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These Calgary events have been archived based on an expiry date set by the originator.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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R Wizardry Workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: September 6, 2016 - September 7, 2016

R is an open source programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics that is widely used in many academic disciplines. This intensive two-day workshop will cover basic and advanced skills in computer programming using R. The workshop will combine short lectures with directed learning using example programming. By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Import data into R and use R’s built-in functionality Mange, select, extract, and transform data objects Perform basic and advanced plotting including high-resolution figures Introductions to summary and intermediate statistics Write customized programming using and advanced flow control and conditional arguments Build customized functions for modelling, analyses, statistics, plotting, and data management Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops with R and RStudio (or another syntax editor) installed, but this is not required and desktop computers are available. Restricted to University of Calgary Faculty, Staff, and Students – no prior knowledge of R required Restricted to 36 attendees Workshop runs 10:00 am - 4:00 pm both days, but there will be scheduled breaks To register visit the Library website: http://ucalgary.libcal.com/event/2549981 For more information about the session, or to ask questions, contact Christie.hurrell@ucalgary.ca Dates & Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 10:00am - 4:00pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Location: TFDL 440B Categories: Programming, Research Skills, Technology training
Location:
Room 440B on the 4th floor of Taylor Family Digital Library
Speaker:
Workshop instructor: Kyle Wilson
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/r-wizardry-workshop

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NUTV Talent Development Series - Weekend Directing Workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: August 27, 2016 - August 28, 2016

Everyone is welcome to attend this workshop led by Cowboy Smithx that is designed for new and aspiring directors. As a participant, you will gain insight on the processes of storytelling and directing, learn about the film industry and receive helpful tips and tricks. Each day runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break. Instructor: Cowboy Smithx Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dates: Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 Location: NUTV Studio (315 MacEwan Hall, 2500 University Dr. NW) Instructor bio: Cowboy Smithx is a filmmaker, storyteller and actor and the curator of REDx Talks. His 2015 film Elder in the Making won the award for Best Documentary Over 30 minutes from Alberta Film & Television Awards and Alberta Media Production Industries Association. Smithx has also produced numerous short films including Cree Code Talker which won first place at the 2015 HotDocs Bravo Factual Short Film Pitching Competition. COST: Community/General: $200 2015/16 University of Calgary student (must provide valid UCID#): $150 2015/16 NUTV Member: $150 NUTV Scholarship Applicant: $10 Visit the registration link at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=cmqzg7cab&oeidk=a07ecwz68tlc93a286c PAYMENTS: Payment accepted via PayPal or cash at the NUTV office. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 72 hours before the workshop begins. Limited spots available so please register early. About NUTV: NUTV is proud to be Alberta’s only non-profit independent community access television station and one of the oldest campus-based television production societies in Canada. Established in 1983 and incorporated in 1991, NUTV welcomes both the University of Calgary community and the larger Calgary community. Visit nutv.ca for more information.

Location:

NUTV Studio (315 MacEwan Hall)

Speaker:

Instructor: Cowboy Smithx

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/nutv-talent-development-series-weekend-directing-workshop

Philosophy Speakers "Truth and Vindication in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada" (University of Calgary)

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

Cindy Holder is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on cultural rights and ethical and theoretical issues in international law, including the human rights of indigenous peoples and transitional mechanisms such as truth commissions and international criminal tribunals. She is giving a public talk on "Truth and Vindication in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada" hosted by the Department of Philosophy as part of their Philosophy Speakers series. About the talk Truth commissions, special criminal tribunals and lustration processes seek to establish collective knowledge of past abuse. This goal of collective knowledge commits such institutions to identification and deployment of arbitral truths: truths that tell between beliefs, assertions and narratives, rendering the cognitive space within which the past is discussed such that actions become intersubjectively defensible and—perhaps more importantly—susceptible to intersubjective criticism. In this paper, I use the example of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to explore the limitations of non-arbitral conceptions of truth in the context of transitional justice institutions, and the potential value within such a setting of conceptualizing truth as vindication by experience. Decisions about which subjects’ experiences — and which dimensions of those experiences — matter, structure the cognitive space within which collective knowledge projects are pursued. Vindication by experience as a basis for arbitrating between beliefs, assertions and narratives exposes these decisions and makes it possible to ask how the experiences that are taken to be vindicating fit the knowledge projects to which they are harnessed. Vindication by experience further opens a window on transitional knowledge projects themselves as reflection on the relevance of some experiences but not others may reveal features of a project that are otherwise obscured.

Location:

Social Sciences Tower 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-truth-and-vindication-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-canada

Food Trucks! (University of Calgary)

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

The following food trucks will be on main campus on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 11am – 2pm in the Rozsa Loop. Perogy Boyz Naaco Truck Waffles & Chix

Location:

Rozsa Loop

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/food-trucks

PyData August Meetup: Interactive! (University of Calgary)

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

Interactive Session Bring your laptop! Organizer Stephen Childs is preparing an interactive data analysis challenge. Work with others to tackle a dataset and generate some insights and give a quick lightning talk on what you discovered. Please register at: http://www.meetup.com/PyData-Calgary/events/232893422/ Details The meetup will take place on the University of Calgary 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. 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. Questions, Comments, or Concerns If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the organizer Stephen Childs.

