Archived Calgary Events

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Men in Nursing Information Session (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 23, 2016 - November 23, 2016

The Faculty of Nursing is holding an information session for high-school guys about the career of registered nursing and its undergraduate program. A panel of male registered nurses and current students will fill attendees in on what they have learned as men in this respected profession. After a question-and-answer period, participants will take a tour of the innovative Clinical Simulation Learning Centre (CSLC). Parents of students are also welcome to attend. RSVP online by Nov. 16 at nursing.ucalgary.ca/mennursing2016

Location:

Professional Faculties Building - Room PF 222

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/men-nursing-information-session

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United Way Coffee Day (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 23, 2016 - November 23, 2016

Share the Warmth on Wednesday, Nov. 23 50 cents from every cup of brewed coffee and tea sold on Nov.23 will go directly to the United Way. Only at participating locations on campus: Good Earth (Taylor Family Digital Library, ICT/Engineering) Starbucks (MacEwan Hall, Yamnuska Hall and Crowsnest Hall) Learn more

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/united-way-coffee-day

Feminist Digital Cultures in a Trump-ed Up World (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 21, 2016 - November 21, 2016

The election of Donald J. Trump on Nov. 8 has shifted the American political landscape in a way that has serious implications for feminist activists. This informal talk will map how feminists have used digital media to advance gender equality over the past several years and will consider how feminist digital culture may provide a foundation to challenge Trump policies in the coming years. Jessalyn Keller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Calgary. Her research interests are broadly situated within digital media, feminist theories and ethnographic methods. Specifically she is interested in girls’ digital cultures, contemporary feminist activism and solidarities, the performance of feminine selves online, and public girlhoods. Her first book, Girls’ Feminist Blogging in a Postfeminist Age (Routledge, 2015) uses ethnographic methods to explore girls’ blogging as a significant practice of contemporary feminist activism.

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/feminist-digital-cultures-trump-ed-world

Campus Day of Mindfulness (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 19, 2016 - November 19, 2016

A day away in mindful silence is a beautiful gift to yourself! Please come to our campus-wide Day of Mindfulness, six hours of guided meditation and gentle mindful body movement, surrounded by a supportive community of practitioners in the Vitruvian Space at the University of Calgary. This event is for students, staff and faculty, and no previous meditation experience is needed. Please register by clicking here to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Donations of cash and/or non-perishable food items for the SU Campus Food Bank are accepted at the door. Location: Vitruvian Space Firmitas A & B (DC14) (Dining Centre, University of Calgary Main Campus) Facilitators: Rachael Crowder PhD RSW Faculty of Social Work, and mindfulness teacher presentmoment.ca Shawna Bava SU Wellness Centre, Physical Yoga Instructor Please arrive around 9:15 a.m. so we can start promptly at 9:30 a.m. We will be spending the day together in silence – however the facilitators will be guiding the retreat, so we won’t be silent! On your arrival at the Vitruvian Space, leave your shoes, coat, and lunch in one of the cubicles by the door, come in, roll out your mat, turn off your cell phone, and relax. Bring a cushion or bench for meditation if you have one and want to use it. Some meditation cushions and yoga mats (and chairs) will be available. We will be doing gentle mindful yoga, so wear layered, loose, comfortable clothing, and bring whatever else you need to be cozy (an extra mat, extra pillows, blanket) as the floor is hard and cold. Please refrain from wearing perfume and bringing reading materials, electronics, and food items (water is fine) into the contemplative space. Bring a simple lunch for yourself. We will eat our lunch mindfully together, in silence. If you have any questions, please email Rachael at rcrowder@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Vitruvian Space Firmitas A & B (DC14) (Dining Centre)

Speaker:

Rachael Crowder is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University in Calgary (UC), Southern Alberta Region. She began her formal teacher training in mindfulness based interventions (MBI) in June 2006 with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and later with Dr. Zindel Segal. Her current research interests include the role of mindfulness in trauma therapy, in building resilience to prevent burnout in social workers, and contemplative pedagogy in higher education. She currently holds a Teaching Scholars Program award to develop a Community of Practice in Contemplative Pedagogy through the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning at the University of Calgary.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/campus-day-mindfulness

Dinos Men's Hockey vs. Saskatchewan at Father David Bauer Arena (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 19, 2016 - November 19, 2016

Come out and cheer on your Dinos against the Saskatchewan Huskies, 6pm on November 19th, at Father David Bauer Arena.

