November 2010, Vol 9, No 11

Top 40 connections

Avenue Magazine just released its annual Top 40 Under 40, and it has many connections to campus—23 in total, 16 alumni. We spoke to a few of these outstanding U of C people to find out what it's like to be part of the Top.

A mayor of our own

Naheed Nenshi, BComm'93, is Calgary's new mayor. Congratulations, Mayor Nenshi! Learn more...

Boreal forest, bayou or the burbs

Sarah Hechtenthal, BSc'02, MSc'07, is a wildlife ecologist and her young career has big impact. Learn more...

Building a healthy community

Alumna Kelly Blackshaw, BPE'78, devotes her career to health and giving back. Learn more...

Three-time alumna officially becomes
U of C's president

The Installation of Dr. Elizabeth Cannon as the eighth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary took place Oct. 6, 2010. Learn more...

News from our China alumni chapter

Dr. Elizabeth Cannon recently traveled to China to strengthen U of C's ties there and she also attended alumni receptions in Beijing and Hong Kong. See the slideshows...

Alum night at Flames Central

Watch the Calgary Flames take on the Vancouver Canucks at our last Alum Night for 2010. Register today...

Putting human trafficking in the
Calgary context

Alumna Lara Quarterman, BA'03, is the Calgary coordinator of Action Coalition on Human Trafficking (ACT) Alberta. ACT has organized a screening of Avenue Zero followed by a panel discussion about human trafficking in Calgary. Learn more...

Alumnus' music performed by Calgary Civic Symphony

George Fenwick, BMus'98 wrote a piece entitled Durham Twilight and its being performed by Calgary's Civic Symphony on Nov. 14 as part of the Schuman and Brahms concert. Buy tickets...

Interested in sustainable energy development?

U of C's Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development is the only program of its kind in North America offering an interdisciplinary, comprehensive education relating to sustainable energy development issues. This program is designed to provide a technical background to those who may not have it while delivering a balanced education in the areas of law, business, engineering and environmental design. Learn more...

Are you green yet?

Sign up with our newest perk partner, Bullfrog Power, and receive a special alumni offer and reduce your carbon footprint. Go green now...

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...

50 years of chimps and change

Leading conservationist spends some time on campus and in Calgary. Learn more...

Warp speed into alien worlds

Rothney observatory delves into the many worlds of sci fi. Learn more...

Explore U of C at Open House

Are your children thinking about university? Are you thinking about returning to school? Open House is the perfect opportunity to explore all the U of C has to offer. Learn more...