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Alumni: Put on your faculty game face for KICKOFFU of C alumni have shown overwhelming interest in the September 9th KICKOFF 40th anniversary celebration at McMahon Stadium. The U of C, the Alumni Association, Dinos Athletics and the Students' Union have collaborated all summer on this family-friendly extravaganza that combines the PowerBar Battle of Alberta football game, a giant pancake breakfast tailgate bash, a rock concert, all inside a colossal party. On top of that, your alumni association is sponsoring a $500 student award to go to the faculty that brings out the highest percentage of their alumni. Only alumni who have reserved their tickets at UofCKICKOFF.com by September 8 will count toward the challenge. Many faculty-based alumni associations have sent their members customized invitations with the goal of bringing out the most alumni and earning their faculty the student award. "We've seen a fierce rivalry so far, particularly between the Haskayne and Schulich alumni groups," says Chris Pollen, the University's event manager in alumni relations. "But I think we have a few sleepers -- like the Arts Faculty -- who might give Haskayne and Schulich a run for their money." “KICKOFF is an event not to be missed. It’s a first for the U of C and maybe even for any Canadian university,” says Catherine Bagnell Styles, associate vice-president of external relations. “Bringing staff, faculty, students and alumni together to KICKOFF the school year, and indeed our next 40 years, is a uniquely U of C way to celebrate.” The football contest marks the first regular season home game for incoming Dinos head coach Blake Nill, who looks to build on his career coaching record of 61 wins against just 20 losses with the Saint Mary’s University Huskies. “I know the players will be fired up for Coach Nill’s first home game,” says Don Wilson, Dinos Athletics director of athletics, “and we’re expecting to attract the largest crowd for a Dinos’ game in many years. The rivalry with the U of A will only add to the carnival atmosphere in the stands.” To celebrate 40 years of Dinos athletics, the football team will unveil a retro-look uniform and in a pre-game ceremony announce the top 40 athletes in Dinos history across all sports. The ceremony will launch an online fan voting process to determine the greatest Dino of all-time. Tailgating. Football. Music. Reconnecting with fellow alumni. Celebrating 40 years of growth and looking to the future. KICKOFF 09.09.06. You will want to be a part of it. Click here for all the KICKOFF details, including more info on the concert, football game, and how to reserve your free tickets today… Want to contribute to this milestone event but aren’t sure how? We are looking for volunteers to be a part of this historic bash. Click here for more information or contact Danielle Dubrule at ddubrule@ucalgary.ca or by phone at 220-2282. |
U of C withdraws from Maclean’s survey
In an August 14 letter to Tony Keller, Maclean's magazine's managing editor, the U of C and 10 other Canadian universities informed the publication they were withdrawing from the annual survey the magazine conducts to produce an annual, national ranking of universities.
In a message to university faculty and staff, President Dr. Harvey Weingarten wrote: “There has been a lot of discussion over many years about the concerns we and other universities have about the methodology Maclean’s uses and the validity of the things they measure … we have always been ready to work with Maclean’s to resolve these continuing concerns and, in general, to work collectively to produce a reporting instrument about the performance of universities that is more accurate and useful. We have made little to no progress with these discussions.”
