Archived Calgary Events

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Panel on Addressing Poverty in Calgary, sponsored by the Chair of Christian Thought (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 2, 2015 - February 2, 2015

Three Calgary leaders from the non-profit sector will take part in a panel: Addressing Poverty in Calgary: Issues, Challenges, Strategies. It will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 - 15th Ave. SW, Calgary. Members of the Panel, Addressing Poverty in Calgary, include Derek Cook, Former Executive Director, Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative; Darrell Howard, Community Facilitator, Vibrant Communities Calgary; and Jeff Loomis, Director, Momentum: Community Economic Development Society. This is the fourth annaul event on issues of poverty and homelessness in Calgary to be sponsored by the Chair of Christian Thought at the University of Calgary.

Location:

Grace Presbyterian Church

Speaker:

Derek Cook, Former Executive Director, Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative; Darrell Howard, Community Facilitator, Vibrant Communities Calgary; and Jeff Loomis, Director, Momentum: Community Economic Development Society.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/panel-addressing-poverty-calgary-sponsored-chair-christian-thought

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Oh, Canada Opening reception (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 31, 2015 - January 31, 2015

An epic Calgary-wide exhibition opens with a massive multi-venue party at Nickle Galleries & Illingworth Kerr Gallery , and ends at Glenbow & Esker Foundation. PARTY TIMELINE - 2:00 - 5:00 pm: Nickle Galleries & Illingworth Kerr Gallery - 6:00 - 10:00 pm: Glenbow & Esker Foundation. Details at: http://nickle.ucalgary.ca/event/2015-01-31/opening-reception or http://www.ohcanadayyc.com/

Location:

Nickle Galleries - first floor TFDL - Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/oh-canada-opening-reception

Philosophy Speakers: John Baker, "Towards an Account of Weight of Reasons for Acting" (University of Calgary)

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

The Philosophy Speakers Program presents JOHN BAKER (UCalgary), "Towards an Account of Weight of Reasons for Acting" About the Talk There are (common) situations where there are reasons to do some action but also reasons not to do it--in some cases because there are reasons to do something different. In some cases there is no way to resolve this dilemma and we don’t know what we ought to do. In other cases we can conclude that one set of reasons has greater weight than the other and that solves the problem of what we ought to do. Since 1963 there has been an enormous amount of useful work on what it is to have a reason (and even on what it is for there to be a reason) to do some action. But, until the publication of Mark Schroeder’s Slaves of the Passions in 2007, little or no work had been done on what it is for one reasons to have greater weight that another. Instead one school of philosophers have assumed that weights of reasons will track variations in affective or conative states of the agent. More usually philosophers have found ways either to ignore or to evade the issue, instead focusing their attention elsewhere (most notably on the task of spelling out the conditions under which a fact or putative fact can serve as a reason). There are strong arguments against the suggestion that weights of reasons track the affective and conative states of the agent and it is obvious that ignoring or evading the issue is an unsatisfactory approach. In this paper I will attempt to build on Schroeder’s pioneering study of the issue. About the Speaker John Baker is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Calgary with research interests in Bioethics, Business Ethics, Ethics, Metaethics, Philosophy of Mind and Philosophical Psychology, and Plato and Aristotle. His professional work includes service as an ex officio member of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Association of University Teachers. His chapter"Hard End of Life Decisions for Physicians and Family Members" appeared in The Price of Compassion: Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in Canada and the United States (Broadview, 2010).

Location:

Social Sciences Building - Room 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-john-baker-towards-account-weight-reasons-acting

Natural Gas: Health, Climate and Economic Impacts (University of Calgary)

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

What are the health impacts of unconventional fossil fuels? What are the climate change impacts and economic risks of natural gas? How can we shift to renewable energy and a clean energy economy? Join community, political & business leaders; students; and academics to discuss these important issues. Featuring guest speakers; Dr. Michelle Bamberger, co-author of "The True Cost of Fracking: How America's Shale Gas Boom is threatening our Families, Pets, & Food" Dr. Robert Howarth, Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University Dr. Anthony Ingraffea, Professor of Engineering, Cornell University Dr. Robert Oswald, Professor of Molecular Medicine, Cornell University Dr. Tom Rand, venture capitalist, Senior Manager of Clean Tech Funds, MaRS Dr. Seth Shonkoff, Executive Director, Physicians, Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy This event is free and open to the public.Registration required. Visit http://thought-leader-forum-jan2015.eventbrite.ca/ to register.

