Alumni News
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Sweet offer for Ottawa alumniOttawa-area alumni, or alumni who will be in Ottawa, are invited to enjoy a Canadian tradition, reconnect with the University of Calgary and bring your family to an exclusive alumni event. On Sunday, March 18, the U of C is hosting a private gathering for alumni and your families at Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm near Metcalfe, 15 minutes south of Ottawa. There'll be something for everyone at this family-friendly event: sleigh rides to watch the maple syrup harvest, a barn visit, taffy-making on the snow and a maple buffet dinner, all for a low family-friendly price: $10 for adults, $5 for kids, or $25 for a family pass. Space is limited, so please register early to ensure your participation! |
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First gathering of London alumniU of C alumni living in London, England are gathering at the Garrison Pub, 99-101 Bermondsey Street, London SE1, on Thursday, February 22. We're meeting at 7pm to tell stories, share a laugh and have a beverage or two. The U of C's vice-provost, Thomas Hickerson, will join us to raise a toast to the first official London gathering of U of C grads. For more information, contact Chris Pollen at 403-210-8559 or at cpollen@ucalgary.ca. |
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U in your mailboxAt 40 years old, the University has grown some far-reaching roots. In the Winter 2007 issue of U, read about U of C's global reach as researchers work, study and offer their expertise on every continent, meet alumni working in London, San Francisco, Nairobi, Geneva, Hong Kong and elsewhere. Plus, there are seven pages of Class Notes to catch up on the marriages, promotions and awards earned by your peers. Coming to your snail mailbox mid-February. |
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Order your U of C frame onlineYou can now order a frame for your U of C degree online, with the utmost of security and ease. The new system will allow you to choose from a selection of frames, enter your billing and shipping information and have the transaction processed right before your eyes. |
You’ve spoken, we’re listening…
Thank you to all the Arch-E readers who took the time to provide feedback in the 2007 Reader Survey last month. We were blown away by the nearly 2,000 responses and you can expect to see some of your suggestions incorporated in the coming months. John Bullock, BComm’92, was the winner of our survey grand prize: a one night weekend stay in a luxury suite at Calgary’s Hotel Arts and a $100 gift certificate at the Raw Bar, kindly sponsored by Canada Life. Congratulations, John, and thanks to everyone for your valuable input!
2006 grads: help U of C research and win ca$h
Donovan Lawrence, a PhD candidate at the Haskayne School of Business, is studying job seeking behaviour in a competitive and dynamic work environment. Recent U of C grads are invited to take part in a four-month web-based research study. Participation in the study will involve completing web-based surveys that ask you about your job seeking behaviours and work-related goals and strategies. It will take approximately 20 minutes to complete the surveys. In appreciation of your help, you will be eligible to win one of three $250 cash prizes.
To access the survey, click here.
For more alumni news: http://www.ucalgary.ca/alumni
Your Alumni Stories
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Stepping out for Calgary’s dance communityCalgary dancer and teacher Sabrina Phillip, BSc’00, recently moved to Los Angeles, briefly depriving her hometown of one of its top choreographers. But she promises to return in April after developing a stronger network of industry contacts and learning from world-class dancers there. |
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Young teacher seeks Down Under experienceAshley Clark, BKin’06, BEd’06, stepped out of her comfort zone and headed to Australia last month to teach, learn and hopefully, have some fun. With a teaching certificate and working holiday visa in hand, Clark is interested to see how teachers in Australia work differently than their Canadian counterparts and is excited at the prospect of incorporating the different teaching styles she comes across into her own work. |
U of C News
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U of C recruits information security pioneerOne of the latest U of C recruits aims to make stolen banking information, compromised medical records and eavesdropping into phone conversations a worry of the past. Dr. Wolfgang Tittel, an internationally-renowned physicist recently recruited from the University of Geneva to become the iCORE/General Dynamics Canada Industry Chair in Quantum Cryptography and Communication, was among the first scientists in the world to apply quantum information techniques to applications outside the laboratory. Now he plans to build information networks that are impossible to compromise. |
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New dean for Social SciencesA sociologist who specializes in the areas of historical and family demography has been named the new dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Dr. Kevin McQuillan, currently professor at the University of Western Ontario, will begin a five-year term effective July 1. “The faculty is home to leading scholars in a wide range of disciplines and is the choice for a very large number of excellent undergraduate and graduate students,” says McQuillan. “I hope to build on the strengths of the faculty and to help build an environment that allows faculty, staff and students to do their very best work.” |
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Hockey Sweater scores for literacyIt’s as much a part of growing up in Canada as playing shinny on the local pond: reading Quebec author Roch Carrier’s classic story The Hockey Sweater or watching the NFB’s animated version is a rite of passage for Canadian kids as they learn to read and write. Now, the timeless story of a young Montreal Canadiens fan in rural Quebec in the 1940s is entering the computer age as an interactive CD-ROM designed by U of C educational experts to make learning English and French more fun. |
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Governor General moved by teacher reunionHer Excellency the Right Honourable Governor General Michaelle Jean told U of C Siksika graduates that they are strong and brave, and challenged them to continue working to preserve their culture, language and traditions. “We are all losing something. We need to understand that preserving the aboriginal language is for everyone, not only for the (First Nations) communities,” she said at the January 26 event celebrating the one-year reunion of the Siksika teachers. Jean met with the first cohort of students who graduated from the U of C’s Master of Teaching Program Siksika Option, a joint between the U of C, Old Sun Community College and the Siksika Nation. |
A new online experience
The U of C’s InfoNet is now retired and the PeopleSoft Student Centre will go “live” on February 6—where alumni can access many online campus services, including requesting transcripts and registering for Spring/Summer 2007 courses (and beyond). Access the new PeopleSoft Student Centre with these easy steps:
1) Go to My UofC and sign
on using your eID.