Location:

Taylor Family Digital Library 440A and 440D

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/pydata-august-meetup-interactive

SHAD Calgary Open House (University of Calgary)

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

As the SHAD experience comes to a close, the students and staff will be hosting an Open House Day. Parents, guardians, relatives and friends are all invited to attend the activities. The open house will include displays about our activities including workshops, lectures, guest speakers and recreation. We also share our prototypes and business models of our design projects. The design challenge for this year, shared by all 12 host SHAD campuses across Canada, is "How might we improve food security for Canadians?" SHADs are expected to plan, organize, construct and present the exhibits to our visitors.

Location:

EEEL Lobby

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/shad-calgary-open-house

A Topical Look at the University of Calgary's History (University of Calgary)

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

During the 50th anniversary celebrations this year, the history of the university will be viewed through various lenses including books, websites, oral histories and other celebrations. Join Associate Archivist Karen Buckley and discover what the university itself has to say as we explore different aspects of this history, as revealed through the corporate records preserved in the university's archives. Part of Historic Calgary Week, July 22 - August 1 For more information on Historic Calgary Week visit, www.chinookcountry.org

Location:

Gallery Hall - Main Floor - Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/topical-look-university-calgarys-history

Conlanging Workshop — learn how to develop your own language (University of Calgary)

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

Want to learn how to develop your own Conlang? Join us for a full-day workshop on developing your own language. You will get examples from existing conlangs like Klingon and Dothraki, as well as some of the speaker's own conlangs, ljani k'ithzeri and qi͓t͓qsu’iqsik ‘a͓s͓i͓qs that were invented for enhancing Dungeons and Dragons games. The cost for this workshop is $25 and you will receive a digital copy of the speaker's language creation template walking you through the steps of developing a phonology, morphology, syntax, and how to avoid some common pitfalls that conlangers may fall into. By the end of the workshop, you will have the beginnings of a working grammar for your own conlang, and the ability to fully develop it. So bring your laptop, coffee, and an idea of who will be speaking your conlang, and by the end of the day you'll be speaking it too. If you have any questions, or would like to RSVP for the workshop, please visit the Facebook event page HERE or the Conlangers of Western Canada group page. Conlanging Workshop (Hosted by Verbatim: The University of Calgary's Undergraduate Linguistics Club)

Location:

TBA

Speaker:

Joseph Windsor

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/conlanging-workshop-learn-how-develop-your-own-language

Milky Way Nights (University of Calgary)

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

You are invited to join our researchers to observe the dark night sky and gaze at the Milky Way for three evenings in July. On July 21, 22 and 23rd, the dark sky conditions are perfect for viewing planetary nebula, globular clusters and distant galaxies. Jupiter, Mars and Saturn will be visible in July, and all three planets are always amazing to view through a telescope. Each evening we will offer a sky tour outside on our viewing terrace and point out some of the highlights of the summer sky. Milky Way Nights are special evenings at the observatory dedicated to solely observing the night sky. There will be an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Calgary Centre. You will have the opportunity to look through the telescopes, and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions. The entrance fee is a donation to our educational programming. The event runs three nights and we are open from 10pm to 2am on each evening. This is a drop in event, no requirement to pre-register. The RAO is a dark sky area, please bring a flashlight, red or dimmed preferred. The observatory is located on a windy hill, please dress for the weather. For more details go to: www.ucalgary.ca/rao

Location:

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/milky-way-nights

Optimal reinsurance for an actuarial model with dependent risks (University of Calgary)

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

In practice, an insurance company usually has several classes of business which are more or less correlated with each other. In view of the complex nature of modern insurance products, research on modeling dependent classes of business has become an important topic in the actuarial literature. This talk discusses the so-called risk model with thinning dependence proposed by Wang and Yuen (2005) [Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, 36(3), 456-468]. A special case of this model is the frequently-used common shock risk model. Based on the thinning dependence, optimal proportional reinsurance is discussed under the criterion of maximizing adjustment coefficient. This research is supported by the CAE 2013 research grant from the Society of Actuaries.

Location:

Math Sciences 431

Speaker:

Professor Kam Chuen Yuen Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science,The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/optimal-reinsurance-actuarial-model-dependent-risks

Energy, Power and Strategy Workshop (University of Calgary)

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

It is hard to overstate the importance of energy. We rely on it for everything from advanced medical equipment to heating, cooling and irrigation. It influences our economic, political, military and social policies and the possession or non-possession of sufficient energy resources, however defined, is a key factor in a state’s political and economic power. As such, throughout history, it has often been a source of competition and conflict as the danger of disruption of energy supplies and the political vulnerability that often accompanies energy dependency become threats to international stability and security. This workshop will examine the history behind the relationship between energy and security through six presentations.

