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These Calgary events have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator.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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Shostakovich and Klezmer Music III (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: May 20, 2016 - May 20, 2016

This season, the University of Calgary String Quartet will continue to perform works by Shostakovich. The quartet will be joined by the University of Calgary Klezmer Band (faculty and students) to play Klezmer music arranged by Edmond Agopian. Shostakovich – String Quartet 15 Kodály – String Quartet 1 Klezmer arrangements by Edmond Agopian Part of the Music Quartet Series Tickets available at the door. Adults $25, Students/Seniors $18

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

Speaker:

With UCalgary String Quartet and Lev Nesterov

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/shostakovich-and-klezmer-music-iii

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Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine seminar (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: May 20, 2016 - May 20, 2016

Dr Lorne Babiuk will present, "Enhancing vaccine efficacy through novel vaccines and delivery technology". All are welcome.

Location:

Health Sciences Centre Theatre 3

Speaker:

Dr Lorne Babiuk is an internationally recognized leader in vaccine research. Before taking up his position as Vice-President, Research at the University of Alberta, Dr Babiuk was the Director of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO). Among his many honours, Dr Babiuk is an officer of the Order of Canada, a Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and a member of the European Academy of Sciences.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/frontiers-veterinary-medicine-seminar

Conference: Human Rights Challenges: Past, Present and Emerging (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: May 17, 2016 - May 20, 2016

Anyone interested or working in the areas of human resources, diversity and inclusion, human rights and/or law will gain valuable insights at this conference being co-hosted by the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University on behalf of CAPDHHE. This conference is a rare opportunity for faculty and campus administrators to come together and share experiences, knowledge, and best practices for creating respectful and inclusive environments. The conference will feature many expert speakers, two of whom include: Shakil Choudhury, an award-winning educator and consultant with more than 20 years’ experience in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion. Choudhury is the author of Deep Diversity: Overcoming Us vs. Them, that facilitates conversation about racism and discrimination, uncovers racial blind spots we all possess, and provides practical solutions to help break learned "prejudice habits." Choudhury will present Deep Diversity: Uncovering Our Bias and Blind Spots. Constance Backhouse, internationally renowned for her feminist research and publications on sex discrimination and the legal history of gender and race in Canada. Backhouse chaired Dalhousie University’s task force on misogyny, sexism and homophobia in the Faculty of Dentistry, and is a distinguished university professor and university research chair at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. She will speak about confronting racism, sexism and homophobia on our campuses. The full conference program is available on UCalgary's Office of Diversity, Equity and Protected Disclosure (ODEPD) website. Registration is now open until May 17.

Location:

Delta Hotel Downtown

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/conference-human-rights-challenges-past-present-and-emerging

Life Without Me? I Really Can’t Imagine Such a Thing! Why We Need Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives (University of Calgary)

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

Most Albertans understand the importance of having a Will in place to ensure that their hard earned property will be distributed in accordance with their wishes if they should pass away suddenly. However, fewer people understand why a Power of Attorney or a Personal Directive is necessary. Not everyone is comfortable talking about the eventualities of death or entering a “persistent vegetative state” while still alive. You ought to create these important documents while they are still have “mental capacity” to ensure that their wishes are known to help family members and friends to look after you and your property according to your specific instructions, if something should happen to you. This presentation discusses the purpose and the legal requirements to write and execute valid documents according to the latest Alberta laws. Most important, it provides an opportunity for people to become better acquainted with the very idea of their own death, the estate you leave behind, and understand why the appointment of an Attorney and Agent is so important. Some of the terminology associated with these documents, such as: personal representatives, attorneys, agents, executors, estates, and trustees will be explained, along with terms like testator, donor, and maker. This event is sponsored by the Alberta Law Foundation. Cost: Free Open to everyone — Limited seating available Register for this event today

Location:

Murray Fraser Hall 3360

Speaker:

Judy Stewart, LLM PhD, will be the presenter. Judy Stewart practices law in Cochrane, Alberta, primarily in municipal and water law. Judy completed her Master of Laws at the University of Calgary in 2009 and her thesis was about municipal tools to protect water resources, such as wetlands and riparian lands in Alberta.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/life-without-me-i-really-cant-imagine-such-thing-why-we-need-wills-powers-attorney-and

Stars, Art and Science (University of Calgary)

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

Spend an evening at Nickle Galleries where the spheres of art, science and astronomy align to bring you a unique exhibition experience. Artist Dan Hudson along with a roster of scientists and experts from the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory will offer their views on the complex art works in the exhibition Dan Hudson: 360 and Other Journeys. As Dan Hudson presents the origins and inspirations for each work, guest physicists and astronomers will offer perspectives from their fields of research. Join us for refreshments and conversation in the Gallery Hall between 6-10pm. Welcoming remarks at 6:20, with tours taking place at 6:30, 7:45 and 9:00. Cash bar available at this event. This family friendly evening is presented by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and the Nickle Galleries with support from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Calgary Centre. Admission is free. All are Welcome. Please RSVP to marla.halsted@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Gallery Hall - Main Floor - Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/stars-art-and-science

Spring Concert (University of Calgary)

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

The Dutch Canadian Choir of Calgary, and their guests The Suncor Energy Choir presents an afternoon of folk, pop, and contemporary songs in the Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, Saturday May 7, 2016 at 2:30PM.

Location:

Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall - Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/spring-concert

Biostatistics/SAGE (Survival Analysis Group Enhancement) Seminar Series (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: May 6, 2016 - May 6, 2016

Prof. John Braun is giving the Winter 2016 Biostatistics/SAGE Seminar entitled "De-assisted local polynomial regression": Use of higher-order local polynomial regression is often problematic in cases of data sparsity (which might be a result of data missing at random, for example). Although local constant regression is usable when data is sparse, the results can be misleading. If the underlying regression function is are assumed to satisfy or approximately satisfy a differential equation, a procedure with similar variance properties to local constant regression can be employed while achieving reasonable bias properties. This technique is illustrated with a problem involving growth curves.