Location:

MacEwan Ballroom

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/natural-gas-health-climate-and-economic-impacts

The Working Mind (Employee) Training (University of Calgary)

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

The Working Mind, geared towards a general workplace audience, aims to increase awareness of mental health, reduce the stigma of mental illnesses, and offer resources to maintain positive mental health and increase resiliency. Equally important goals are to create a supportive environment, strengthen the organizational culture, and contribute to a healthy workplace. The employee version is 3 hours and the manager's workshop is 6 hours in order to include effective management tools to support employees along the mental health continuum. The training is delivered in two formats - one for current employees of the University of Calgary that is 3.5 hours in length and one for current managers of employees at the University of Calgary that is 7 hours in length. Please note: This training is in a pilot phase and registrants will be asked to complete an optional and confidential pre and post survey to provide feedback on the program. Register Here

Location:

TFDL 316

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/working-mind-employee-training

Career Services Information Session: Ledcor (University of Calgary)

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

Target Audience - Schulich Students "Want a career that means more? Many construction companies boast of award-winning projects, big equipment, and challenging work. What makes a career at Ledcor different? Our work is challenging, our equipment is huge and we have been honored with our fair share of awards. But there is something different in the air at Ledcor. It’s a spirit of family and an uncompromised commitment to each other. Every member of our Ledcor team contributes and is part of our story." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

ES 443

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

When Art and Architecture Were One: Ron Thom and the Allied Arts (University of Calgary)

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

Join EVDS in welcoming Adele to campus for her compelling exploration of the unique style of one of Canada's great architects, in When Art and Architecture Were One: Ron Thom and the Allied Arts. Speaker: Adele Weder is a Vancouver-based writer and curator. A long-standing architectural writer for many Canadian and international periodicals, she is also the co-author of monographs of B.C. Binning, Selwyn Pullan and Dan Hanganu. Her curatorial work includes the west coast iteration of Beatriz Colomina’s Clip-Stamp-Fold exhibition, several installations at the Maison d’architecture in Montreal, and the nationally travelling exhibition “Ron Thom and the Allied Arts”, currently at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton and opening the Nickle Galleries in Calgary in June of this year. From his west coast beginnings to his career peak in Toronto, architect Ron Thom (1923-86) helped define Canada’s 20th century architectural identity. But he was trained in Vancouver as an artist, not an architect; and this foundation distinguished his work from the stark International Style in vogue during his time. From the B.C. Electric Building to Trent University, his west-coast beginnings and artistic perspective helped him create some of the most dramatic and yet poetically intimate landmarks in Canadian architecture. Date: Wednesday, January 28 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Room 2165, Professional Faculties Building, University of Calgary Main Campus This lecture is free. Public welcome.

Location:

Professional Faculties building - Room 2165

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/when-art-and-architecture-were-one-ron-thom-and-allied-arts

Language Research Centre Speaker Series presents Justine Huet (MRU) (University of Calgary)

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

Language Research Centre Speaker Series: Please join us on January 28 for the next talk in our speaker series “Language of Literature.” Justine Huet (Mount Royal University) will give a talk entitled “"Bloody shitcakes!" Chavs are overtaking Québécois schools. The Québécois dubbing of Bromwell High” ”. Please see the LRC website (http://arts.ucalgary.ca/lrc/) for the abstract. “Bloody shitcakes!” Chavs are coming to Québec. The Québécois dubbing of Bromwell High Featuring the unconventional school life of three teenage girls attending a badly managed middle-school in South London, Bromwell High(2005) is known in Québec as Polyvalente Baptiste Huard. The TV series pokes fun at disabilities and throws in some innuendos, racial and homophobic slurs for good measure. But Bromwell High is first and foremost a scathing critique of the British school system. Its teachers act more like “chavs” than qualified and caring pedagogues. Two questions then arise when dubbing Bromwell High in Québécois: how do you negotiate its coarse language and sordid backstories? How can you dub a series that seems deeply entrenched in British culture, namely through culture-specific references and the use of a cockney accent?

