January 2010, Vol 9, No 1

A Year of Firsts

An alumnus making history in space, our first Arch Award recipient from Asia, and a program launch to help students in their last semester make the backpack-to-briefcase transition; these are just a few of the Alumni Association's highlights for 2009. Check out our Year in Review!

Fowlow ends term as interim dean

When Faculty of Environmental Design's interim dean Loraine Fowlow, BSc'83, MEDes'92, assumed the role in 2007, she inherited a faculty that had just undergone a unit review, a process that raised concern over the faculty's move away from the interdisciplinary approach established at its creation in the early 1970s. Learn more...

Benefit from fierce leadership

All alumni are invited to attend Susan Scott's Fierce Leadership seminar, sponsored by the Haskayne School of Business, showcasing a bold alternative to the most wrongheaded practices of business today. Scott is the founder of Fierce Inc, whose diverse, global client list underscores a basic truth: business is fundamentally an extended conversation--with colleagues, customers and the unknown future emerging around us. Tickets are $99 plus GST. Learn more...

Rogers honoured for vision

Gayla Rogers, BSW'74, MSW'78, the dean of the Faculty of Social Work, has been awarded Global Television/YWCA's Woman of Vision award. A strong advocate of holistic leadership, Rogers says she believes in using heart, hands, head and soul to work for "social wellbeing and just societies," to quote the Faculty of Social Work's vision which she champions with conviction. Learn more. Watch the video...

Success in creative jewellery

When Morgan Mallett, BFA'03, found herself wanting a piece of jewelry she couldn't find, she made it herself. The 28-year-old is receiving praise for her spring/summer 2010 jewellery collection launched last fall. Learn more...

Honour our stars

Incredible contributions. Life-changing discoveries. Great accomplishments. Innovative ideas. Nominate an alumni star or a future alumni star in one of three categories for the Arch Awards' 25th anniversary year. Deadline: February 25. Learn more...

Order of U of C nominations

The Order of the University of Calgary honours those who have a record of exemplary and distinguished service to the university. Ian Herring, BSc'72, MEng'79, (at left) was named to the order last November for his years of volunteer leadership, service and mentorship. Nominations are accepted year-round but the deadline for consideration in 2010 is February 5. Learn more...

Update Your Info contests

Congrats to Kim Youngshin, BSW'09, winner of our Weekend at Whitefish contest. Thanks to all 3,207 alumni who updated your info to qualify! Our next contest is now on: enter to win a two-night weekend for four at Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia when you update your contact information. The grand prize includes a two-night stay and ski package for four people in a two-bedroom suite. Contest closes February 28, 2010. Updating your info and entering the contest is easy. Learn More...

Alumni Perks Update

Did you know that your Alumni Association membership card gets you access to great limited-time offers, from retail fashion to resort accommodation to continuing education classes? Click here for our current offers. Don't have an alumni card?

Leading research into greener energy

The U of C is hosting Canada's first nationwide research effort to reduce the environmental footprint of fossil fuels. Carbon Management Canada is led by the U of C's Steve Larter (left) with $25 million in funding through the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence program. Learn more...

Search for 12th Chancellor launches

As the search for the university's next chancellor begins, alumni are invited to provide input by participating in this online survey.

Presidential search update

The search committee for the U of C's eighth president is on schedule to announce a new president in the first quarter of 2010. The committee, made up of members from multiple groups on campus including the General Faculties Council, student leadership and staff associations, met regularly through the summer and fall. The quality and breadth of the candidates who have expressed interest in leading the University of Calgary has been impressive. Warren Veale (left) took over as interim president on Jan. 1. Learn more...