Location:

MS 431 Math Sciences Building

Speaker:

Prof. John Braun, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, University of British Columbia-Okanagan

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/biostatisticssage-survival-analysis-group-enhancement-seminar-series

Friesen International Prize Lecture with Sir Paul Nurse (University of Calgary)

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

The Cumming School of Medicine will host Sir Paul Nurse, the 2015 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research recipient. Lecture Title: "Science and its Role in Society". Reception to follow in HRIC Atrium. Sir Paul Nurse “Pioneer scientist, science advocate, policy maker and caring citizen. Sir Paul Nurse has achieved major impact through sustained excellence in research, leadership and communication over a distinguished career.” Sir Paul Nurse is a geneticist and cell biologist who has worked out, using yeast as a model organism, how the eukaryotic cell cycle is controlled and how cell shape and cell dimensions are determined. His major work has been on the cyclin dependent protein kinases and how they regulate the cell cycle. He is Past-President of the Royal Society, Director of the Francis Crick Institute in London and has served as Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK and President of Rockefeller University (New York City) 2003-2011. In 2001 he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and has received the Albert Lasker Award, the Gairdner Award and the Royal Society’s Royal and Copley Medals. Sir Paul Nurse was knighted in 1999 and received the Legion d’honneur in 2003. The Francis Crick Institute is a consortium of six of the UK’s most successful scientific and academic organizations, including the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust, University College London, Imperial College London and King’s College London. Sir Paul Nurse, as Director and Chief Executive, is responsible for implementing its scientific vision and research strategy. The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research was established in 2005 in honour of Henry Friesen, a Canadian endocrinologist credited with the discovery of human prolactin and for redefining medical research in Canada.

Location:

Libin Lecture Theatre - HSC Foothills Campus

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/friesen-international-prize-lecture-sir-paul-nurse

Alumni Weekend (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 30, 2016 - April 30, 2016

All UCalgary alumni and friends, students, faculty and staff are invited to Alumni Weekend — two jam-packed days with 50+ experiences, lively lectures, family-friendly activities and hands-on learning. Registration is free. Don't miss out. Saturday's program is all about learning with engaging presentations and sessions, networking events, exhibits and family-friendly fun. Sunday is more casual with activities to feed your body, soul, mind and spirit with something for all ages. The whole weekend is free and we hope to see you there! Get the full weekend schedule and register now: http://www.ucalgary.ca/alumni/weekend

Location:

University of Calgary Main Campus

Speaker:

Our speakers range from leading UCalgary minds to community experts.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/alumni-weekend

Concert: Ysaÿe and Eckhardt-Gramatté (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 29, 2016 - April 29, 2016

Part of the 2016-2017 Music Alumni & Friends Series Donovan Seidle teams up with Laura Reid, Kirill Kalmykov and Julia Haager to present a passionate, varied recital of solo caprices and sonatas, duets, including Ysaÿe Duo and Eckhardt-Gramatté Duo, a modern (and Calgarian) work, chamber music, and more... Tickets Adults: $25 - Students/Seniors: $18 scpa.ucalgary.ca

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

Speaker:

Donovan Seidle, BMus’99 (violin) Laura Reid (violin) Kirill Kalmykov, MMus’99 (cello) Julia Haager (piano)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/concert-ysaye-and-eckhardt-gramatte

Language Research Centre’s Annual Student Poster Symposium (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 29, 2016 - April 29, 2016

The Language Research Centre's annual student poster symposium is back. The goal of the event is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to present and get feedback on their research on language or languages (including the connection between language and literature / culture) in a multidisciplinary setting. Email lrc@ucalgary.ca for more information. http://arts.ucalgary.ca/lrc/

Location:

Craigie Hall D 420 (The LRC)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/language-research-centres-annual-student-poster-symposium

Film Series: Colombia - La Sirga (The Towrope) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 28, 2016 - April 28, 2016

The Latin American Research Centre and the Consulate of Colombia present La Sirga (The Towrope), by acclaimed director William Vega. The film portrays the life of 19-year-old Alicia set amid the violent conflict in marginalized communities in Colombia. In Spanish with English subtitles. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

Location:

Social Sciences Building Room 203

Speaker:

Dr. Elizabeth Montes Garcés, from the Department of French, Italian & Spanish, will present and discuss the film.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/film-series-colombia-la-sirga-towrope

Retirement Reception for Douglas H. Shantz (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 28, 2016 - April 28, 2016

To friends and colleagues of Dr. Douglas H. Shantz You are invited to a reception celebrating Doug’s retirement from the University of Calgary and honouring his 17 years in the Chair of Christian Thought, Department of Classics & Religion. Please RSVP by April 18 to rels@ucalgary.ca Guest book messages from those unable to attend can also be sent to rels@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Cassio AB - MacEwan Conference and Event Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/retirement-reception-douglas-h-shantz

Canoeing the Thelon River (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 26, 2016 - April 26, 2016

Take a photographic journey down the Thelon River in the North West Territories as it was 15 years ago. One of the best wildlife rivers, paddlers travel through some of the most beautiful tundra landscape around. This includes the Thelon Game Sanctuary where you'll most likely get a chance to see muskoxen and large herds of caribou. The canoe tripping guide who is presenting will feature the section between the Hanbury River and Beverly Lake. This presentation is free and there is no need to register. Just show up early to get a good seat.

