The University of Alberta is planning to remove the memorial pipe organ from Convocation Hall, a space that has long been central to graduation, performance, and remembrance.

For many, this isn't just a renovation. It feels like a quiet loss of history.

So we’re taking focused, practical action.

Rebel News is launching a targeted email campaign to reach the people who can actually influence this decision — starting with the Dean of Music. We’re asking simple, direct questions: Were students and faculty meaningfully consulted? Were alternatives explored? How do you replace an instrument that serves both as a teaching tool and a cultural landmark?

We’re also contacting the Board of Governors, because this is about leadership as much as logistics. Boards are responsible for protecting the long-term integrity of their institutions. That means asking whether this decision reflects proper consultation, careful review, and respect for the university’s legacy.

And we’re widening the conversation — reaching out to alumni, donors, arts leaders, veterans’ groups, elected officials, and media across Alberta. Because decisions that affect shared history shouldn’t happen quietly.

We are calling on the University of Alberta to:

Pause the removal.
Share the studies and alternatives.
Engage the public.
Preserve the organ.

Because once something like this is gone, it can't be brought back.

If you agree, take one minute to act: send the email, and pass it on.

Real change starts small — but it builds quickly when people speak up together.