University of Calgary
Special Visitors
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An Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree was conferred upon His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, at the University of Calgary’s fall convocation on November 13, 2012. He was recognized for his remarkable career in academic and political affairs. Student’s groups/organizations had the opportunity to showcase their studies to His Excellency, and share in celebrating his success at a private reception following convocation. His Excellency is the 28th Governor General of Canada and was sworn in October of 2010.
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In fall 2012, the University of Calgary and community welcomed Darrell Fox, as they kick started Terry’s CAUSE on Campus. This new annual event, launched by The Terry Fox Foundation and The Terry Fox Research Institute, aims to unite colleges and universities across Canada, to celebrate Terry’s legacy and raise money for cancer research.
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Selected as one of four Canadian universities to host the Public Policy Forum’s 25th Anniversary Lecture Series, the University of Calgary welcomed Huguette Labelle, chair, Transparency International on November 2012. Huguette is a Companion of the Order of Canada and spent 19 years as Deputy Minister of different departments in the Canadian Government. Her speech addressed the trusting relationship that can develop between companies involved in the natural resource sector and the communities they surround.
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The University of Calgary community celebrated an exciting milestone by welcoming distinguished Canadian hero Rick Hansen to the Olympic Oval. In honour of the 25th anniversary of the original Man in Motion tour, Hansen and his team worked their way across the country retracing the historic Canadian-leg of his journey. Spectators watched long-track speed-skating champion and former student Christine Nesbitt along with University of Calgary student and Canadian Para-Nordic Ski Team member Mark Arendz serve as relay medal bearers on behalf of the university.
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Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the University of Calgary on July 7, 2011 as the first official stop on their Calgary visit. The University was the only Canadian academic institution on their first official international tour and showcased the University’s Ward of the 21st Century (W21C) Research and Innovation Centre on a global stage.
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Other Special Visitors include:
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