Location:

Kinesiology B Bldg - Room 132

Speaker:

Angela Harder, Outdoor Centre Paddling Programs Coordinator/Guide

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/canoeing-thelon-river

Tribute to Dexter Gordon (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 25, 2016 - April 25, 2016

The late, great Oscar-nominated jazz tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon played only once in Calgary in 1974. This year, John Reid’s Quartet will recreate Gordon’s performance with bassist John Gray, who played the event 42 years ago. Part of the Monday Night Jazz Series Tickets available at the door. Adults $25, Students/Seniors $18

Location:

University Theatre

Speaker:

With John Reid’s Quartet

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/tribute-dexter-gordon

International Symposium on Big Data Management and Analytics (BIDMA) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 25, 2016 - April 26, 2016

Join us at BIDMA to see a demonstration of why big data is the new competitive advantage After the successful workshop on Intelligent Data Analytics in 2015, the organizing committee are continuing their program with the International Symposium on Big Data Management and Analytics (BIDMA). This conference will be held at University of Calgary on April 25-26, 2016. The theme topic of the symposium will all revolve not only technology aspect of Big Data management but also business and application aspect of different services (web-based services, cloud-based services, business services, mobile services, and Big Data services). The BIDMA 2016 brings together leading experts from academia and industry to present and discuss effective and efficient approaches in dealing with the inherent complexity and increasing demands in "Data Science", aka all aspects related to Big Data. Conference Sessions: Big Data Analysis and Management Applications in Bioinformatics and Health Informatics Distributed Processing and Optimization Social Aspects of Big Data Visualization Data Analytics Conference Tutorials: Turning Dream into Reality: Big Data Mining & Analytics by Developing Super Algorithms for Commodity Computers Analysis of Large-Scale Data Using Hadoop and Spark General Chairs: Reda Alhajj, University of Calgary, Canada Behrouz Far, University of Calgary, Canada Visit the BIDMA 2016 | Home Page for more information.

Location:

Bianca Room - MacEwan Conference & Events Centre

Speaker:

Dr. Kristin M. Tolle, Microsoft Research Outreach The Concepts of Big Data and Data Science and How They Can be Facilitated by Using the Cloud Dr. Sean D. Kristjansson, Pason Systems Corporation Improving Drilling Efficiency Through Cloud-based Computing, Machine Learning and Multilevel Modelling Dr. Amir Albadvi, Tarbiat Modares University Big Data Management beyond the Hype: Case of Developing Economies

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/international-symposium-big-data-management-and-analytics-bidma

Earth Day Campus Clean-up and BBQ (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 22, 2016 - April 22, 2016

The University of Calgary community and general public are invited to the 7th annual Earth Day Campus Clean-up and Barbecue hosted by Facilities in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, Merit Travel and Contiki Holidays. Come out and help make the University of Calgary campus a better place to learn, work, live and play with a little spring cleaning! Friday, April 22, 2016 (Earth Day) Drop in between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) Quadrangle 410 University Court NW * Rainout date is April 28 Participants who pre-register will receive an additional ballot for a door prize draw worth $150. Prizes worth $50 each will also be awarded for ‘Wackiest Item’ found and ‘Most Litter Collected’ at the event. All prize packages provided by Merit Travel and Contiki Holidays. The Earth Day Clean-up Contest is governed by the "Earth Day Clean-up" 2016 Contest Rules. PRE-REGISTER NOW

Location:

Taylor Family Digital Library Quad

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/earth-day-campus-clean-and-bbq

Inter-Arts Celebration (University of Calgary)

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

A showcase of creative performances by students from the School of Creative and Performing Arts-Music and Drama, and the Department of English-Creative Writing, Faculty of Arts. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Location:

Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall - Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/inter-arts-celebration

Arts and Science faculty workshop: Diversity and Empowerment (University of Calgary)

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

Arts and Science faculty are invited to take part in an interactive workshop presented by the Faculty of Arts Equity and Diversity Committee and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Protected Disclosure. Diversity and Empowerment: Are you an Ally? Being an ally is an essential element in addressing diversity and inclusion and fostering change. Becoming an effective ally is not an easy task and requires self-awareness, reflection on privilege, critical thinking and building alliances. Through experiential and didactic learning, group discussions and case studies, this interactive workshop will help participants to: • Build greater awareness about what an ally is • Increase knowledge about what it means to be an effective ally • Explore the benefits of being an ally for change Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:00 – 12:00 Please RSVP @ artsrsvp@ucalgary.ca by Monday, April 11, 2016.

Location:

Hotel Alma - Senate Room

Speaker:

Linda Kongnetiman BSW, MSW, PhD(c)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/arts-and-science-faculty-workshop-diversity-and-empowerment

Castrum Cumidava in the Context of the Roman Occupation of Dacia (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 20, 2016 - April 20, 2016

The emperor Trajan completed his conquest of Dacia (present-day Transylvania) in 106 CE. However, the Dacians were neither pacified nor ever fully romanized. The latest research conducted by the lecturer (via Braşov Archaeological Projects) suggests the presence of an ongoing native insurgency, one fought more intensely on the eastern frontier of Dacia through the end of the Roman occupation, 271 CE. Through remote-sensing methods, ArcGIS, and landscape analysis, project contributors discovered a significant change in Roman military operations in eastern Dacia, an approach we are confident in effectively calling a counter-insurgency. The Roman counter-insurgency is evidenced in a shift from forts designed to support open-field battles to those positioned at key choke points and manned by smaller, mixed, mobile units suited for guerrilla warfare. To compliment this overarching view of Roman strategy, BAP researchers also examined the material remains and data sets from the excavation of one specific frontier fort: Castrum Cumidava. In completing the narrative of the border experience in eastern Dacia, a more intimate picture of everyday life emerged from the common artifacts and personal effects utilized by the Roman auxiliary soldier stationed in a foreign and hostile environment. In this lecture, the speaker will relate how the everyday experiences of the inhabitants of a site like Castrum Cumidava are key to understanding the complex and violent interactions between Romans and Dacians, from the personal motivations of a career soldier to the political motivations of emperors. Free event, sponsored by the Archaeological Society of Alberta - Calgary Centre. See arkycalgary.com for more info

