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Siblings Kal Prabhakar, Ganesh Murdeshwar and Nandita Chakravarti.

Faces of Philanthropy: Murdeshwar Family

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 9 July 2025
Hear from Rekha Kulshreshtha on how her education led to a new life, and a tough choice.

Faces of Philanthropy: Rekha Kulshreshtha

  • Niall McKenna
  • 2 April 2025
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Faces of Philanthropy: Alison Jones

  • Anna Schmidt
  • 8 November 2024
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Faces of Philanthropy: Lawrence Mysak

  • Anna Schmidt
  • 8 November 2024
Students participate in a geology field school. Students like these are supported by Seisware's support, which provides them with industry software during their education.

Students develop industry-ready skills in geoscience thanks to Alberta-based software company SeisWare

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 1 May 2024
Entrepreneur and Faculty of Science alumna establishes the Joan Ethier Women in Science Award — and shares her thoughts on the importance of mentorship and support.

Faces of Philanthropy: Joan Ethier

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 8 March 2022
Tony and Paulette Lashuk.

Faces of Philanthropy: Paulette & Tony Lashuk

  • News Staff
  • 9 February 2022
Support by chemist Manley Johnston ('64 BSc (Hons)), will fund the Manley and Marian Johnston Professorship in Chemistry, driving forward research in chemistry and support for the next generation of scientists.

Faces of Philanthropy: Manley Johnston

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 11 January 2022
Peter family donates one-of-a-kind painting by Costa Rican artist Hector Burke to Faculty of Science.

Faces of Philanthropy: Leona Peter

  • Leona Peter
  • 15 December 2021
Hear from Alexandra Sheppard on how the Douglas M Sheppard Memorial Scholarship carries on her father’s legacy—and has so far supported 77 students in their studies.

Faces of Philanthropy: Alexandra Sheppard

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 5 November 2021
To PSCL, supporting the generation of leaders is an important way to foster the spirit of innovation—both as an employer and as a member of the innovation ecosystem in Edmonton and Alberta.

Innovation and the next generation: Process Solutions Canada Limited

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 8 October 2021
Former Faculty of Science alumnus shares how the legacy of his supervisor Richard Peter inspires him to support students today.

A legacy of inspiration: Murray Wiegand

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 14 September 2021
Margaret-Ann Armour, pictured at the opening of the school named in her honour.

Honouring an incredible legacy: The Margaret-Ann Armour Student Advising Centre

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 12 January 2021
In 2019, Jensen began funding the Susan Jensen Indigenous Support Endowment, the first support endowment in the Faculty of Science for Indigenous students, supporting students via scholarships, bursaries, and fees for equipment and conferences.

Supporting the next generation of Indigenous scientists

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 11 January 2021
Randy and Audrey Lomnes, pictured here on vacation, share how a legacy of attendance at the University of Alberta that began with Randy’s parents nearly 90 years ago laid the foundation for their legacy of philanthropy.

Faces of Philanthropy: From one generation to the next with Randy and Audrey Lomnes

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 6 October 2020
Andrew Scholte, Faculty of Science alumnus, is supporting the next generation of scientists.

Chemistry grad focused on supporting student success

  • Katie Willis
  • 6 April 2020
Alumna and Faculty of Science supporter Lorna Stickel, pictured leaning against a tree outside.

Planning for a better future: Faces of Philanthropy - Lorna Stickel

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 6 March 2020
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An environment of innovation: Faces of Philanthropy - Larry & Rosa Wang

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 3 January 2020
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Genetics and generosity: Faces of Philanthropy - Teresa Brychcy

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 1 November 2019
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Cherished memories and honoured ones: Faces of Philanthropy - Ross & Hedy Denham

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 1 October 2019
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The support of support staff: Faces of Philanthropy - Helen Biltek

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 3 September 2019
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Building relationships: Faces of Philanthropy - Faculty of Science Advancement Team

  • Jennifer Pascoe
  • 2 April 2019
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Post-docs, staff, faculty, professors emeriti: Science's many faces of philanthropy

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 5 March 2019
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Critical thinking and paying it forward: Faces of Philanthropy - Riad Bacchus

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 5 February 2019
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Prepared for success: Faces of Philanthropy - Hannah Cheung Beird

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 9 January 2019
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A match made at U of A: Faces of Philanthropy - Marlene Reynolds

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 1 December 2018
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The UAlberta donation seemed a natural fit

  • Matt Kingston
  • 1 November 2018
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The academic advantage: how professor emeritus pays it forward

  • Matt Kingston
  • 1 October 2018
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Faces of Philanthropy - David Robertson

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 4 September 2018