Archived Calgary Events

These Calgary events have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator. Please note that these events are only presented for interest – to give volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and site visitors an opportunity to see the types of events occurring in Calgary, Alberta.
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Career Services Information Session - Pason Systems (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 13, 2015 - October 13, 2015

Target Audience - Schulich School of Engineering and Science students "If you like to push the envelope of traditional thinking, Pason is the place for you. We encourage Pasonites to be curious, creative, challenge the norm, and really contribute to move the business forward. It?s a place where you can bring your ideas and passion, transform theory into practice, gain lifelong friendships, and have fun while doing it." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

SB 144

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-pason-systems

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Chaos Draft, with Magic the Club (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 10, 2015 - October 10, 2015

Come draft any three (3) booster packs of your choosing with Magic the Club. Saturday the third (3rd) of October from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. in That Empty Space, Macewan Student Centre - University of Calgary main campus. Participants may bring any three (3) booster packs to draft plus one (1) to add to the prize pool, total (4), or pre-register for $25 to reserve booster packs provided by the club. Mention this add to receive $5 off pre-registering for provided booster packs with purchase of membership. Pre-register by emailing mtg@ucalgary.ca Non University of Calgary students may attend. Bring a friend! Standard yearly membership is required: $5 - Can be paid at time of event. Sponsored by The Sentry Box

Location:

That Empty Space

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/chaos-draft-magic-club

Sinclair Sexsmith: F*cking with Gender (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 9, 2015 - October 9, 2015

Academics love deconstructing gender—and yet, the world is still gendered, so how do we navigate it? How do you build your gender intentionally? Are there ways gender can “hurt” less? And how do you develop your gender in ways that enhance and sustain a satisfying sex life? Sinclair Sexsmith is a writer, speaker, and performer specializing in queer sexualities, genders, and relationships. For more information about this free event and other upcoming workshops with Sinclair Sexsmith, visit the Women's Resource Centre website.
Location:
Loft of MacEwan Student Centre (MSC 487)
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/sinclair-sexsmith-fcking-gender

Farmers' Market (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 8, 2015 - October 8, 2015

Come one, come all. The UCalgary Farmers' Market aims to connect the campus community to local food products and to spark a dialogue about sustainable food options, food security, and food-focused foundations and exhibitors. The Farmers Market will feature local farmers selling the fruits and vegetables of their labour, a free concert hosted by the University of Calgary Gig Club, and YYC Food Trucks for those looking to pick up a hot and hearty lunch. Brought you by the food and event experts at Food & Conference Services and the earth-conscious advocates at the Office of Sustainability.
Location:
TFDL Quad
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/farmers-market

The Art and Surveillance Project (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 8, 2015 - October 8, 2015

Susan Cahill, from the Fine Art Department, will present nickle.ucalgary.ca
Location:
Gallery Hall - Taylor Family Digital Library
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/art-and-surveillance-project

UFlourish Week - The Inquiring Mind Student Training (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 8, 2015 - October 8, 2015

The Inquiring Mind is a new anti-stigma mental health program for students based on the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Working Mind Program. This will be the first time the program has been run and following the 3 hour workshop there will be a one hour focus group. All participants will be compensated $50. Please note you are participating in a pilot version of this program and your participation in the following focus group is required. All participants will be asked to sign consent forms. Open to: Students Registration: Required. Click Here to Register
Location:
Native Centre Eagle Boardroom
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-inquiring-mind-student-training

ISPIA Distinguished Lecture: "The Unfalsifiability of Security Claims, and we we can do about it" (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 8, 2015 - October 8, 2015

There is an inherent asymmetry in computer security: things can be declared insecure by observation, but not the reverse; there is no test that allows us to declare an arbitrary system or technique secure. We show that this implies that claims of necessary conditions for security (and sufficient conditions for insecurity) are unfalsifiable (or untestable). This in turn implies an asymmetry in self-correction: while the claim that countermeasures are sufficient can always be refuted, the claim that they are necessary cannot. If Science is self-correcting, then to do things scientifically we must be able to identify errors. We argue that progress has been slow in security precisely because of a failure to identify mistakes. Bad ideas that have received no corroboration persist indefinitely and the resources they consume crowds out sensible measures to reduce harm. Many things that deliver no observed benefit are declared necessary for security, either because they have defined to be so, or have been reached through logically muddled arguments. We argue that a scientific approach to security is closer than we think, but it requires abandoning many long cherished beliefs. BIO: Cormac Herley's main current interests are data analysis problems, authentication and the economics of information security. He has published widely in signal and image processing, information theory, multimedia, networking and security. He is the inventor on over 70 US patents, and has shipped technologies used by hundreds of millions of users. His research has been widely covered in outlets such as the Economist, NY Times, Washington Post, Wall St Journal, BBC, the Guardian, Wired and the Atlantic. He received the PhD degree from Columbia University, the MSEE from Georgia Tech, and the BE(Elect) from the National University of Ireland. VIEW POSTER - http://www.ispia.ca/sites/default/files/DLS-Series-Poster-2015-v5_0.pdf
Location:
Biological Sciences Bldg Room 587
Speaker:
Cormac Herley, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/ispia-distinguished-lecture-unfalsifiability-security-claims-and-we-we-can-do-about-it

