Advancing community engagement
We believe that great universities and great cities are essential to each other. We're proud of our city, and it's a fundamental component of who we are and what we do.
Our community priorities
Universities are dedicated to the free flow of ideas and the advancement of society – challenging the status quo for the benefit of all. We will lead public discourse on local, national and global issues.
We will inspire with innovative ideas, transform our ideas into real-world advancements, openly share the knowledge we create, and engage others in meaningful change. Our efforts will attract scholars from around the globe to help build stronger communities.
We attract thousands of visitors who immerse themselves in the rich landscape of ideas, art, science, athletics, and culture that characterizes a large research university. We will make it easier for our community to enjoy our creative performances and visit our cultural spaces, libraries and art galleries.
We will ensure that our continuing education courses, workshops, and summer camps stimulate creativity, enable knowledge exchange and foster skill development.
Our students, faculty, staff and alumni strengthen Calgary by giving back. They embody the admirable traits that characterize the city – a can-do attitude and enthusiasm to help neighbours. They collaborate with community organizations and assist with shaping and advancing civic projects.
By championing and contributing to community initiatives together, we will create meaningful and measurable change that benefits others.
We extend the university’s engagement with the community through the development of programs of study and research partnerships across Alberta, the nation and the world. Partnerships, alliances, development projects and study-abroad initiatives allow us to contribute to and benefit from a network of global interactions that enrich the student experience.
We will continue to encourage partnerships with industry, government, non-profit organizations and our local Indigenous communities.
Lifelong learners, seekers of new knowledge and innovation, and thought leaders in their respective disciplines, our alumni have become meaningful contributors and active citizens. We must strengthen our connection to this important part of our community to achieve our vision and create mutual benefit.
We will develop and maintain an active alumni network, and establish a stronger and more recognizable alumni profile in order to build our community together.