June 2011, Vol 10, No 6

Trailblazer in legal profession leads Arch Awards

Madam Justice Patricia Rowbotham, BEd'75, LLB'81, will receive the Distinguished Alumni Awards on June 2 along with two other Arch Awards recipients.

Ride with the Prez: an new alumni family event

Come to campus for a morning of two-wheeled fun with the Alumni Association president. There'll be a campus ride for families with kids and a community bike ride for adults. Calgary-area alumni, watch for your e-vite and respond quickly as space is limited.

Alumni elected to parliament

University of Calgary President Elizabeth Cannon offered her congratulations to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other alumni and staff who will be representatives of Canada's new federal government. Learn more...

Alumni and student connections

The men's soccer alumni association connects students to alumni and aims keep future alumni connected to campus. Learn more...

Thank you GTY sponsors

With another successful Graduating This Year program wrapped up, we'd like to offer a special thanks to our campus and community partners who supported us in 2011. Learn more...

Convocation week 2011 – volunteers needed

Volunteer and help congratulate our newest alumni. Volunteer spots are available during convocation week from June 6–10 in the morning and afternoon. Please call 220-2282 or email.

Limited time perk: Inside Out Experience

Alumni receive 15% off whitewater rafting on the Kananaskis River and Horseshoe Canyon with Inside Out Experience from June 1 to August 31. Book your adventure today...

New offering from
Santé Spa and The Spa Ritual

If you haven't been to Santé Spa or The Spa Ritual, now you have the perfect reason! Book any 90-minute massage or facial, and receive a $25 spa dollars to use towards your next service. Learn more...

Second annual alumni Stampede event

The alumni Stampede event is coming up on July 15, so save the date and watch for your invite.

Update your info and you could win

Update your information with the Alumni Association until June 30 and you could win two tickets to our Stampede event and a gift certificate from Riley and McCormick Western Store. Learn more...

2011 Alumni of Distinction Call for Nomination

This year, the Faculty of Medicine Alumni Affairs will be presenting the Alumnus of Distinction Education Award to a U of C medical graduate in recognition of excellence in education. Nominate an outstanding grad today...

Dr. Edward McCauley appointed Vice-President (Research)

Internationally-recognized scholar Dr. Ed McCauley has a long and distinguished career as a leader in developing innovative, interdisciplinary research centres, partnerships and projects. Learn more...

Dr. Dru Marshall appointed Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Dr. Marshall is one of Alberta's most experienced academic leaders and administrators and she joins us from the University of Alberta, where she has been Deputy Provost for the past four years. Learn more...

A hat trick for Aritha Van Herk

English professor received Alberta Order of Excellence. Van Herk also received a teaching excellence award from the Students' Union this spring. Learn more...