October 2003

Welcome to Arch-E, your monthly University of Calgary alumni e-mail newsletter. Vol.2, Number 10.

U of C News

Geophysics Professor Involved with a Mission for Mars
Devon Island in Nunavut is a cold, desert-like, cratered landscape, much like the surface of Mars. And this is where U of C geophysics professor Rob Stewart is working with NASA’s Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI) on the NASA Haughton-Marks Project. Stewart -- who turned down the opportunity to be a Canadian astronaut so he could return to his research and teaching -- is testing out equipment that may be used to carry out field surveys on Mars. To read more: http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/oct03/devon-nasa.html

New Program and Chair for U of C
U of C is becoming one of the key centres in the emerging multidisciplinary analysis of Israeli history, politics, society, and culture thanks to a new Kahanoff Chair in Israel Studies supported by the Kahanoff Foundation. Alan Dowty, the first holder of the Kahanoff Chair, says that the new U of C program is one of only four Chairs of Israel Studies in the academic world outside of Israel. To find out more: http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/oct03/kahanoff-chair.html

Health Research Could Double with New Centre
Ground was broken on October 10 for a new 56,000-square-metre facility that will double the health research capacity at the U of C. The $200-million Health Research Innovation Centre (HRIC) will provide a home for internationally recognized scientists and leading-edge discoveries in stroke, diabetes, arthritis, heart and cancer. Learn more about the single-largest project in the history of the U of C at http://www.ucalgary.ca/oncampus/weekly/oct17-03/hric.html

Business School Tops in Social and Environment Research
The Haskayne School of Business ranked among the top schools in the world in researching social and environmental stewardship. The ranking is part of "Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2003: Preparing MBAs for Social and Environmental Stewardship," a report by the Aspen Institute and World Resources Institute. The report also ranks Haskayne among the top 15 business schools in the world teaching future executives how to manage environmental and social impacts. MBA students can choose to specialize in global energy management and sustainable development. Many of the school’s courses include content about social and environmental stewardship. For more information visit http://www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca/abfac/abfac_news_mr.html

For more University of Calgary news, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news to find the latest version of the weekly OnCampus newspaper.

Alumni News

Arch Magazine in Mailboxes Soon
U of C graduates have been building the Calgary community in a variety of ways for decades. The next issue of Arch magazine, which will be in your mailboxes in early November, takes a look at a handful of alumni who are literally building the city. Small-business owners, who help build the community economically are also profiled; and the magazine also features a photo essay of the U of C campus history to commemorate the 45th anniversary of its physical beginning.

Alumni Award Winners
More than 160 people turned out to congratulate and hear from our recent Alumni Association award winners. Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Don Gillmor spoke about moving to Calgary as a teenager, his years at U of C, and entertained the crowd with a reading from his book, The Desire of Every Living Thing.

The inaugural recipient of the Graduate Of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award, Ben Perrin, delivered an impassioned talk about the charitable organization he founded, The Future Group. Congratulations to Perrin, who will also be awarded the 2003 YMCA Peace Medal in the International Individual Category.

Alumni and Campus Events
Accounting Alumni in Calgary Meet After Work at James Joyce
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 to 7 pm on Wednesday, November 5. This month faculty members Duncan Green and Philip Beaulieu, from the accounting area, will be attending to reconnect with former students.

Monthly Gathering for Canadian University Alumni in Phoenix
All Canadian university alumni are invited to join the Queen’s University Arizona Alumni Branch for their monthly social gatherings. The gatherings are held on the first Thursday of each month (November 6 is next) from 6 to 8 pm at the Sonora Brewhouse, 322 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix. Directions and a map are on their Web site at http://members.tripod.com/queensalumniaz/

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

Fall Convocation Coming Up
Convocation ceremonies will be held on November 10. The 9:30 am convocation will include the Faculties of Environmental Design, Communication and Culture, Engineering, Haskayne School of Business, Kinesiology, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Science, and Graduate Studies in the above disciplines. The 2 pm ceremonies will cover the Faculties of Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Social Work and Graduate Studies in the above disciplines. Both ceremonies will be held in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium.

Author Thomas King to Visit U of C with Massey Lecture
In his 2003 Massey Lecture, award-winning author and scholar Thomas King looks at the breadth and depth of the Native experience and imagination. U of C will host one of King’s stops on the Massey Lecture Tour on Wednesday, November 12 at the University Theatre. Tickets are $10 and are available through the Campus Ticket Centre. Call 220-7202.

IT Management for Executives
The MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon series continues on Friday, November 14, from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Delta Bow Valley in Calgary. It will feature MBA alumna Deborah McCai, speaking about business continuity planning. The cost of the luncheon is $25. Register by Monday, November 10, by e-mailing rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca

Jazz Night in Toronto
Alumni in Toronto and area are invited to join the Haskayne School of Business Alumni Network on Friday, November 14 for Jazz Night at The Rex, 194 Queen Street West. Alumni arriving between 6:30 and 7:00 can catch the first band for free. There will be time to chat from 8:30 to 9:30 before the second band plays from 9:30 until late ($7 cover for those who stay for the second band). E-mail rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca by Monday, November 10 so we know how many tables to reserve. Guests are always welcome!

Volunteer Judges Needed for Debate Tournament
The Alumni Association is a supporter of the U of C Speech and Debate Club, chaired by Anne Thomas this year. Thomas is also chairing a national tournament being held at William Aberhart High School from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm on Saturday, November 15 and 8:30 am until noon on Sunday, November 16. Volunteer judges are needed, so if you are interested, contact Anne Thomas at akthomas [at] ucalgary [dot] ca, 239-3919, or 669-1450.

MAX Award Dinner (Date Change)
The Haskayne School of Business will be honouring MBA alumnus W. Brett Wilson, Managing Director & Chairman of FirstEnergy Capital at this year's MAX (Management Alumni Excellence) Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 20. Wilson is being recognized for his exemplary contributions to his industry, the Haskayne School of Business, and the community at large. The dinner begins at 6 pm in the Shell Forum in Scurfield Hall. Tickets are $60 or $400 for a table of eight. Please register by e-mailing rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca or calling 220-6072 by Thursday, November 13.

Haskayne Alumni Chapter AGM (Date Change)
The Haskayne School of Business Alumni Chapter is holding its Annual General Meeting prior to the MAX Award Gala on Thursday, November 20, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. In addition to recognizing out-going board members and welcoming new ones, find out about last year's progress and help us to shape the plans for the future. RSVP by e-mailing rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca by Thursday, November 13.

Dino Drill Team in Santa Claus Parade
Head downtown to check out the Santa Claus Parade, and you’ll also be able to catch the U of C Alumni Association Dino Drill Team being a part of the festivities. The parade starts at noon on November 22. If you’re hungry before, the Calgary Co-op will be having a Stampede-style pancake breakfast for the first 5,000 parade-goers, hosted on the 300 West Block of Stephen Avenue from 9:30 to 11:30 am.

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

Did you know?
The media has a bad habit when it comes to portraying nuns. While many sisters are working in the community helping teenage mothers, running AIDS clinics, or offering a variety of other services, they are often depicted as ruler-wielding Mother Superior types or even “boxing” or “flying” nuns in movies and on television says U of C communications professor Rebecca Sullivan. To find out more about what the foremost expert in the world on media portrayals of nuns has to say, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/oct03/nuns-media.html