An Interactive Panel Discussion About Body Image and Eating Issues (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 8, 2015 - October 8, 2015

Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness An Interactive Panel Discussion About Body Image and Eating Issues Organized by Project EmBODY–an advocacy group for the continuum of eating disorders. Did you know that about 20% of students have suffered from an eating disorder, but more than 80% of them don’t talk about it? Interested in learning about body image, body positivity and eating disorders on campus? Interested in hearing about individuals lived experiences? Interested in learning more about advocacy work to raise awareness about eating and body image issues on-and off-campus? Join our panel discussion! October 8 Social Work Student Lounge, PF4270 4 – 5 p.m.: Open Forum 5 – 6:30 p.m.: Panel discussion 6:30 – 7 p.m.: Networking Moderated by Gina Dimitropoulos. RSVP to gdimit@ucalgary.ca by October 2. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED
Location:
PF 4270 Social Work student lounge
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/interactive-panel-discussion-about-body-image-and-eating-issues

German Film Screening: "West" (Free Event) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 8, 2015 - October 8, 2015

Date & Time: October 8, 2015 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Location: EEEL 161 (University of Calgary) Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Dueck (guest speaker) Last year marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany. This year, we celebrate "25 Years of German Unity". As part of the commemoration, a special screening of the critically acclaimed German film, "West" will be held on October 8th. http://llc.ucalgary.ca/event/2015-10-08/german-film-screening-west-free-event For more information, contact Francey Pisicoli at fapisico@ucalgary.ca -------------------------------------- "West" German summer, late 70s. Three years after her boyfriend Wassilij died in a car accident, Nelly Senff decides to escape from the GDR (East Germany) with her son Alexej and leave her memories and grief behind. She pretends to marry a West German, who takes them over the border. Two suitcases, a schoolbag, a cuddly toy – that’s all Nelly and Alexej take with them to start their new life in the West. She believes in a fresh start on the other side of the Wall. But in the West she doesn’t know anybody. Her only shelter is the cramped Emergency Refugee Centre in West Berlin, where the past catches up with her: The Allied secret services demand information on Wassilij, who allegedly was a spy. Nelly has to decide if she lets the trauma of the past destroy her hopes for a better tomorrow.
Location:
EEEL 161
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/german-film-screening-west-free-event

UFlourish Week - Wellness Fair (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 7, 2015 - October 7, 2015

All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Wellness Fair. Featuring wellness workshops, health check with simple screening tests, wellness resources and information booths. Giveaways and great door prizes including a $300.00 Maritime Travel gift certificate that can be used for a holiday package, a one-year membership to Active Living, and a Fitterfirst VARIDESK Laptop 30. Free swag bags while quantities last. Open to: Students, Faculty, Staff Registration: Not Required
Location:
Gold Gym KNA
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-wellness-fair

El mes de la hispanidad (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 7, 2015 - October 7, 2015

We are very pleased to invite you to the events of El mes de la hispanidad in October. The events will include an array of cultural activities, including lectures on Cervantes by leading scholars, Dr. Rachel Schmidt and Dr. Kenneth Brown; dance performances by groups (Así es Colombia, México Mestizo, Sabores de flamenco and Venezuela Canadian Association of Calgary); Flamenco and Salsa dance workshops, a cultural exhibition of cultural goods Latin America and Spain and a film screening by director Sebastián Borenszteing. El mes de la hispanidad has been organized by Melania Pascual, the Coordinator at the Aula Cervantes, Dr. Elizabeth Montes and Dr. Fresia Sánchez of the Department of French Italian and Spanish. El mes de la hispanidad is presented by the Department of French Italian and Spanish and the Instituto Cervantes, in collaboration with Spain Arts and Culture, the Latin American Research Centre and sevearl partners and sponsors. Please follow link for detailed information: http://fis.ucalgary.ca/sites/fis.ucalgary.ca/files/mesdelahispanidad15.pdf
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/el-mes-de-la-hispanidad

UFlourish Week - Last Lecture (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 7, 2015 - October 7, 2015

The Last Lecture Series asks professors to consider what they would say to students if they only had one last lecture left in their careers. The results are honest, often hilarious, and a refreshing way to interact with some of your favourite professors. Our first Last Lecture of the year will be during UFlourish Week, on Wednesday, October 7th. The always popular Patrick Finn will be our presenter for this special occasion…..details to come…..So be sure to join us @ 5pm in That Empty Space.
Location:
That Empty Space
Speaker:
Dr. Patrick Finn
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-last-lecture

Last Lecture: Dr. Patrick Finn (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 7, 2015 - October 7, 2015

Run by the Leadership and Student Engagement office, the Last Lecture Series is a chance for university professors to consider what they would say to students if they had only one last lecture left in their careers. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. Please join us in our first Last Lecture of the academic year on Wednesday, October 7th 2015 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in That Empty Space. The Leadership and Student Engagement is excited to announce our feature speaker, Dr. Patrick Finn of the School of Creative and Performing Arts!
Location:
That Empty Space
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/last-lecture-dr-patrick-finn

UFlourish Week - The Helping Skill Workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 6, 2015 - October 6, 2015