Location:

Earth Science 162

Speaker:

Dr. Álvaro Ibarra, College of Charleston

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/castrum-cumidava-context-roman-occupation-dacia

Giving a Face to Faceless Victims: Profiles of Disabled Victims of the Nazi ‘Euthanasia’ Program (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 20, 2016 - April 20, 2016

From October 1939 until the final days of World War II, the “euthanasia” (T4) program and its corollary operations claimed the lives of an estimated 200,000 disabled patients residing in institutional settings throughout Germany and in certain regions of German-occupied Europe. Who were the victims of Nazi “euthanasia” policy? Until recently, relatively little research has attempted to reconstruct the lives and fates of T4 victims. Scholarly preoccupation with the over-arching killing apparatus has helped to overshadow the individual identities of these individuals. Lack of adequate documentation has heretofore presented a major obstacle: many patient files have been lost or destroyed, while German privacy laws have ensured that the bulk of these records remained inaccessible to researchers. Utilizing patient files from the Bezirkskrankenhaus Kaufbeuren, formerly a notorious “euthanasia” facility near Augsburg, this presentation will offer a much-needed perspective to a field in which the analysis of process and perpetrator often precludes important questions about the victims themselves. For example, from what economic, educational, and social backgrounds did these persons stem? Which kind of illnesses and conditions most often warranted inclusion in the killing operation? Did a patient’s age, gender, or behavior determine whether that individual lived or died? Why did the “end phase” of the “euthanasia” program witness an increase in instances in mortality of victim who had little or no pathology, a phenomenon documented in anecdotal evidence at a number of T4 institutions? This paper will examine these issues, attempting to construct a patient composite for victims murdered in “euthanasia’s” second killing phase (1942-1945), as represented by the example of Kaufbeuren. An exploration of the comprehensive, yet compact, Kaufbeuren patient-file collection also offers us illustrative case studies which document the lives and deaths of patients at the facility.

Location:

Biological Science Building Rm 587

Speaker:

Dr. Patricia Heberer Rice, Acting Senior Historian, The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/giving-face-faceless-victims-profiles-disabled-victims-nazi-euthanasia-program

An Evening with Author Lawrence Hill (University of Calgary)

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

Mark your calendars and join us for a stimulating evening with Lawrence Hill, author of The Book of Negroes, as he discusses his latest award-winning book, The Illegal. It casts a satirical eye on the lives of undocumented refugees struggling to survive in a nation that does not want them. A reception with refreshments and a book signing will follow. This free event is sponsored by the University of Calgary's Office of Diversity, Equity and Protected Disclosure, and the Calgary Public Library. Please register at events.calgarypubliclibrary.com

Location:

Calgary Public Library (616 Macleod Tr SE)

Speaker:

Award-winning author, educator and activist Lawrence Hill.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/evening-author-lawrence-hill

Labyrinth: Walking Meditation (University of Calgary)

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

University of Calgary students are invited to listen to live music or take a walk around a meditation labyrinth to de-stress during final exams. The SU Wellness Centre and the Faith and Spirituality Centre are hosting two unique spaces for students to de-stress and relax during exam week. Students have the opportunity to listen to live music as a way of relaxing and re-focusing, and can participate in a walking meditation to re-energize themselves. “End of term is a challenging time for many students, so it is important for students to have a variety of tools accessible to them to deal with end-of-semester stress and to succeed in their courses,” says Debbie Bruckner, senior director of student wellness, access and support. Two University of Calgary music students Matthew Beaubien and Steven Dorscher will be playing live music in the KNES B Atrium from 11 a.m. until noon every weekday from April 18 to April 27. Labyrinth's large fabric maze is a stress-free space The labyrinth will be set up in the Dance Studio, room KNA 162 and will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Apr. 18 to April 22. “The labyrinth is a great way to centre yourself, to get a grip on yourself. The labyrinth space is a great place to get away from the stress of exams,” says Rev. Tim Nethercott, Christian (United/Presbyterian) chaplain. The labyrinth is made up of a large fabric maze that can be used as a form of walking meditation, for prayer or as a healing modality. There will be mats for resting and low lighting. Whether students just need a quick study break or they need to clear their mind before an exam, both spaces will be available to help. Tips and strategies for exam preparation When preparing for exams, students may find the following strategies helpful: Start early Plan your review Practise the skills and behaviours you will have to demonstrate on the test Get feedback as you study Take care of your physical and emotional well-being as you study For more information, please visit the academic and career section in the SU Wellness Centre’s online Wellness Guide. If you have students experiencing exam anxiety, they may benefit from taking this short interactive online module.

