August 2002

U of C News

Donation to Library Makes U of C a World Centre for Science Fiction Research
The library at U of C now has one of the strongest resources anywhere for the study of science fiction--it received a gift of 30,000-40,000 science fiction books and magazines from the family of William Robert (Bob) Gibson. During his 92 years, Gibson amassed a collection that filled the family attic, garage, and a storage shed. Shortly after his death, his son Andrew, BSc’88, MSc’93, approached the university about donating the collection. The library now hopes to raise $50,000 to prepare and maintain the significant collection.

U of C-led Archaeology Team Heads to Cameroon
A University of Calgary archaeologist is leading the first expedition to excavate the so-called Strongholds of Cameroon, which are some of the most remarkable stone-built structures anywhere in Africa. Beginning their four-month project this September, Dr. Nicholas David will lead a team consisting of other archaeologists, a U of C grad student, a German ethnologist, Cameroonian students, and a conservation architect from Rome. Although the structures are likely over 300 years old, the strongholds have never before been the subjects of scholarly inquiry.

Nominations Open for President’s Internationalization Achievement Awards 2002
The PIAA recognize significant contributions to the sustainable internationalization of the university. Nominate a student, alumni, faculty, staff, community member or academic program. The deadline is September 20, 2002, and you can visit www.ucalgary.ca/international/homecommunity.html for more information.

Alumni News

Alumni Drill Team Receives Kudos from Stampede Parade
The Calgary Stampede awarded the U of C Alumni Dino Drill Team and Pipe Band a pink ribbon for Outstanding Performance during the 2002 Calgary Stampede Parade Prelude. The performers, consisting of U of C students, alumni, and staff, entertained thousands of enthusiastic parade-goers in downtown Calgary on July 5.

New Writer-in-residence for U of C
Suzette Mayr, BA’90, and author of two novels, Moon Honey and The Widows, and a poetry chapbook, Zebra Talk, is the new Markin-Flanagan writer-in-residence for the 2002/2003 year. Mayr begins her residency with a public reading of her work on Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 pm. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Engineered Air Theatre at the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts.

An All-alumni Theatre Production Opens September 10
The Department of Drama and Ground Zero Theatre will be putting on the second annual alumni show this September. Written by Theatre Calgary’s resident playwright, Stephen Massicotte, BFA’97, The Jedi Trilogy will feature a cast consisting of alumni and current U of C students. Other alums are also involved in directing, set design, lighting, and technical direction. The show runs September 10-21 at 8:00 pm in the Reeve Theatre. Tickets are available at the Campus Ticket Centre at 220-7202.

Alumni and Campus Events

Celebrate Dino Football at Homecoming Hullabaloo
Alumni and their families are invited to attend the Dinos homecoming game and pre-game party at McMahon Stadium Friday, September 6. The pre-game fanfare begins at 3:30 pm and will feature children’s games and face painting, entertainment by the Mocking Shadows, which include several U of C alumni members, tours of McMahon Stadium, and a barbecue. Tickets are $5 each and can be ordered by calling 410-1186.

Zoo Hosts Alumni Day
Bring the whole flock to the Zoo of C Alumni Day on Sunday, September 22. Tickets are going quickly, and they get you entrance into the zoo as well as activities and lunch. You can arrive at the zoo anytime, but activities will be taking place at the Kitamba Café from noon-4 pm. There will be a scavenger hunt, animal show and tell, and face painting. Drop by the alumni office on the 6th floor of Craigie Hall for tickets ($12 adults and $6 children), or reserve them by calling 220-7107 by September 13.

Homecoming 2002: Business Revolution, Business Evolution
Alumni from the Haskayne School of Business are invited to come back to school for a fun-filled awards and reunion gala and a day of professional development on October 3 and 4. The conference kicks-off with the third annual Management Alumni Excellence (MAX) Award Dinner featuring keynote speaker Dick Haskayne. The sixties-themed gala will conclude with a performance by Rubber Soul, the ultimate Beatles tribute band. On October 4, the day-long professional development seminar and luncheon will provide cutting edge business information featuring leading professors and practitioners. For more information and to register online visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/homecoming or call 1-877-220-5856.

MBA Luncheon Teaches You to Successfully Market Yourself
The first MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon of the 2002/2003 series will take place Friday, September 13 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the Delta Bow Valley, 209 - 4 Avenue SE. It will feature Jan Eden, president and owner of CEO In Training and author of You are a CEO in Training, speaking on successfully marketing yourself. The cost of the luncheon is $20 (cash or cheque at the door). For more information visit http://www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/alumni/alumni_news_events.html. To RSVP e-mail
rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca or call 220-6072 by Friday, September 6.

HSB Happy Hour
The Haskayne School of Business hosts Happy Hour on the last Wednesday of every month at the Barley Mill from 5:00-7: 00 pm at Eau Claire Market in Calgary. Join us after work to relax on the patio with former classmates and fellow alumni from the business school on Wednesday, August 28 and Wednesday, September 25. RSVP to rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca. Friends/partners welcome. For more information visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/alumni/alumni_news_events.html or call 220-6072.

EMBA Gather at Murrietta’s
Executive MBA alumni are invited to meet at Murrietta’s Westcoast Bar & Grill, 808 - 1st Street SW from 5 - 7 pm on Thursday, September 5. Visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/alumni/alumni_news_events.html for more information or e-mail craig [at] craigelias [dot] com.

Canada and September 11th Impact and Response
Everyone is invited to this symposium to discuss the broad impact of the events of September 11, 2001 on Canadian society. Keynote speakers Val Fortney, BA’86, and Haroon Siddiqui are contributing authors to a book on the subject. Wednesday, September 18 from noon - 9:00 pm at the Red and White Club. For more information, visit http://www.comcul.ucalgary.ca/npds/Symposium

Alumni Trivia
The Alumni Association is one of the sponsors of a three-day orientation event on campus for first-year students, which has been a model for other Canadian universities when planning their own orientations. What is the event called at U of C?

July’s trivia question asked who appeared on the cover of the summer 2002 issue of Arch; the answer is professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and leading researcher in bioinformatics, Dr. Christoph Sensen.

Thank you to all of those who responded. Jason Laurendeau, BKin’97, MA’00, was chosen from among those with the correct answer to win the U of C T-shirt. This month’s winner will also receive a T-shirt.

Thank you for reading Arch-E.