Presented by Mandy Little, SU Wellness Centre. Have you ever been in a situation where someone approached you with a problem and you were wondering what you should do next? During this workshop, participants will learn 6 steps that will make you more aware of what you’re doing when you’re helping people and will provide you with techniques and strategies to strengthen your ability to effectively help and support others. The Helping Skill can be applied broadly in your personal and professional life in situations with students, colleagues, friends, family, etc. Open to: Students, Faculty, Staff Registration: Required Click here to register
Location:
Women's Resource Centre MSC 482
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-helping-skill-workshop

Career Services Information Session - IBM Canada Ltd. (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 6, 2015 - October 6, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering and Science students "You're ambitious. You've got a passion for business. You want to work for a company where you're challenged on a daily basis and where you'll get genuine responsibility from day one. Maybe you want to develop cool technologies and software? Maybe you want to leverage your degree or diploma and apply it to the world of business? Maybe you want to work for a company that allows you to give something back to the community? Whatever you want out of your career, you can achieve it at IBM. Whether you're an undergraduate or post-graduate, we'll help you turn your years of study into tangible achievements through a vast array of global career opportunities and development programs. Start building the career you want at one of the most successful companies in history. Join us. Let's build a Smarter Planet" If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!
Location:
SB 144
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-ibm-canada-ltd

Froberger’s Friends: A Musical Travel Log (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 6, 2015 - October 6, 2015

2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of Johann Jakob Froberger, a colourful South German composer who was an epic traveller, making friends in France, North Germany, Austria, England, Italy, and beyond. Jonathan Oldengarm will take us on a journey through 17th-century Europe, following Froberger’s documented musical contacts. Part of the Organ Series of the School of Creative and Performing Arts. Tickets available at the door. Adults $25, Students/Seniors $18 Show your Unicard UCalgary students get in for free (Claim Your Seat) UCalgary alumni and employees get 2-for-1 discount
Location:
Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre
Speaker:
Jonathan Oldengarm
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/frobergers-friends-musical-travel-log

Ongoing Book Sale - Downtown Campus Library (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 6, 2015 - October 6, 2015

Charity Book Sale Help us raise money for the Women in Need Society Adult Fiction - $2.00 each or 3/$5.00 Children's Fiction - $1.00 each Downtown Campus Library
Location:
Downtown Campus Library
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/ongoing-book-sale-downtown-campus-library

UFlourish Week - Creative Art Session (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 6, 2015 - October 6, 2015

Led by Marilyn Magnuson, MSW, RSW, Registered Canadian Art Therapist (RCAT) from Express Yourself Child & Family Art Therapy Increase your self-awareness by communicating through imagery! Images are created from a variety of art materials accompanied by techniques of relaxation, guided imagery and the expressive arts. No artistic skills are required. All supplies will be provided. Open to: Students, Faculty, Staff Registration: Required. Click here to register
Location:
Loft Space MSC 487
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-creative-art-session

Understanding my Intellectual Property Rights (for grad students) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 5, 2015 - October 5, 2015

Date & Time: October 5, 2015 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Location: MacKimmie Tower, room 444 Speaker: Nicole Stubley and Marissa Montgomery, Legal & IP, Research Services Office To register email legaladm@ucalgary.ca Capacity is limited so register early! This one hour session will focus on helping graduate students understand the University of Calgary’s Intellectual Property Policy and discuss common intellectual property scenarios that graduate students may face. It will also explain agreements graduate students may be asked to sign when participating on research projects. This session is highly recommended for any students which participate on externally sponsored research projects or intend on developing collaborations with other organizations or industry sponsors. After attending this workshop, graduate students will: understand their role in collaborative research projects gain an understanding of their rights and responsibilities as it relates to their contributions to the development of intellectual property develop an awareness of the types of situations and agreements students may be asked to sign during their academic career Visit the My Grad Skills website for more information.
Location:
MacKimmie Tower Room 444
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/understanding-my-intellectual-property-rights-grad-students

UFlourish Week LAUNCH EVENT (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 5, 2015 - October 5, 2015

Help us start the week off in a positive state of mind! Come to the Launch event to hear about the importance of flourishing on campus and what the week will hold for students, staff and faculty. Sign up for a pledge on our pledge wall and challenge yourself to learn or do something new for the week. The launch event will feature an address by Dr. Patrick Finn. Open to: Students, Faculty, Staff Registration: Not required. Location: Sustainability Resource Centre, Science B 101
Location:
Sustainability Resource Centre - Science B 101
Speaker:
Dr. Patrick Finn
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-launch-event

UFlourish Week - Happiness Basics Workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 5, 2015 - October 5, 2015

Are you interested in boosting your happiness? Come learn about the new Happiness Basics program! You will be introduced to the science of positive psychology and the five pathways for happiness. You will also have opportunity to experience two of the 17 skills taught in the program to boost your happiness. Open to: Students Registration: Required. Click here to register
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-happiness-basics-workshop

UFlourish Week - Mindfulness (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 5, 2015 - October 5, 2015

