Upcoming events!
Jim Smiley Teaching Award
The Immunology and Infection undergraduate program is graced with many wonderful instructors who have left a profound impact on students. The Jim Smiley Teaching Award was started in 2023 to honor the many contributions of Dr. Jim Smiley to the IMIN program.
The first recipient was Dr. Jim Smiley himself, and subsequent recipients will be voted for annually by students of that year’s graduating IMIN class (those who are in 4th year and above*). The intention of this award is to recognize excellence and dedication to teaching undergraduate students in the Immunology and Infection program.
Using the form linked below we encourage you to nominate a professor based on the following criteria:
1. Efforts and dedication to providing excellent instruction
2. Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for instructing
3. Provides outstanding support towards students regarding their learning
Please nominate a professor you believe should receive this award, who has taught either an IMIN or an MMI undergraduate course. We ask that all entries include a brief explanation as to why this professor was nominated, and these notes will be shared with the recipient when the award is given. The professor who receives the most nominations will win the award, which will be presented to them at our 2024 Graduation Banquet.
We have included an option to list a second choice, which will be used to decide the award recipient in the event of a tie, however it is not mandatory to fill out this field.
Please note that your responses will be anonymous.
*For the purpose of this award, all students in their 4th year and above are eligible to vote for this award's recipient, even if they are not graduating in June 2024.
2024 GRAD BANQUET
Mark off your calendars on May 11th 7:00PM! Let’s celebrate the end of an era and the beginning of countless new chapters.
Date: May 11th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Saskatchewan Room at the University Club of the University of AlbertaMark off your calendars on May 11th 7:00PM! Let’s celebrate the end of an era and the beginning of countless new chapters. Tickets will be released soon, so stay tuned to grab one before they sell out 🫢
IMINSA AGM/ELECTION
As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, we are excited to announce that our annual AGM and executive election will be taking place on April 2, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 PM, ECHA 2-430.
All undergraduate students in the IMIN program are encouraged to attend whether they would like to run for an executive position, vote, or see our annual report presentation.
For those interested in running for an executive position:
Please email iminsa@ualberta.ca no later than March 30th, 2024 at 5:30 PM sharp. To ensure fairness to all candidates, we will NOT be accepting submissions after this time.
Please prepare a brief, 2 minute speech explaining why you want to run and any relevant experience you’d bring to the position. Please note that speech time may be shortened to give everyone a fair chance, should there be a large number of contestants for a specific position. We will notify you as soon as the submission deadline passes should this be the case, so you can modify your speeches accordingly.
IMINSA X BSDA STUDY NIGHT
How can you say no to free snacks, free coffee, and a chance to make new friends while getting some work done?
On February 29th at 6PM, come study with us! Here's how:
1. Fill out the google form below
2. We will pair you up with another student to study with
3. Come to CCIS 1-160 on February 29th at 6PM to grab some free coffee and snacks
4. Get some studying done!!
TOTE BAG AND STICKER FUNDRAISER
The Immunology and Infection Students’ Association (IMINSA) will be selling “Where do you study?” tote bags alongside subject-themed sticker packs in ECHA and CCIS! The tote bags contain a composite design based on the common places people study (at home, at the library, in cafes, or wherever in the outside world). Sticker packs, assembled by the executive team, will contain random stickers related to different subjects or general studying material to be sold at the table. The sales for this event will go towards the IMINSA Graduation Banquet at the end of the year.
INTERDISCIPLINARY TRIVIA NIGHT
Jan 18th is a busy day because IMINSA is also hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT in collaboration with the UCBSA, UPSA, NSA, and PMCOL student association.
VACCINATION CONTEST
Did you receive the 2023 flu shot? Are you a U of A staff or student? If you answered yes to both questions, you are eligible to enter the IMINSA Annual Flu Vaccine Draw for a chance to win a gift basket!