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Welcome to Community Engagement at the University of Calgary

As a foundational goal in the Eyes High vision and strategy, the University of Calgary is committed to fully integrate with the community, engaging the communities we both serve and lead.

The Community Engagement team actively seeks out partnership opportunities with community organizations, not-for-profits and other educational institutions. We build on existing relationships, create new associations and endeavor to enhance the university’s role in the community. We also lead institutional events and support our faculties and other units in their community outreach activities.

We are pleased to support agencies like the United Way that provide individuals and families the opportunity to reach their potential and improve their quality of life. The university kicked off its 2012 United Way Campaign on October 1 with the goal of raising $350,000. The campaign was a tremendous success raising more than $354,000!

Supporting and promoting the ingenuity of Calgary’s youth, the Calgary Youth Science Fair (CYSF) returned to the University of Calgary for its second year in April 2013. The university is a proud platinum sponsor of the CYSF.

We work with the City of Calgary on a number of municipal priorities and community associations like the South Shaganappi Area Strategic Planning Group - allowing us to collaborate with other leaders in our surrounding community.

Please use this site to access information about the University of Calgary in the community. You will find news about upcoming events, lectures, campus development, new community partnerships and more. Visit “Contact Us” for more information on the Community Engagement team.

We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!

Community Events

Community Events

The University of Calgary invites you to our public events, whether they are held on main campus, downtown or elsewhere.
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International Strategy

Events

Action Calgary

The University of Calgary has partnered with Calgary Economic Development (CED) to engage in building relationships to stimulate employment growth and diversification.

Public Policy Forum

The Public Policy Forum selected the University of Calgary as one of four Canadian universities chosen to host a lecture series in honour of their 25 years of success in policy dialogue and thought leadership.

Terry’s Cause

The University of Calgary is thrilled to be a partner of Terry’s CAUSE on Campus, a national event/run to honour Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.

United Way

The university is proud to be nominated to receive the prestigious Spirits of Gold Partnership Award 2012 from the United Way of Calgary and Area.

ArtsSmarts

On November 15 and 16, the University of Calgary proudly sponsored ArtsSmarts’ 2012 Knowledge Exchange Cultivating Creative Communities: Arts, Education and Spaces for Successful 21st Century Learning, which took place at the Downtown Campus.

Calgary Awards

The University of Calgary has supported the Calgary Awards since 2009 and sponsors the Youth Award. To acknowledge this support, the City of Calgary recognizes the University of Calgary as a Gold sponsor.

Calgary Youth Science Fair

Returning for its second year at the University of Calgary’s Olympic Oval, the Calgary Youth Science Fair is open to students in grades five through 12 to encourage and promote ongoing interest in science.

WordFest

The University of Calgary is an annual sponsor of the WordFest literary festival in Calgary. WordFest supports vibrant and healthy communities by providing accessible and engaging programming that shares the power of story.

Calgary 2012

We are proud to recognize Calgary as the cultural capital of Canada. The University of Calgary is a recognized Program Partner for the Calgary 2012 organization.

Calgary Stampede

We would like to congratulate the world renowned Calgary Stampede on their centennial anniversary in 2012. In 2013, the university will celebrate community partnership and our own Stampede story, hosting internal and public events at our Main and Downtown Campuses. The university will also participate in the Stampede Parade on July 5. Stay tuned for more info!

Governor General

On Wednesday November 14, the University of Calgary celebrated His Excellency’s receipt of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from the University of Calgary through a reception and dinner at the university.

Harvest Festival

The University of Calgary was excited to partner with Calgary 2012 and host many events on campus to highlight Calgary’s designation. One of those events included the Harvest Festival. A variety of activities occurred that day: drum circle, speaker series, creative performances, ethnically diverse food stations and fun community activities.