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Vet School Slated for U of C
There are only four schools of veterinary medicine in Canada,
but that will change in September 2006. Initially rising
from the Faculty of Medicine’s considerations of expanding
its programs to include animal health as it relates to humans,
a proposal was put in place for U of C to have its own vet
school. The proposal was fast-tracked after the breakout
of BSE, and the program will have a strong research focus
in addition to offering a three-year program that will integrate
basic and clinical sciences within a student-focused approach.
The school will graduate about 30 veterinarians each year.
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We
Want You … to Make Your Opinion Count
The U of C’s focus on investing in education is the “Access
Initiative;” its goal is to increase enrollment
in the short term to more quickly meet the needs of rapidly
growing
communities across Alberta and increase investment in teaching
and research over the long term to create new opportunities
for students in today’s knowledge economy.
The
Alberta government has asked the public to voice its opinions
on where a debt-free Alberta should invest its money with
the “It’s
Your Future” consultation. And the president of the
U of C, Harvey Weingarten, along with the president of the
U of C
Alumni Association, Dean Brawn, are asking U of C alumni
to ensure your voices are heard. You can fill out the “It’s
Your Future” survey online at www.gov.ab.ca and
let them know how important quality education is to Albertans.
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Largest Donation Creates New Institute
Thanks to Allan Markin, the chairman of Canadian Natural Resources,
U of C is launching a new institute that will research, educate,
and build preventative health programs for the public. The largest
donation the U of C has ever received from a single benefactor,
$18 million, makes this new Markin Institute for Public Health
possible. “The institute … will be distinctive in Canada
for its focus on health promotion and disease prevention,”says
President Harvey Weingarten.
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more...
For
more U of C news, pick up a copy of OnCampus or read it online
at http://www.ucalgary.ca/news
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Dinos
Fans Were Defeated but Still Happy
The annual first kick off between the U of C Dinos football team and the U of
S Huskies brought out more supporters than usual this year. U of S issued a challenge
to see who get more people out to support their team, and with about 3,000 people
showing up and cheering on each team, the challenge was a draw. For alumni Dino
fans, however, they were treated to their first alumni tailgate party. Spolumbo’s
sausages and hamburgers kept their bellies happy while the fans had to stomach
a loss to the Huskies. The day was dubbed Red Friday, and watch for a similar
event next fall.
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Faculty
Will Celebrate 100 Years of Education
The U of C’s Faculty of Education can tie their roots back
to the Calgary Normal School, which began in 1905. To celebrate
100 years of teacher education in Alberta, the faculty has implemented
a series of initiatives and events. A “virtual family tree” has
been created on an interactive Web site, and all graduates from
the Calgary Normal School or the Faculty of Education are invited
to register on it.
There
is also a Centennial Story Project that invites all Albertans
18 years old and over to submit a story about their most
memorable teacher. One hundred
stories will be chosen to create an anthology, which will placed in schools
and libraries across the country. If you’re interested in participating in
either initiative, sign on to www.celebrateteachers.com or e-mail centennial@celebrateteachers.com
It’s
25 Years for Geomatics Engineering
Since beginning in 1979 as the Division of Surveying Engineering,
the Department of Geomatics Engineering has grown into
a dynamic world leader in education,
research, and impact on the community. Enrolment in the program is now
about 175 undergraduate students, with more than 80 graduate students
and 19 faculty
members. To celebrate the department’s 25th anniversary, three scholarships
have been established and more than $100,000 has already been raised.
In
recognition of the anniversary, two events will be held to bring
together alumni as well as industry and government stakeholders.
There will be
celebration banquet Thursday, October 28, in the Blue Room of the Dining
Centre, and
on October 29, there will be an open house and wind up BBQ.
Learn
more... For
more alumni news: http://www.alumni.ucalgary.ca/
Writers to Give Public Reading
The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Programme celebrates the
residencies of two of its writers on Thursday, September 16 with
a free public reading by Nova Scotia writer Robert Finley and Toronto
writer Natalee Caple at the Cantos Music Foundation, 134 11 Avenue
SE. Reading begins at 7:30 pm.