Location:

Father David Bauer Arena

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-mens-hockey-vs-saskatchewan-father-david-bauer-arena

ROAR for the Dinos during 'Ultimate Football Weekend' at McMahon (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 19, 2016 - November 19, 2016

The Canada West champion UCalgary Dinos host the Atlantic champion St. Francis Xavier X-Men in the U Sports semi-final Mitchell Bowl on Saturday at McMahon Stadium starting at 2 p.m. The winner will go on to play against the Uteck Bowl champions (Laval faces Laurier on Saturday as well) for the coveted Vanier Cup. Then on Sunday, the Calgary Stampeders host the B.C. Lions in the CFL Western Final at McMahon Stadium, starting at 2:30 p.m. Get your tickets to both weekend games here: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/stampeders/EN/promotion/home

Location:

McMahon Stadium

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/roar-dinos-during-ultimate-football-weekend-mcmahon

Biostatistics/SAGE Seminars (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 18, 2016 - November 18, 2016

Dr. Quan Long of the Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary, is giving the Fall 2016 SAGE/Biostatistics Seminar entitled Modeling genetic background by linear mixed models: applications on genome and gene expression data on Friday, November 18, 2016. Summary of the talk: One of the major promises of the field of genomics is the establishment of a complete genotype phenotype map; a tool with the capacity to precisely identify the genetic mechanisms responsible for a given set of symptoms presenting in a patient. Such a tool would revolutionize our ability to deliver healthcare that is customized to the individual patient (precision medicine), by enabling accurate disease detection and early intervention with the most appropriate and effective treatment for that individual. Empowered by the next-generation high-throughput sequencing technology, researchers are generating genomics data containing millions of genetic polymorphisms. In contrast, the best-funded medical genomics studies can include cohorts of only hundreds or thousands of patients. This suggests that established techniques for big-data mining may suffer from “overfitting” and more biological insights must be leveraged. In this talk, Dr. Quan Long will present how to utilize genetic background using linear mixed models to strike a good balance between overfitting and underfitting. Their application on genomes and gene expression data will be demonstrated.

Location:

Mathematical Sciences 427

Speaker:

Dr. Quan Long, Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and of Medical Genetics, University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/biostatisticssage-seminars

Philosophy Speakers: On the Possibility of a Planetary Entitlement (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 18, 2016 - November 18, 2016

One popular construal of environmental sustainability is as a matter of inter-generational justice. But this view requires that the generations have an actual claim to the Earth, what I call a planetary entitlement. The traditional way of grounding the planetary entitlement was by appeal to divine bequest, and contemporary theorists have not offered a suitable replacement. I offer here a sketch of a new way of grounding the planetary entitlement, by appeal to our mutual co-construction with the earth as environment, along the lines suggested by Richard Lewontin. About the speaker Allen Habib is assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Calgary. His research interests focus on ethics, philosophy of law, environmental ethics, and social and political philosophy.

Location:

Social Sciences 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-possibility-planetary-entitlement

He was like one of us! Abraham Lincoln and American Jewry (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 18, 2016 - November 18, 2016

The departments of History, and of Classics and Religion present guest Dr. Gary Zola in a lecture based on his 2014 volume, We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry (Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinois University Press, 2014), a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. Very few people are aware of the remarkable historical relationship between Abraham Lincoln and the American Jewish community. In this lecture, Dr. Zola will provide the audience with an informative and entertaining explanation as to why many of Lincoln’s personal and professional characteristics caused American Jews to embrace the 16th president as a man who possessed a Jewish soul. Gary Zola is executive director, The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor and the American Jewish Experience and Reform Jewish History, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Zola received both his rabbinic ordination (1982) and his PhD in American Jewish History (1991) from HUC-JIR. He has authored and edited numerous publications, among them A Place of Our Own: The Rise of Reform Jewish Camping in America; The Dynamics of American Jewish History: Jacob Rader Marcus’s Essays on American Jewry; Women Rabbis: Exploration and Celebration and We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, a Documentary History.

Location:

Social Science 623

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/he-was-one-us-abraham-lincoln-and-american-jewry

TED and Tea (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 18, 2016 - November 18, 2016

Join the Women's Resource Centre's Community Outreach and Peer Support team for tea, a TED talk, and engaging discussion centered around violence against women, just in time for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. We will be watching a 15-minute TED talk by Jackson Katz that has been viewed millions of times around the world. The talk discusses how men can end violence against women and why we all need to be fighting to change our culture. We will then split up into small groups to talk about the causes and impacts of gender-based violence and how we can support the movement to end violence against women before debriefing as a larger group. Come with your questions, ideas, experiences, and anything that you would like to discuss.

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/ted-and-tea

We are ALL Calgary Book Sale for United Way (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 18, 2016

Provost's Office sale of previously-enjoyed books for United Way. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 17-18.