Location:

Kinesiology 162 Dance Studio

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/labyrinth-walking-meditation

Mental Health Resiliency During an Economic Downturn (University of Calgary)

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

University of Calgary and community agencies host seminar series for displaced oil and gas workers Recent reports estimate 20,000 Calgarians have lost their jobs, despite the fact that they hold critical skills and years of training. In response to this serious economic downturn, Calgary Economic Development is facilitating a series of seminars for those displaced in the oil and gas industry. The University of Calgary is working with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Centre for Suicide Information and Calgary Counselling Centre to organize a seminar on maintaining mental health resiliency during an economic downturn. This seminar is scheduled for Friday, April 15 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Telus Convention Centre, Macleod Hall A. “Many of our alumni, our friends, neighbors and family members have lost their jobs during this economic downturn,” says Debbie Bruckner, senior director of student wellness, access and support. “As integral members of the Calgary community, it is critical that the University of Calgary supports our city and ensure that we take an active role in building strength and resilience.” The title of the seminar is Mental Health Resiliency During an Economic Downturn. The focus will be on the lived experience of the panelists and presenters, and how they have navigated layoffs and stressors during difficult economic challenges. This is the third in the series of presentations and workshops supported and delivered by business and community leaders, for the Calgary Works Re-engage Workshop Series for laid-off professionals and skilled trades workers. Visit website for more information and to register.

Location:

Telus Convention Centre | Macleod Hall A

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/mental-health-resiliency-during-economic-downturn

Philosophy Speakers: Cheryl Misak (Toronto), "The Subterrranean Influence of Pragmatism on the Vienna Circle" (University of Calgary)

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

About the Talk An under-appreciated fact in the history of analytic philosophy is that American pragmatism had an early and strong influence on the Vienna Circle. That path – from Charles Peirce to Frank Ramsey to Ludwig Wittgenstein to Moritz Schlick – is traced in this paper, and along the way some standard understandings of Ramsey and Wittgenstein, especially, are radically altered. About the Speaker Cheryl Misak is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Her research interests are in pragmatism, history of analytic philosophy, philosophy of medicine, ethics, and political philosophy. She is the author of The American Pragmatists (Oxford), Truth, Politics, Morality (Routledge), Truth and the End of Inquiry(Oxford), and Verificationism: Its History and Prospects (Routledge). Cheryl Misak's website

Location:

Social Sciences Tower - Room 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-cheryl-misak-toronto-subterrranean-influence-pragmatism-vienna-circle

ConocoPhillips IRIS Seminar — Shared Value and Collaboration (University of Calgary)

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

Albertans are seeking to align our social and environmental development towards sustainability strategies that mirror our commercial agreements being established for energy, infrastructure, environmental and social development. This latest ConocoPhillips IRIS seminar will outline how businesses can achieve shared value and competitive advantage through true collaboration. The session offers insights, opportunities and challenges on: Why collaborate and share? What is shared value? How do we collaborate? Methods to creating shared value. About the speakers: Daniel Clarke founded CSV Midstream in 2013, the first Canadian midstream company focused primarily on creating shared value as the foundation for long-term sustainability in greenfield gas plant installations. Through his roots in north eastern British Columbia and over 20 years in engineering, operations and construction management, Daniel has sponsored and executed numerous projects in the oil and gas industry. His passion for community has lead him to continually push for progressive sustainable development in the energy sector. David Savage is the founder of the Collaborative Global Initiative and author of Break Through to Yes: Unlocking the Possible with a Culture of Collaboration. He brings 40 years of business development, collaboration, negotiation, conflict management and stakeholder engagement expertise. Location: BMO Financial Group Forum, Third Floor, Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary Main Campus 2500 University Drive NW Campus map REGISTER NOW Questions? Please contact ccs@haskayne.ucalgary.ca The ConocoPhillips IRIS Seminar Series is proudly supported by ConocoPhillips and administered by the Centre for Corporate Sustainability at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

Location:

BMO Financial Group Forum 3rd Floor Haskayne School of Business

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/conocophillips-iris-seminar-shared-value-and-collaboration

Department of Classics and Religion Graduate Student Conference (University of Calgary)

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

You're invited to attend our upcoming Graduate Student Conference on Religion and History. This is a free interdisciplinary event where graduate students can share their research and ideas. Conference schedule to be announced shortly. Please e-mail our conference coordinator for more information or for abstract submissions: lkjurgen@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Department of Classics and Religion - 5th floor Social Sciences Building

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/department-classics-and-religion-graduate-student-conference

Get It Right When You Buy a New Bike (University of Calgary)

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

Investing in a new/new-to-you bike? The process can be challenging, with an enormous range of prices and specifications. Come learn from an expert outsider about topics including bike sizing, design trends, how to get the most out of a test ride/demo, and tips on getting the best value and service from a professional bike shop. No particular shop or brand will be highlighted. This presentation is free and there is no need to register.

Location:

Kinesiology B 180 (Outdoor Centre)

Speaker:

Cody Johnston, Outdoor Centre Biking Program Coordinator/Instructor

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/get-it-right-when-you-buy-new-bike

The Ideas Man: Jim Gripton's Social Work Legacy (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 13, 2016 - April 13, 2016

The presentation will review Professor Jim Gripton's 60-year social work career, highlighting his innovative contributions to social work education and practice in Canada and beyond. Jim was an educator, researcher, clinician and activist. Special attention will be given to his 29 years at the University of Calgary. His contributions, developed over the course of his career, have had a lasting impact. The presentation will be illustrated with excerpts from the 2013 DVD, The Ideas Man 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 community at no charge.

Location:

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

Speaker:

Dr. Mary Valentich, Professor Emerita, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/ideas-man-jim-griptons-social-work-legacy

An Introduction to Autoethnography (University of Calgary)

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

Autoethnography is a form of narrative inquiry that uses the researcher’s/participant’s lived experience to illuminate social and cultural contexts of meaning. Often written in an engaging, evocative style, autoethnography generates ways of knowing not typically present in conventional research. Its accessibility and ability to confront issues of marginalization and injustice make it highly relevant to social work and the human services. Register online for this free event.