This hour long presentation will highlight the science and practice of mindfulness, and a short guided meditation will be provided. Those wishing to join, please register below. For those who are off campus, this presentation will be streamed online at the following url: https://connectmeeting.ucalgary.ca/mindfulness Open to: Students, Faculty, Staff Registration: Registration is only required for those who will be coming in person and is not needed for those streaming online. Click here to register
Location:
Wellness Centre Classroom 370
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uflourish-week-mindfulness

Globalization, Disaster, Representation: The Case of Rana Plaza (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 5, 2015 - October 5, 2015

On April 23, 2013 in an outlying area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the Rana Plaza collapsed during the morning rush hour. Over 1,100 people died and over 2500 were injured, many of those left with permanent disabilities. In the aftermath, it became clear that factories housed in the building were producing clothing for many of the best known brands in Europe and North America. This paper looks at how postcolonial art might represent the global inter-connections implicit in the building's collapse. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! This event is sponsored by the Postcolonial Studies Research Group. The Postcolonial Studies Research Group gratefully acknowledges the support of the Department of English and the Faculty of Arts.
Location:
Social Science 1015
Speaker:
Dr. Pamela McCallum, Department of English
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/globalization-disaster-representation-case-rana-plaza

Spiders in Space? Todd Hirsch Public Talk (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 5, 2015 - October 5, 2015

The Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science present Todd Hirsch speaking on 'how a university degree will help create adaptable, creative and flexible workers for tomorrow's economy.'
Location:
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall - Rozsa Centre
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/spiders-space-todd-hirsch-public-talk

Career Services Information Session - Schlumberger (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015

Target Audience - Schulich School of Engineering students "Our unique position in the industry enables us to offer exceptional opportunities to exceptional people. We don’t just “talk” about offering stimulating work: Your real-life job—with plenty of opportunity to take early responsibility—begins the day you’re hired. Whether you’re working in the field, the lab, or in the office, every day will be different, bringing its own interesting challenges." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

SB 144

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-schlumberger

Calgary-Confederation Candidates Forum (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 30, 2015 - September 30, 2015

Undecided? On September 30th at noon the candidates for Calgary-Confederation, the University of Calgary's local federal riding, will be on campus for a forum hosted by the Students' Union. The forum will be held from noon to 1:00 pm and will be hosted on the MSC South Stage in MacHall, just outside the SU offices. Romy Garrido, the SU's Vice President External, will be moderating the forum. We will be taking audience questions on paper forms available at the event. Candidates from all the major parties have confirmed their attendance. Not sure if you live in Calgary-Confederation? Check the map of the riding here. http://www.elections.ca/res/cir/maps2/mapprov.asp?map=48005〈=e Your SU is committed to getting students engaged in the federal election and out to vote! As part of our Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign, we've already collected pledges to vote from over 5,000 U of C students.
Location:
MacEwan Hall
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/calgary-confederation-candidates-forum

International Translation Day (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 30, 2015 - September 30, 2015

Translation Day – The changing face of translation and interpreting Come celebrate our holiday at an Open House with INTIF this year for Translation Day! INTIF Speaking Portion 10 mins ATIA Speaking Portion 10 mins Networking Learn more about International Translation Day by clicking here Date: September 30, 2015 Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: TBD - please contact support@intif.ca Cost: Free! Please register HERE.
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/international-translation-day

Terry's CAUSE on Campus (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 29, 2015 - September 29, 2015

2015 marks the 35th anniversary since Terry Fox united all of Canada with his Marathon of Hope. To celebrate this milestone, the Terry Fox Foundation has set a goal of raising 35 million dollars in 2015. ’35 million’ doesn’t just represent the 35th anniversary – it represents the amount of money raised if every Canadian gave just $1 – precisely Terry’s goal when he started running 35 years ago. On September 29, 2015 students, faculty, and staff at the University of Calgary will join their peers across Canada and continue to honour Terry’s memory by taking part in Terry’s CAUSE on Campus, to raise money for cancer research. Also participating this year are Carleton University, Centennial College, College of the North Atlantic - Carbonear Campus, Fanshawe College, Marine Institute, McMaster University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, New Brunswick Community College, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Queen’s University, Simon Fraser University, University of Regina, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, and York University. “There is a strong connection between Terry and the community of Canadian post-secondary students,” said Darrell Fox, Terry’s brother and a TFRI senior advisor, who is spearheading the national initiative. “Terry was a university student when he started planning what would become the Marathon of Hope. That students today continue to take up his cause is an honour to his dream of ending cancer.” All funds raised will go to the Terry Fox Foundation and the Terry Fox Research Institute for cancer research. The University of Calgary will be hosting a 5k walk or run which will begin with opening remarks from Dr. Jennifer Chan, a researcher from the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute. There will be a warm up prior to the run, and refreshments for all participants after. Prizes will also be handed out. Registration begins at 11:30am, with the run to start at 12:00pm. The run will take place on the University of Calgary campus, beginning at the MacEwan Student Centre South Courtyard/TFDL Quad. Participants are encouraged to join a team with other students and staff on campus. Those who are unable to walk or run during the event are able to sponsor individuals or groups. Terry’s CAUSE T-Shirts are available for $10 at the event, or can be purchased ahead of time by emailing snbava@ucalgary.ca For more information, visit https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/LocationHome.aspx?eventid=172183〈pref=en-CA&locationID=172191&Referrer=http%3a%2f%2fwww.terryfox.org%2fCauseCampus%2fCampus_registration.html
Location:
MacEwan Student Centre South Courtyard/TFDL Quad
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/terrys-cause-campus