Location:

Science Theatres Lobby

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/we-are-all-calgary-book-sale-united-way

The Writer as Anthropologist (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 17, 2016

Camilla Gibb is the author of four internationally acclaimed novels: Mouthing the Words, The Petty Details of So-and-so’s Life, Sweetness in the Belly and The Beauty of Humanity Movement, and most recently a memoir, This is Happy. She has been the recipient of the Trillium Book Award (for best book in Ontario), the City of Toronto Book Award, and the CBC Canadian Literary Award, and has been shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the 2016 RBC Taylor Prize. The Paget/Hoy Speakers Series was established in 1992 by Carolynn Hoy and the late J. Robert Paget. Attached to the Department of English at the University of Calgary, the series aims to enhance academic programs and the intellectual experience of students and faculty at the University of Calgary by bringing distinguished speakers to Calgary. This event is free and open to the public.

Location:

Gallery Hall - Main Floor - Taylor Family Digital Library

Speaker:

Camilla Gibb, 2016 Paget-Hoy Speaker

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/writer-anthropologist

Japan Film Night (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 17, 2016

Join the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures & Cultures for Japan Film Night Thursday, November 17 for the screening of Brave Story and Friday, November 18 for the screening of Robo-G. Films in Japanese with English subtitles. Free Admission.

Location:

Science Theatre 140

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/japan-film-night

Pedestrian Safety (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 17, 2016

Walking across the street, in parking lots, on sidewalks, or on stairs and escalators can be hazardous for pedestrians, especially older ones. Various factors contribute to these hazards, including limited mobility, reduced vision, cognitive deficits, and poor balance, as well as environmental conditions such as poor lighting, winter conditions and poorly designed stairs. This presentation will include: Evidence from the literature regarding each of these issues, as well as related factors such as pedestrian walking speeds, distraction and impairment Roadway design and traffic calming as related to pedestrian safety Several countermeasures to improve pedestrian safety. This event is organized by the University of Calgary Emeritus Association and is sponsored by the Vice-President (University Relations). It is open to the public at no charge. Hotel Alma is located at 169 University Gate N.W. View map for directions.

Location:

Senate Room - 7th Floor (room 721) - Hotel Alma

Speaker:

Dr. Robert (Bob) Dewar, Professor Emeritus, Psychology

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/pedestrian-safety

EVDS Day | Program Information Sessions (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 17, 2016

Join us on Thursday, November 17, 2016 to learn more about the programs offered through the Faculty of Environmental Design. Each information session will provide insight into the structure of its program including courses, faculty members, study abroad options and more. You will also learn about possible career opportunities, the application process and have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. After each session, there will be a student-led tour of our design studios so that you can see first-hand your learning environment. Register today

Location:

Faculty of Environmental Design

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/evds-day-program-information-sessions

Nickle at Noon - Astronomical Discovery, and the Accidental (almost) Fabulous Imagery that Results (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 17, 2016

Astronomers study the universe by collecting and studying the light that comes to the Earth from far away. The goal of this analysis is not to make pretty pictures, but with the data in hand anyway, mind boggling pictures can be made. Phil Langill, director, Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and a senior instructor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will discuss some of the aspects of this happy, but serendipitous, artistic outcome. For further information visit nickle.ucalgary.ca/events.

Location:

Gallery Hall Taylor Family Digital Library

Speaker:

Phil Langill is the Director, Rothney Astrophysical Observator and a Senior Instructor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/nickle-noon-astronomical-discovery-and-accidental-almost-fabulous-imagery-results

Humanities in Healthcare Symposium - Fourth Annual Calgary (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 19, 2016

Please join Humanities in Healthcare for a deep dive into health care from a humanities perspective at our annual symposium. For details, please see the program.

Location:

Health Sciences Centre and and Best Western Village Park Inn

Speaker:

Arno Kumagai, MD UofT, Keynote speaker; Hedy Wald PhD, Warren Alpert Medical School, Commentator-in-residence; Bea, a play about finding your voice when you don’t have one; Radio Gaga, hear the patients’ voices; plus lots of conversation, presentations, posters, student awards, visual art

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/humanities-healthcare-symposium-fourth-annual-calgary

Silent Auction for the United Way (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - January 1, 1970

Want to do some pre-holiday shopping? The Department of Art is having a silent auction to raise money for the 2016 United Way campaign. We have some terrific items including a Crabtree & Evelyn shower gel/body lotion box set; The Art Museum book (Phaidon Press); a Kenneth Cole leather tote bag; a VIP 11pc wine set; a bottle of Gloria Brandy; a Bookstore gift certificate and art work. Come to the Department of Art main office, Art Building 612, from 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. to view and bid on these and other items.