Location:

Escalus MacEwan Student Conference Centre

Speaker:

Presenters include: Dr. Melanie Schmoll, University of Hamburg; Dr. Christian Jentzsch, Centre for Military History and Social Sciences of the Bundeswehr; Dr. Adam Lajeunesse, St. Jerome’s University; Dr. Paul Chastko, University of Calgary; Lauren Moslow, University of Calgary; and Mr. Kelly Ogle, Grafton Asset Management.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/energy-power-and-strategy-workshop

UCalgary Day at the Stampede (University of Calgary)

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

Join us for UCalgary Day at the Calgary Stampede. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are welcome all day and are especially encouraged to attend the evening show to help celebrate UCalgary's 50th Anniversary and our long-standing relationship with the Calgary Stampede. If you already purchased a ticket with the discount code, this gains you entrance on the Stampede grounds all day. Bring your cowboy hat and meet us on the grounds.

Location:

Stampede grounds

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

Summertime Skating at the Olympic Oval (University of Calgary)

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

Got Ice? We do. Summertime skating is available at the Olympic Oval. Every weekend this July, come on down to the Olympic Oval and enjoy summertime public skating each Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 - 4:30 pm.

Location:

Olympic Oval

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/summertime-skating-olympic-oval

Join us in the Calgary Stampede Parade (University of Calgary)

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

Our UCalgary float will be making its way along the parade route flanked by students, faculty, staff and other UCalgary volunteers loudly yee-hawing and ya-hooing during the popular Calgary Stampede Parade from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the city's downtown core. The float entry celebrates the university's 50th Anniversary and encourages all participants of the community to "dream big" and "unleash your potential." Don't miss this opportunity to cheer loudly and show your university pride. And when you spot Rex during the Parade Prelude, snap a photo and share on social media using the hashtag #RodeoRex and #ucalgary50.

Location:

Calgary's downtown core

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/join-us-calgary-stampede-parade

Parenting: Getting it right (University of Calgary)

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

Join researcher Sheri Madigan in this webinar as she provides insights into: The importance of adaptive, alert and responsive parenting Developing the knowledge and/or intuition to respond appropriately to cues and signals Register online Learn more www.ucalgary.ca/explore

Location:

Online

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/parenting-getting-it-right

Vizard Theatrical Dance Show (University of Calgary)

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

The Vizard show is a dramatic and colorful spectacle of theater in the tradition of dance, circus, and pantomime in the best traditions of the Carnival of Venice. We invite you to the magic World of Masks, fairy images and magic of music and dance. Imagine yourself and your whole family in a magic journey of our Joker - who is trying to gain control over the most powerful magic artifact in the world. We'll take you on this journey into different places: real, historical, and imaginary. At the end of the show, you will have a unique opportunity to bid for one of the theatrical masks in the open auction. Purchase tickets at: https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=15bdaa7d37458f74828482e773285cfd

Location:

University Theatre (Craigie Hall; 200 University Court NW)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/vizard-theatrical-dance-show

Healthy aging and memory (University of Calgary)

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

Join researcher Lorraine Venturato in this webinar as she explores: Aspects of memory and healthy brain aging When occasional forgetfulness might be something more serious Key features of dementia Key elements of social aspects of care and living with dementia Register online Learn more www.ucalgary.ca/explore

Location:

Online

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/healthy-aging-and-memory

Learn about early detection and management of Autism Specrum Disorder (University of Calgary)

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

Join researchers Suzanne Curtin, Adam McCrimmon and David Nicholas as they explore the various facets of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a person's lifetime: Early detection of ASD Resilience and coping in youth and young adults with ASD Growing into adulthood with ASD Register online Learn more www.ucalgary.ca/explore

Location:

Online

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/learn-about-early-detection-and-management-autism-specrum-disorder

Being There: Mentors and Memories (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: June 24, 2016 - July 29, 2016

One of the earliest art works to be donated to the University of Calgary is a delicate wood cut print by Walter J. Phillips, Venus and the Priest (1930). It was accessioned in 1968—eleven years before The Nickle Arts Museum existed. Since opening in 1979, the Nickle has built a substantial collection of artists’ prints with examples of different techniques from several continents and time periods. The richness of the collection is due, in no small measure, to the expertise and generosity of William Laing, recently retired Professor of Printmaking in the Department of Art and long-time Nickle collection committee member. Being There offers a selection of works that span Bill’s career in ‘conversation’ with works that inspire his practice. Included in the exhibition are prints by David Hockney, John Snow, Bridget Riley, and Jim Dine among others. William J. Laing was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and immigrated to Canada in 1960. He studied at the Vancouver School of Art and the Brighton Polytechnic before receiving his Masters Degree from the Royal College of Art in London, England, in 1974. Laing was Professor of Printmaking, Department of Art, University of Calgary between 1977-2015. He has exhibited in over 500 group shows and 47 solo shows across Canada and around the world and is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (R.C.A.), was elected Honorary Fellow of The Royal Society of Painters and Printmakers (London, England) and appointed to the order of the University of Calgary Curated by Michele Hardy and William Laing Nickle Galleries June 24-July 29, 2016

Location:

Nickle Galleries - first floor TFDL - Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/being-there-mentors-and-memories

University community is invited to the Campus Town Hall (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: June 24, 2016 - June 24, 2016

Please join your fellow students, faculty and staff at our next Campus Town Hall. Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Dru Marshall; Linda Dalgetty, vice-president (Finance and Services) and President and Vice-Chancellor Elizabeth Cannon will share information on the university’s budget, our current financial position, compensation transparency (the “sunshine” list), recent systems issues, and the opportunities and challenges we see ahead. Campus Town Hall Friday, June 24, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Murray Fraser Hall 162 The town hall will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Visit www.ucalgary.ca/provost and sign in with your IT username and password to view the webcast from any location with internet access and to submit questions by email during the town hall.