Challenges & Opportunities in Rehabilitating Extremist Offenders (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 29, 2015 - September 29, 2015

The Chair of Christian Thought presents The Bentall Lectures in Christian Theology with Dr. Ryan J. Williams SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Classics and Religion, University of Calgary This talk explores the challenges and opportunities of rehabilitating individuals convicted of terrorism-related offences within prisons. This problem is examined in the light of Anglican theologian Rowan Williams’ reflections on the meaning of “responsibility” and the role of correctional services as “guarantors of possibilities.” Different countries have varied approaches, with some “containing” convicted terrorist offenders in special units and other countries “dispersing” this type of prisoner among the regular prisoner population. This talk uses the UK’s “dispersal prisons” as an example and will describe the complex relationships among offenders convicted of terrorism and peers, staff, and chaplaincy.
Location:
Social Sciences 113
Speaker:
Dr. Ryan J. Williams completed his Ph.D. in 2012 in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England and is a Life Member of Clare Hall, Cambridge. His dissertation was on “promoting resilience to violent extremist Islamism.” In 2015 he won a SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Calgary. He has published articles in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion and in the Journal of Contemporary Religion. In February 2015 his article, “Why some prisons produce terrorists,” appeared in The Globe and Mail.
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/challenges-opportunities-rehabilitating-extremist-offenders

Career Services Information Session - Pembina Pipeline Corporation (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 29, 2015 - September 29, 2015

Target Audience - Schulich School of Engineering students "Powering Pembina's growth are our smart, creative and energetic people who allow us to remain a disciplined and responsible energy transportation and service provider and a trusted member in our communities. Our expectations are high, and so are our rewards: We treat our people well - whether it’s through our total Compensation package , our community engagement and volunteer opportunities, or our numerous fun social activities. Pembina provides everything you could want in a company: Canada’s Top Employers has named us one of the top 70 Employers in Alberta for 2015." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!
Location:
TBA
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-pembina-pipeline-corporation

Career Services Information Session - TD Canada Trust (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 29, 2015 - September 29, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne School of Business students "Whether you're a student, a recent graduate or an experienced hire, TD is a great place to grow." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!
Location:
TFDL Gallery Hall
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-td-canada-trust

Annual Charity Book Sale in the Business Library (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 29, 2015 - October 9, 2015

Join us in the Business Library September 28 – October 9th for our Annual Charity Book Sale. All proceeds go towards the Canadian Mental Health Association- Calgary Region. Various Fiction, Non-Fiction, Textbooks and more. $2 each or 3 for $5. Cash Only Please.
Location:
Scurfield Hall 301
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/annual-charity-book-sale-business-library

Career Services Information Session - CIBC Commercial Banking (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 28, 2015 - September 28, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne School of Business and Faculty of Arts students "For more than 100 years, CIBC Commercial Banking clients have built, run, fueled and wired this country. From Campbell River, BC, to Valley Pond, NL, we are the proud financial partner of Canada's best companies in more than 60 industry sectors. Our CIBC Relationship Teams are committed to providing Canada's best organizations with industry expertise, innovative ideas and strategic solutions designed to create, protect and realize shareholder value." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!
Location:
TBA
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-cibc-commercial-banking

Career Services Information Session - Graham Construction (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 28, 2015 - September 28, 2015

Target Audience - Schulich School of Engineering students "We're a team more than 1,300 strong working in 17 major professional, technical and administrative categories at operating and corporate locations across North America. We're an industry-leading, forward-thinking, innovative company both inside and out ? from the way we deliver construction solutions to our clients, to the tools, work environment, Culture and support we provide to our team members. Graham is owned by its employees. Our people truly are our strength. At Graham, you'll find opportunities to do many different types of work, to be part of a team and work alongside great people from diverse backgrounds, people who love their work and are driven by the desire to provide solutions for their clients. Joining Graham opens up a world of incredible projects ? from hospitals to green buildings to giant industrial facilities, from downtown metropolitan settings to remote northern forests, and everything in-between. You'll use state-of-the-art systems and software, plus modern equipment, in a safe workplace setting with high safety standards. You'll be continually challenged ? and given the tools to learn, grow, excel and thrive. We're not trying to "fill jobs" ? we're offering opportunities to build careers. Our track record proves it: hundreds of people who join Graham stay for years, decades or their whole career. Because we're a dynamic, growing company, you'll find wide opportunity for professional growth, promotion and moving up the ranks. You won't run into any ceilings: each one of our CEOs has come from within Graham, as have most of our vice presidents and senior managers." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!
Location:
Bianca Room - MacEwan Conference & Events Centre
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-graham-construction

Redeeming the “unredeemable”: Rehabilitating extremist offenders and what this teaches us about Peace-building (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 28, 2015 - September 28, 2015

