September 2003

Welcome to Arch-E, your monthly University of Calgary alumni e-mail newsletter. Vol. 2, Number 9.

U of C News

U of C Boasts a New Collection
With the donation of 600 Oriental rugs, the Nickle Arts Museum is now home to the largest public collection of rugs in Canada. The rugs, which date from the 16th to the mid-20th century, are valued at $2.5 million. A $1.6 million cash donation accompanied the rugs. The generous gift was donated by Lloyd Erickson, a longtime collector and University of Alberta anatomy professor. Too see pictures of the rugs or read more: http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/sept03/rugs/index.html

Two New Programs Begin at U of C
Earlier this month, a new group of students attended their first day of classes in a new program unlike any other in the country. The inaugural class of the new Bachelor of Health Sciences Program got started on their four-year undergraduate degree, which is operated through the Faculty of Medicine.
Likewise, another group of students embarked on their new program through the Faculty of Engineering. Also designed to educate much-needed health professionals, the Biomedical Engineering Program welcomed 32 students in its inaugural year.

New Chaplains on Campus
To better meet the needs of all students at U of C, the chaplaincy team has grown by two members this fall. Rabbi Moshe Saks and Imam Mohammad I. Al-Nadvi will be representing the Jewish and Islamic faiths respectively. The Chaplain’s Centre team already has chaplains from the Baptist, Lutheran, United/Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and Pentecostal faiths. Lutheran reverend Klaus Ohloff says he’s pleased to see the new members of the team and adds, “If we want to attract people [to the university] from all nationalities and religions, it’s important for us to be a multi-faith chapliancy.”

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

Alumni Invited for BBQ and Football Game
It’s a perfect way to spend a fall day — a barbeque and a football game. Bring the kids, bring the whole bunch, and have a burger and drink for lunch. All alumni are invited to have a bite then cheer on their Dinos as they take on the University of Regina Rams. The barbeque runs from 11 am to 1 pm in the east parking lot of McMahon Stadium, and game time is 2 pm. Call 220-Dino (3466) by October 1 to reserve your tickets. Admission to the game is free.

Alumnus and Prof Is Named Influential Albertan
Alberta Venture magazine named Faculty of Communication and Culture professor and Far North expert Karim-Aly Kassam, BA’87, one of Alberta’s Most Influential People for 2003. Kassam is also the director of the U of C’s Theme School in Northern Planning and Development Studies. To read more about this influential Albertan, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/sept03/kassam.html

Alumni and Campus Events
EMBA Alumni in Calgary Gather at Murrietta's
Executive MBA alumni are invited to meet at Murrietta's Westcoast Bar & Grill on Thursday, October 2, from 5 to 7 pm. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail craig [at] craigelias [dot] com

IT Management for Executives
The MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon series continues on Thursday, October 9, from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Delta Bow Valley in Calgary. It will feature MBA alumnus Dan Frederick, speaking about IT management for executives. The cost of the luncheon is $25. Register by Monday, October 6, by e-mailing rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca

Come Celebrate Alumni Award Recipients
The U of C Alumni Association is holding an award ceremony to honour two remarkable alums. Don Gillmor, one of the country’s finest non-fiction writers, will be given the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award. And Benjamin Perrin, who started a national charity to get twentysomethings solving problems in Canada and abroad, is the inaugural recipient of the Graduate Of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award. The event will begin at 7 pm, Friday, October 17, and will take place in the Alberta Room in the Dining Centre on the U of C campus. Phone 220-7107 or email alumni [at] ucalgary [dot] ca by October 10 to attend.

CJSW Holds Annual Funding Drive
CJSW will hold their 2003 funding drive from 9 am, October 17 to 6 pm on October 24. This is the 19th annual funding drive, and their goal is to receive $165,000 in pledges during their week-long campaign. To pledge, phone 220-2559 during the above dates or visit www.cjsw.com.

Toronto Alumni Cheer on the Stampeders at the Skydome
The Haskayne School of Business Toronto Alumni Network welcomes alumni in Toronto and area to join them in cheering on the Stamps on Friday, October 24 from 6:30 to 10 pm at the Skydome. Cost will be approximately $30 per ticket. E-mail rsvp [at] haskayne [dot] ucalgary [dot] ca by Friday, October 10 to order your tickets.

MAX Award Gala
The Haskayne School of Business will be honouring MBA alumnus W. Brett Wilson, managing director of First Energy Capital at the 2003 MAX (Management Alumni Excellence) Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 30. 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 220-6072 by Monday, October 20, 2003.

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

Did you know?
As many as 50 percent of nursing home residents exhibit some form of depression. Two U of C psychology professors have found that a little prevention can tame one of the most common and debilitating mental health problems of old age. To find out more, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/sept03/seniors-depression.html