2) Click on the PeopleSoft Student Centre link, located under Quick
Links.
Need help accessing My UofC or the PeopleSoft Student Centre? Contact the IT Support Centre at (403) 220-5555. Hundreds of staff on campus are in training and working hard to learn the new PeopleSoft Student System—your patience and understanding is appreciated.
For more U of C news, pick up a copy of OnCampus or read OnCampus Online, an electronic newsletter for readers who want to receive the latest U of C news direct to their inbox. To subscribe, email cturne@ucalgary.ca.
Campus and Alumni Events
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2007 Palmer LectureThe 2007 James S. Palmer Lecture series will be on Thursday, March 22 at 8pm in the MacEwan Student Centre ballroom. The evening will feature Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and broker of a Bosnian peace agreement that led to the Dayton Peace Accords in 1995. Ambassador Holbrooke is one of the world’s premier negotiators and a seven-time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. The lecture is free and everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to (403) 220-4747. |
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Nobel laureate to speak on educationThe Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Faculty of Science are pleased to present a distinguished lecture with Dr. Carl Wieman, Nobel Laureate. Dr. Wieman will explore “Science Education in the 21st Century: Using the tools of science to teach science” and discuss the failures of traditional educational practices, even as used by "very good" teachers, and the successes of some new practices and technology that characterize a more effective approach that can provide the kind of relevant science education all students need for the 21st century. February 5, 5 pm at MacEwan Hall. Admission is free. RSVP to scievents@ucalgary.ca or 220-2010. |
Join us for International Week 2007!
International Week, the University’s biggest public fair of international entertainment, lectures and films, runs February 5 to 9 at various locations on campus. All events are free, unless noted.
Science Cafe
The U of C and Telus World of Science—Calgary have partnered up to offer Science Cafes at The Unicorn Pub in downtown Calgary. Held the fourth Tuesday each month from 6:30 to 8:30pm at The Unicorn Pub, 304 - 8th Ave SW, each Science Café is a free event where you can talk to innovative experts and learn about the latest ideas in science and technology. The next Science Cafe will be on Tuesday, February 27th. Alan Dyer, astronomer/producer from Telus World of Science—Calgary, and Dr A. Russell Taylor from the U of C’s Department of Physics & Astronomy will address a variety of compelling questions. To RSVP, please email sciencecafe@ucalgary.ca.
Recognizing outstanding social work
Do you know an outstanding social worker in Calgary and area? Nominate an individual or group of social workers for a "Pulse of Social Work" award at http://fsw.ucalgary.ca/pulse/. Deadline for nominations is February 23. Also, mark your calendar for the fifth annual Pulse of Social Work awards ceremony, at 5 pm on Wednesday, March 28 at the Red & White Club. All Calgary and area social workers are invited to attend. Plan to celebrate the social workers of our community! Co-sponsored by the Faculty of Social Work. For more information, contact ldulaney@ucalgary.ca.
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MBA Alumni Calgary LuncheonThe next MBA Alumni Networking Luncheon will be held on Friday, February 9 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Delta Bow Valley, Calgary. The guest speaker is Kariann Aarup, co-founder of Community Experience Initiative. Kariann will speak on corporate social responsibility. Cost of the luncheon is $25. Register by Tuesday, February 6 by emailing rsvp@haskayne.ucalgary.ca or callling Kristy Swift at (403) 220-3175. |
5th Annual MBA Networking Reception
The Haskayne School of Business and the Haskayne Career Centre host their annual MBA Networking Reception on February 13. A popular event which brings together MBA students, alumni, recruiters and mentors, the reception takes place from 5 to 7 pm at The Ranchman's Club, 710 - 13 Avenue SW, Calgary. For more information, contact Melissa at melissa.dosramos@haskayne.ucalgary.ca or (403) 220-8649.
Alumni offspring receive leadership conference discount
The U of C Students’ Union is hosting the Stand Up! Youth Leadership Conference for young leaders and advocates aged 17 to 30 from March 7 to 10. Featuring sessions on various components of leadership training, world class speakers and a career fair with local, national and international companies, Stand Up! will foster skills to help create positive change. Proudly supported by the Alumni Association and the U of C's external relations department, Stand Up! will provide essential skills to tomorrow's leaders. External relations is proud to offer a $50 discount off the delegate fees to a limited number of students who are children of U of C alumni.
GSA is turning 40!
On Tuesday, April 17 the Graduate Students’ Association will celebrate 40 successful years by hosting an intimate reception with past executive members, current GRC reps and engaged GSA members. Meet friends, bridge the past to the present, enjoy food and drink, and listen to a keynote speaker. If you are a past GSA executive member or would like to receive an invitation, please contact Nicole at nmkelly@ucalgary.ca or by phone at (403) 837-2189.
The Ninth Annual SMSS War and Security Conference
On March 2 and 3 the Society for Military and Strategic Studies (SMSS) is hosting the Ninth Annual Student Conference on War and Security: The Costs of Conflict in the Rozsa Centre. This event showcases an array of perspectives on warfare and security issues from U of C students and other institutions around the world. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. The SMSS is also seeking panel chairs for the conference; ideal candidates have experience with issues relating to war and security, such as the war in Afghanistan, African conflicts and roots of conflicts, or military policy in Canada. Interested parties with a background in war or security are encouraged to apply. Duties include introducing the panel speakers and moderating the question period.
For more events, go to http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/ucevents/
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