The Chair in Christian Thought presents The Bentall Lectures in Christian Theology with Dr. Ryan J. Williams SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellow Department of Classics and Religion, University of Calgary The Canadian case of Omar Khadr - Guantanamo Bay detainee, now living in Edmonton - embodies new questions around the rehabilitation and release of offenders convicted of terrorism related offences. Khadr’s case of hope and change contrasts with broader opinion against the possibility of rehabilitating those convicted under counter-terrorism legislation. This talk will explore the reasons behind this resistance and the significance of the possibility of rehabili-tating this type of offender in a global, post-secular and post-9/11 world. The lecture is based on Williams’ recent fieldwork in UK maximum security prisons, and will draw on his interviews with prisoners convicted of terrorist offences.
Location:
Gallery Hall - Taylor Family Digital Library
Speaker:
Dr. Ryan J. Williams completed his Ph.D. in 2012 in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England and is a Life Member of Clare Hall, Cambridge. His dissertation was on “promoting resilience to violent extremist Islamism.” In 2015 he won a SSHRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Calgary. He has published articles in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion and in the Journal of Contemporary Religion. In February 2015 his article, “Why some prisons produce terrorists,” appeared in The Globe and Mail.
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/redeeming-unredeemable-rehabilitating-extremist-offenders-and-what-teaches-us-about-peace

Eli Bennett and the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 28, 2015 - September 28, 2015

Eli Bennett has received 35 international awards as a jazz saxophonist and has been nominated for four Leo Awards for his film compositions. He will be joined by the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble, the newest big band in the city of Calgary. Part of the Monday Night Jazz Series of the School of Creative and Performing Arts. Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts Tickets available at the door. Adults $25, Students/Seniors $18 Show your Unicard UCalgary students get in for free (Claim Your Seat) UCalgary alumni and employees get 2-for-1 discount
Location:
University Theatre
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/eli-bennett-and-calgary-creative-arts-ensemble

Impulse (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 25, 2015 - September 25, 2015

IMPULSE was created for and presented at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space in June 2015. Developed over the span of five months, a company of eight graduate and undergraduate Drama students and two faculty members set out to explore the interplay of impulse and form within a context where scenographic elements actively impact the performers’ experience and vice versa, allowing the generation of impulse in the response to external stimuli as well as the inner imagination. Company members: Azri Bin Ali, Courtney Charnock, Skylar Desjardins, Jackie Dyment, Fasyali Fadzly, Dawn McCaugherty, Steven Rimke, Mike Sinnott, Brett Tromberg, April Viczko The project received generous support from the School of Creative and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Arts and the University of Calgary.
Location:
Matthews Theatre - Craigie Hall F101
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/impulse

Bryan Kolb Lecture in Behavioural Neuroscience + HBI Welcome Back Reception (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 25, 2015 - September 25, 2015

The Hotchkiss Brain Institute is pleased to present the sixth annual Bryan Kolb Lecture in Behavioural Neuroscience. Lecture: Individual Variation in Resisting Temptation: Implications for Addiction Cues associated with rewards, such as food or drugs, can acquire considerable control over behavior, for example, instigating actions to obtain the reward. There are, however, large individual differences in the motivational properties of reward cues, and the extent to which they can be resisted. This presentation will address the implications of individual differences in cue-evoked motivational processes and in cognitive control in the development of impulse control disorders, including addiction, and possible neurobiological substrates. HBI Welcome Back Wine & Cheese Reception Immediately following the Bryan Kolb Lecture in Behavioural Neuroscience, we invite all members, trainees, staff and guests to join us. HRIC Atrium. Please RSVP by September 18 at kolb2015.eventbrite.ca or call 403.220.6887.
Location:
Theatre 4 - Health Science Centre - Foothills Campus
Speaker:
Professor Terry Robinson Elliot S. Valenstein Collegiate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience University of Michigan
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/bryan-kolb-lecture-behavioural-neuroscience-hbi-welcome-back-reception

Philosophy Speakers: Richard Zach (UCalgary), "Carnap's General Axiomatics" (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 25, 2015 - September 25, 2015

About the Talk During the hey-day of the Vienna Circle, Rudolf Carnap pursued two technical projects in logic: the first was the general axiomatics program, in which he attempted to develop a general theory of axiomatic theories within the framework of the type theory of Russell and Whitehead's Principia mathematica. The second was the program of Logical Syntax of Language (1934). The latter is justly viewed as a breakthrough contribution in the history of modern logic, while the former is often dismissed as a misguided attempt to something that can't be done in the outdated framework of pre-Gödel logic. A closer examination of Carnap's general axiomatics projects reveals it as an important milestone to Gödel, Tarski, and Carnap's own Logical Syntax. About the Speaker Richard Zach is Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy at the University of Calgary. He works in logic, history of analytic philosophy, and the philosophy of mathematics. He is the editor of The Collected Works of Rudolf Carnap; Paul Bernays-Philosopher of Mathematics; and David Hilbert and Paul Bernays Grundlagen der Mathematik. He is a founding editor of Journal for the History of Analytic Philosophy, a founding editor of Review of Symbolic Logic, associate editor of Studia Logica, and subject editor of Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (History of Modern Logic). He recently returned to UCalgary following a visiting professorship at McGill University. Richard Zach's UCalgary page
Location:
Social Sciences Room 1253
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-richard-zach-ucalgary-carnaps-general-axiomatics

