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So Hot. So Cool. See You at the Finish Line.
It’s official; U of C’s entry (Soleon) into the North American Solar Challenge is on the road and “raycing” towards the finish line — which is in Canada for the first time — at the Olympic Oval on the U of C campus.
After the latest leg of the 4,000-kilometre race, Soleon is moving up the ranks, riding in 13th place now. Rotating through their stable of four drivers, U of C’s team has had some complications, but they’re still focused on finishing a successful race.

You're invited to watch Soleon and the U of C team cruise across the finish line on July 27. Celebrations will start at the finish line at 11:00 am, and the winning car's expected to race onto campus at approximately 11:30 am. A free BBQ will be held on Collegiate Blvd, in front of the Olympic Oval. Activities planned throughout the day include entertainment, alternative energy displays, and solar cars on display.

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Engineering Faculty Receives Record Donation and New Name
Gold mining magnate and philanthropist Seymour Schulich donated $25 million to the university’s Faculty of Engineering— the largest donation in the history of the University of Calgary. With a matching contribution from the Government of Alberta, $50 million is now earmarked for making the newly name Schulich School of Engineering the “first choice” for top students in the country.

The funds will go to create more than 100 new scholarships and three new research chairs; there will be increased funding for field trips and engineering clubs and money to enhance learning for undergraduate and graduate students. “On every measure and metric we looked at, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Calgary has all the attributes and hallmarks of a great Canadian educational and engineering research institution. We are proud to be associated with it,” says Schulich.

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Seminars for Teachers
The Faculty of Education gets their next round of seminars going in August with two options: Survival Tips and More runs on August 17 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm in room 179 EDC (register by August 11), and Tune it Up: Prepare for a new school year is on August 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in room 179 EDC (register by August 12). The fee is $5, and you must register by the Monday before the class (dates above) by e-mailing educpdi@ucalgary.ca.

Have a Wild Wet Weekend
Let experienced marine educators take you on an exploration of the sea that will leave you in awe of the ocean environment with a marine biology immersion weekend starting Friday, July 29. Cost of $305 covers instruction, boat trips, food and accommodation for three days and three nights. Info and booking: summer@bms.bc.ca or call (250) 728-3301, ext. 226. Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Vancouver Island

Golf Tournament for Engineering Alumni
The Engineering Alumni Chapter will be hosting a golf tournament at Fox Hollow on August 6 at 11:00 am for alumni of that faculty. Price is $85. To register or get more information e-mail pam.bergs@ucalgary.ca.

Open House for Star Gazers
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is hosting open houses throughout the summer. The next will be held from 8:30 until 11:30 pm on Saturday, August 13. For more information: http://www.ism.ucalgary.ca/top/rao/

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Owning gelato shop is far from a fiasco
Location, location, location. Turns out that is not only the key to buying a home, but to starting a successful gelato business. So says Matt Wilson, MBA’01, who has now opened his third Fiasco Gelato storefront in three of the “coolest” areas of Calgary—Kensington, Stephen Avenue Mall, and 17th Avenue.