Location:

Art Building 612

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/silent-auction-united-way

Global Challenges Hackathon (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 17, 2016

How will you make a difference? Calling all UCalgary students! We've partnered with a local social enterprise, CMNGD, to deliver this creative problem-solving experience. Multidisciplinary teams will be challenged to work together in a short time frame to come up with innovative solutions that will positively impact homelessness within our city and across the world. $1,000 in prizes are available to be won. Get started on the challenge before the event! Download the event package. For more information about Global Entrepreneurship Week visit: haskayne.ucalgary.ca/hunter-centre/GEW Register Now. Open to students from all faculties

Location:

Alberta Room (Dining Centre)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/global-challenges-hackathon

DanceAbility Workshop: Dance to Express Yourself (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 17, 2016 - November 17, 2016

This is a creative dance class for every body! Engage in some self-care and joyful fun as we guide you through creative movement games that build physical awareness, camaraderie, and creative expression. Explore making your own movements and creative choices, utilizing the DanceAbility Method. This class is for people of all abilities and disabilities, genders, and ages. Those with and without dance experience are welcome, but no experience is required. No need to bring anything – just wear clothing you feel comfortable to move in. Space is accessible. Facilitator Oriana Pagnotta is a choreographer, dance artist, and educator, and certified teacher of the DanceAbility Method, which will be used in this class. She holds a BA with Distinction in Dance from the University of Calgary. She is currently a dance teacher with MoMo Mixed Ability Dance, and artistic director of Dance Montage at the University of Calgary.

Location:

The Loft (MSC 487)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/danceability-workshop-dance-express-yourself

Before the Khans: The Archaeology of the Xiongnu Empire in Mongolia (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 16, 2016 - November 16, 2016

A prevailing view in anthropological and archaeological theory has been that nomadic societies are incapable of forming complex political polities that endure in the longue durée. Here, Dr. Erik Johannesson challenges this view by presenting the results of over a decade of archaeological research on the Xiongnu Empire in Mongolia (209 BC-200 AD). According to Chinese texts, the Xiongnu Empire was formed when the charismatic leader Motun unified the nomadic steppe tribes of Mongolia and Siberia into a powerful confederacy that quickly emerged as a regional enemy of the Han Dynasty. The formation of this polity is identified archaeologically with sweeping changes in material culture, technology, and funerary customs. Drawing on fieldwork from Baga Gazaryn Chuluu in the north Gobi and Shombuuzin Belchir in the Altai foothills, this presentation will explore the archaeology of the Xiongnu Empire and how political centralization manifests in mortuary practice. Adopting a diachronic perspective, Xiongnu mortuary monuments will be discussed vis-à-vis preceding funerary traditions to illustrate that Xiongnu tombs represent a conspicuous inversion of previous customs. A scalar landscape approach will then be used to demonstrate how mortuary ideology was manipulated by the Xiongnu elite to incorporate local lineages of leadership into a broader Xiongnu political economy. Finally, the reopening of tombs in antiquity and osteological evidence of violent trauma will be discussed to illustrate that mortuary contexts formed important loci of Xiongnu state-craft, and arenas in which political ideologies were both imposed and contested. For more information see arkycalgary.com.

Location:

Earth Sciences 162 (Tom Oliver Room)

Speaker:

Erik Johannesson (erikgjoh@gmail.com)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/khans-archaeology-xiongnu-empire-mongolia

Book Launch for The Frontier of Patriotism, University of Calgary Press (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 16, 2016 - November 16, 2016

What: A talk and book launch for The Frontier of Patriotism: Alberta and the First World War, published by the University of Calgary Press Location: Prince of Wales Heritage Centre in Edmonton About the speakers: ADRIANA A. DAVIES is a well-known researcher, writer, editor and poet. She was the Executive Director of the Alberta Museums Association for thirteen years and founding Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. JEFF KESHEN is Dean of Arts at Mount Royal University. He is also an adjunct professor in the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary.

Location:

Prince of Wales Heritage Centre in Edmonton

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/book-launch-frontier-patriotism-university-calgary-press

Science in the Cinema presents The Constant Gardener (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 16, 2016 - November 16, 2016

The Constant Gardener follows Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), a British diplomat in Kenya, as he tries to solve the murder of his wife Tessa (Rachel Weisz), an Amnesty activist. As he gets closer to the truth, Quayle uncovers that before her murder, his wife was getting dangerously close to uncovering the malpractices of a powerful pharmaceutical company that was exploiting African’s dying from HIV/AIDS to test a new anti-tuberculosis drug. Dr. Christopher Doig, head, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Calgary, and Dr. Bill Ghali, scientific director, O’Brien Institute for Public Health, will lead an audience discussion after the film. Free admission and popcorn.