UC Idol (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 25, 2015 - September 26, 2015

"UC IDOL HOLLYWOOD" is the 8th iteration of the Health Science Centre's entertainment epic! Sponsored by the Cumming School of Medicine and Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute, UC Idol's purpose is to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society, build community spirit, and entertain YOU! We want to invite you, your family, and your friends to this all inclusive entertainment and night-out package! Included is singing entertainment by students, professor judges, electronic voting where YOU decide who is your favourite performer via electronic cell phone voting, a chance to win free prizes, a psychological illusionist performance, a Bollywood dance performance, a free vietnamese sub to enjoy, a preshow reception with a live band, and a post-show DJ dance party! This amazing package is only $15 before Sept 5th as an early bird deal, so spread the word, and buy your tickets today at http://ucalgary.ca/idol (check the site for early-bird specials). Proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society! On top of attending, if you feel like offering a hand in this fun event, please email us at ucalgaryidol@gmail.com for volunteer positions. UC Idol Hollywood is on Friday, September 25, 2015. The event starts at 5pm in front of the Libin Theatre, at the Health Sciences Centre (3330 Hospital Drive NW)! Please dress in "red carpet / Hollywood attire!" Here are three trailers to show you what the event looks like: 1. Trailer 1 2. Trailer 2 3. Trailer 3 Join our Facebook event page. We hope to see you at the show! - UC Idol Team, ucalgaryidol@gmail.com, http://ucalgary.ca/idol
Location:
Libin Theatre - 3330 Hospital Drive NW
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/uc-idol

Painting in the Park! (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

On September 24, 2015 (Thursday) at 11:30am – 1:00pm in the TFDL QUAD (the green space between the library and Mac Hall), we will be hosting our first Mobile Self-Care Team event, painting in the park! This event is to promote self-care activities in creative ways. This is a FREE event. Please check us out and join us for painting, snacks, and an opportunity to meet others across the campus. All levels of painters are invited to express themselves through art. Stay tuned for our October event as well!
Location:
TFDL QUAD (the green space between the library and Mac Hall)
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/painting-park

Doing Business in China workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

Thinking of working or traveling in China? Bring your lunch and come learn about the do’s and don’ts of doing business, working and traveling in China from our speaker Sarah Kutulakos, CCBC Executive Director and senior marketer with 20 years of experience working in China. She will provide examples and practical solutions to many issues Canadian face when unaware of cross-cultural differences and business etiquette in China. All students, staff and faculty members are invited to attend this free event.Share the event poster with your friends. Date: Thursday, Sept.24, 2015 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Place: Husky Great Hall in Rosza Center University of Calgary Main Campus RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. University of Calgary Vice-Provost (International) Janaka Ruwanpura and Deputy Consul General, Mrs. Wang Lei, from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Calgary will provide opening remarks. China is a country of emphasis under the University of Calgary’s international strategy. Our close relationship has been shaped by dozens of education and research agreements with Chinese universities, authorities and corporations and many joint collaborations such as the Global Energy Research Site in Beijing, 2+2 science and 3+2 engineering collaborative programs and China Days events. In addition to this session we’re happy to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival together. Event sponsors: University of Calgary International and Canada China Business Council
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/doing-business-china-workshop

Barracks to Banks: Canadian Silkscreens for War and Peace (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

Curator talk with Lindsey Sharman, Curator at The Founders' Gallery, The Military Museums.
Location:
Gallery Hall - Taylor Family Digital Library
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/barracks-banks-canadian-silkscreens-war-and-peace

Career Services Information Session - Chevron Canada Resources (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne School of Business, Schulich School of Engineering, Environmental Design, Graduate Studies and Science Students "Come and meet Chevron’s New Grads and Experienced hires at our up close and personal information session. This is a great opportunity to network and obtain information about your desired field of study in the real world. We will provide you with information about what it is like to work for Chevron’s diverse team as well as our extensive 5 year Horizons New Grad program that can potentially lead to international opportunities within our company. Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!
Location:
Alberta Room
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-chevron-canada-resources

Taming Sin, Taming Space: The Creation of Lima's Red-light District (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

Speakers Series: Sexuality in Latin America The Latin American Research Centre and the Department of History welcome Dr. Paulo Drinot, Senior Lecturer in Latin American History at University College London. This talk will argue that the establishment of Lima’s red light district corresponded to a project of spatial and social re-ordering that illustrates the complicated, and often contested, nature of processes of state formation in Peru. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Refreshments will be served. Time: 12:30 p.m. Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015 Location: SS623 Latin American Research Centre larc.ucalgary.ca Department of History hist.ucalgary.ca
Location:
SS623
Speaker:
Dr. Paulo Drinot, Senior Lecturer in Latin American History at University College London.
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/taming-sin-taming-space-creation-limas-red-light-district

Ron Moppet: Sculptur(al) Reception (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