Location:

Professional Faculties 3257

Speaker:

Visiting Professor Stanley Witkin, a professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Vermont (UVM) in Burlington Vermont, USA. Stanley has been a Fulbright scholar at the University of Lapland (Finland) and at University College – Dublin and Trinity College in Dublin. He has been a visiting scholar at the University of Newcastle (Australia), the University of York (UK), and Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In 2004 he was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from the University of Lapland.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/introduction-autoethnography

Propaganda Then and Now (University of Calgary)

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

Peter Busch is currently a Visiting Fellow at the Calgary Institute for the Humanities. He is Senior Lecturer in Media and War, in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. His academic background is in journalism and international history, with a PhD from the London School of Economics and Masters degrees in Journalism (University of Dortmund, Germany) and International History (LSE). Before joining King's in 2004, he was Senior Broadcast Journalist in the news and current affairs department of Germany’s public television station, ZDF. During his career in journalism he also taught at the Free University of Berlin, the University of Erfurt and the University of Hanover. His current research focuses on the role of social media in war reporting. He is also interested in propaganda and strategic communication, particularly from a historical perspective. In this context, he has been working with the Imperial War Museum on projects related to their large collection of international radio broadcast transcripts produced by BBC Monitoring during the Cold War. While at the CIH, Busch is working on a book project titled, Propaganda Then and Now: War, Terrorism and Global Conflict in Old and New Media. The book explores the role of propaganda in conflicts from the First World War to the Islamic State. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. A reception will follow. http://arts.ucalgary.ca/cih/event/2016-04-12/propaganda-then-and-now

Location:

Biological Science Room 561

Speaker:

Dr. Peter Busch, King's College London

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/propaganda-then-and-now

Ben & Jerry's Free Ice Cream Cone Day (University of Calgary)

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

Free Cone Day is a day of celebration where Ben & Jerry’s gives free ice cream to thank their customers. It’s also a great way to celebrate Fairtrade as all ingredients that can be Fairtrade in their ice cream, are. The event is being hosted in partnership with University of Calgary’s food service provider Aramark, the student group Engineers Without Borders and Office of Sustainability staff. Come out to enjoy free ice cream and learn more about Fairtrade on campus by talking to the students and staff leading our Fairtrade initiatives.

Location:

Dining Centre (upstairs by cafeteria)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/ben-jerrys-free-ice-cream-cone-day

Idea Exchange: Ottawa (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 11, 2016 - April 11, 2016

2016 is a big year for UCalgary — we’re celebrating 50 years of ambition, innovation and community with our 50th Anniversary — and we can’t wait to share it with you! Please join President Elizabeth Cannon BSc'84, MSc'87, PhD'91, on April 11 at the Rideau Club in Ottawa as she shares 50th Anniversary highlights including the launch of Energize — the Campaign for Eyes High, year-round ways you can engage in the celebrations, and exciting news of our program plan for next year. Networking and great company will be provided.

Location:

Rideau Club Ottawa

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/idea-exchange-ottawa

Dance at Noon (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 11, 2016 - April 11, 2016

Dance at Noon provides a refreshing window on the compositional work of junior students in the choreography and performance concentration. FREE event

Location:

F.R. Matthews Theatre (Craigie Hall F101)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dance-noon

Maybe Now I’ll Get the Respect I So Richly Deserve (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 11, 2016 - April 11, 2016

Sculpture exhibition produced by ART 233 - 3D Fundamentals (instructed by Dick Averns) Reception and Refreshments: Wednesday, April 13 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Art Lounge (6th floor)

Location:

Art Building 672

Speaker:

Asifa Ali, Juliet Alva Arguello, Michelle Chen, Kristy Edwards, Andrew Garcia-Corley, Emilie Guidos, Dante He, Mackey Huang, Susie Huang, Richmond Isip, Jung Lee, Jeremy Lehn, Hope Maxwell, Dawn Mercer, Lexi Navarro, Madison Perry, Yohanna Reay, Nadia Secreto, Haley Shearing, Yizhi Zhao

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/maybe-now-ill-get-respect-i-so-richly-deserve

Markin USRP Student Research Symposium (University of Calgary)

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

Meet tomorrow's researchers today at this fun and fascinating mini-symposium of student research. The event will feature posters from students who have completed the Markin Undergraduate Student Research Program in Health & Wellness. Find out more about their research, and find out more about how to apply to begin your own project ... and your own research.

Location:

CIBC Hub Room Roza Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/markin-usrp-student-research-symposium

Philosophy Speakers ALUMNI SERIES: John Campbell (UC Berkeley), "Some Varieties of Mental Causation" (University of Calgary)

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

About the Talk A contrast is often drawn between thinking of physical causation in terms of counterfactual dependence with thinking of it in terms of a process linking cause and effect. My main point in this talk is that we can draw a similar contrast between different ways of thinking of mental causation. The central problem this raises is how to characterize the notion of a ‘mental process’. About the Speaker John Campbell is Willis S. and Marion Slusser Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. His main interests are in theory of meaning, metaphysics, and philosophy of psychology. He is currently working on the causation in psychology. His most recent book (with Quassim Cassam) is Berkeley’s Puzzle (Oxford UP, 2014). Campbell (UCalgary MA ‘79) is the final speaker in the Department's 2016 Alumni Series. Campbell's Berkeley Page

Location:

Social Sciences Tower - Room 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-alumni-series-john-campbell-uc-berkeley-some-varieties-mental-causation

Concert: Shostakovich and Klezmer Music II (University of Calgary)

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

The University of Calgary String Quartet will perform works by Shostakovich, and will be joined by the University of Calgary Klezmer Band (faculty and students) to play Klezmer music arranged by Edmond Agopian. Shostakovich – String Quartets 13 and 14 Klezmer arrangements by Edmond Agopian

