu @dryiu_verna discuss how the faculty is leading the way to better health through innovative research and top-tier training of pharmacists capable of providing vital front-line care with the widest
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Many thanks to the Offices of Vice-Provost (EDI), Online and Continuing Education and College of Social Sciences and Humanities for putting this incredible course together. I can't wait to get started! #LeadingWithPurpose @UAlberta
The U of A has launched a new online micro-course celebrating the history and accomplishments of Black Canadians, spanning from the country’s founding to its future. #UAlberta
https://t.co/YqiQpKTdmh
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On #InternationalWomensDay2024 “and every day, I encourage women to be visible, tap a shoulder, seek opportunities and help each other succeed”. #Gratitude #MentorWithPurpose
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Thoughtful advice from @dryiu_verna for women in leadership roles. Wonderful to have you as a colleague and friend! https://t.co/9yORgtAaFj
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Today, we are thrilled to launch the Student Experience Action Plan! Co-created by students, instructors and staff, the guiding plan will inspire and inform our collective efforts over the next three years to ensure every student thrives at the U of A and beyond.
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So grateful to @UAlberta @BFlanaganUofA for the privilege to serve. I am excited about the positive momentum going forward and what we can accomplish together. #ThankYou for all the support and congrats!!
Following a national and international search, I am pleased to announce the appointment of @dryiu_verna as the university’s Provost and Vice-president (Academic), effective Jan.1, 2024. I am grateful for Dr. Yiu’s continued leadership here at #UAlberta
https://t.co/zwv0ZkYPow
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From my personal experience, ppl in AHS want to do the right thing in caring for and of Albertans. And as an Albertan, #ThankYou for all that you do and have done for healthcare. @AHS_media
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The U of A’s new strategic plan, SHAPE, builds on the successes of #UAlberta’s 115-year history and charts a course for action over the next decade. https://t.co/eXkqMh88u2
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Agreed! Your B.A. is your 'Be Anything' degree! The skills you learn - from critical thinking to the ability to analyze, synthesize & communicate - are needed everywhere in this fast-changing world!
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Being able to connect with others – to feel heard, is an integral component of what I wish to do in the future. My degree helped me find my voice
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This year's result marks our best-ever ARWU ranking, and is a reflection of the outstanding research and teaching happening at #UAlberta
#LeadingWithPurpose
The U of A rose to 91st in the world and 4th in Canada in the @ShanghaiRanking 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities — its best showing in the prominent global rankings. #UAlberta #ARWU
https://t.co/Z6Vu2ihZAn
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Some great progress in building the colleges. Thanks, everyone! #leadingwithpurpose #ualberta College Corner: Checking in with College General Managers The Quad
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When new opportunities come up, don’t discount it right away because u don’t see yourself in that role. Putting constraints on what u think u can do only limits ur true potential. #ChallengeYourself #NoLimits
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Our next meetup is coming up very soon. Meet our panelists from @UAlberta & @InnovateCalgary who will discuss the topic: Translational Health Research in Academia. Get your tickets today before we sell out! https://t.co/JjPxWUyRUS
#lifesciences #hihmeetup #yeghih
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I count every day a blessing living in the best country in the world. Thanks mom & dad for having the foresight to immigrate here more than 50 yrs ago. #HappyCanadaDay
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I condemn the hateful and violent assault that occurred this week in a @UWaterloo gender studies classroom. Read my full statement reaffirming #UAlberta’s commitments to safety and inclusivity, along with a list of available resources and supports:
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We must all stand together to ensure the safety and well-being of ALL faculty, staff, students. Our thoughts are with the @UWaterloo community as this affects us all. #SupportEDI @wgsrf
Today’s gathering in recognition of the shocking hate-motivated gender-based violence will begin at 3:15pm and will be live streamed. Live stream link: https://t.co/d466qaPVHM
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