Location:

Language Research Centre - Craigie Hall D 420

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/language-research-centre-speaker-series-presents-justine-huet-mru

Career Services Information Session: Prospero Teaching (University of Calgary)

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

Prospero Teaching Jan 28, 2015 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM ST 135 Target Audience: Education Students "'Prospero Teaching' is an Award Winning Teaching Agency offering an exciting range of teaching jobs in the UK. Established in 2000, we have recruitment offices throughout England & Wales, and work with thousands of Nursery, Primary, Secondary, Academy, Special Needs and Further Education Schools & Colleges." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

ST 135

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

Career Services Information Session: ATB Financial (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 27, 2015 - January 27, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne students "What is it that makes ATB an award-winning employer? ATB is different because we invest in the whole you. Our goal is to make you richer during your time with us – whether that means personal growth intellectually, financially, or experientially." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

Hotel Alma - Senate Room

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

Career Services Information Session: Natural Resources Canada (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 26, 2015 - January 26, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne, Arts, Science and Grad Studies students "At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

Professional Faculties - PF 118

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

Students, do you want to influence university policy and strategic planning? (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 26, 2015 - January 29, 2015

Students, do you want to influence university's policy and strategic planning? We need 5-10 minutes of your time! The Office of Diversity, Equity and Protected Disclosure will be conducting short interviews with students. Student interviewers will be ready to hear your thoughts on diversity and equity on campus. January 26 - 29, 2015 in MacEwan Hall February 2-4, 2015 in Science Theatres' foyer 8:30 am - 4:30 pm First 300 interviewees will receive $1.00 coupon for use in several food outlets in Macewan Hall! Come and let us know what you think! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Valerie Pruegger, Director at vpruegge@ucalgary.ca

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/students-do-you-want-influence-university-policy-and-strategic-planning

TEDxUniversityofCalgary (University of Calgary)

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

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxUniversityofCalgary, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxUniversityofCalgary event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The theme for this event is "Blueprint". A blueprint is a guide for making something, a design or pattern that can be followed. A blueprint is also a map, a guide, a plan. A person can have a “blueprint for success”, or a blueprint that guides his/her life rooted in a particular religion or philosophy. There are “genetic blueprints”, recipes for making living things. Blueprints guide us through unfamiliar terrain, help TV characters in devising an escape plan from prison, but blueprints may also be outdated and lead us astray. They can be restricting, confusing, difficult to decipher. With so many ways to interpret a blueprint, we challenge our speakers to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. Admission to this event is FREE. If you are interested please visit our website at: http://tedxuniversityofcalgary.com/ and register online. Spaces are limited!

Location:

Scholars Academy Lounge 2nd Floor MacKimmie Library Block

Speaker:

See our website for the full list of speakers: http://tedxuniversityofcalgary.com/speakers/

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/tedxuniversityofcalgary

Orchid Ensemble (University of Calgary)

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

The Juno nominated Orchid Ensemble blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, creating a new sound that is both creative and distinct. Acclaimed as ‘one of the brightest blossoms on the world music scene,’ the ensemble has been tirelessly developing an innovative musical genre based on the cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians. Event Link: http://scpa.ucalgary.ca/events/orchid-ensemble

Location:

Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/orchid-ensemble

Residential Tenants’ Rights – Public Lecture (University of Calgary)

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

The Faculty of Law and the Canadian Institute of Resources Law invite you to attend a free public lecture on Residential Tenants' Rights. Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act has never been particularly friendly to renters. Unlike other provinces, there are no limits on how much a landlord can raise the rent and no requirement that pets be accommodated in our Act, and the process for getting a landlord to comply with minimum housing standards is complicated and time-consuming. Forcing landlords to provide decent housing and to comply with the existing laws has recently become more difficult due to Calgary’s low vacancy rate. This session looks at the rights the Residential Tenancies Act does give tenants for poor housing conditions, unreturned security deposits, rent increases, and other concerns and at how tenants can enforce those rights. This event is sponsored by the Alberta Law Foundation. Jonnette Watson Hamilton, Professor of Law, University of Calgary, will be the lecturer. Register on website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/saturday-morning-at-the-law-school-residential-tenants-rights-public-lecture-tickets-14890214031

Location:

Murray Fraser Hall 2370

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/residential-tenants-rights-public-lecture

Philosophy Speakers: Migotti & Wyatt, "Yet More Philosophy of Sex" (University of Calgary)

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

The Philosophy Speakers Program presents MARK MIGOTTI & NICOLE WYATT (UCalgary), "Yet More Philosophy of Sex" About the Talk The philosophy of sex we aim for here is a philosophy of having sex; an explanatory account of what it is to have sex. Somewhat surprisingly, the very idea of such an undertaking has been attacked from all sides. Alan Soble, for example, argues that the ordinary practice of identifying some sexual acts as ‘having sex’ is simply a mistake. Marilyn Frye also places little importance on having sex, though for quite different reasons—on her surprising analysis having sex turns out to be something only men can do. By contrast with both Soble and Frye, John Finnis takes the important line to be that between marital intercourse, something only possible for married heterosexual couples who approach sexual activity with the right religious attitude, and fornication. Is the concept of having sex simply arbitrary and thus philosophically barren? We defend having sex against this diverse group of critics by offering an account of the concept and showing its philosophical usefulness. About the Speakers Mark Migotti is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Calgary with research interests focusing on 19th Century German Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, Classical American Pragmatism, Epistemology, Ethics, and Philosophy of History. He is author of Ethics and the Life of the Mind: Nietzsche's Critique of Modern Morality (2009) Nicole Wyatt is an Assistant Professor and Department Head of Philosophy at the University of Calgary. Her research interests are in Medieval Philosophy, Philosophical Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Logic, and Philosophy of Sex and Love. Her latest publication is "Failing to do Things with Words", Southwest Philosophy Review 25 (2009): 135-42.