Location:

Murray Fraser Hall 162

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/university-community-invited-campus-town-hall

How childhood cancer affects children and families (University of Calgary)

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

Join researcher Nancy Moules as she discusses her studies on the impact of childhood cancer on children and families. In this webinar, Moules focuses on two studies that examined how the cancer experience affected parents of children with cancer and grandparents of these children. Moules explores suggestions and strategies offered by parents and grandparents of children with cancer, and how other families who are undergoing this experience can seek support. Register Online Learn more www.ucalgary.ca/explore

Location:

Online

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/how-childhood-cancer-affects-children-and-families

FREE - Wagonstage Children's Theatre (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: June 23, 2016 - August 19, 2016

Wagonstage Children's Theatre produces entertaining, interactive and educational plays for families, written and directed by theatre professionals and performed by drama students of the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary. The program started out in 1971 as a partnership between the City of Calgary and the division of Drama. Every summer, the company toured the city and performed plays in various locations. Since last year, Wagonstage has found a new home at the Calgary Zoo. This summer, drama students Brandon Huszti, Kaitlyn Olfert, Jocelyn Spielman and Logan Teske will be performing two different 20-minute family-friendly plays, written by Nicola Elson and directed by Kelly Reay. Hippo Needs a Bath tells the story of two clowns who have one job to do: give a hippo a bath. But how does one give a hippo a bath? “There will be clowns, a giant hippo puppet, live music and shenanigans galore,” explains Elson. “This play is suitable for all ages and especially fit for the little ones.” The Dinosaur Club, No Babies Allowed! follows the adventures of budding paleontologist Wallace and his best friend Troy the Triceratops. Together, they spend their days digging in their sandbox, looking for fossils. Until one day, they get some rather unsettling news that turns their world upside-down. “We’ve got shadow theatre, lots of dinosaurs and plenty of opportunities for children to have their moment on stage,” says Elson. “This show is suitable for all ages, and ideal for five to ten year olds.” Wagonstage Children's Theatre presents Hippo Needs a Bath in the green space between the Kitamba Café and the Rhino enclosure; and The Dinosaur Club, No Babies Allowed! in the Prehistoric Park Amphitheatre. For the full schedule, visit http://www.calgaryzoo.com/partnerprogramming

Location:

Calgary Zoo

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/free-wagonstage-childrens-theatre

Protecting against online abuse (University of Calgary)

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

Join researcher Emily Laidlaw as she examines the current laws that apply to the problem of online abuse and explores legal reforms that could better tackle the harm involved. In this webinar, Laidlaw explores: The line between free speech and other rights such as privacy and reputation The ways that social media platforms have sought to regulate through their terms and conditions The ways you can protect yourself or assert your rights under the law Register Online Learn more www.ucalgary.ca/explore

Location:

Online

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/protecting-against-online-abuse

Join us for Campfire Chats in recognition of National Aboriginal Day (University of Calgary)

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

Please join us as the University of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede present Campfire Chats in recognition of National Aboriginal Day.* Hear Elder Reg Crowshoe share the story of our region’s indigenous heritage, and why the Blackfoot call Calgary MOH-KINS-TSIS. Enjoy a performance by Vanessa Stiffarm, 2016 Stampede Indian Princess, and sample fresh bannock. When: National Aboriginal Day Tuesday, June 21, 2016 1-8 p.m. AFTERNOON – Family-friendly event (come and go) 1 p.m. Triple tipi-raising 2 p.m. Tipi-painting demonstration 3 p.m. Traditional drumming and dancing supported by the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary EVENING – RSVP required 6:30 p.m. Campfire chat with Reg Crowshoe, former chief of Piikuni First Nation Where: St. Patrick's Island** 1300 Zoo Road NE (access via 12 St. SE in Inglewood) (map) Rain or shine Pull up a blanket and mark the longest day of the year with a journey into Calgary’s storied past. The campfire chat will take place on The Rise -- a grassy knoll nine metres high. Seating is on the ground, bring a blanket (no lawn chairs, please). *The Calgary Stampede is instrumental in educating visitors about the culture of the Plains First Nations people. Calgary Municipal Land Corporation developed St. Patrick’s Island to nurture the bond between people and nature. More information can be found on the Campfire Chats website

Location:

St. Patrick's Island | 1300 Zoo Road NE | access via 12 St. SE in Inglewood

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/join-us-campfire-chats-recognition-national-aboriginal-day

Preventing Injury in Sport: Getting on with it (University of Calgary)

