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  Rita Egizii

Rita Egizii opens doors for our students

Ultimate ambassador will receive the Order of the University of Calgary at June 8 convocation.
 
Peter Connellan

Peter Connellan and the will to prepare

Legendary former Dinos football coach will receive the Order of the University of Calgary at June 4 convocation.
  June 2012 convocation announcement

Honorary Degrees, Orders of the University of Calgary and Convocation Speakers

June convocation message from the Chancellor and the President.
 

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Eyes High Table Topics May 2012

Campus Notes

May 23

» MaPS revitalization update: 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Science Theater 140

May 25

» Lockdown training

May 31

» 2012 ASTech Awards
» Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Allocation for support staff deadline

June 3 to 9

» Commuter challenge

June 4 to 8

» Convocation

Workplace Violence Policy

New policy supports a respectful campus environment.

Don't click on it

Phishing—avoiding hooks and lures.

Campus Security reminder

If you feel uncomfortable walking alone on campus, contact Campus SAFEWALK at 220-5333 and someone will be sent to accompany you.
To subscribe to the University of Calgary Emergency Text Messaging system visit www.ucalgary.ca/emergencyplan/textmessage and follow the instructions.

Bill Costerton

Bill Costerton passed away peacefully on May 12, 2012, surrounded by his loving and harmonious family.

Bill was an associate professor (1970 - 75) and professor (1975 - 1993) in the Faculty of Science while at the University of Calgary, where his pioneering research in the area of biofilms would revolutionize the science of microbiology.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at St. Paul's Cathedral, Kamloops. Memorial tributes may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Calgary.

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The Canadian flag may be half-masted as a sign of mourning for a member of the University of Calgary community. As well, memoriams may be posted on the university's website. Please send the memorial information and photo to vpur [at] ucalgary [dot] ca.