Winter 2006 »

Features

Behind Bars

Winston Liu was imprisoned for three years in China, but he's found freedom in Canada.

Made in Kosovo

U of C researchers partner with Kosovo to help create a modern education system for a war-torn country.

Military Man

He’s on the Advisory Council for National Security, a prolific author, and knowledgeable on all things military; David Bercuson weighs in on some heavy questions.

Growth Spurt

An uprecedented $710-million expansion makes the spurt more
of a geyser.

Going Green

Homegrown grad Hans Luu sows the seeds for the U of C campus becoming a living laboratory for sustainability.

Samuarai Bike Warriors

Alumni Aaron Whitfield and Reid McCord offer a photographic tour as they bike their way across the country of cherry blossoms, sushi, and sake.

Upstanding Alumni

A Hero in Medical Clothing

When Doug Hamilton isn’t a NASA flight surgeon, he’s helping thousands in the wake of Katrina’s deadly swells.

United Way

Nedzad Ajanovic creates a master’s project to help rebuild his native Bosnia.

Art's Common Language

John Lefebvre went from being a street-side busker to a millionaire with a generous heart.

Another World

Amy Brathwaite is half-way around the globe in Bangladesh on a mission for the UN.

Unlimited Alumni

Find out what former classmates are up to.

Unique Alumni

Novelist Peter Oliva was in Paris when rioters set the suburbs on fire.

Departments

Universal Note

Michael Robinson imagines a sustainable future for Calgary
and the world.

Update News

The latest happenings at U of C.

Uncover research

Better cancer treatments, using technology to get advanced medical advice to rural centres, and the unexpected barriers
immigrants face coming to Canada.

Unconventional researcher

A philosophy professor uses her science background to explore the considerations in simplifying complex technologies.

Unite Community

Visiting MBA students will take Western management and sustainability methods back with them to China

Unveil works

Books and recommendations by faculty, alumni, and students.

Unexpected View

Ken Robertson is the man in the shadow for the Light Up the World Foundation.

Unleashed opinion

Water is one of Canada’s most precious natural resources. Will we be forced to share it?

Unforgettable imagery

U Bikes are available across campus for students to make a quick dash from one class to another.