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Weighing the risks of storing greenhouse gasCapturing carbon dioxide from power plants and other large industrial sources and pumping it deep underground where it can’t contribute to global warming is seen by many as a promising method for slashing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. But is it a practical and cost-effective way of managing the problem? And if so, how can it be done safely? Those are the questions a team of U of C researchers hope to answer through a three-year, $1.2-million project aimed at managing the risks of future large-scale storage projects. The project is led by ISEEE’s Dr. David Keith, recently named Environmental Scientist of the Year by Canadian Geographic magazine. |
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Look for U in your mailboxFall is around the corner and so is your next issue of U. Read up on some of the most diverse and interesting student research initiatives, meet our incoming chancellor, learn where to vote for the top Dino athlete of all-time, and meet alumni who are doing U of C proud on Disney film sets, Calgary’s 17th Avenue and the slopes of Mount Everest. Coming to your snail mailbox in mid-September. |
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Alumni News 
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Order of Canada recognizes alumni’s “life’s work”When Reginald Bibby, MA’71, received a courier in early May from Barbara Uteck, secretary to Canada’s Governor General, the understated package gave little warning of its contents. “I am pleased to inform you,” began the letter, “that the Advisory Council of the Order of Canada has recommended to the Governor General that you be appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.” Bibby, who holds the Board of Governors Research Chair in the University of Lethbridge’s department of sociology, was shocked at this news, unaware—as most recipients are—that he had been nominated. |
MD alumni affairs office takes flight, led by an Emu
What do you get when you cross an Emu* with the U of C’s Faculty of Medicine? The MD program’s first alumni affairs office, that’s what. Since Dr. Janice Heard (MD’84 Emu) took on the role of executive director, alumni affairs, for the Faculty of Medicine last fall, she has been building an MD alumni relations program with the help of an alumni committee comprising MD alumni from many graduating years.
“Not only are we reconnecting with MD graduates from years gone by,” says Janice, “but we’re also establishing relationships with the MD students currently at our school. We want our students to care about the U of C MD program. The best way to create that is to let them know how important they are to us – after all, they’re why we’re here.”
That’s why the MD Alumni Affairs office’s latest activities have included sponsoring and speaking at the spring convocation lunch for the Class of ’06, and sponsoring the Orientation Week luncheon for the incoming Class of ’09. “We’re always available to help facilitate reunion organizers plan their class reunions,” encourages Janice. “Don’t be afraid to contact our office for guidance and support.”
Look for more information soon on a mini reunion for the MD Classes of ’01 to ’06 coming at the end of November.
Whether an Emu (MD’84), a Beaver (MD’76) or another critter from a past graduating class, the easiest way to get or stay involved with the Faculty of Medicine is to update your information and sign up for an alumni email address for life.
* U of C tradition dictates that each MD class preceding the incoming one facilitates MD Orientation Week, gets to know the students and then christens the new class with an animal name – that’s why each MD alumna/e also has an animal name attached to his or her graduating year.
SU Seeking Quirky Campus Stories
Looking around campus as the University celebrates its 40th anniversary, there are many interesting nooks and crannies. What stories lay hidden in the mysterious, tucked-away tunnels of Mac Hall? Was there really a bowling alley on campus at one time? Could it be true that Lady Godiva used to be traditionally honoured by the engineers with a naked lady riding a horse around campus?
Certainly some of these stories are merely lost, but surely not forgotten, and the Students’ Union is gathering and hoping to publish some of the more quirky tales from U of C’s history. If you have any such stories from your campus days, please take the time to email them by September 15 to myths@su.ucalgary.ca or via mail to: Julie Bogle - Myths That Should Be Legends, Students’ Union, 251 MacEwan Student Centre, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary AB T2N 1N4.