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

Sport injury doesn’t just happen to professional athletes. It affects everyone – weekend warriors, youth and their families. Join us at the University of Calgary to learn the latest injury prevention strategies by leading researchers, and hear stories from community sport partners, injury survivors and a para-athlete on her way to the Olympics. There will be an opportunity for the audience ask the presenters questions. Register here by June 12. The University of Calgary’s Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of nine International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee and is the only one in North and South America. UToday, June 13, 2016 Sports injury survivors to share rehabilitation stories at June 20 public talk Event will showcase UCalgary's world-class research in athlete health and injury prevention

Location:

Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

Speaker:

Jennifer Oakes, High-School Student and Para-Athlete on her way to the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games;Ash Kolstad, University of Calgary Student, Concussion Survivor;Researchers Drs Carolyn Emery and Willem MeeuwissePaul Carson, Hockey Canada, Vice-President of Hockey Development

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/preventing-injury-sport-getting-it

All Sport One Day — a free day of sport discovery (University of Calgary)

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

Children ages 6-12 can have fun and experience new and exciting sport activities during the annual “All Sport One Day” event, taking place on the third Saturday in June. This city-wide event gives children a chance to try new activities and connects them and their families with local facilities and sport organizations. The first All Sport One Day event was held in Calgary in 2009, at two facilities with 450 kids. It has grown significantly since its debut, and currently includes 14 sport and recreation facilities, 50+ local sport organizations, and over 2,800 youth. Through “discovery sessions” held at each facility, All Sport One Day introduces as many youth as possible to a diverse range of sport activities. The event is a great opportunity for parents, youth, sport facilities and sport organizations to make connections, with an overarching goal of promoting sport and physical activity. All Sport One Day activities focus on developing physical literacy, which is just as important as the ability to read and write. With physical literacy, a door opens to a world of opportunities in sport and physical activity. Almost any sport you can think of is represented, from archery to wheelchair basketball, and all the sports in between! University of Calgary View the schedule Whether you are part of our on-campus or off-campus community, you can re-energize, create and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle with access to our world class facilities located in the Faculty of Kinesiology. We offer summer camps, programs and services in a positive, supportive environment to promote healthy, active lifestyles for children, youth and adults in Calgary and the greater community. Our staff are trained to assist you in activities or programs of your choice so that you experience rewards and satisfaction while making your experience memorable at The University of Calgary. Pick up a copy of our Active Living Programs for Adults including Intramural and Club Sports Guide, Outdoor Centre Program Guide, and Active Kids Guide for instructional programs and courses available to you and your family.Program Guides are available for download here. Activities offered at this facility: Bouldering , Climbing, Dance - Zumba, FUNctional Fitness, Fencing, Handball, Kayaking, Lifeguarding, Multi-Sport Program, Netball, Racquetball, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Squash, Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

Location:

Kinesiology and Active Living

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/all-sport-one-day-free-day-sport-discovery

Public Talk - We are Stardust (University of Calgary)

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

Everything we are and everything in the universe originated from stardust. It floats through us even today. Our DNA is living stardust, embedded in every one of our cells with instructions. We'll explore what is our DNA and the challenges to understand where we've come from and where we're going. Sponsors: Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and University of Calgary Talk 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Everyone is welcome/ free event Registration at We are Stardust Eventbrite

Location:

Rothney Astrophysical observatory near Priddis

Speaker:

Dr. Francois Bernier, Head, Department of Medical Genetics, Cumming School of Medicine -

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/public-talk-we-are-stardust

Stop by the Commuter Challenge Information Booth (University of Calgary)

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

Learn more about sustainable transportation programs and resources available to you on campus and in the city, make your own trail mix and log your commutes to take part in the Commuter Challenge event. Representatives from Bike Share will be on hand to answer questions about university support for biking and to share tips. Prizes to be won. Learn more about Commuter Challenge and register.

Location:

Sustainability Resource Centre (Science B 101)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/stop-commuter-challenge-information-booth

St. Alphonsus Fine Arts Extravaganza (University of Calgary)

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

Come and join us for an evening that celebrates the fine work of our Art, Drama, and Music departments at St. Alphonsus School. Art Gallery opens at 6 p.m. Performance to follow at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets online

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/st-alphonsus-fine-arts-extravaganza

It's the second Science in the Pub event (University of Calgary)

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

Join us for an evening of talks by University of Calgary graduate students, food and fun conversation. Event is open and FREE to everyone (we mean everyone). We'll have free appetizers and it's BYODrinks. For more information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gsssscience-in-the-pub-2-tickets-25576201106

Location:

Bottlescrew Bill's: 140 10th Ave S.W.

Speaker:

Tazrina Alrazi "Memory in aging with and without Parkinson's Disease" | Suzanna Crawford "Need to know or want to know: the basics of interacting with people (with disabilities)" | Jennifer Mitchell "BroTalk: Conversations about men's mental health"

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/its-second-science-pub-event

Free Rafting Info Night (University of Calgary)

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

Have you ever been interested in exploring our city from the Bow River but weren't sure how to get started? The Outdoor Centre is a leader in raft rentals and we are offering this free info session to help promote and educated the campus and surrounding communities about river safety. Learn about rafts and the associated gear, the best put-in and take-out points in the city, and of course, the hazards that need to be avoided. This presentation is free. Please register by calling 403.220.5038.

