News Pitches Nov 28

News & Sports Pitches! 🗞

November 29, 2022

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Hello everyone!!!I hope you are all doing well! Here are the pitches for the week. Let me know if you would like to pick up a pitch or if you have any questions! And as always, feel free to pick up a story or pitch of your own!

Announcements

  • We will be having a Christmas social!

    • When: Monday, December 5 at 4:00 p.m. instead of our regular pitch meeting!

    • We'll be playing board games, listening to Christmas music, and eating lots of yummy treats!

    • Potluck style: Each person is encouraged to bring a food item with them, but you don't have to if you don't want to.

      • Food items should be snacky!

    • Please RSVP here!

News pitches

  • Engineering professor is among 13 U of A researchers on the latest list of the world’s most highly cited in their fields.

  • Genome studies have uncovered a new branch in fungal evolution

  • U of A researchers launch a clinical trial for strep A vaccine

  • U of A researcher engineers portable ultrasound to detect scoliosis in teens

  • U of A researchers and physicians are aiming to combine their expertise in surgery, electrical stimulation and drug discovery in an effort to help more people recover more quickly from nerve injuries and illnesses.

  • U of A researchers suggest an integrated approach that incorporates regional policy guidance is both critical and effective in building resilience to climate change.

  • Federal funds set to boost U of A’s ability to handle highly infectious pathogens

  • Abigail Issac is the recipient of 2023 Canadian Rhodes Scholarships awarded in Quebec and the Prairies

  • Kinesiology grad highlights how movement is for everyone - helping people thrive through adapted exercises, play and more.

  • U of A has renewed their agreement with Aga Khan university

Sports pitches

If you want to attend a home game, let me know and I can set you up with a media pass. We also have cameras if you want to take pictures!

Games with an @ are away games. If you are interested in covering these games, I can set you up with the webcast info.

Friday, December 2

  • Pandas basketball @ UBC 6pm

  • Pandas basketball vs Fraser Valley 6pm

  • Pandas hockey vs MacEwan 7pm

  • Bears hockey @ MacEwan 7pm

  • Bears volleyball vs Fraser Valley 7:30pm

  • Bears basketball @ UBC 8pm

Saturday, December 3

  • Pandas basketball @ UBC 5pm

  • Bears volleyball vs Fraser Valley 5pm

  • Pandas hokey @ MacEwan 5pm

  • Pandas volleyball vs Fraser Valley 6:30pm

  • Bears hockey vs MacEwan 7pm

  • Bears basketball @ UBC 7pm

You can reach me on Slack or at [email protected].

Have a great week,Martin