September 2010, Vol 9, No 9

Alumnus Adam Legge is the Chamber's new president

He's also the youngest person to assume the top job in the Chamber’s 120-year history. Adam starts his new role on Sept. 13.

It's his book, but he didn't write a word

Derek Beaulieu, BA'96, MA'04, BEd'08, has written his ninth book and it takes an unconventional approach to writing and challenges the writing rules we've grown up with. Learn more...

100,000 contributors, unlimited possibilities

Patrick Lor, BA'90, MBA'01, is leading the North American arm of Fotolia, an online stock photo website. Learn more...

Alum Night in Calgary, curling in Houston

It's been a busy month of events. See the slideshows...

Looking up

See how U of C donors are giving back in the 2010 donor impact report. Learn more...

You're invited to KICKOFF 2010

Kick off the fall semester at KICKOFF 2010, Sept. 10! Enjoy a tailgate party and BBQ, watch the Dinos take on the University of Regina Rams and enjoy carnival games, a half-time show and fireworks. Alumni tickets are just $5 in advance. Buy yours now...

Alumna organizes sustainability conference

Sylvia Polay Griffith, BA'86, MEd'89, is lending her talents to help organize a sustainability conference in Calgary this fall. Learn more...

Update your info and win

Update your contact info with the alumni association and be entered to win a three-night Ski and Stay package for four adults in a two-bedroom standard condo. Contest closes Dec. 15, 2010 and winner will be contacted by phone. Update your info...

An afternoon with a twist

The University of Calgary along with the Alumni Association and the Calgary Association of Professional Coaches invite you to an Afternoon With a Twist —a presentation and reception with award-winning author, speaker and humanitarian Lynne Twist, Oct. 5. Buy tickets now...

Jane Goodall is coming to Calgary

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to co-present an evening with Jane Goodall, along with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, on Oct. 24. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Jane Goodall's first visit to Gombe Stream in Tanzania to begin her epic study of wild chimpanzees. More details to come.

Affinity partner update: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

The province of Ontario has recently made changes to its automobile insurance policies to give drivers more choice about levels of coverage. Learn more...

Alumni perks update: Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Alumni receive 25 per cent off annual memberships. More about alumni benefits...

Cogeneration plant on-time and on-budget

The Minister of Industry, Tony Clement, paid a visit to the University of Calgary's new cogeneration plant and the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) earlier this month. Learn more...

Summertime and the undergraduate researcher

Autumn Whiteway recently participated in an archaeological excavation on a Christian era cemetery in Hofstader, Iceland. Learn more...