For more alumni news: http://www.ucalgary.ca/alumni
Campus & Alumni Events
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U of C Report to Community 2006On September 14, President Harvey Weingarten presents an engaging preview of the University's initiatives for the coming year and our $1.5B growth and access strategy in his third Report to Community. The presentation will take place at the Hyatt Regency Calgary’s Imperial Ballroom from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP by September 8th to (403) 220-4747. |
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Writer-in-Residence public readingsThe Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Programme in the Faculty of Humanities celebrates the residencies of two of its writers-in-residence with a free public reading on Thursday, September 14, at 7:30 pm at the Engineered Air Theatre, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts. The celebration features readings from Jaspreet Singh, the 2006-07 Markin-Flanagan Canadian Writer-in-Residence, and Melanie Little, the 2005-06 Markin-Flanagan Canadian Writer-in-Residence. Singh reads from 17 Tomatoes: Tales from Kashmir, his award winning collection of short stories, and Little reads from a selection of new work undertaken during her residency. The reading is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. A public reception follows the reading. Contact Janice Lee at (403) 220-8177 or leej@ucalgary.ca for more information. |
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Craigie Memorial LectureThe Faculty of Humanities and Department of Religious Studies brings Elliot R. Wolfson, the Abraham Lieberman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University, to Calgary to deliver the 2006 Peter Craigie Memorial Lecture on Monday, October 16 at 7:30 pm in the Husky Oil Great Hall, Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary. Wolfson’s talk is entitled "Envisioning the Invisible: The Mystical Quest to See God in Judaism". The event is free and open to the public. A public reception follows the reading. Contact Janice Lee at (403) 220-8177 or leej@ucalgary.ca for more information. |
Ruby Tuesdays Keep Tongues Wagging
To celebrate the 40 years of extraordinary community support, the U of C created an innovative Ruby Tuesdays Anniversary Series. Events are held the third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm to 8 pm at The Siding Cafe & Bar located in Art Central (111, 100 – 7th Avenue SW). Join us and take part in an evening of listening, opinions and conversation. The forum is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee, pint of beer or a glass of wine, anyone can attend. The evening will engage you in discussion of important thoughts and interesting issues in a non-academic setting. All sessions are free and no RSVP is necessary! Upcoming speakers: PoDentity by Dr Kathleen Sherf (September 26); Stress, Wellness & Lifestyle Education by Dr Bryan Hiebert (October 17), and Relationship Payback by Dr Susan Boon (November 21). For more information, rubytuesdays@ucalgary.ca.
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Emirates SkyCargo to Make Investment Announcement at HaskayneEmirates SkyCargo's Divisional Senior Vice President, Ram Menen, will be speaking at the Haskayne School of Business on Thursday, September 14 (11 am to 1 pm), as an expert in logistics and supply chain management in the aviation industry. A dynamic speaker and an established leader in the industry, Ram will be making an important announcement concerning a major investment in IT infrastructure. The launch will be of interest to the transportation and logistics industries. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to follow. |
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20th Annual Business Day Golf TournamentThe Haskayne Business Day Group is again organizing a golf tournament which pairs students and corporate representatives. More than 30 teams will be challenged to 18 holes of best ball golf, followed by a steak dinner and awards ceremony. Players of all skill levels are invited for an entire day of fun, food and excitement. This year’s tournament takes place on Friday, September 22 at the Lynx Ridge Golf Course. |
MBA Alumni Calgary Luncheon
The next MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon will be held on Friday, September 15 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Delta Bow Valley. The topic will focus on utility deregulation with discussion around the electricity and gas rate debate. Cost is $25. Register by Tuesday, September 12 by emailing rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca or calling Kristy Swift at (403) 220-3175.
Trudeau to speak at social work gala
Justin Trudeau will present the keynote address at the Faculty of Social Work's 40th anniversary gala, Friday November 24. Workshops and alumni event on Saturday, November 25. Location: Telus Convention Centre. Check fsw.ucalgary.ca for information or email ldulaney@ucalgary.ca.
Bringing innovation to life
Innovative technologies, patents and commercialization successes help to tell the story about the impact of U of C innovation on our community over the past 40 years. Join University Technologies International and U of C as we celebrate university innovation and its contribution to our community on Tuesday, November 21, 4-7 pm., at the Rozsa Centre. To RSVP or for more details, please call Kristen at (403) 270-7027.
Women and wellness
The Faculty of Nursing is once again a proud partner of the Women and Wellness Conference, on Sunday, September 17 at Calgary’s Round-Up Centre. This event is open to all women in Calgary. Cost is $15 and includes an inspiring and energetic keynote address, access to 3 workshops of your choice, morning snack and lunch as well as a wellness kit.
For more events, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/ucevents/
Your Alumni Stories
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Author takes on the cruel, foul-mouthed Madame ZeeIn the opinion of author Pearl Luke, seldom is anyone completely evil. So when the English lit graduate (BA'98) discovered an historical character portrayed that way, she was compelled to learn more and write about her. |
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From Lima to RioExperienced travellers will say that the best way to experience a new country is to go slow and get close to the people. As Julian Richards (BA'05) discovered, bicycling is a great way to connect. |
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