Location:

The Globe Cinema 617 8th Avenue S.W.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/science-cinema-presents-constant-gardener

Rap linguistics: An intro to the language science in and behind hip hop music (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 16, 2016 - November 16, 2016

The Verbatim Undergraduate Society in Linguistics presents Rap linguistics: An intro to the language science in and behind hip hop music. The leading music genre known as rap is dominated by language. This talk relates this creatively flourishing art form to language science. We will examine the manipulation of sounds, words, grammar and meaning in rap, and what it reveals about language in the mind and in society. Speaker: Darin Flynn For more information, please contact verbatim@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Gallery Hall (TFDL Library)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/rap-linguistics-intro-language-science-and-behind-hip-hop-music

Book sale in support of the United Way (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 15, 2016 - November 15, 2016

Libraries and Cultural Resources annual book sale in support of the United Way Where: TFDL Foyer November 15, and 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hardcover books $2 Paperback books $1 Maps $1 Sheet music $1 Discs $1

Location:

Foyer of the Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/book-sale-support-united-way

Confessions from the War | Film screening and Q&A with Director Leon Shahabian (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 15, 2016 - November 15, 2016

The Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures program is pleased to present Confessions from the War, a film screening and Q&A with Director Leon Shahabian. As the Syrian War rages next door, former fighters from the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) must confront their past for the sake of Lebanon’s future. Will sharing their personal stories of loss, regret and redemption with Lebanese youth at risk of radicalization be enough to help prevent another war? Only time will tell. Join us for a screening of Director Leon Shahabian’s film, Confessions from the War. The film will be presented by the director himself, and will be followed by discussion, audience Q&A and a reception. Leon Shahabian serves as President of Layalina, a Washington, DC based non-profit that works on improving US-Arab relations through media productions, publications and track two diplomacy efforts. Mr. Shahabian co-founded Layalina in 2002 and has since produced fifteen award-winning documentaries and television series distributed by Warner Brothers, New Line Television, and O3 Productions. He is currently in production on The Journey and on Confessions from the War, his fourth film aimed at preventing violent extremism. If you have questions, or to RSVP, please e-mail slllc@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Legacy Suite - Dining Centre

Speaker:

Leon Shahabian

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/confessions-war-film-screening-and-qa-director-leon-shahabian

The Banker and The Blackfoot (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 15, 2016 - November 15, 2016

The Department of Political Science presents the talk, The Banker and The Blackfoot. Ted Chamberlin was born in Vancouver, and educated at the universities of British Columbia, Oxford and Toronto. He taught at the University of Toronto since 1970, and now is University Professor of Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature; his interest in stories and songs has taken him around the world, to the hunters of the Kalahari and the herders of Mongolia as well as to the islands of the Caribbean, the England of Queen Victoria, and the wide-ranging literary and cultural traditions that have shaped the Americas. He was senior research associate with the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and poetry editor of Saturday Night magazine, and is a fellow of the Royal Society and an officer of the Order of Canada. His latest book, The Banker and the Blackfoot, is a memoir of his grandfather who was the first mayor of Fort MacLeod, Alberta. His grandfather’s friendship with a Blood chief, Crop Eared Wolf, is a story of possibility for relations between aboriginal North Americans and settlers.

Location:

Social Sciences 729

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/banker-and-blackfoot

Concert: Ryan Truesdell conducts the UCalgary Jazz Orchestra (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 14, 2016 - November 14, 2016

Ryan Truesdell is an acclaimed composer, arranger and producer of diverse musical tastes and influences. He has served as a production assistant for some of Maria Schneider’s Grammy award-winning recordings, and is an in-demand clinician and guest artist, working with the highly regarded programs at University of North Texas, University of South Florida, New York University, and Humber College. Tickets Adults: $25 - Students/Seniors: $18 scpa.ucalgary.ca

Location:

University Theatre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/concert-ryan-truesdell-conducts-ucalgary-jazz-orchestra

Personal Leadership Styles Workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 14, 2016 - November 14, 2016

Are you more of a Hillary or Bernie? Trudeau or Harper? Gandhi or Mandela? Explore your personal leadership style and capacity with Leadership on Demand and our Leadership Exploration workshop. Hear about the different styles of leadership and how to apply these theories to your everyday life and leadership roles. Learn how to find leadership opportunities best suited to you and your goals, and explore what it means to be a leader. This workshop is ideal for students involved in clubs and other teams, students interested in looking for new leadership roles, and anyone with an interest in exploring their potential. Register at leadership.ucalgary.ca - log in using your UCID and select this workshop from the calendar. RSVP via Facebook as well to share this workshop with your friends! Who: All are welcome Where: MSC 458 (4th floor in MacEwan Student Centre, past the Accessibility Centre) When: November 14th, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Location:

MacEwan Student Centre 458

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/personal-leadership-styles-workshop

The Challenges of Social Impact (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 14, 2016 - November 14, 2016

