September 2002

Welcome to Arch-E, your University of Calgary alumni e-mail newsletter.
Vol. 1, Number 9

U of C News

Children's Hospital Groundbreaking Held on Campus
Premier Ralph Klein, U of C President Dr. Harvey Weingarten, and other dignitaries were on hand September 20 to officially launch the site preparation for the new Alberta Children's Hospital on the U of C's West Campus. "The infrastructure work which has now started on the West Campus is an important first step in the eventual ground-breaking and construction of the new Children's Hospital," said Klein.
The province has committed $170 million for the 160-bed facility. This fall, 60 acres of the West Campus will remain available for public access, while the remaining 120 acres will be fenced as a construction site.

New U of C Chancellor to be Installed Today
Bill Warren will become the 10th chancellor, or ceremonial head, of the University of Calgary on September 26. Warren, a Calgary lawyer with a long history of volunteer involvement, recently retired as president of the Canadian Olympic Association, having served with them in a variety of roles since 1989. He has served three years as a member of the U of C Senate. Mr. Warren's term as chancellor is four years.

First Doctorate Awarded in Workplace Learning
U of C PhD student Gordon Graham will earn the institution's first doctoral degree in adult and workplace learning this fall from the Faculty of Continuing Education. "Some researchers estimate that as much as 90 cents out of every dollar invested in training is lost because of inadequate understanding of the transfer of learning phenomenon," says Graham, who studied the transfer of learning phenomenon for both his master's and his PhD degrees in the Faculty of Continuing Education.

Alumni News

Health Researcher and Surgeon Named 2002 Distinguished Alumnus
The Alumni Association has named Dr. Cyril Frank, MD'76, as its 19th Distinguished Alumni recipient. An awards ceremony honouring Frank's contributions to the U of C, his community and the health and science field, will be held at the Rozsa Centre on campus on October 16 at 7 pm. The award ceremony will be followed by a reception. If you would like to attend, please contact Leslie Strudwick at (403) 220-7109 or email alumni [at] ucalgary [dot] ca

More than 100 Attend Zoo of C
U of C alumni and their families enjoyed the second annual Zoo of C event, held at the Calgary Zoo on September 22. Participants enjoyed many activities throughout the afternoon, including face painting, lunch, and a scavenger hunt. They also had the opportunity to learn about and touch some live animals, including a tarantula and a snake.

Take Charge of Your Career
The Counselling and Student Development Centre has designed a unique service to assist alumni with planning their careers, facing a career transition, or who are considering returning to post-secondary studies. Both individual career counselling and a career planning workshop are available, focusing on the value and marketability of your U of C degree. The next workshop will be held on November 2 and 9, and individual counselling is ongoing. These services are offered by a chartered psychologist specializing in career counselling and fees may be eligible for coverage under employee assistance programs. Visit the Counselling and Student Development Centre WebSite (www.fp.ucalgary.ca/counselling/alumni.htm) for further information or call the centre at 220-5893.

Alumni and Campus Events

Dinos Challenge Thunderbirds
U of C Dinos will battle the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds at McMahon Stadium on September 27. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Kids 10 and under and U of C students get in free.

U of C Dance Department Presents Its First of Three New Shows
The Program of Dance is presenting Sharp Edges on September 27 and 28 in the University Theatre. This is the first in a trio of outstanding performances from the Dance Program's new professional series. The show features the professional work of choreographers Darcy McGehee, Davida Monk, and Michele Moss, and it will be performed by the dancers of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks and various independent Calgary artists.This performance also marks the grand opening of the Newly Renovated University Theatre. Tickets are available from the Campus Ticket Centre at 220-7202. $10 general admission and $8 students & seniors.

SU Holds Octoberfest Celebration
Mark October 19 in your calendar for the: 25th Annual Oktoberfest in the new MacEwan Hall. Featuring Neil Gow and the Five Knights, Stardust Sounds, Beer, Bratwurst, Polkas, and much more. Tickets are $15 at the Campus Ticket Centre and Ticketmaster (plus service charge). Doors open at 8 pm. Licensed Cabaret; age ID Required.

Register for Homecoming 2002: Business Revolution, Business Evolution
Alumni from the Haskayne School of Business are reminded to register for Homecoming 2002, a fun-filled awards and reunion gala and a day of professional development on October 3 and 4. For more information and to register online visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/homecoming.

Alumni Luncheon on Kyoto Protocol
The second MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon of the 2002/2003 series will take place in conjunction with Homecoming on Friday, October 4 from 12:30-2:00 pm at the University Club, 4th floor MacEwan Hall. It will feature Rick Hyndman, Senior Policy Advisor, Climate Change for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers who will be speaking on the Kyoto Protocol and what it means to Alberta businesses and the Canadian economy. The cost of the luncheon is $25. For more information and to register visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/alumni/alumni_news_events asap.

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 with former classmates and fellow alumni from the business school on Wednesday, October 30. Friends/partners welcome. For more information visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/alumni/alumni_news_events or call 220-6072.

Alumni Trivia
Our trivia question in last month's Arch-E was: What is the name of the three-day orientation event on campus for new students?
Several people responded with the correct answer of U of C 101. Congratulations to Audrey Lawrence, MA'80, who was chosen randomly from all of the correct responses. Audrey will receive a University of Calgary T-shirt for answering the question.

This month's question is: A U of C professor has written a book that analyzes one of television's most popular series. What television show is it?

To find out more about what's happening at the U of C, check out www.ucalgary.ca

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