As a painter, Ron Moppett is known as a brilliant colourist and highly intellectual painter, one that approaches painting as a series of propositions. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources in history, cultural styles and popular culture, the puzzle like components of Moppett’s works are conversational gambits, each part contributing multiple connotations towards the whole. To pose existential questions about who he is and who we are, Moppett develops a visual vocabulary with a treasury of idioms about childhood, sexuality, working, aging, and mortality. To this he adds references to a sense of place, to relationships with history, culture, and landscape. The meaning of the iconography shifts according to its context, specific style, and treatment in each work. Sculptur(al) focuses on those works where Moppett blurs the distinction between painting and sculpture and underscores the physical or “real” presence of the painting as an object. Employing a multi-paneled structure first adopted from British painter Francis Bacon in the early 1970s, Moppett has continued to evolve the gambit, often joining two, three, four or six panels to sequence and unify disparate elements. This exhibition revisits Moppett’s work in a retrospective sweep, yet through a lens that looks not only to the conversations hidden in his private lexicon of painted images but also to foreground the commanding role of sculpture throughout his career. Reception Thursday 24 September 2015 5:00 – 8:00 pm Exhibit Runs 24 September – 19 December 2015 Organized by Nickle Galleries, curated by Christine Sowiak with catalogue essay by Victoria Baster.
Location:
Gallery Hall - Taylor Family Digital Library
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/ron-moppet-sculptural-reception

Career Services Information Session - Mercer Canada Ltd. (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

Target Audience - All faculties "Whether you are a student looking for an internship or a graduate ready to start your career, you've come to the right place. Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement and investments. We count a majority of the companies in the Fortune 1000 and FTSE 100, as well as medium- and small-market organizations as clients, which means we offer an amazing variety of career paths and opportunities. This site is designed especially to help you explore Mercer." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!
Location:
Livingston Place Conference Centre 2nd floor of 222 - 3rd Ave. SW
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/career-services-information-session-mercer-canada-ltd

Film Series: CHILE, "Violeta se fue a los cielos" (Violeta Went to Heaven) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 24, 2015 - September 24, 2015

Latin American Research Centre The Latin American Research Centre will be hosting a screening of the award-winning Chilean film Violeta se fue a los cielos (Violeta Went to Heaven) by Andrés Wood. The film depicts the life of one of Chile’s greatest artists and social activists of all time: Violeta del Carmén Parra Sandoval. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Spanish with English subtitles! This film will be presented and discussed by Dr. Pablo Policzer, LARC Director. Time: 7pm Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015 Location: Social Science 203 Info: larc@ucalgary.ca
Location:
Social Science 203
Speaker:
This film will be presented and discussed by Dr. Pablo Policzer, LARC Director.
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/film-series-chile-violeta-se-fue-los-cielos-violeta-went-heaven

Go Global Day (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 23, 2015 - September 23, 2015

From 10am - 3pm on Sept 23 in the North Courtyard of Mac Hall, the University of Calgary is hosting "Go Global Day", a fair to help you learn about why you shouldn't miss out on going abroad during or after your degree. Meet with representatives from international organizations and discover your options for study, work, volunteering, post-grad studies, or internships abroad! http://www.ucalgary.ca/uci/event/go-global-2015
Location:
North Courtyard - MacEwan Student Centre
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/go-global-day

Seminar on The Challenges of Pattern Recognition for Speech Signals (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 23, 2015 - September 23, 2015

The Challenges of Pattern Recognition for Speech Signals Speaker: Dr. Douglas O’Shaughnessy Institution: University of Quebec Date: 23 September 2015 Time: 2:00PM Place: ICT 424C Abstract: Speech coding has found great success in today’s widespread usage of cell phones. In addition, people are increasingly accustomed to hearing and accepting synthetic voices when they access information by phone. A third major system used for speech, automatic speech recognition (ASR), is also seeing significant usage, but still has major limitations, falling far short of what human listeners can do. This talk will examine the modern techniques applied for recognition of the information present in speech: its textual content, the identity of the speaker, emotional state, and the language used. We will examine ways to extract relevant parameters, while ignoring channel distortions and extraneous sounds that may also be present in the signal. A brief history of ASR development will show the evolution of usage of Fourier analysis, linear prediction, cepstrum, and neural networks. The strengths and weaknesses of the modern approach to ASR that uses mel-frequency cepstral coefficients (MFCC), hidden Markov Models (HMM), and language models will also be discussed. For further information contact: Dr. R. Rangayyan at ranga@ucalgary.ca or 403-220-6745 Supported by the IEEE Signal Processing Society
Location:
ICT 424C
Speaker:
Dr. Douglas O’Shaughnessy (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Ph.D., 1976) has been professor at INRS (University of Quebec) and adjunct professor at McGill University in Montreal, Canada since 1977. He is a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (1992) and of the IEEE (2006). He is a Regional Director of the IEEE Signal Processing Society and a member of its Board of Governors. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the EURASIP Journal on Audio, Speech, and Music Processing. He is Secretary of the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA), and Past Chair of the IEEE Signal Processing Society's Speech and Language Technical Committee. He has presented tutorials on speech recognition at ICASSP-1996, ICASSP-2001, at ICC-2003, and at ICASSP-2009. He is the author of the textbook Speech Communications: Human and Machine (1986 Addison-Wesley; revised 2000, IEEE Press).
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/seminar-challenges-pattern-recognition-speech-signals

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