Let’s have a conversation that matters. What might happen if we bring together successful social innovators, organizations that are looking to deepen their impact, and passionate students from diverse backgrounds with great ideas about how we could create a better world? Join us on November 14th for a shared discussion about the world of social impact. As a participant you will have the opportunity to meet some of the University’s most passionate changemakers, as well as experienced social impact champions from Lucky Iron Fish, CUPS,Calgary Counselling Centre, Deepwater Farms, Theater Junction Grand and the Leftovers Foundation who are actively making a difference in our communities. Together we will discover new ways of understanding the challenges we face and how we might rise above them. Lunch will be provided. Date: November 14, 2016 Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm Location: Gallery Hall, Taylor Familiy Digital Library, University of Calgary Register Now - Open to students, staff and faculty members from all faculties

Location:

Gallery Hall - Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/challenges-social-impact

Concert: Music for the People by Zodiac Trio (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 12, 2016 - November 12, 2016

Part of the 2016-2017 Music Alumni & Friends Series Throughout history, composers looked to folk music, passed on from generation to generation, for their inspiration. Tonight, the Zodiac Trio takes a closer look at this phenomenon as they present five remarkable works inspired by music of the people. Tickets Adults: $25 - Students/Seniors: $18 scpa.ucalgary.ca

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

Speaker:

Kliment Krylovskiy (clarinet) Vanessa Mollard (violin) Riko Higuma (piano)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/concert-music-people-zodiac-trio

Dinos Men's Hockey vs. Alberta at Father David Bauer Arena (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 12, 2016 - November 12, 2016

Come out and cheer on your Dinos against the Alberta Golden Bears, 6 p.m. on Nov. 12, at Father David Bauer Arena.

Location:

Father David Bauer Arena

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-mens-hockey-vs-alberta-father-david-bauer-arena

Dinos Men's Volleyball vs. Winnipeg at Jack Simpson Gym (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 12, 2016 - November 12, 2016

Come out and cheer on your Dinos against the Winnipeg Wesmen, 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, at the Jack Simpson Gym!

Location:

Jack Simpson Gymnasium

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-mens-volleyball-vs-winnipeg-jack-simpson-gym

CalWHO Conference- Poster Presentation (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 12, 2016 - November 12, 2016

Students who have conducted research in the areas of global health, marginalized populations, food insecurity, and obesity and nutrition are invited to submit and abstract to calwhoghf@gmail.com by Oct. 21. Criteria Abstract and Poster submissions must be submitted before Oct. 21, 2016 Presenter must be a full time student at a recognized post-secondary institution Preference will be given to professional, academic research in the field of refugee/immigrant health Student Presenter must commit to be at the conference for the duration of the Global Health Fair (maximum of two presenters) What to submit: You will need to provide the following information in your submission: Submitter Contact Details: First, Last, Email Poster Title: Topic(s) of Research: Poster Maximum 250 words Poster Presenter Information: Presenter's full contact information How to Submit: Submit your Poster/Abstract on or before Oct. 21, 2016 to calwhoghf@gmail.com with the Subject Line “Attn: Global Health Fair-Student Submission. Bachelor of Health Sciences is sponsoring this event.

Location:

Health Sciences Building Foothills Campus

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/calwho-conference-poster-presentation

Football Dinos host UBC Thunderbirds in Hardy Cup at McMahon Stadium (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 12, 2016 - November 12, 2016

The University of Calgary Dinos football squad hosts the UBC Thunderbirds in the 80th Hardy Cup game. You can also watch the game live here.

Location:

McMahon Stadium

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/football-dinos-host-ubc-thunderbirds-hardy-cup-mcmahon-stadium

Dinos Women's Volleyball vs. Winnipeg at Jack Simpson Gym (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 12, 2016 - November 12, 2016

Come out and cheer on your Dinos against the Winnipeg Wesmen, 1 p.m. on Nov. 12, at the Jack Simpson Gym!

Location:

Jack Simpson Gymnasium

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-womens-volleyball-vs-winnipeg-jack-simpson-gym

Language Research Centre's 'I'd Like to Know More About...' workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 10, 2016 - November 10, 2016

Join the Language Resource Centre for the sixth annual “I’d Like to Know More About …” workshop. The goal is to provide students, established researchers, and members of the LRC community with an introduction to new areas and practical tools for enabling research. Please help spread the word by forwarding this invitation to anyone you know who might be interested! 9-10:30 a.m. - Audio Killed Phonetic Transcription! Long Live Phonetic Transcription! (Darin Flynn, U of C) 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Public Engagement and Student Learning through Social Media (Catherine Bowers, UBC) 1-2:30 p.m. - Computerized Text Analysis (Lucas Czarnecki, U of C) Lunch will be served. If you’d like to attend any of the workshops, please respond to lrc@ucalgary.ca. Please let us know by November 4 which of the workshops you’d like to attend and whether or not you’d like to join us for lunch. Note - the workshop is free and open to the public.