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

Speaker:

UCalgary String Quartet: Edmond Agopian, first violin Dean O'Brien, viola Beth Root Sandvoss, cello Daniel Dastoor, second violin

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/concert-shostakovich-and-klezmer-music-ii

Political Science Speaker Series: Dr. Fred Cutler (UBC) (University of Calgary)

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

"Institutions, Contexts, and Citizens' Judgments of Their Democracy" About the Talk: In this paper we critique existing research on citizens’ Satisfaction with Democracy (SWD) and propose conceptual and empirical solutions to several problems. This paper proposes an encompassing theoretical model of institutional and individual-level determinants of citizens’ satisfaction with democracy and then estimates that model with cross-national survey and macro data.The key step is starting with a well-specified individual-level model of SWD separate from the effects of institutions on the individual-level determinants. We then employ state-of-the-art multilevel mediation models (Preacher et al. 2010) to estimate this model on a merged dataset of ESS and country-level contextual data. Thus, the first step in successfully estimating such a model is theoretical: to properly specify the relationship from contextual factors (especially institutions) through possible individual-level mediators, to the outcome of interest – Satisfaction with Democracy. The results show that citizens’ judgments of democracy are based mostly in outputs and lived experience, not in institutional variation or its political consequences. (With Andrea Nuesser and Ben Nyblade).

Location:

Social Science Tower - Room 729

Speaker:

Fred Cutler (Ph.D. Michigan) is an Associate Professor of Political Science at UBC and Academic Chair of the Faculty of Arts Instructional Support and Information Technology unit. He does research in public opinion, elections, federalism, and political psychology. He has been Principal Investigator of the Canadian Election Study 2011-2015. He is also a member of the Making Electoral Democracy Work research team, conducting experiments to understand the effects of different members of political parties on voters.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/political-science-speaker-series-dr-fred-cutler-ubc

Eating Disorders and Gender Speaker and Discussion Session (University of Calgary)

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

Join Dr. Kristin von Ranson and the Women's Resource Centre for an Eating Disorders and Gender discussion session. At the Eating Disorders and Gender Session, Dr. von Ranson will speak to us and help to guide an informative discussion about the different challenges faced by women and men experiencing eating disorders, due to differential stigma, pressure, stereotypes and expectations that are gender based and prevalent in our society. Eating disorders are among the most chronic and lethal type of mental disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2000), and they are much more prominent in cultures (like ours) where the thin ideal is predominant. This will be a great opportunity to discuss your questions, thoughts, and ideas about this important topic with an expert in this field. Please join us for an interesting, lively, and educational group discussion!

Location:

MacEwan Student Centre 482 - Women's Resource Centre

Speaker:

Dr. von Ranson is an expert in eating disorders, their causes and classification, and the assessment of eating problems in individuals of all ages. Her lab at the University of Calgary's Department of Psychology aims to increase our understanding of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and subclinical disordered eating as well as the associated risk factors, and who is affected by these disorders.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/eating-disorders-and-gender-speaker-and-discussion-session

World Health Day Active Living Membership Trial (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 7, 2016 - April 22, 2016

All University of Calgary faculty and staff are invited to try the Active Living facilities for free from April 7 (World Health Day) to April 22. Facilities: Kinesiology Building and the Kinetix Fitness And Wellness Centre in the Teaching Research and Wellness building in the Foothills Medical Centre. For hours of operation please refer to our web sites: http://ucalgary.ca/activeliving/facilities and http://www.ucalgary.ca/kinetix/hours For more information please call 403-220-5029 for Active Living, or 403-220-4585 for Kinetix, or stop at the Client Services desks to ask for directions on how to access the facilities.

Location:

Active Living facilities in Kinesiology Building and Kinetix Fitness and Wellness Centre in the Teaching Research and Wellness Building in the Foothills Medical Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/world-health-day-active-living-membership-trial

PUSH Senior Art Exhibition (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 7, 2016 - April 24, 2016

The senior class of the Bachelors of Fine Arts Program at the University of Calgary is proud to present the 2016 Annual PUSH show, to be held from Apr. 7-24, 2016. PUSH is a student-organized exhibition designed to showcase the creative and innovative works of senior students. This year, PUSH is delighted to showcase emerging artists and their most recent works, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, photography, digital arts and installations. PUSH aims to present a variety of new artists to the community by displaying their works that represent a wide range of mediums, approaches, styles and inspirations. This unique exhibition also links the University of Calgary with the diverse art community, allowing students to forge connections with and present to the community. The show aims to emphasize the importance of the arts, by PUSH-ing viewers to engage and interact to the works of today’s creative minds. We invite you to join us for opening reception on April 7 5:30-6 p.m. at C2 Gallery, 104-800 Macleod Tr SE, Calgary This is an accessible event.

Location:

Contemporary Calgary C2 at City Hall

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/push-senior-art-exhibition

Understanding Homelessness (University of Calgary)

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

Did you know that an estimated 35,000 Canadians were homeless on any given night in 2014? Did you know that approximately 235,000 Canadians experienced homelessness that year? Women experiencing homelessness encounter numerous and barriers on a daily basis. One struggle that is often not talked about is the difficulty that they face when trying to access feminine hygiene products. Please help make a difference by donating cash or feminine hygiene products during the event. All proceeds will go to Inn from the Cold, a family shelter in the downtown core. Find more information here: https://soci.ucalgary.ca/event/2016-04-07/understanding-homelessness

Location:

MacEwan Hall South Courtyard

Speaker:

A student-research-based, interactive poster session

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/understanding-homelessness

Staying Resilient- You've Totally Got This (University of Calgary)

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

It’s a challenging job market out there – our alumni recruitment, career planning and mental health experts share tips on standing out in an interview and staying positive in your search (when all you want to do is go to Bali). Join UCalgary Alumni on April 7, registrations begins at 6pm and the program starts at 6:30. Cost is $10 with food and drinks provided. We hope to see you there!

