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Early Research Says Women Should Get Active Researchers with the U of C and the Alberta Cancer Board have found that physical exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer in women. It’s understood that exercise works, it’s just not understood how quite yet. And this group of Alberta researchers now wants to get to the bottom of the “how” with a new trial. The ALPHA (Alberta Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Prevention) Trial is a research study that gives women a 12-month exercise program, and, throughout that program, measures the biological changes that occur in a woman’s body as a result of exercise. The research takes place over the next three years. Women interested in participating can contact the study coordinator at (403) 944-8411 or visit www.alpha-trial.com For more University of Calgary news, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news to find the latest version of the weekly OnCampus newspaper.
The U of C Family Keeps Growing, and Growing With the recent convocation ceremonies on November 10, approximately 1,100 more graduates became official members of U of C’s alumni family. Writer and intellectual, His Excellency John Ralston Saul and playwright Sharon Pollock also became members of the extended family when they were presented with honorary degrees. During his convocation address, Saul urged graduates to explore their world and their lives and to take an active role in their own citizenship. Former Dino Is Now a Top Coach Congratulations to alumnus and former U of C Dino football player, Paul Kerber, who has been named the “High School Coach of the Year” by the National Football League and the Canadian Football League. Kerber, who played for the Dinos in the 1980s and helped them win the Vanier Cup in 1988, coaches at Western Canada High School.
Hark, the Jazz Vocalists Sing The Department of Music’s Vocal Jazz group will perform on Saturday, November 29 at 8 pm in the Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall of the Rozsa Centre. Tix: $8 adults; $5 students/seniors at Campus Ticket Centre or the door. University Bookstore Hosts a French Night On Wednesday, December 3, the University Bookstore is having a “French Night.” Discounts of up to 80 percent will be taken off French academic titles, novels, and plays, and 20 percent will be taken off English/French dictionaries and French children’s books. Staff from the university French Centre will be on hand to talk to customers and answer questions until closing at 9 pm. Refreshments and door prizes as well. EMBA Alumni in Calgary Gather at Murrieta's Executive MBA alumni are invited to meet at Murrieta's West Coast Bar & Grill, 200-808 1 St SW, on Thursday, December 4, from 5 to 7 pm. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail craig@craigelias.com. Customers Are Appreciated at University Bookstore The Bookstore will also be hosting a customer appreciation sale on December 5 and 6 with 20 percent off a huge selection of merchandise. There will be author signings, craft demos, and refreshments. And the first 500 customers on Saturday, December 6 will get a free reusable “got stuff” book bag. Canadians Skate to Win Come out and cheer on the Canadian team at the Essent ISU World Cup Long Track Speek Skating event on December 6 and 7 from 12 to 5 pm each day. Tix: adults, $15; seniors/students, $10. Special buy one, get another at half price before December 4 at Olympic Oval. Tickets also available at Ticketmaster. Transitional Leadership Luncheon The MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon series continues on Friday, December 12, from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Delta Bow Valley in Calgary. The last luncheon of 2003 features Haskayne School of Business interim dean and alumna, Carol Stewart, speaking about transitional leadership. The cost of the luncheon is $25. Register by Monday, December 8, by e-mailing rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca Christmas Cheer in Toronto Alumni in Toronto and area are invited to join the Haskayne School of Business Alumni Network on Thursday, December 18 to celebrate the holiday season with a cup of cheer at Baroli Cafe, 2 Carlton at 6:30 pm. E-mail rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca by Monday, December 15 if you plan to attend. Guests are always welcome! For more events, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/
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