May 2003

Welcome to Arch-E, your University of Calgary alumni e-mail newsletter, Vol. 2, Number 4

U of C News

Groundbreaking Course for Computer Science
The University of Calgary's Department of Computer Science will become the first institution in Canada to offer a course in computer viruses and malware as part of its undergraduate program in fall 2003. Along with covering legal, ethical, and computer security issues, the course will focus on developing software such as computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horses that are known to wreak havoc to the tune of billions of dollars world-wide on an annual basis. The course will prepare students for careers dealing with computer security and helping industry develop more secure software.

Charting New Ice Waters
Seven delegates from the United States Arctic Research Commission (USAC), all appointed by the American president, visited U of C in May to meet with university researchers. Alberta is viewed as the "jumping off point" for Arctic research endeavours, and the group is examining ways for closer research ties and future collaborations. Calgary was the only city the American commissioners visited officially while in Canada.

It's Poetry in Retirement
In mid-May, writers, poets, and admirers, gathered at a conference to honour retiring English professor and Governor General Award-winning poet, Fred Wah. Fellow Governor General Award-winners Robert Kroetsch, George Bowering, Roy Miki, among others took part in readings and other events that commemorated Wah's long and distinguished career at U of C and his strong ties to Calgary's literary community. Wah will retire in June.

For more U of C news, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/gazette/ and download the latest version of Gazette.

Alumni News

Alumni Have Special Status at Campus Fair
The U of C is hosting its first campus-wide open house in over 10 years, and alumni have special status at the June 21st Campus Fair. Starting with a pancake breakfast at 8:30 am and immediately followed by the Alumni Association AGM, alumni and their guests also have access to a sneak preview from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Everyone is welcome to come down for fun, games, prizes, and an entertaining glimpse of inspiring and interactive demonstrations. It will be a great time for the whole family; activities include re-enacting a Roman battle to building a city to Harry Potter day at the Bookstore. Campus Fair hours are from 11:00 am to 4 pm, June 21, rain or shine. Parking and admission is free.
Alumni who would like to attend the pancake breakfast are asked to RSVP to 220-7107.

Visit www.ucalgary.ca for all the details. If you're interested in volunteering at the Campus Fair, contact Jennifer Hay at 220-2712 or jahay [at] ucalgary [dot] ca.

U of C Reaches a Milestone at June Convocation
June convocation ceremonies will be underway in a couple of weeks, and it will be during that five-day stretch that the 100,000th person graduates from U of C. To celebrate this milestone, Arch: The University of Calgary Alumni Magazine will be handed out prior to each ceremony, and this summer issue will be mailed a month ahead of schedule.

The cover story offers a glimpse of 100 alumni who are making interesting and remarkable achievements, another feature story profiles a handful of "seasoned" 2003 grads, and the magazine tracked down the story of U of C's first graduate and all of those who were the first to convocate in each decade since.

Get Your Alumni Cards Here
All alumni are eligible to receive a U of C alumni card that serves as a library card and ID on campus for various discounts. It's free and is available from the Campus Security office located in MacEwan Hall room 260. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Hours are extended to 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. The office will also open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 21 for Campus Fair.

Haskayne Seeks Nominations and Mentors
The Haskayne Alumni Chapter is seeking nominations for the 2003 MAX (Management Alumni Excellence) Award. The award is intended to recognize personal achievement and extraordinary service to the Haskayne School of Business and to the community. Nominations must be submitted by June 13. The award will be presented at the fourth annual MAX Award Gala on October 2. Please visit www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/alumni to download a nomination form.

The MBA Mentorship Program is seeking alumni to mentor second-year MBA students. Mentors must have extensive business experience to share with students. For more information or to request an application form call Sheryl Pai at 403-220-5788 or e-mail sheryl [dot] pai [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca

Alumni and Campus Events

Haskayne Alumni in Calgary Gather at James Joyce Irish Pub
Alumni and friends from the Haskayne School of Business are invited to meet after work at James Joyce Irish Pub, 114 8 Ave SW, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 28. This month faculty members from the marketing department will be attending to reconnect with former marketing students.

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

Edmonton Alumni Warm Up to Summer
The Haskayne School of Business Edmonton Alumni Network is hosting their first official event on Thursday, June 5. Edmonton alumni are invited to "warm up to summer" by meeting at the Sidetrack Cafe, 10333 112 St NW, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. E-mail rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca to attend.

Haskayne Toronto Alumni Summer BBQ
The Haskayne School of Business Toronto Alumni Network is hosting a networking barbecue Friday, June 5 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm on the 27th floor, 10 Queen's Quay West in Toronto. The cost of the barbecue is $10 per person. E-mail rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca by Friday, May 30 to attend.

Toronto Alumni Stampede Breakfast
All alumni from the University of Calgary are invited to attend a Stampede Breakfast on July 4th hosted by the Haskayne Toronto Alumni Network. The breakfast will take place at the Marche, 42 Yonge Street in BCE Place, from 8 to 10 am. E-mail rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca by Monday, June 23 to attend. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of their breakfast.

Power Industry Deregulation at the next MBA Alumni Luncheon
The MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon series concludes on Friday, June 20, from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Delta Bow Valley in Calgary. It will feature MBA alumnus Karl Johannson, vice-president of Western Power at TransCanada Power, speaking about power industry deregulation in Alberta. The cost of the luncheon is $20. Register by Monday, June 16, by e-mailing rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca.

For more events, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/events.

Did you know?

You now have the perfect excuse for why that assignment is late or the fact that you haven't quite gotten around to fixing the screen door. According to Piers Steel, a professor with the Haskayne School of Business, humans are wired for procrastination. Steel says, "Procrastination is an over-valuation of the short term over the long term. It's probably just an evolutionary holdover from a time when a bird in the hand was worth more than two in the bush." To read more about Steel's research, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/may03/procrastination.html.