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February 2014, Vol 13, No 2
Life Lessons on Grad Day 2014
From inspirational panelists to a session with one of Canada's top entrepreneurs, W.Brett Wilson, the day was momentous.
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Alumni News
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Speedskater Achieves Olympic Success after Heart Procedure
Speedskater Justin Warsylewicz won't be competing at Sochi, but that's not going to stop him from going. Learn more... |
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Steve Tober's Unconventional Career Path
Ever wonder how to marry passion for academia and wanderlust? Here's what one university alum did. Learn more... |
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U Magazine Winter Edition Arrives This Month
From post-flood initiatives to building East Village one brick at a time – we also check in with six international students and catch up with associate symphony conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and an award-winning researcher for documentaries, Dr. Jay Wortman. If you're not receiving U Magazine, let us know. |
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What's on your #ucalgarybucketlist?
If you see a series of pop-ups across the campus, it's this year's Class Ambassadors asking undergrads what they want to do before they get their diploma. Learn more... |
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The Vitamin D Debate
Confused by how much Vitamin D is too much? Be part of a study that's examining how Vitamin D impacts bone health. The university needs 300 volunteers. Learn more... |
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Feature Campus Activity:
Pop by the "Sochi Lounge" (Room 54) at the Oval to watch the Olympics, any day during the Games, Feb 7 to 23. Want to get in on some skating action yourself on the world's fastest ice? Skate for free from noon until 4 p.m. on Feb. 17, when the Oval toasts Family Day.
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Feature Perk Partner:
Continuing Education
Continuing Education is pleased to offer a 10% discount for all University of Calgary alumni and associate alumni members on select courses.
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U of C News
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University of Calgary Moves Up in the World
The University of Calgary has climbed three spots to 13th position among young universities around the world, according to the 2013/2014 Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS) Top 50 Under 50 World University Rankings released Jan. 29. For the third time in a row, the University of Calgary remains the top-ranked young university in Canada. Learn more... |
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Dinos Looking for Hall of Fame Nominations
Want to nominate an outstanding athlete, coach or team to – what's bound to be – the illustrious Hall of Fame Class of 2014? Better get your nomination in by Feb. 28! Learn more... |
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New Master's Degree – First of its Kind in Canada
Joining the ranks of Harvard, Stanford and the University of Michigan is the University of Calgary's newest degree – a combined master in business administration and master in public policy. Learn more... |
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Can Exercise Help the Depressed Brains of Teens?
About 15 per cent of teenagers will suffer a major depressive episode, reports Dr. Frank MacMaster, PhD, adding it's a major risk factor for suicide. Precisely why his research – that's examining the effect that aerobic activity has on depressed teens – is so very critical. Learn more... |
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