On April 8, Ambrose celebrated the 12-year tenure of President Dr. Gordon T. Smith in a commemorative event held in the Lion’s Den. Members of staff, faculty and the student body shared tributes highlighting the many achievements of Dr. Smith and the numerous ways he has touched their lives. With over 160 friends and family, alumni, staff and faculty in attendance, the touching words from colleagues spoke to the breadth and depth of impact that Dr. Smith had on the people and place of Ambrose. Highlighting his love for Calgary, Ambrose University gifted Dr.

As the curtains draw to a close on another spectacular season, Ambrose Arts bids farewell with a crescendo of soul-stirring melodies and memorable performances at their much-anticipated Soulful Convergence event. This culminating celebration marks the end of a remarkable year filled with diverse artistic expressions and electric experiences at every venue.

On behalf of the Board of Governors of Ambrose University, we are pleased to bring you the following announcement:

After a rigorous presidential search, the Search Committee was pleased to advance a candidate to the Board of Governors for their consideration on December 19th, 2023. The Board of Governors has unanimously endorsed the committee’s candidate. We are delighted to present:

Rev. Dr. Bryce Ashlin-Mayo

Ambrose University is excited to announce a brand-new initiative within the School of Education. Commencing in January 2024, Ambrose will offer an evening/weekend blended Bachelor of Education after-degree pathway.

The evening/weekend blended Bachelor of Education after-degree pathway spans 2.5 years and incorporates a mix of online and on-campus learning. Students will continue to participate in extensive field experience with seventeen weeks of practicum over the course of the program.

We are very pleased to confirm that construction has begun on a new facility that will house the Faculty of Business of Ambrose University. While our master academic plan has all along assumed that sooner than later we would build a chapel and performing arts centre, the immediate priority is for classroom space. The student body is growing, which is great news; and we need more classrooms. In due time, we will also construct a chapel and performing arts centre, but for now, we urgently need classrooms.

Joan Carter – distinguished professor, beloved colleague and friend to many—has passed away. She served for many years on the faculty of Canadian Theological Seminary and Ambrose Seminary in the transition to Calgary. I had the privilege of co-teaching a class with Joan when the Seminary was still in Regina and thus saw up close something of the grace and wisdom that she brought to the classroom and to her relationship with her colleagues.

Ambrose University was pleased to host a partial solar eclipse viewing party in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada this past Saturday. 

Every semester, Ambrose University hosts a Convocation Chapel to kick off the academic term and set the tone for the year ahead. On September 12, the Fall 2023 Convocation Chapel saw students, staff and faculty collect in the gymnasium to celebrate and participate in a time of prayer and worship. President Smith’s Convocation Address was a message on guarding your heart, an essential commitment in the cultivation of the Christian mind. Referring to the academic year ahead, Dr.

Each year, Export Development Canada (EDC) awards scholarships to deserving students through their Youth Education Program. EDC stands as a beacon of support for nurturing future leaders in business, consistently championing the growth of emerging entrepreneurs and industries.

Ambrose Day, a time where all faculty and staff collect to reflect on the previous year and discuss the year to come.

Ambrose Day started with worship and words of scripture led by Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology, Mark Buchanan. Mark encouraged those in attendance to keep hearts open to the Lord in service, that this would be the core of everything we do at Ambrose.