APPI will be hosting a monthly opportunity for planning students to meet virtually to connect and chat about their academic and professional pursuits in the field of professional planning.  

This week will be led by the U of C students: Mehar Imran and Robert Wisla

Topic: Planning for Climate Change

Attendance is complimentary, however registration is required. Please register here.

APPI/CPAA and University of Alberta Students Professional Planner Networking Event

The Alberta Professional Planners Institute along with the Community Planning Association of Alberta are excited to co-host the 2025 University of Alberta Students Professional Planner Networking Event. Students from all faculties & departments (Planning students and students who are interested in learning more about professional planning) are welcome to attend.

To attend this event, please register here.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is holding an information session on campus. The event will be held in Carruthers Commons in the Business Building, Main level. Come learn about ULI as a non-profit organization, hear about some of their initiatives and upcoming events, and find ways to get involved. A light lunch will be included.

ULI is a great organization to volunteer with as you end up working with a lot of key people in the local planning and development industry. It's a great way to build your network with limited commitment!

Please register today if you are planning on attending. You can register at this link.

Come and join us for our Annual General Meeting, where we talk about all things GAPSS related. Get a sense of what events we will be hosting, and how you can get involved! Meet other student Planners and Human Geographers.

The event will be hosted in Tory in room 3-57. Food will be provided!

The first instalment of a series of 'Students' Evening Chats' facilitated by the Alberta Professional Planners' Institute (APPI), intended to foster dynamic conversation between UAlberta, UCalgary, and ULethbridge students. UAlberta will be kicking it off for the month of September by leading the first session and providing the discussion topic.

This is a virtual event. Please register for this event here.

Come celebrate the new academic year with fellow students, faculty, and staff. Food provided. If possible, please bring your own plate, and feel free to bring a board game!

The event will be held in Tory 3-36 and is open to students in second years and up. The event is also open to Planning and Human Geography students!

The Alberta Professional Planners Institute along with the Community Planning Association of Alberta are excited to co-host the 2025 University of Alberta Students Professional Planner Networking Event. Students from all faculties & departments (Planning students and students who are interested in learning more about professional planning) are welcome to attend.

The event will be hosted in Tory in room 3-57. If you plan on attending, please register here.

Come by to learn more about GAPSS and meet some of this years’ executive team!

GAPSS and the SURP are excited to announce the Geography and Planning Year End Student Showcase 🥳‼️

This is a poster fair style networking opportunity where students in Human Geography and Planning programs can show off their amazing work! All students, faculty, members of industry, and interested persons are welcome to attend.

This event take place April 10th from 4-6PM in the Telus Atrium (11104 87 Ave NW).

If you have any questions please email us at gapss@ualberta.ca

On April 3rd, GAPSS will be hosting our Annual General Meeting 🤩 Come see us in ECHA 1-498 at 6:00PM to hear all about what GAPSS has been up to this year, see the results of the GAPSS election & more fun stuff with the GAPSS crew 😎🚂🚴

Dinner will be provided by the School of Urban and Regional Planning, thank you SURP for providing us with poutines and floats for our guests!

The GAPSS Student Journal, “Topophilia,” is accepting submissions for the 2025 Journal Publication! 📥 This is a great opportunity for students to have their work published. 🥳📖

Deadlines for journal submissions is March 30th, students of ANY program or discipline are welcome to submit their work if it is relevant to the subjects of Human Geography or Planning. If you have any questions please email us at gapss@ualberta.ca !

Class assignments:
- Must be in a +200 level course, with a minimum paper grade of A-
- Papers, projects, and presentations can be work from any previous semester, not solely the preceding term
- Papers and projects do not need to have been written or designed for HGEO or PLAN courses

Personal work includes (but is not limited to):
- Book reviews
- Opinion pieces
- Photography (with a written submission)
- Personal reflective essays
- Creative writing

Submissions must be the author’s own original work and should not have been previously published. All submissions must be properly cited using APA 7 referencing.

If you are unsure whether your work is compatible with Topophilia, please do not hesitate to contact us at gapss@ualberta.ca with the subject line: Student Journal Submission Inquiry.

Tickets are $15 and include 2 hours of bowling plus rental shoes

All proceeds will go to Boyle Street Community Services!

This is an 18+ event! All students welcome to attend!

Tickets to the 2025 EAS Graduation Banquet are on sale! For $35 you can enjoy a buffet dinner, prepaid drink and an unforgettable evening as we celebrate our senior’s achievements. Check out the link in our bio to reserve yours. Pickup is available from the P.S. Warren or GAPSS room (CCIS 2-034 or ED North 7-111) 🎓🥂✨

It's GAPSS election time! 

The Election Forum provides nominees with a chance to present their platform and respond to questions. Come by to learn more about the nominees and ask them any questions you may have.

GAPSS will be hosting two hangout and craft nights on January 31st and February 28th! We want to create a space for students to relax and pursue a creative activity, where all people, crafts, and levels of skill are welcome and encouraged 🫶 Register at the link so we can get a head count!

Bring your pencils, paints, threads, notebooks, and friends to the GAPSS room at five 🕺 (Ed North 7-111)

There will be a cross stitch demo from VP Internal Beth! If you are interested please register for the craft night at the link in our bio so we have enough supplies ❤️

Education South Room 315

GAPSS will be hosting two hangout and craft nights on January 31st and February 28th! We want to create a space for students to relax and pursue a creative activity, where all people, crafts, and levels of skill are welcome and encouraged 🫶 Register at the link so we can get a head count!

Bring your pencils, paints, threads, notebooks, and friends to the GAPSS room at five 🕺 (Ed North 7-111)

There will be a cross stitch demo from VP Internal Beth! If you are interested please register for the craft night at the link in our bio so we have enough supplies ❤️

Human Geography Alum Jillian Ames is facilitating a job application workshop with GAPSS for students of all disciples and experiences 📥🙂‍↕️

Get resume advice, interview prep help, and more at this workshop on January 29th at 5PM in Ed South room 113!!
Sign up to confirm your place and help us plan the numbers at the link in our bio🫡

Thank you again to Jillian for coming to help out 🫶

A new City of Edmonton RS Residential Zoning Bylaw passed City Council, in January 2024 that now allows for up to three story apartment buildings with as many as eight rental units, to be developed on residential lots that are over 600 sq meters. These apartments are now being developed in Aspen Gardens, Royal Gardens and Greenfield, as well as many other neighbourhoods across the City. Come out and hear Councillor Michael Janz and City Planners speak to the implications for mature neighbourhoods such as ours.

If you would like to attend, please reserve a free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/councillor-michael-janz-and-the-new-rs-residential-zoning-bylaw-tickets-1132613019029

A fun night of games and socializing! Feel free to bring your own games!

In the GAPSS Room at 6pm!