Location:

Kinesiology B 180 (Outdoor Centre)

Speaker:

Steven Wapple, Outdoor Centre Rafting Programs Coordinator/Guide

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/free-rafting-info-night

The Rights of Mother Earth/Los Derechos de la Madre Tierra (University of Calgary)

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

Does the Earth have rights? Latin American Research Centre (LARC) and University of Calgary International will be hosting Bolivian Foreign Relations Minister David Choquehuanca éspedes for a public talk on Los Derechos de la Madre Tierra (The Rights of Mother Earth) to discuss our connections and obligations to the environment. Minister Choquehuanca has served in the Bolivian cabinet since President Evo Morales took office in 2006. He has extensive experience in political and social activism in support of indigenous groups and campesinos in Bolivia. Presentation in Spanish with English interpretation. Free and open to the public. RSVP to larc@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Hotel Alma - Senate Room

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/rights-mother-earthlos-derechos-de-la-madre-tierra

Image Processing Techniques for Analysis of Pigmented Lesions (University of Calgary)

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

A noninvasive technique to assist dermatologists in the diagnosis of melanoma is dermoscopy, which is an epiluminescence light microscopy technique that magnifies lesions and enables examination down to the dermoepidermal junction. There are four main diagnostic methods for dermoscopic images: the ABCD rule, pattern analysis, Menzies method, and the 7-point checklist. These methods were evaluated at the 2000 Consensus Net Meeting on Dermoscopy by experts from all over the world. Pattern analysis, considered as the classic approach for diagnosis with dermoscopic images, was deemed to be superior to the other methods. Pattern analysis seeks to identify specific patterns that may be local or global. Melanocytic lesions are identified by their general dermoscopic features, defining their global pattern, or by specific dermoscopic criteria that determine their local patterns. A lesion is categorized by its global pattern, although it can present more than one local pattern. In this seminar, image processing techniques to help physicians to determine different pattern features presented by lesions will be described. For further information contact: Professor Raj Rangayyan - ranga@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) 516

Speaker:

Carmen Serrano, PhD, Signal Processing and communications Department, University of Seville, Spain

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/image-processing-techniques-analysis-pigmented-lesions

Computer-Aided Systems for Burn Assessment (University of Calgary)

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

A burn injury is the result of an energy transfer that destroys skin and adjacent tissues. For successful evolution of a burn injury, it is essential to initiate the correct first treatment as soon as possible. The first treatment depends on assessment of burn severity. The main factors that determine the severity of burns are burn surface area, depth, and location. As the cost of maintaining a Burn Unit is high, it would be desirable to have an automatic system to give a first assessment in local medical centers or at the site of emergency, where there is a lack of specialists. If a patient with burn wounds arrives at a medical center without a Burn Unit, a telephone communication is established between the local medical center and the closest hospital with a Burn Unit, and the nonexpert doctor describes subjectively the color, shape, and other aspects considered important for burn characterization. In many cases, the result is the application of an incorrect first treatment or unnecessary displacement of the patient, involving high healthcare cost and psychological trauma for the patient. These conditions, together to the fact that a burn patient is usually treated initially in a primary health center, call for the use of a computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) tool in clinical practice. Procedures and systems for CAD have gained acceptance in medicine. However, the extension of the CAD concept to the analysis of color images of skin lesions is developing at a slower pace due to difficulties in translating human color perception into objective rules that may be analyzed by a computer. This seminar will present the state of the art and current research work on CAD tools for burn assessment. For further information contact: Professor Raj Rangayyan - ranga@ucalgary.ca

Location:

Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) 516

Speaker:

Begona Acha, PhD - Signal Processing and Communications Department, University of Seville, Spain

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/computer-aided-systems-burn-assessment

Commuter Challenge Information Booth (University of Calgary)

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

Stop by the Commuter Challenge information booth to learn more about sustainable transportation programs and resources available to you on campus and in the city, make your own trail mix and log your commutes to take part in the Commuter Challenge event. Representatives from Bike Share will be on hand to answer questions about university support for biking and to share tips. Prizes to be won. Learn more about Commuter Challenge and register.

Location:

Sustainability Resource Centre (Science B 101)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/commuter-challenge-information-booth

Convocation Ceremony (University of Calgary)

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

Convocation ceremony this afternoon takes place for the following faculties: Cumming School of Medicine Faculty of Nursing Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Graduate Studies for the following degrees: Interdisciplinary graduate programs, Post degree programs, Graduate degree programs associated with the above faculties/departments, including areas of study in: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biomedical Technology Cardiovascular/Respiratory Science Community Health Sciences Gastrointestinal Sciences Immunology Medical Sciences Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Neuroscience Convocation ceremonies occur every June in the Jack Simpson Gym, located on the main university campus. Students can invite as many guests as they wish to attend convocation ceremonies. The university does not require guests to RSVP or issue tickets. Guests may enter the Jack Simpson Gym one hour before the ceremony start time. We recommend you arrive at least 45 minutes before the ceremony. The University of Calgary is located at 2500 University Dr. NW. The best entrance to use for convocation is Collegiate Blvd NW, which is located just off 32 Ave NW. For an overview see Google maps. All convocation ceremonies are held in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium in the Kinesiology Complex (labeled KNB on the map). The main entry for convocation ceremonies is the north entrance to KNB by the Olympic Oval. There are several pay parking lots available on campus. The closest parking lots to the Jack Simpson Gym are #10 and #11. If you prefer, covered parking is available in the Arts Parkade. See the campus map for additional information. Learn More...