Location:

Social Sciences Building Room 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-migotti-wyatt-yet-more-philosophy-sex

Film Series: EL INCIDENTE (Mexico) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 22, 2015 - January 22, 2015

The Latin American Research Centre, Film Studies Program in the Dept. of Communication and Culture, and the Dept. of French, Italian and Spanish will be hosting two screenings of the award-winning Mexican psychological thriller El Incidente by Isaac Ezban (2014). Two parallel stories about characters trapped in illogical endless spaces: two brothers and a detective locked on an infinite staircase, and a family locked on an infinite road…for a very long time. The Director and Producer will be present at both screenings for Q&A. Events are FREE and OPEN to the public. Spanish with English subtitles. Info: larc@ucalgary.ca Time: 1pm & 7pm Locations: 1: 00 pm in ST 147 & 7:00 pm in SS 203

Speaker:

Isaac Ezban is a filmmaker from Mexico, co-founder of the production company Yellow Films and the Autocinema Coyote (the only drive-in theater in Mexico). Isaac specializes in genres like science fiction and horror. Among his filmography are more than 9 short films awarded in important international festivals. Isaac just released his first feature film THE INCIDENT (2014), a psychological sci-fi thriller which premiered numerous international festivals winning 8 awards. Isaac is also working in the post-production of his second feature film THE SIMILARS, a sci-fi thriller that takes place in the Mexico of the 1960´s, and is currently writing the screenplay for his third feature film.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/film-series-el-incidente-mexico

Info Sessions: Geography Group Study Programs in SE Asia and Europe (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 22, 2015 - January 22, 2015

Earn 4 half course credits this Spring/Summer while learning about the geographies of SE Asia and Europe! Geography background not necessary, open to all interested students. Attend one of the information sessions to learn more about this amazing opportunity! Globalization and Sustainability in Yunnan, the Mekong Sub-Region Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/studyabroad/abroad/gsp/seasiageog Info Sessions: Thursday, January 22nd, 4pm, ES 319 Thursday, Feb. 5th, 4pm, ES 319 Sustainable Cities Geography Field School 2015: Learning from Europe Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/studyabroad/abroad/gsp/europe Info Sessions: Thursday, January 22nd, 5pm, ES 319 Thursday, Feb. 5th, 5pm, ES 319

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/info-sessions-geography-group-study-programs-se-asia-and-europe

Archaeology Beyond the Academy: Forestry Archaeology in Alberta (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 22, 2015 - January 22, 2015

The University of Calgary Department of Archaeology and the Association of Consulting Archaeologists are proud to co–host the talk series "Archaeology Beyond the Academy" aimed at filling the gap in interaction between the academic and consulting communities in Alberta and elsewhere. Archaeology Beyond the Academy: Forestry Archaeology in Alberta Kurtis Blaikie-Birkigt Senior Project Archaeologist, Tree Time Services Inc. Since 2010 Tree Time Services has specialized in forestry archaeology, conducting wide-ranging archaeological survey in a variety of boreal forest hinterland areas. Kurtis will present some of the key findings of five seasons of fieldwork, including interesting sites and occupation patterns, improvements in field methods, ongoing research projects and opportunities for further research using the large data set accumulated to date. Talks will be held every other Thursday from 5-6:30 PM on the University of Calgary campus beginning on 22 January. Look for announcements and mark your calendars for talks to be held during the Winter 2015 term.

Location:

Earth Sciences 614

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/archaeology-beyond-academy-forestry-archaeology-alberta

Opening Reception Sovereignty, Money and Power (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 22, 2015 - January 22, 2015

SOVEREIGNTY, MONEY AND POWER: THE PAPER CURRENCY OF REVOLUTIONARY UKRAINE, 1917–1920 NICKLE GALLERIES Taylor Family Digital Library, University of Calgary Contact MUSEO at (403) 210–6201 for more information http://nickle.ucalgary.ca NICKLE GALLERIES Opening reception will be held January 22, 2015 from 5-8pm. Opening remarks and the curator’s talk will begin at 6pm. Exhibit runs 15 January – 04 April 2015 Curated by Bohdan Kordan, PhD and organized by the Prairie Centre for the Study of Ukrainian Heritage at the University of Saskatchewan in association with the Ukrainian Museum of Canada.

