June 2014, Vol 12, No 6

Nominate a Grad who Makes you Proud

The Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the prestigious 2014 Arch Awards from now until July 4.

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A Recent Grad and Proud Inuk Woman is Aiming to Become a Heart Surgeon

Donna May Kimmaliardjuk knew she was interested in surgery long before she began med school. With roots in Rankin Inlet and Chesterfield Inlet, the recent University of Calgary grad has become a mentor and strong advocate for education. Learn more...

Unexpected View — John Gilchrist, BA'77

Long before he became Calgary's most notable restaurant critic, he was the original manager of Loose Moose Theatre Company and before that — a drama grad of the University of Calgary. Tuck in to Gilchrist's world, one forkful at a time. Learn more...

U magazine Arrives Soon

The Spring/Summer edition of U Magazine arrives in mid-June. Join the growing number of digital subscribers... it's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Learn more...

Faculty of Medicine Alumni awards

Faculty of Medicine Alumni Affairs will be presenting the Alumnus of Distinction Award for Mentorship to a UCalgary Faculty of Medicine graduate "in recognition of outstanding mentorship in an educational or community setting." Nominations close June 6. Learn more...

Feature Campus Activity:

Thought Leaders Forum

Interested in helping build a green economy or revitalizing rural communities? Be sure to join community, political and business leaders, students and academics at Thought Leaders Forum at Mac Hall on June 3.

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Feature Alumni Activity:

Hacking Health

Ever wonder what a hackathon is all about? Observers have access to the Friday and Saturday sessions, at this three-day, hands-on, health care mashup — dubbed Hacking Health.

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Feature Perk Partner:

Display your Degree with Pride

You worked hard for your degree, so display it in an official University of Calgary degree frame.

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Hall of Fame Inducts neuroArm Technology

The Space Technology Hall of Fame is honouring neurosurgeon and University of Calgary Prof. Garnette Sutherland and four organizations including the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine for their role in developing an image-guided neurosurgical robot called neuroArm. Learn more...

New Bone Research Facility Receives Major Boost

The McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health has received $4.7 million in funding from Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education to establish the new Mobility and Joint Health Facility at the University of Calgary's Foothills Campus. Learn more...

University's Energy Research Surges Forward

Discover how the university's Energy Research Strategy is striving to deliver world-leading research results and technological innovation that will leave lasting economic and environmental benefits for Canada. Learn more...

Two Faculty of Medicine Researchers Receive Healthy Grants

University researchers work in all corners of the world aiming to improve the health and save the lives of mothers, newborns and children. Recently, two researchers were awarded seed grants of $112,000 each, from Grand Challenges Canada, to further explore their innovative health projects. Learn more...

Training Paralympic Cyclists as They Race Towards Rio

Several Calgary-based athletes are in the midst of training for the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Head coach with the National Cycling and Training Centre at the University of Calgary, Stephen Burke, is doing all he can to get them on the podium. Learn more...