Location:

Jack Simpson Gymnasium University of Calgary Main Campus

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/convocation-ceremony

Commuter Challenge: Bike-tune-up and information tent (University of Calgary)

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

A bike repair and sustainable transportation information tent will be available as part of Commuter Challenge. Stop by to tune up your bicycle, learn about the bike lending program on campus, make your own trail mix and log your commutes to take part in Commuter Challenge. Bike Root volunteers will be operating the tune up station for cyclists and will be on hand to give cycling advice. Bike Share representatives will be present as part of the campus bike rental program and other volunteers will be available to answer questions about sustainable commuting on and off campus. Learn more about Commuter Challenge and register.

Location:

Taylor Family Digital Library Quad

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/commuter-challenge-bike-tune-and-information-tent

Watch Live Convocation Webcast (University of Calgary)

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

Thousands of students at the University of Calgary will mark the end of one journey and the beginning of another, as they proudly cross the convocation stage and receive their degrees this week.If you or your family and friends are unable to attend the ceremony in person, the university hosts a live webcast on the day of the ceremonies so you or your family can still be part of the special day—from anywhere in the world. Watch the Live June Convocation Ceremonies. The convocation webcast begins five minutes before the start of the ceremony. Convocation dates and times Monday, June 6 - 2 p.m. Tuesday June 7 - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday June 7 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8 - 2 p.m. Thursday, June 9 - 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9 - 2 p.m. Friday, June 10 - 9:30 a.m. Visit the Convocation website to learn more and read a few stories of our students' hard work, inspiration, and accomplishments

Location:

Online

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/watch-live-convocation-webcast

Participate in the National Commuter Challenge (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: June 5, 2016 - June 11, 2016

As part of Commuter Challenge, Canadians are leaving their cars at home to celebrate active and sustainable transportation this week. The week-long challenge is a friendly competition between cities and workplaces that encourages and rewards walking, cycling, car sharing, taking transit, carpooling, telecommuting and other forms of active and sustainable commuting. By registering as a member of the university community, campus members are able to log their commutes and track their collective impacts in distance travelled, calories burned, fuel saved and CO2 avoided. The Office of Sustainability will also be holding daily giveaways for participants. Learn more about Commuter Challenge and register today!

Location:

University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/participate-national-commuter-challenge

Asteroid Open House at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (University of Calgary)

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

In the sky – Jupiter will be visible once the sun goes down and later in the evening Mars and Saturn will be rising in the east. Visitors will have the opportunity to look through the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory’s (RAO) array of telescopes (weather permitting), with astronomers from the University of Calgary and members of the Royal Astronomical Society on hand to answer questions. The entrance fee is $20 per car OR $10 per person. All proceeds go towards RAO educational programs. Learn more about the RAO online at http://www.ucalgary.ca/rao/ or on Twitter @RAOastronomy.

Location:

Rothney Astrophysical observatory near Priddis

Speaker:

Rob Cardinal researches small bodies in our solar system. He will be discussing the latest research and missions to track and explore these near earth objects. He will also share what can we do if they get too close to earth.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/asteroid-open-house-rothney-astrophysical-observatory

metaBUS Launch (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: June 2, 2016 - June 2, 2016

Imagine meta-analysis in just minutes rather than years. Taking meta-analysis to the next level, metaBUS will change the speed of social science research. The Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership in Business is pleased to host the launch of metaBUS, a groundbreaking new online research tool in the areas of industrial and organizational psychology and human resources, developed in collaboration by the Haskayne School of Business, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Virginia Commonwealth University. Join us and discover what metaBUS can do for you! Register here Registration Deadline: May 25, 2016 Questions? Please contact Leanne Walper lmwalper@ucalgary.ca

Location:

MacEwan Hall Ballroom (3rd Floor)

Speaker:

About the metaBUS team: Piers Steel is the Distinguished Chair Professor at the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary, Canada. Steel is a recognized authority on the science of motivation and is known internationally for his procrastination research. His research interests include personnel selection, culture, and systematic review. Krista Uggerslev is the Applied Research Chair in Leadership and Talent at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Canada. Uggerslev’s work focuses on solving the real-world challenges facing employers and governments, particularly around talent management and labor shortages. Frank Bosco is an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Business, United States. Bosco conducts research on employee staffing, “Big Science,” and organizational research methods.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/metabus-launch

Caste Oppression Today: Documentaries and Discussion (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: June 2, 2016 - June 2, 2016

Chair: Major Mal, Ambedkar International Mission Canada, Calgary Discussants: Raj Kamble, President, Dr. Ambedkar International Mission Inc. USA, Dallas Jai Birdi, Executive Director, Chetna Association of Canada, Vancouver Naleem Mal, M.Ed., Twelve Mile Coulee School, Calgary (confirmed) Documentary Films: Shit, RP Amudan India, 2003 (26 minutes) http://events.fullhyderabad.com/shit-a-documentary-by-r-p-amudhan/2007-january/tickets-dates-videos-reviews-19169-1.html The Backward Class, NFB Canada, 2014 (90 minutes) http://www.thebackwardclass.com/

