January 2003

Welcome to Arch-E, your University of Calgary alumni e-mail newsletter, Vol. 2, Number 1

U of C News
Mayan Research Sparks International Interest
On January 17, a U of C professor made "history" in England. Archaeologist Kathryn Reese-Taylor is leading a team to the heart of the Guatemalan jungle to study the ancient Mayan city of Naachtun. When Reese-Taylor made a preliminary trip to the site in July 2002, a BBC television crew made the trek with her-filming it for a BBC/History Channel production called "Lost Cities of the Maya." Excavation of the site has not yet begun, but interest in the international project has already been sparked. The program will air in Canada and the U.S. at a later date.

Haskayne School Ranks in the Top 100 Again
The Haskayne School of Business was again ranked by the Financial Times of London as one of the top 100 MBA programs in the world, placing the school among the best business schools in the world. The Haskayne School of Business ranked particularly high in career progress (13th worldwide and second in Canada), which measures the
degree to which alumni have moved up the career ladder after graduating.

The President Is On the Move
Leading by example, the university president and vice-presidents are shifting spaces to work more closely together-literally. The Office of the President has moved in with the vice-presidents at the north end of the Administration Building. "As with many areas across campus, we have had a tendency to work in silos. The budget restructuring currently under way is not just about finding ways to reduce costs, it's about finding ways to use our resources more effectively," says President Weingarten. He adds that, "Every area across campus was asked to take a good, hard look at their operations, and we are no exception. It's our responsibility to lead by example."

Haskayne School Dean Accepts New Posting
David Saunders, dean of the Haskayne School of Business, has accepted a position as dean of the School of Business at Queen's University, it was announced on December 20th. Under Saunder's leadership the school was renamed the Haskayne School of Business, and it was ranked for the first time among the top 100 business schools worldwide. Saunders will assume his new responsibilities July 1, 2003.

Alumni News
Alumni Association Hands Out Scholarships
The Alumni Association held its yearly scholarship dinner on January 15. Thirty-nine scholarships, ranging from $500 to $4,000, were handed out to 39 students. Alumni office staff were on hand to celebrate the student's achievements, along with the students' parents, President Harvey Weingarten, VP (External Relations) Roman Cooney, and past Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Maurice Yacowar, Robert Janes, and Grant Mossop.

New Alumni Award to Be Granted
Joining rank alongside the Distinguished Alumni Award, which has been awarded annually to an outstanding alum who has achieved remarkable success since 1986, the Graduate Of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award has been added to the Alumni Association's award program to recognize the efforts of graduate under 35 years old. The nomination deadline for both awards is February 28. If you know of an alum with a longstanding and distinguished career or a younger graduate who is already burning brightly, be sure to nominate him or her. For more information, go to: http://www.ucalgary.ca/alumni/awards.htm.

Focus Group Participants Wanted
Arch: the University of Calgary Alumni Magazine was redesigned three years ago, and the changes have been met with continued praise. However, we want to keep the magazine current and relevant to alumni needs, and we need your help in doing that. If you'd like to participate in a February focus group and share your thoughts and views on Arch magazine and alumni magazines in general, email aaeditor [at] ucalgary [dot] ca or call 220-7109.

Alumni and Campus Events
Haskayne Alumni in Houston Meet for Breakfast
Alumni from the business school are invited to join Bob Schulz, PhD, for a special alumni breakfast on Wednesday, January 29 from 7:30 to 9:00 am at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. E-mail rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca to attend.

Haskayne Alumni in Calgary Gather at Moose McGuire's
Alumni and friends from the business school are invited to meet at Moose McGuire's, from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, January 29 to enjoy some free peanuts and good company. E-mail rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca.

EMBA Alumni in Calgary Gather at Murrietta's
Executive MBA alumni are invited to meet at Murrietta's Westcoast Bar & Grill on Thursday, February 6 from 5 to 7 pm. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail craig [at] craigelias [dot] com.

MBA Alumni Luncheon Teaches about Stress-proofing the Body
The MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon series continues on Thursday, February 13 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at the Delta Bow Valley in Calgary. It will feature Patricia Wales, ND, speaking about stress-proofing the body. The cost of the luncheon is $20. Register by Monday, February 10 by e-mailing rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca. For more information visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/alumni/.

Seventh Annual Engineering Alumni Event
Missing the "good old days" of your engineering past spent in Dinnie's Den or the infamous H-Block with a cold beer? Time to step up the social ladder. Join the Engineering Alumni for an evening of wine appreciation on March 1. The evening includes a tutored tasting of a variety of wines lead by one of the experts from Willow Park Wines and Spirits, a light buffet, and an evening of socializing with your fellow classmates of bygone days. Details are at www.eng.ucalgary.ca/alumni/events.htm. Get a few of your classmates together and RSVP to Pamela Henderson at phenders [at] ucalgary [dot] ca to reserve your space.

Career Counselling Workshop Available for Alumni
The Counselling and Student Development Centre offers services to assist alumni with planning their careers, facing a career transition, or considering returning to post-secondary studies. A career-planning workshop, focussing on the value and marketability of your U of C Degree, will be held on March 8 and 22, and individual counselling is ongoing. Visit www.fp.ucalgary.ca/counselling/alumni.htm for further information or call the centre at 220-5893.

Did you know?
U of C president Harvey Weingarten is also an expert when it comes to the psychology of food cravings. In fact, our resident expert was recently quoted with other notable researchers on SHAPE.com, the online version of Shape magazine.

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