Alumni News
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Alumni contest winner so Hip it hurtsMatthew Ryan, MBA'06, was our lucky winner of two tickets to see the Tragically Hip play a sold-out MacEwan Hall on October 28. Matthew won the grand prize in a recent alumni contest that saw 3,000 graduates update their contact information with the Alumni Relations office. Watch for more exciting contests in the future because Alumni Relations has a number of programs, events, services and communication pieces that we offer to you and your fellow alumni—but we can only share this if we have your current contact information. Remember, you control what news you receive from us. Click here to customize your communication with the U of C. |
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Alumni pricing for Peruvian treasuresU of C alumni receive a special discount on admission for a blockbuster exhibit of gold artifacts called Ancient Peru Unearthed—Treasures of a Lost Civilization, which received its North American debut at the Nickle Arts Museum on September 28. The exhibition features precious and unique artifacts from the pre-Inca Sicán culture of northern Peru. See amazing gold and ceramic objects—masks, pottery and ceremonial items—produced by Sicán artists from 900 to 1300 AD, and only recently unearthed. Alumni are invited to discover this unique exhibition for the special price of $9 until January 14, 2007. |
For more alumni news: http://www.ucalgary.ca/alumni
Your Alumni Stories
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World a stage for sax playerSaxophonist Dave Camwell, BMus’00, began his music studies at the University of Calgary, completed several degrees in the U.S. and is about to defend his doctorate. Along the way, he’s built an impressive performance record around the world. Next step? Carnegie Hall. |
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Education grad pens book to encourage children’s playIf you were to ask most people about their happiest childhood memories, they’d usually mention family time: simple things, like reading together, playing cards, building a fort, baking cookies or going on a family camping trip. Parents should remember that for raising happy, healthy children, family time stand out, says author, communications coach and alumna Joan Craven, BEd’75. |
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Grads find degree opens door to successDoes this sound familiar? You finally finish something, only to discover you really should have done something else. That’s how it was for Cecily Woolrich and Jennifer Brock, both BComm'96. They had just graduated from the U of C and discovered that they didn’t want to market oil and gas after all. Instead, they wanted to follow their passion for interior design. |
U of C News
New women’s centre offers resources, refuge
The U of C’s Women’s Resource Centre is now open for business, offering women on campus a positive setting to get together, discuss issues, do research and provide support for each other.
Speeding up the health care system
Surgeons at the U of C’s Sport Medicine Centre believe they have a plan that could dramatically reduce waiting lists for patients with injured knees — a problem they say frustrates both patients and doctors.
Bringing design innovation to capital projects
The U of C is hiring world-renowned architects to partner with local firms and bring visionary design to its $1.5-billion capital expansion, a partnership model that is unique in Canada. Montreal-based Saucier + Perrotte will work with Calgary firm Kasian Architecture, Interior Design and Planning on the Campus Calgary Digital Library (CCDL), the $140-million facility scheduled to open in 2009. Philadelphia-based KieranTimberlake Associates will work with Calgary’s Cohos Evamy (in association with Busby Perkins + Will) on the $283-million building to house ISEEE, the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy, as well as on the first phase of the $300-million Experiential Learning Centre.
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Campus and Alumni Events
“Kill Bill” in the lab of love
Join Dr. Susan Boon, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, for "A Taste of Their Own Medicine: Tales of Revenge in Intimate Relationships", next in the Ruby Tuesdays 40th anniversary series on November 21, from 6 to 8 pm at The Siding Cafe & Bar in Art Central (111, 100 – 7th Avenue SW). Take part in an evening of listening, opinions and conversation on the lab of love, and what can follow an unhappy breakup. For the price of a cup of coffee, pint of beer or a glass of wine, anyone can attend. No RSVP is necessary! For more information, email rubytuesdays@ucalgary.ca.
