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April 2012, Vol 11, No 4

TEDx a big success on campus

The University of Calgary Students'
Union organized a TEDx event on March 30 and three
alumni speakers took part.

Alumni News

An alumni link in the chain

Two-time alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Veale, BSc'97, MD'00,
completed seven kidney transplants as part of the
longest kidney transplant chain in history. Learn
more...

Social work grads wins award for study in
Australia

Leanne Shannon, BA'92, MSw'11, will further her work
in autism with the help of the Endeavour Executive
Award. Learn
more...

AlumNight at The Libertine

Our next young alumni networking event is coming up
on April 12. This event always sells out fast, so
reserve your spot today. Learn
more...

The future of green business in Calgary

Join Bullfrog Power, a perk partner with the Alumni
Association, along with local businesses and University
of Calgary researchers for a discussion on environmental
best practices and the future of corporate social
responsibility in Calgary on April 18. This is a free
event. RSVP to Laryssa Warne at [email-masked]
or call 403-802-4257.

Calgary Youth Science Fair

The University of Calgary is proud to sponsor and
celebrate the 50th Calgary Youth Science Fair from April
18-21 in the Olympic Oval. The public is welcome to join
the fun on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. – noon.
Beakerhead will have exciting hands-on activities for
your entire family! For more information visit: http://www.cysf.org/

More
Alumni News...

U of C News

Enbridge and the University of Calgary launch Enbridge
Centre for Corporate Sustainability

This unique in Canada, independent centre will advance
corporate responsibility practices nationally and
internationally. Learn
more...

A second chance

Education graduate student Barbara Pickering believes there
is a way to support formerly incarcerated women, and to
encourage the public to be more accepting of them. Learn
more...

Faculty of Medicine announces new dean

Dr. Jon Meddings was appointed Dean of the Faculty of
Medicine for the University of Calgary effective July 1, 2012.
He is currently the faculty's vice-dean. Learn
more...

More U
of C News...

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YOU'VE GOT PERKS

Bullfrog Power

Hotel Alma

Privileged Play

More perks on and off
campus...

FOLLOW ALUMNI

ALUMNI AND
CAMPUS EVENTS

APR 5

EVDS
alumni event at Design Matters

APR 10

Calgary
Youth Science Fair

APR 12

AlumNight
at Libertine

APR 12

Computer
Science alumni chapter event

APR 18

The
future of green business in Calgary

APR 26

Institute
for Quantum Information Science public lecture

MAY 10

Law and Medicine convocation

JUN 4-8

Convocation week

More
Events...

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Celebrate the Calgary Stampede...

We've recently added a new course to our spring schedule to
honour the Calgary Stampede's 100th Anniversary. It's a great
opportunity to learn everything you've ever wondered about the
Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. The course runs Saturday
mornings, starting April 28, and includes a visit to Stampede
Park. The
Calgary Stampede: Origins, Visions and Evolution promises
to be both informative and fun. Enrol early. Space is
limited.

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

Harvey Locke, BA'80, LLB'84
was on TV

Several alumni
appointed as provincial
judges

Dr. Evan Wood, MD'07
talks about
marijuana prohibition

David Patterson, BKin'96
is a CEO

Felicia O'Gorman, BA'00
helps parents
understand their kids

Jamie Syer, BMus'76
is a classical
pianist

Anne Marie Hrysko, BA'06
reflects on her
education

Dr. Ronald Sigal, MD'87
studies
diabetes

Dr. John Cline, BSc'82, MD'85
speaks
about cancer prevention

Joan Lee, BComm'95, BA'95, MA'11
recently
published her thesis

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