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March 2014, Vol 13, No 3

So, when Exactly does Technology get Creepy?

University professor and author Tom Keenan will share his latest findings in an upcoming reading and discussion on April 10.

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Alumni News

Missed the Night when the Father of Java, James Gosling, Came to Town?

If you missed the March 13th sold-out event that saw James Gosling return to his alma mater to give a keynote presentation, watch it here...


Seize the Day! Transforming Your Life through Fitness

Join James Fell, BA'93, MA'96, MBA'99, a syndicated fitness columnist for Chatelaine, the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times on April 9th for a free presentation on his latest book, Lose it Right: A Brutally Honest 3-Stage Program to Help You Get Fit and Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind. Learn more...


University Research Prof in Nursing Explores Spirituality

"Spirituality plays a big role in the cancer journey of a patient," says Shane Sinclair, PhD'09, who recently led a seminar on how to care for people with cancer at Calgary's Grace Presbyterian Church. Learn more...


CBC's Definitely Not the Opera Comes to Calgary

In its first-ever live show in Alberta, Sook-Yin Lee yuks it up with Andrew Phung, BA'06, and other Calgarians when she asks them to share tales about "Rising to the Challenge." Listen to more...


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Feature Campus Activity:

University to host major religious studies conference

The University of Calgary will host an international religious studies conference in May, attracting high-profile keynote speakers and approximately 175 academics from the region. Various seminars and lively dialogues will extend from May 7 – 10, with all keynote speaker events open to the public.

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Feature Partner:

Show your school pride every time.

With every eligible purchase you make with your University of Calgary Alumni Association Platinum Plus MasterCard® credit card account, a contribution is made by MBNA to the University of Calgary to support a variety of student and alumni initiatives.

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U of C News

makeCalgary: Healthy

On April 14, this one-day event will focus on how we can build healthier communities, featuring national and international keynote speakers representing public health and urban design, interactive poster displays and a panel discussion. Learn more...


Schulich Software Helps Spot Breast Cancer Earlier

New software that focuses on detecting architectural distortion could lead to earlier diagnosis of breast cancer. Learn more...


New University Program Aids Low-Income Calgarians

The Faculty of Law's Tax Court Assistance Project is a one-year pilot project aimed at helping those in need of legal assistance — from criminal and family law, to traffic and some civil matters. Learn more...


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