Location:

Nickle Galleries - Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/opening-reception-sovereignty-money-and-power

Chinese Academic Journal (CAJ) Webinar (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 21, 2015 - January 21, 2015

An informative webinar on how to use the CAJ database and all the extras it has to offer. The Chinese Academic Journal (CAJ) webinar, will be held on January 21 in TFDL 316 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Please let Rosvita know if you plan to attend: vaska@ucalgary.ca. The Chinese Academic Journal (CAJ) is a comprehensive, full-text, electronic database of Chinese journals available through the University of Calgary library collection. The full-text, electronic versions of Chinese academic periodicals include: Literature/Linguistics/History/Philosophy/ Economics/Politics/Law/Education/Social Science. You can select the English interface from the task bar at the top when searching.

Location:

Taylor Family Digital Library 316

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/chinese-academic-journal-caj-webinar

Dancing Parkinson's at the High Performance Rodeo (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 21, 2015 - January 21, 2015

In 2013 a partnership project involving Parkinson Alberta, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks and Dance at the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary brought together people with Parkinson disease, their spouses, friends or care partners, and professional dancers and an accompanist for weekly dance class. The project grew into a multidisciplinary research study supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Rozsa Foundation. Part of the study asked questions about whether dancing contributes to quality of life. “I Always Look Forward to Tuesdays” is a performance of the research project and the larger story of this community dance project. Performers include program participants (the oldest is 90), the dance teachers, neuroscientist Dr. Afra Faroud, and jazz musician Sheldon Zandboer. Video artist Noel Begin is a collaborator. Admission is free.

Location:

Cathedral Church of the Redeemer

Speaker:

Directed by Anne Flynn, who has been involved in the Calgary dance community as a performer, teacher, writer, administrator and dance education advocate. Anne Flynn is a professor in Dance at the University of Calgary, with a joint appointment in the Faculties of Arts and Kinesiology. She is co-investigator on the national partnership project “Arts for Social Change in Canada”.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/dancing-parkinsons-high-performance-rodeo

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 21, 2015 - January 21, 2015

Theme for 2015: Jesus said to her: "Give me to drink" (John 4:7) Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Time: 12:00-1:00pm The Loft, MSC 487 At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Christians come together to pray for their unity. Congregations and parishes all over the world exchange preachers or arrange special ecumenical celebrations and prayer services. Traditionally the week of prayer is celebrated between 18-25 January, between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. Join the Christian chaplains from the Faith & Spirituality Centre as they host a service on campus.

Location:

The Loft MSC487

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/week-prayer-christian-unity-service

Calgary Institute for the Humanities Presents: Christian Bök, The Unkillable Poet The Xenotext So Far (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 21, 2015 - January 21, 2015

Christian Bök is the author of Eunoia (Coach House Books, 2001)—a bestselling work of experimental literature, which has gone on to win the Griﬃn Poetry Prize. Bök is one of the earliest founders of Conceptual Literature (the poetic school of avant-garde writing made famous, in part, by the performance of its ringleader, Kenneth Goldsmith, at the White House in 2011). Bök has created artiﬁcial languages for two television shows: Gene Roddenberry’s Earth: Final Conflict and Peter Benchley’s Amazon. Bök has earned many accolades for his virtuoso recitals of “sound-poems” (particularly Die Ursonate by Kurt Schwitters)—and he has performed lectures and readings at more than 200 venues around the world in the last four years. Bök is on the verge of ﬁnishing his current project, entitled The Xenotext—a work that requires him to engineer the genome of an unkillable bacterium so that the DNA of such an organism might become not only a durable archive that stores a poem for eternity, but also an operant machine that writes a poem in response. Bök teaches in the Department of English at the University of Calgary. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Location:

Biological Sciences 587

Speaker:

Christian Bök ~ Department of English, University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/calgary-institute-humanities-presents-christian-bok-unkillable-poet-xenotext-so-far

Kinesiology Science In Seconds (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 21, 2015 - January 21, 2015