Palmer
Lecture Hosts Former Top U.S. Official
Robert Reich, the former secretary of labour in the Clinton administration
will be the next speaker in the James S. Palmer lecture series
on Thursday, September 23 at 7:30 pm at the Metropolitan Centre,
333,
4 Avenue SW. The event is free but please RSVP with your intention
to attend by Monday, September 20 to 220-7107.
Dance
Program Schedules Performances for 2004/05
The U of C is one of only six universities across the country
that offers a degree in dance. Having this program on campus
allows
for a number of top performances throughout the school year.
The dance
program will host its first performance on September 30 and October
1 at the University Theatre. Click here for more.
Take
a Coffee Break for the United Way
Take a break ... a coffee break! Staff, faculty and students
are invited for a free coffee and cinnamon bun in celebration
of this
year's launch of the United Way campaign at the University
of Calgary on Thursday, October 7 from 9:45 to 10:45 am in the
Rosza
Centre.
A 50/50 draw will be held with all proceeds going to the United
Way. The event is hosted by the Faculties of Social Work, Nursing,
Law,
Environmental Design, and the Development Office.
MBA Alumni Calgary Luncheon
The next MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon will be held on Friday, October 15
from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Delta Bow Valley, Calgary. The guest speaker
will
be alumnus Warren Andrukow. Andrukow is an investment advisor with TD Waterhouse
and he will be speaking on “Innovative Investment Strategies.” The
cost of the luncheon is $25. Register by Tuesday, October 12 by e-mailing rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca or call Lana Westergaard at 220-3175.
U of
C President to Meet with Alumni in Hong Kong
President Harvey Weingarten will host an alumni reception in
Hong Kong on October 16. The theme for the event is the
importance of
sport in education. Micheal Grandin, the dean of the Haskayne
School of Business and Cen Huang, the director of the International
Centre
will also be in attendance. Check out this page
for more details.
U of
C President Headed to Ottawa
President Harvey Weingarten will be meeting with a small
group of alumni in Ottawa on October 26 to discuss the
university's progress, their needs, and how to work together.
If you are
interested in
participating
please, contact Shauna Coffyne at (403) 220-7108.
Toronto Alumni Event
Alumni in the Toronto area are invited to attend the two Haskayne events. There
will be an MBA information session on Tuesday, November 2 from 5:00 to 7:00
pm at Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street West. And there's an Alumni Luncheon
and New Grad Welcome to Toronto on Wednesday, November 3 from 11:30 am – 1:30
pm at Albany Club, 91 King Street East. Cost for luncheon: $35.00. Please RSVP
before October 26 to rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca or call Lana Westergaard at
(403) 220-3175.
Management
Alumni Excellence (MAX) Award Gala
The Haskayne School of Business will celebrate and honour
the 2004 MAX Award recipient, Lesley Conway (MBA’89), president of Hopewell
Residential Communities, at this year’s gala
on Tuesday, November 9 at the Delta Bow Valley.
The
gala will also include the Haskayne School of Business Alumni Chapter
AGM (at 4:30 pm); a reunion reception
for 1974, 1984,
and 1994 Haskayne grads (5:00 pm); and the MAX Award
Gala Dinner (6:00
pm). Tickets for the dinner are $60.00 or table of
eight for $400. The alumni reunion is complimentary. RSVP by
e-mailing rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca or call Lana Westergaard at 403-220-3175.
For
more events, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/
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The
Nicaraguans who populate the country today may not be descendents
of people who immigrated en masse to that region from central
Mexico but rather owe their heritage to ancestors who were
indigenous to the area and actually had little contact
with their northern neighbours. It may be the case according
to U of C archaeologist Geoff McCafferty. “This is
an idea that will be met with understandable surprise and
resistance among Nicaraguans. For Canadians, it would be
like waking up one day and being told the English never
colonized Canada.”
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Get
Your Free University of Calgary Golf Bag
 The
University of Calgary and MBNA Canada are
giving away a U of C Dunlop golf bag
to everyone who applies for this offer
and makes a purchase on their U of C MasterCard
(for a limited time only). The University
of Calgary MasterCard is the only card
that
supports the University each time you use
it.
Click
for more details.
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