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April 2010, Vol 9, No 4

Taking the U of C to new heights

The University of Calgary's Board of Governors has endorsed Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, a U of C triple alumna and current Dean of the Schulich School of Engineering, as the next President, effective July 1, 2010. Dr. Cannon was Schulich's first female dean and will be U of C's first female president.

Watch for U Magazine this spring for a profile on Dr. Cannon.

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Alumni News

Alumni and Dino pride in Ottawa

Ottawa-based alumni gathered for brunch on March 20 to cheer on the Dinos at the CIS Basketball Championships. View slideshow...


Nursing grad is Alberta's newest rising star

Petra Hortopanu, BN'08, will receive the 2010 Rising Star award from the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) for her work in developing a youth health centre at Calgary's Alex Community Health Centre. Learn more...


The Other Kind of Smart

Harvey Deutschendorf, BSW'84, and author of The Other Kind of Smart, is the 'EI guy.' The 'emotional intelligence guy,' that is. Learn more...


Biting into vampire mythology

Heather Clitheroe, BA'01, sinks her teeth into the literary world with her short story contribution to the anthology, evolve: Vampire Stories of the New Undead. Learn more...


Star medical resident earns Young Leader Award

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Award for Young Leaders is given in celebration of the efforts of young physician leaders of tomorrow for their efforts today. Learn more...


Relationship Resource helps new and expectant parents

Alumna Amy Marshall, BN'98, MN'08, has just launched her own business, The Relationship Resource Ltd. Learn more...


Alumnus and Senator Robert Wanner reaches out

Former Commissioner of Public Services for the City of Medicine Hat, Robert Wanner, MBA'98, plans to use his new position as a University of Calgary senator to not only help link the expertise and resources. Learn more...


Alumna raises awareness on human trafficking

Lara Quarterman, BA'03, is the coordinator of the Action Coalition on Human Trafficking (ACT). ACT is screening Call and Response, a rockumentary exposing the trafficking of 27 million people, at The Plaza Theatre in Calgary, April 24 at 4 p.m. Learn more...


Law and medicine alumni volunteers needed

Celebrate our new medicine and law graduates by volunteering for the afternoon convocation on May 13. Contact Lara Fong at 403-210-7938 or by email for more information.

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U of C News

A letter from Warren Veale

Recent media reports contained negative assertions about the administration of the University of Calgary in the area of research funding. Learn more...


Making computers think outside the box

University of Calgary leads new Canada-wide research on cutting-edge multi-touch surfaces. Learn more...


One language fits all...or does it?

The challenges in educating the estimated 21,000 school-age children who are designated English language learners (ELL) in Calgary is daunting. Learn more...


Unlocking the opium poppy's biggest secret

Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered the unique genes that allow the opium poppy to make codeine and morphine. Learn more...

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