Want to learn more about health and wellness, biomechanics, injury prevention, osteoarthritis and exercise physiology? Start the year off with a bit of informative fun by attending Kinesiology's Science in Seconds event. This event will feature research poster presentations, a video competition and finally an information section where undergraduate students can learn about research funding opportunities in the Faculty of Kinesiology and talk to the experts about how they can get involved with research. Kinesiology Science in Seconds is an event hosted by the Kinesiology Graduate Student Association where graduate and undergraduate students present their research with 3 minute poster presentations and lab groups compete for prizes through submitting a 1-minute fun and entertaining video about their research. This year's theme, "Superhero's: How research makes people super" is sure to inspire creative and hilarious videos that allow you to see research presented in a way you probably have not seen in before. Best of all, as an audience member you get to help choose the People's Choice Best Video winner. Come out for a fun filled evening of research, food and door prizes Wednesday Jan 21, 2015 from 4-7 on the main floor of the Human Performance Laboratory in Kinesiology Block B. For more information visit:http://www.ucalgary.ca/knes/graduate/knes-graduate-student-association-kgsa/science-seconds

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/kinesiology-science-seconds

Career Services Information Session: Fidelity Investments (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 21, 2015 - January 21, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne (finance) and Arts (economics) students "At Fidelity, we are committed to the personal development of our employees. It is this dedication to employee satisfaction that we believe translates into healthy customer relationships, with internal and external clients. Employees are challenged daily to invoke a high level of integrity and intensity to their careers - one that allows us to offer our customers a wide range of financial products and services, premier customer service, and an unparalleled worldwide research team dedicated to providing superior investment returns." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

ST - Science theatres- 130

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

Creating Resiliency through Awareness and Preparation - a Long Term Conservation Strategy for Protected Community Historic Resources in Medicine Hat, Alberta (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 21, 2015 - January 21, 2015

Flood waters penetrated both Medalta Potteries National Historic Site and The Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Co. Provincial Historic Resource, in June 2013, creating awareness that the historic and archaeological resources inside these sites are susceptible to deterioration or complete loss when exposed to unforeseen disaster. The flood that impacted Southern Alberta was the most expensive flood in Alberta’s history. In addition to the tens of thousands of people displaced during this flood event, there were many heritage resources damaged by flood waters. I returned to the Historic Clay District of Medicine Hat to assess the damage of heritage resources affected by flooding, monitor decontamination, establish methods to stabilize remains and prepare a conservation strategy for the long term conservation of these resources. This talk will reveal how heritage resources at Medalta Potteries and the Medicine Hat Brick and Tile Co. were impacted, what steps were taken to prepare, recover, and stabilize damaged heritage resources at these sites. Historic kiln structures require specific procedures aimed at preparing resources when disaster is imminent. The lessons learned since 2013 have revealed that resiliency lies in awareness, community collaboration minimizes risk, and an emergency management plan reduces the damage to or loss of heritage resources. Hosted by the Archaeological Society of Alberta - Calgary Centre. For more info see arkycalgary.com

Location:

Earth Sciences 162 (Tom Oliver Room)

Speaker:

Talva Jacobson, Medalta Potteries Resident Industrial Archaeologist, PhD Student, Michigan Technological University

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/creating-resiliency-through-awareness-and-preparation-long-term-conservation-strategy

Career Services Information Session: Enmax (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 20, 2015 - January 20, 2015

Taylor Family Digital Library (Gallery Hall) Target Audience: Haskayne & Schulich students "What truly makes a career with us unique is that every day, what we do makes a difference in the lives of our families, neighbors and communities across Alberta. Best of all, there's no shortage of ways that we can make a difference, which means that we will have lots of work to do well into the future." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

Taylor Family Digital Library (Gallery Hall)

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

TFDL Visualization Studio Drop-In Demo (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 19, 2015 - January 19, 2015

Did you know that the Taylor Family Digital Library has an interactive, large, high-resolution display wall available for all faculty, researchers, and grad students? Come and see a demonstration of this unique resource and how it can be used in research, at drop-in sessions over the next two weeks on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays: January 9, 12, 13 from 12-1pm January 16, 19, 20 from 11:30-12:30. Pop in for 5-10 minutes at the Taylor Family Digital Library, room 466b.

