Some of you may have discovered by now what the motto of the University of Alberta is. It is used to describe a life that hangs together, that is meaningful, that has a sense of direction, understands something of the relationship of humans to one another and to the Creation. All of this is rooted in a relationship with God, in which we have confidence in God's faithfulness, compassion and love. You will soon discover that, whatever the original intentions of the founders of the University of Alberta, in choosing this motto, the understanding of truth has been much reduced.
Truth is a good job that pays well.
Truth is having status and standing in a materialistic world. It suggests that going to University and getting an education is a meaningful thing to do. What makes it meaningful is that it helps you get a good job and make lots of money. The documents that are dealt with in committees and used to promote the University to the commercial sector make no secret of that. The excellence of a university is measured by how many of its graduates are well placed in high earning jobs.