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May 2010, Vol 9, No 5

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Alumni News

A special alumni reception in Houston

The U of C Alumni Association returned to Houston earlier this month for a special reception with three alumni working in the space program. View slideshow...


A U of C alumnus, for the fourth time

David Reynolds, BSc'74, MSc'76, MBA'04, will graduate this May with his PhD. His latest research looked at the socio-economic effects of climate change on snow conditions at ski hills. Learn more...


Living the pledge

Shirzad Ahmed, LLB'00, is the Distinguished Graduate for May's convocation and will be reading the Graduate's Pledge. Learn more...


Michael Gokturk and VersaPay are on top

Michael Gokturk, BA'99, started out in investment banking working with retail businesses and in 2005, he founded VersaPay with his long-time client and friend, Keith Short. Learn more...


Medicine alumni honoured

Dr. Roby Butt and Dr. Brian Heit receive prestigious honours for their groundbreaking research. Learn more...


Alumnus publishes first book

Jeff Gailus, BA'93, publishes his first book, The Grizzly Manifesto, which will be released on May 20. Learn more...


Alumni perks update: Privileged Play

Purchase a Privileged Play Premium golf membership for only $99 and receive one dozen Nike Crush or Nike Karma golf balls. With a Premium membership, members receive a free round of golf (when playing with a full paying friend) at the course of their choice plus 20% off regular posted green and cart fees at our participating golf courses. Our network consists of over 170 exceptional golf courses across the country including Springbank Links in Calgary, SilverTip Golf Resort in Canmore, our newest Alberta addition of Sundre Golf Club and many more. Learn more...


Exclusive alumni offer from Theatre Calgary

Receive 20 percent off tickets to Theatre Calgary's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, May 11-16. Call 403-294-7447 and ask for the "Friends of U of C offer."


Alumni special offer for BODY WORLDS

We're planning an alumni special offer for the BODY WORLDS exhibition at Calgary's Telus World of Science this spring. More information to come.


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U of C News

U of C students in 2011 solar home competition

A group of University of Calgary students will form the only Canadian team in the prestigious 2011 Solar Decathlon competition. Learn more...


Alberta invests in clean energy research at U of C

The Alberta government is investing $25 million towards a University of Calgary-anchored, nation-wide research network that will bring together more than 100 experts to advance clean energy development in Canada. Learn more...


A $1 million gift to the Department of Music

The Department of Music received a $1-million donation, half from long-time arts supporter Dick Matthews, and the rest matched by an anonymous donor. Learn more...


New Faculty of Arts launched in April

The University of Calgary's newest faculty, the Faculty of Arts, was launched on April 1. Learn more...


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