Location:

Craigie Hall - CHD 420 - Language Research Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/language-research-centres-id-know-more-about-workshop

DanceAbility Workshop: Dance for Every Body (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 9, 2016 - November 9, 2016

This is a creative dance class for every body! Engage in some self-care and joyful fun as we guide you through creative movement games that build physical awareness, camaraderie, and creative expression. Explore making your own movements and creative choices, utilizing the DanceAbility Method. This class is for people of all abilities and disabilities, genders, and ages. Those with and without dance experience are welcome, but no experience is required. No need to bring anything – just wear clothing you feel comfortable to move in. Space is accessible. Facilitator Oriana Pagnotta is a choreographer, dance artist, and educator, and certified teacher of the DanceAbility Method, which will be used in this class. She holds a BA with Distinction in Dance from the University of Calgary. She is currently a dance teacher with MoMo Mixed Ability Dance, and Artistic Director of Dance Montage at the University of Calgary.

Location:

The Loft (MacEwan Student Centre 487)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/danceability-workshop-dance-every-body

Letters for Soldiers (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 9, 2016 - November 9, 2016

Join us for a drop-in letter-writing campaign in the Women's Resource Centre. This Remembrance Day, we will send handwritten letters addressed to "Any Canadian Forces member" to provide support and solidarity to personnel stationed in Sudan where they are advising and assisting the UN's peacekeeping mission. People who are unavailable during this time have the option to drop their letter off any time during the WRC's office hours on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. Supplies including postage are provided.

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/letters-soldiers

Avalanche Safety Awareness Presentation (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 8, 2016 - November 8, 2016

Do you snowshoe, ski, board or snowmobile in the mountains? Play it safe this winter and attend UCalgary Outdoor Centre's free Avalanche Safety Awareness presentation. You'll learn what an avalanche is and get an overview of current companion rescue and gear. You'll discover the thought process of an experienced backcountry traveller and how to develop skills for a lifetime of play in the Rockies. This presentation is great as a refresher for experienced backcountry enthusiasts or as an introduction for first-timers. Bring your questions! This presentation is free and open to the public. Canned food donations for the Campus Food Bank will be accepted but is not required. No registration needed to attend.

Location:

Craigie Hall Block C - CHC 119

Speaker:

JEFF BULLOCK ACMG/IFMGA, Outdoor Centre Manager of Mountain & Climbing Programs, Instructor, Guide. In addition to guiding/instructing for the Outdoor Centre since 2004; Jeff was the Managing Lead Guide for a heli-ski company; and has 15 years guiding experience with the Alpine Club, Yamnuska Mountain Adventures, and Alpine Air Adventures. Jeff’s many contributions to the mountain community include a considerable amount of climbing route development in the Bow Valley and Lake Louise areas. ACMG Full Mountain Guide, CAA Pro Member.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/avalanche-safety-awareness-presentation

Men in Feminism Discussion Series: Masculinity and Media (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 8, 2016 - November 8, 2016

Join us for a discussion on how masculinity is discussed and shaped by the media. Bring your questions and ideas about the portrayal of masculinity in the media, the impacts that these depictions have on men, the media’s connection to gender inequality, and the broader implications this kind of portrayal has for our communities. Men in Feminism Series are facilitated by CCASA's (Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse) ManEnough? Program. All sessions are open to everyone!

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/men-feminism-discussion-series-masculinity-and-media

International Muskox Health Ecology Symposium (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 7, 2016 - November 10, 2016

International Muskox Health and Ecology Symposium University of Calgary AB, Canada The Department of Ecosystem and Public Health (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary) is hosting an international Muskox Health and Ecology Symposium. It will be a unique opportunity for different stakeholders such as community members, industry, wildlife management professionals, policy makers, and academia to share knowledge on muskox health ecology and sustainability. The muskox is an emblematic species of the Arctic and a central element in the life of circumpolar people who depend on it for subsistence and income. For this reason, monitoring and management of muskox populations is not only crucial from the conservation perspective but is also a part of a broader process to ensure food safety and security in some of the most remote regions of the world. For more information, visit the website. The symposium will be held in multiple locations but mainly, presentation sessions will be in Theatre 3 in the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Building on Foothills Campus, University of Calgary.