Location:

Taylor Family Digital Library 466B

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/tfdl-visualization-studio-drop-demo

Career Services Information Session: Deloitte (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 19, 2015 - January 19, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne, Schulich, Science & Grad Studies students "Want to know what makes Deloitte different? Join us at our upcoming campus information session to learn more about our firm, our work and our culture. You’ll have the opportunity to ask your most pressing questions and to meet professionals who were once in your shoes. Find out how to launch your career and why so many people come to Deloitte for the big opportunities, but stay for the people." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

Blue Room Dining Centre

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

‘Publication by Press Release: The Macedonian Tomb at Amphipolis’ (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 16, 2015 - January 16, 2015

This free talk by Jolene McLeod (Department of Classics and Religion) will discuss the recent archaeological finds at Amphipolis in Northern Greece, which include a tumulus burial mound 500 meters in diameter and a multi-chambered tomb. This has been touted as the largest and most important tomb ever excavated in Greece. However, all information about this site has been revealed through press releases and media reports rather than scholarly publications. This approach has been criticized as being both overtly political and unscholarly, as information about the find that is presented in the press one week is then hastily altered the next. The talk will examine the relationship between scholarship and the media, while presenting an overview of the Amphipolis tomb finds so far, and addressing the most compelling question: who is buried there?

Location:

Social Sciences 113

Speaker:

Jolene McLeod (Department of Classics and Religion, Faculty of Arts)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/publication-press-release-macedonian-tomb-amphipolis

An Itegrative Approach to Learning and Assessment in the Veterinary Workplace (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 16, 2015 - January 16, 2015

Frontiers in Veterinary Medicine presents Dr. Harold Bok, Assistant Chair of Quality Improvement in Veterinary Education, Utrecht University, the Netherlands. Dr. Bok will discuss "An Integrative Approach to Learning and Assessment in the Veterinary Clinical Workplace". All are welcome. Seminar 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Lunch to follow in HSC Atrium from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

Location:

Theatre 3 Health Sciences Centre - Foothills Campus

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/itegrative-approach-learning-and-assessment-veterinary-workplace

Nickle at Noon (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 15, 2015 - January 15, 2015

NICKLE AT NOON • WINTER 2015 THURSDAYS, 12 -1PM All lectures are held in the Gallery Hall, TFDL Free and open to the public The History of Postcard Photography David Daley, Libraries and Cultural Resources

Location:

Gallery Hall - Taylor Family Digital Library

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

Career Services Information Session: Nureva (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 15, 2015 - January 15, 2015

Target Audience - Computer Science students "The solutions that we sell and develop address the evolving needs of education. Our team thrives on solving your opportunities through technology." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

Science B (SB) 148

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

Career Services Information Session: Calgary Board of Education (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 14, 2015 - January 14, 2015

Calgary Board of Education Target Audience: Education students "As one of the largest employers in Calgary, we offer a wide variety of career opportunities?not only for teachers and teaching assistants, but also for school administrative employees, facility operators, people skilled in various trades, computer experts, and many other opportunities to support our students, schools and system." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

Taylor Family Digital Library (Gallery Hall)

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

Career Services Information Session: Suncor (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 14, 2015 - January 14, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne and Schulich students "Go ahead. Expect more. Build a career where your contribution is valued and where you’re working with some of the biggest equipment in the world, with leading edge technology, and where you are learning and growing every day. Join a respected group of people who are proud to work for Canada’s largest energy company — one with a solid track record of growth, a focus on safety and sustainability and tremendous potential for the future." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

Cassio A/B - MacEwan Student Centre

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

Career Services Information Session: TimePlan Education (University of Calgary)

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

"Interested in Teaching in England or Scotland? Ever dreamed about the chance to travel around the UK and Europe all while gaining valuable experience and furthering your teaching career? Come along to our information session about the many opportunities to teach in England or Scotland through TimePlan Education. One of our Canadian recruitment coordinators will be discussing the opportunities available through TimePlan and answering any questions that you may have. Many Canadian education graduates are currently working with TimePlan and having a great time teaching in supportive schools, earning a good salary, and travelling all over Europe. Why not consider joining them? Check out our website for more details! www.timeplan.com Interviews will be held in January and February for teachers that are interested in teaching in the UK for September 2015. Contact Shannon at shannon.edmunds@timeplan.net or toll free in Canada at 1 877 463 1055 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!" If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

SB 148

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

Information Session: Alberta Accountants Unification Agency (University of Calgary)

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

SB 148 Target Audience - Haskayne Students "Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is Canada’s new accounting designation, bringing together the best of the Chartered Accountant, Certified Management Accountant and Certified General Accountant designations. Explore the path to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant and join the next generation of business and accounting professionals. Get started on your CPA designation and get started on the career you want." If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

SB 148

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/information-session-alberta-accountants-unification-agency

Career Services Information Session: Credit Suisse (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 12, 2015 - January 12, 2015

Target Audience - Haskayne students "Year after year, we are recognized for our achievements in helping clients reach their goals. We are also one of the preeminent global private banks. Whether we're assisting companies with M&A or negotiating the challenges of emerging markets, we provide solid investment banking and securities expertise. Join our team and our achievements will become a platform for your own" If you have RSVP'd and are unable to attend, kindly change your response to indicate that so students on the wait list are notified. If you have RSVP'd please arrive at the location more than 10 minutes before the start of the session. If space permits, 10 minutes prior to the session wait list participants will be let in. Connect with Career Services for career tips, resources & get the career insight you need now!

