March 2012, Vol 11, No 3

Alumni bursary program supports 43 students

Thanks to the generous support of our alumni family, the University of Calgary Alumni Associations bursary program awarded 43 deserving students with more than $90,000 in bursaries this year.

2012 Arch Awards

Special thanks to all alumni and friends who submitted nominations for the 2012 Arch Awards. Our winners will be announced in mid-April and we will celebrate our winners on May 31.

You're invited to the Alumni Family Fun Zone

Calgary-area alumni and their families are invited to the Alumni Family Fun Zone on March 17 as the Dinos women's basketball team hosts the CIS Final 8. Just enter code "UCAlumni" to get your specially-priced ticket package which includes two evening basketball games food and drinks. Get your tickets today...

Evolving leadership

U Magazine's winter issue features faculty who are challenging the traditional notions of leadership. Learn more...

Schulich School of Engineering's annual alumni dinner

Join us for a jovial "roast" of the career and accomplishments of Dr. Chan Wirasinghe. You may know Dr. Chan Wirasinghe as your friendly civil engineering professor, or remember his pivotal role as dean when the engineering faculty became the Schulich School of Engineering. But how much do you know about his championing of women in engineering? Or what led to his Citizen of the Year award by the City of Calgary? Space is limited so please register early.

Making your education work in Alberta?

If you're an international student and recent grad on a work or student visa, the Retaining Global Talent Conference on March 2 is for you! The one-day conference is hosted by the Haskayne School of Business and new grads will learn about updated immigration rules and have an opportunity to meet with industry representatives. Learn more...

EVDS alumni event at Design Matters

The Faculty of Environmental Design will host a special networking event for EVDS alumni in conjunction with their Design Matters event on April 5, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. The presenter is Harvard professor and architect Preston Scott Cohen. An event invitation will be sent soon, but for more information please contact Jessica at jwalla@ucalgary.ca or 403-220-5323.

University of Calgary announces 2012 Women's Resource Centre awards recipients

Please join us for our 5th annual WRC Awards Ceremony and Reception on Wednesday, March 7, 12 – 1pm at the Gallery Hall, Taylor Family Digital Library to celebrate and honour the Wisdom, Resilience and Compassion of our female alumni and students. Ola Mohajer, the WRC Distinguished Student Award recipient is completing her double degree (BA in Religious Studies and BSc in Biological Sciences). Jenny Gulamani-Abdulla, BA'91, the WRC Distinguished Alumna Award recipient. All are welcome to this free event!Learn more...

WestCAST2012 launches in Calgary

Four hundred and fifty people representing 22 colleges and universities and eight other organizations registered to attend WestCAST 2012, held on campus Feb. 23-24. Learn more...

University wins gold

The University of Calgary has won the prestigious Spirits of Gold Partnership award from the United Way of Calgary and Area. Learn more...

Neuroscientist program to bring world's best

Neuroscientists from around the world will share their knowledge and expertise with Alberta researchers as a lasting tribute to Harley Hotchkiss, the late Calgary business and community leader. Learn more...