Partners in community

Vern Kimball, Calgary Stampede CEO and
two-time University of Calgary alumnus.
Photo by Riley BrandtThis summer, the Calgary Stampede turns 100 years old in a celebration sure to envelop the entire city in a sea of Stetsons, stacks of pancake breakfasts and a chorus of “Yahoos.” For those in the know, however, Stampede is far more than a 10-day party. It is a celebration of Calgary’s frontier history, a symbol of western hospitality at its finest and a critical link between our modern urban world and the agricultural community that still supports us.

The University of Calgary plays many roles in the Calgary Stampede story and salutes the Stampede in reaching a major historical milestone. And we want to shine the spotlight on our rich and varied connections. Our historians and experts in the Faculty of Arts have literally written the book on the Calgary Stampede and teach a course on it each year. Our animal science specialists at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine provide critical advice and innovative research to ensure animal-care practices are leading edge. Other researchers provide insight into midway rides and food, as well as how to prevent rodeo injuries. And our alumni are everywhere within the Stampede, from the senior executive offices to Stampede royalty to the army of dedicated volunteers who keep the show going.

July 6 - 15, 2012