Location:

EDC 287

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

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: January 11, 2015 - January 17, 2015

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will come to the UofC for its 33rd year. Shows Times: January 11, 2015 1:00pm and 6:30pm January 12, 2015 7:30pm January 13, 2015 7:30pm January 14, 2015 7:30pm January 15, 2015 7:30pm January 16, 2015 7:30pm January 17, 2015 1:00pm and 7:30pm

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/banff-mountain-film-festival-world-tour

Health Champions Conference (University of Calgary)

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

Olympic medalist Kristina Groves closes out the Health Champions Conference with a special presentation. All welcome. Seating is limited so first come first served, no RSVP required.

Location:

Kinesiology B Building - Room 132

Speaker:

Kristina Groves

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/health-champions-conference

TFDL Visualization Studio Drop-in Demos (University of Calgary)

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

Location:

TFDL 466B

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/tfdl-visualization-studio-drop-demos

West Side Story (University of Calgary)

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

The world’s greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre’s finest accomplishments. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Event Link: http://scpa.ucalgary.ca/events/west-side-story

Location:

University Theatre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/west-side-story

The Olympic Oval' s annual Toonie Christmas Skate (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: December 22, 2014 - December 22, 2014

Admission: $2 with the donation of a non-perishable food item to the Calgary Food Bank. Helmets Rules! - Helmets are required, rentals will be free from the skate shop!
Location:
Olympic Oval - University of Calgary
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/olympic-oval-s-annual-toonie-christmas-skate

Just for You - Eighth Annual Holiday Craft Sale (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: December 16, 2014 - December 16, 2014

Just for You Eighth Annual Holiday Craft Sale Handcrafted items for those special last-minute gifts! Proceeds to scholarships for students in creative & performing arts programs Heather Smith-Watkins Crafter

Location:

Science Theatres Lobby

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/just-you-eighth-annual-holiday-craft-sale

St. Francis High School Music presents "And the Angels Sang" Christmas Concert (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: December 15, 2014 - December 15, 2014

St. Francis High School Music Department presents: "And the Angels Sang" featuring the bands and choirs of St. Francis High School.

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/st-francis-high-school-music-presents-and-angels-sang-christmas-concert

A Child's Carol (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: December 13, 2014 - December 13, 2014

Calgary Children's Choir presents A Child's Carol

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/childs-carol

Design Matters with Bruce Kuwabara (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: December 11, 2014 - December 11, 2014

A founding partner of Toronto-based KPMB Architects, Kuwabara is internationally recognized as one of Canada’s leading architects for a range of award-winning designs, including Canada’s National Ballet School, the Bell Lightbox for the Toronto International Film Festival, the Rotman School of Management and the LEED Platinum Manitoba Hydro Place in Winnipeg. Kuwabara’s public lecture, Every Building Implies a City: 9 Strategies for Future Cities, will present nine strategies and related examples to consider in shaping the world we want: Reimagining the Public Realm, New Hybrids, Vertical Campus, Transit-Oriented Development, Transforming Heritage, Intimate Monumentality, the City as a Metaphor, Climate-Responsive Architecture, and Precinct Planning.

Location:

Downtown campus

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/design-matters-bruce-kuwabara

Notre Dame Music presents Construction Christmas (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: December 11, 2014 - December 11, 2014

Notre Dame Music presents: Construction Christmas, a collection of dramatic music rehearsed in the most chaotic of circumstances.

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/notre-dame-music-presents-construction-christmas

Wellness Wednesdays: Drop-in Career Clinic (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: December 10, 2014 - December 10, 2014

December's theme is "Effective Goal Setting" As this term ends, it’s a great time for reflection… am I happy with how things went? How is my Winter term looking and what goals do I want to accomplish? Drop in at Career Services on Wednesday, December 10 at 2pm to talk with a counsellor from the SU Wellness Centre and other students to reflect on the term ahead and how to set effective goals for yourself for the new year ahead. Please join us! Snacks provided.

Location:

MSC 188

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/wellness-wednesdays-drop-career-clinic

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