Teacher education in times of war
The Faculty of Education’s 2006 Distinguished Lecture features Dr. David Jardine, who will explore how teacher education, in times of war, is in a fragile but powerful position to interrupt this war-consciousness on behalf of human freedom and peace. The lecture is free and open to the public: Thursday, November 2, 7 – 8 pm in the Alberta Room, 2nd Floor, U of C Dining Centre. The event is part of the international conference “How Might Teacher Education Live Well in a Changing World?” running from Nov. 2 - 4. For more information, click here.
ESL issues hot topic for PD seminar
What are the challenges facing students in Calgary schools who speak English as a second language (ESL) or English as an additional language (EAL) and how can teachers help them achieve their full potential? These issues will be the topic of discussion at a free Professional Development Initiative (PDI) seminar on campus on Thursday, November 9 from 7-9 pm. Guest speaker Professor Hetty Roessingh will share her expertise and resources for successfully working with ESL students, including a website she has developed to help teachers assess vocabulary levels of K-12 ESL students.
MBA alumni Calgary luncheon
The next MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon will take place Friday, November 17 (11:30 am - 1:30 pm) at the Delta Bow Valley, featuring guest speaker Ginny MacDonald. Her keynote is “Increase your ROI – Utilize Transferable Skills: What Generalist Bring to your Bottom Line.” Cost is $25. Register before November 14, 2005 by emailing rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca or calling Kristy Swift at (403) 220-3175.
Entrepreneurship Day
The University of Calgary’s ACE Club (Advancing Canadian Entrerpreneurship) hosts a Speaker’s Forum on Thursday, November 3 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Blue Room, Dining Centre. The event will consist of four prominent entrepreneurs from the Calgary business community sharing their stories in an open forum discussion. For more information please contact Steven Ball.
7th Annual MAX Award Gala
The Haskayne School of Business and the Haskayne Alumni Chapter will celebrate and honour 2006 Management Alumni Excellence (MAX) Award recipient David Byler, BComm’78, at a gala on Thursday, November 23 from 6 – 9 pm at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. David is Executive VP, Natural Gas & Renewable Energy of Suncor Energy Inc. He has contributed tirelessly to Suncor's vision of sustainable energy, is the current chair of the CEO Task Group on Climate Change, and is a member of the Clean Air Strategic Alliance (CASA). Tickets are $80 each or $600 for a table of 8. For more information contact Kristy Swift at (403) 220-3175 or click here.
Fair trade forum
The Centre for Public Interest Accounting (CPIA), Development Studies Club, International Centre, the Latin American Research Centre and the Students’ Union are sponsoring a free public forum to examine the meaning, context and challenges of fair trade as well the roles of international organizations. Thursday, November 23, 9 am – 5 pm at the Rosza Centre, University of Calgary. Everyone is welcome and lunch is complimentary. RSVP by November 15 to Sylvia Fuchek at (403) 220-3812 or by email.
Bringing innovation to life
Innovative technologies, patents and commercialization successes help to tell the story about the impact of U of C innovation on our community over the past 40 years. Join University Technologies International and U of C as we celebrate university innovation and its contribution to our community on Tuesday, November 21, 4-7 pm., at the Rozsa Centre. To RSVP or for more details, please call Kristen at (403) 270-7027.
Getting your head examined
The Faculty of Education’s Division of Applied Psychology is offering high-quality psychological assessment, prevention and treatment services for children, adolescents, adults and families in the Calgary region—and helping to fund scholarships for grad students at the same time. The U of C’s Applied Psychological and Educational Services (U-CAPES) offers a range of clinical services to the public as well professional development and research services for government, private and community groups. Revenue generated through service delivery is used to fund scholarships to support graduate students during their practicum and internship experiences.
Trudeau to speak at social work gala
Justin Trudeau will present the keynote address at the Faculty of Social Work's 40th anniversary gala, Friday, November 24. Workshops and alumni event on Saturday, November 25. Location: Telus Convention Centre. Check fsw.ucalgary.ca for information or email ldulaney@ucalgary.ca.
For more events, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/ucevents/
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