Location:

Foothills Campus Health Sciences Theatre 3

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/international-muskox-health-ecology-symposium

Science in the Pub II - Urban Resilience (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 7, 2016 - November 7, 2016

To coincide with the opening of the 22nd Conference of the Party (COP22) gathering of world Heads of State and Governments, The Urban Research Network presents: Science in the Pub II - Urban Resilience. The majority of the global population is urban, and extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity. Cities founded under different climatic conditions are ill-equipped to cope with this shift. And so, on top of efforts at all levels of government to decrease consumption of finite energy resources, urban areas must also deal with the current reality of extreme weather. Cities must adapt because the human, environmental, and financial cost of doing nothing is increasing. The discussion will start with a short presentation by Maha Al-Zu'bi on issues surrounding urban resilience in Jordan. This will broaden the scope of the debate beyond the Anglo-European perspective, and provide a background to discuss issues of urban resilience in different contexts, and better understand specificities and commonalities for resilient cities over the world. Our other panelists: Christine Arthurs, director, Resilience and Infrastructure, City of Calgary Dr. Sasha Tsenkova, professor, Faculty of Environmental Design Dr. Caroline Hachem-Vermette, assistant professor, Faculty of Environmental Design Moderator: Natalie Robertson, MEDes candidate and Urban Resilience enthusiast To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/turn-science-in-the-pub-ii-urban-resilience-tickets-28474614338?utm_term=eventname_text

Location:

Last Defence Lounge (LDL)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/science-pub-ii-urban-resilience

Create a Memory Rock with the Women's Resource Centre (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 7, 2016 - November 7, 2016

De-stress from midterm madness by joining us at the Loft to design your own memory rock. Enjoy having a peaceful, relaxing session and brush away all your worries. Tea and snacks will be provided.

Location:

The Loft MSC 487

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/create-memory-rock-womens-resource-centre

Dinos Men's Hockey vs. Manitoba at Father David Bauer Arena (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 5, 2016 - November 5, 2016

Come out and cheer on your Dinos against the Manitoba Bisons, 2 p.m. on Nov. 5, at Father David Bauer Arena.

Location:

Father David Bauer Arena

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-mens-hockey-vs-manitoba-father-david-bauer-arena

Dinos Football vs. Saskatchewan Huskies in Hardy Cup semifinal at McMahon Stadium (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 5, 2016 - November 5, 2016

For the second year in a row, the University of Calgary Dinos and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies meet in a Canada West semifinal at McMahon Stadium, with the winner advancing to the 80th Hardy Cup next weekend. Read more

Location:

McMahon Stadium

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-football-vs-saskatchewan-huskies-hardy-cup-semifinal-mcmahon-stadium

ISU World Cup Short Track Speedskating (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 4, 2016 - November 5, 2016

Come see the best short track speedskaters in the world at the University of Calgary in November. Fans of action-packed and eventful racing from the University of Calgary can now get their tickets for the ISU World Cup Short Track Speedskating on Nov. 4 to 6, 2016, at the Olympic Oval in Calgary. Tickets can be bought online at https://www.universe.com/calgary2016. The competition, back in Calgary for the first time since October 2012, will feature the best short track speed skaters in the world in this pre-Olympic season including potentially Canadian World Champions and Olympic medalists Charles Hamelin and Marianne St-Gelais. The final list of skaters qualified for the Canadian team will be announced following the Fall World Cup Selections, set to take place Sept. 23 to 25. Tickets are now available for each day of the competition Nov. 4 to 6 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) with competition schedule to be finalized.

Location:

Olympic Oval

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/isu-world-cup-short-track-speedskating

Dinos Men's Basketball vs. Manitoba at Jack Simpson Gym (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 4, 2016 - November 4, 2016

Come out and cheer on your Dinos against the Manitoba Bisons, 8 p.m. on Nov. 4, at the Jack Simpson Gym!

Location:

Jack Simpson Gymnasium

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-mens-basketball-vs-manitoba-jack-simpson-gym

Nursing Grad Committee & BOSS Dodgeball Fundraiser (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 4, 2016 - November 4, 2016

In partnership with BOSS Dodgeball League, the UofC's Nursing Grad Committee invite all interested players for a fun night of dodgeball. All levels of experience are welcome, and you will be put into teams based on your level of experience. You may also request to play with a friend (not guaranteed for late signups, so register early!) For UofC students, the event qualifies for Level Up XP points! $10/person Prizes: TBD Register at: http://bossdodgeball.ca/tournaments/

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/nursing-grad-committee-boss-dodgeball-fundraiser

Dinos Women's Basketball vs. Manitoba at Jack Simpson Gym (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: November 4, 2016 - November 4, 2016

Come out and cheer on your Dinos against the Manitoba Bisons, 6 p.m. on Nov. 4, at the Jack Simpson Gym!

Location:

Jack Simpson Gymnasium

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dinos-womens-basketball-vs-manitoba-jack-simpson-gym

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