Location:

University of Calgary Downtown Campus Event Centre 906 8th Ave SW

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/staying-resilient-youve-totally-got

Emergency Medicine Research Day (University of Calgary)

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

Emergency Medicine Research Day will take place on Thursday, April 7th, 2016 in Theatre 1 of the Health Sciences Centre at the University of Calgary. Each year this event showcases the cutting edge research initiatives and accomplishments of local physicians, nurses, residents, students and allied health professionals with an impact on Emergency Medicine. We are excited to announce our keynote speaker Dr. Paul Atkinson, Emergency Physician, Site Director and Research Director at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Atkinson maintains a variety of academic appointments, including professorships at Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland and chairing the Dalhousie Emergency Medicine Research Committee. Dr. Atkinson will be presenting his work on Ultrasound in the Emergency Department. For more information on attending or participating in this event, please visit our website at http://ucalgary.ca/ermedicine/research

Location:

Health Sciences Centre Theatre 1

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/emergency-medicine-research-day

Be My Umbrella — A show in Gallery FM (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 6, 2016 - April 6, 2016

The Computational Media Design program is pleased to invite you to the current show in Gallery FM, entitled "Be My Umbrella". This international charity show is organized in collaboration with an NGO for assisting labor children in the Middle East. Ten drawings of these children have been selected to be digitally presented. These drawings reflect the hopes, wishes, dreams, fears, pain and regrets of these children. Gallery FM also presents a large collaborative drawing of the same group of children showing their insights and ingenuity of peace. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in ICT (ground floor, beside shops)

Location:

Information and Communication Technologies Building Gallery FM

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/be-my-umbrella-show-gallery-fm

Countdown to Finals with Rocky (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 6, 2016 - April 6, 2016

Join the Faith & Spirituality Centre as we countdown the days to finals with a screening of all of the Rocky films! The films will begin playing when we open at 9 a.m. and replay all day until closing at 7 p.m. (4:30 p.m. on Friday). Popcorn will be available! Drop in/out anytime Wednesday, April 6: Rocky Thursday, April 7: Rocky II Friday, April 8: Rocky III Monday, April 11: Rocky IV Tuesday, April 12: Rocky V Wednesday, April 13: Rocky Balboa Thursday, April 14: Creed Click here for more information.

Location:

Faith & Spirituality Centre MSC 373

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/countdown-finals-rocky

The -isms of Sports (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 6, 2016 - April 6, 2016

Sport is rigidly organized by traditional notions of sex and gender. This can impact athletes in a variety of ways through their participation in sporting events. Dr. William Bridel will present a brief overview of the academic research and then discuss how he has attempted to use his own work and the work of others to encourage more inclusivity in sport in the Canadian context. Dr. Bridel will focus on two of the more prominent '-ism's': racism and sexism For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1758800811020883/

Location:

MacEwan Student Centre 482 - Women's Resource Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/isms-sports

PyData Calgary Inaugural Meetup (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: April 6, 2016 - April 6, 2016

If you work with data or would like to learn how to work with data, please join us for Calgary's first PyData meetup! The meetup will take place in room 440B on the 4th floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library on the main campus. Come meet other Data Wranglers and learn more about Jupyter Notebooks, pandas, Numpy, matplotlib, and related data science libraries. If you are currently using open source data tools, we would love to hear about how you use these tools, what data you analyze and what problems you solve. So we can estimate the number of people who will attend, please register and RSVP on the meetup page: http://www.meetup.com/PyData-Calgary/events/229495202/ Agenda 6:00 pm - Doors Open/Networking/Introductions 6:15 pm - PyData Calgary Group Introduction 6:30 pm - Presentation(s) • Brief introduction to the PyData stack - a quick tour of the modules and tools available, how they fit together and why use PyData. • User stories and examples - Short presentations from new and experienced users describing how they use PyData or what they would like to do. (Please contact the organizer if you would like to speak.) • Statistics in Python using Statsmodels - like Stata, SPSS, SAS, etc. you can estimate statistical models (OLS, logistic regression, etc.) in Python. We will walk through specifying models using an R-like notation, estimating them and interpreting the results. Presenting We are looking for presenters for this meeting and future meetings. If you would like to make a presentation on a particular module, a data analysis you have done or another related topic, please contact the organizer. Projects and Problems If you're working on a sticky data analysis or having a problem using a particular tool or library, bring it along to the meeting. There will be time towards the end of the meetup to ask questions and work on projects. Code of Conduct To ensure the safety and comfort of attendees, we will be strictly following the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct at this event. http://www.numfocus.org/code-of-conduct.html

Location:

Room 440B on the 4th floor of Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/pydata-calgary-inaugural-meetup

Alumni Connect - North America (University of Calgary)

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

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with your fellow UCalgary alumni around the globe. Join other alumni to share your experiences, exchange career tips and build your professional network in this easy and accessible event. Online networking enables you to speed-network from your home, office, smartphone or tablet. The chats are text-based and timed, allowing you to make new connections you couldn't have before. After a chat, a transcript of each conversation will be saved for you to access after each event, so you can look back at your history, review your notes, gather contact information and follow up. Register here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/ucalgaryalumni040515#!eventLanding;eventCode=ucalgaryalumni040515

Location:

Online

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/alumni-connect-north-america

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The million little things that drop into your hands The small opportunities each day brings He leaves us free to use or abuse And goes unchanging along His silent way.

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