Location:

Information and Communications Technology Building 102

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/caste-oppression-today-documentaries-and-discussion

Biostatistics/SAGE Seminar (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: June 2, 2016 - June 2, 2016

Prof. Ying Zhang of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Acadia University, is giving the Spring 2016 SAGE/Biostatistics Seminar entitled "Test for trend for blocked time series", on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Below is the summary of the talk: Motivated by an investigation on effects of local environmental conditions on yield in maple syrup production in a Nova Scotia farm, we generalize the nonparametric seasonal Mann-Kendall test procedure to test for trend in blocked and panel time series data. To further answer the question when the change happens, we propose a two-stage procedure for estimating the change point in the blocked data. In this talk, I will review some well-known nonparametric statistics used for testing/estimating for trend/change point in univariate time series data and then introduce our generalizations to the blocked data. The procedure is then further illustrated with the average monthly water discharges (m3/sec) from January 1958 to December 2008 at the Athabasca River downstream of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.

Location:

MS 431 Math Sciences Building

Speaker:

Prof. Ying Zhang, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Acadia University

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

German Research Information Breakfast (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: May 31, 2016 - May 31, 2016

This information session will provide faculty, postdocs and PhD students with an overview of Germany's vibrant research landscape, useful tools for identifying potential collaborators, and information on funding opportunities open to Canadian scholars through the DFG (German Research Foundation), the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and their partner organizations. Event is free. Food and refreshments provided. Check out the breakfast event flyer. Event hosted and sponsored by University of Calgary International, the DFG and the DAAD. Register today

Location:

Energy Environment Experiential Learning (EEEL) Foyer

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/german-research-information-breakfast

Drive for Thrive Golf Tournment (University of Calgary)

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

Join the Faculty of Kinesiology's Health and Wellness Lab for our second annual golf tournament to raise funds and awareness in support of the University of Calgary's Thrive Centre: a fitness facility designed for cancer survivors and their support persons. Not only is this an excellent excuse to get out of the office/classroom and showcase your skills, but it's also a great opportunity to catch up with friends, colleagues and business associates while supporting a worthy cause. For more information about this event, or to register online, please visit: ucalgary.ca/healthandwellnesslab/dft-2016

Location:

Sundre Golf Club

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/drive-thrive-golf-tournment

"Picture This" Exhibition: Approaches to Visual Research (University of Calgary)

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

“Picture This” presents work produced by visual researchers from Canada, the U.S., Singapore, Portugal and Lithuania, who are mapping new territory as they explore visual approaches to knowledge production and dissemination. Photographs and videos included in the exhibition examine life in affordable housing developments, everyday lives of urban transit riders; pensioners’ community vegetable gardens; transitional moments in the lives of parents; sacred spaces and faith communities; experiences of street-involved youth; and lives and landscapes in the contemporary Canadian West. Participating researchers and research teams include: Eve Paraschuck, João Leal, Dona Schwartz, David Schalliol, Building Northern Capacity through Entrepreneurship, Valerie Stam, Jacqueline Kennelly, Lynette Schick, and Kyler Zeleny Opening reception and discussion May 31, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location:

Art Building 6th Floor - The Little Gallery

Speaker:

Exhibition sponsors: Canadian Sociological Association, Department of Art, University of Calgary, Department of Sociology, University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/picture-exhibition-approaches-visual-research

Addressing the soaring cost of scholarly journals (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: May 27, 2016 - May 27, 2016

Information sciences expert Vincent Larivière to talk about the current crisis in academic publishing. On May 27, Libraries and Cultural Resources (LCR) will host a presentation by one of the country’s leading experts on scholarly publishing. Vincent Larivière will discuss his ground-breaking study into academic journal use at Université de Montréal (UdeM) which combined usage statistics and citation indexes with a qualitative survey of faculty on their preferred journals. The result was a paradigm shift in the UdeM’s negotiations with publishers, with UdeM most recently keeping only 6.6 per cent of one publisher's journals which accounted for 42 per cent of the downloads. Learn more about this talk The presentation is open to the public.

Location:

Murray Fraser Hall 2370

Speaker:

Vincent Larivière, Canada Research Chair on the Transformations of Scholarly Communication at the Université de Montréal, has been examining the evolution of the academic journal publishing system. His findings show that, over the last 25 years, the prices of scientific journals have increased 400 per cent.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/addressing-soaring-cost-scholarly-journals

Everyone is invited to our long range development plan public open house (University of Calgary)

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

Help shape the future of the University of Calgary's main campus. Attend an open house and share your feedback on the final draft long range development plan. For more information, please see www.ucalgary.ca/campusforward

Location:

Foothills Mennonite Church 2115 Urbana Rd. N.W.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/everyone-invited-our-long-range-development-plan-public-open-house

Idea Igniters: Conversations to energize and inspire you (University of Calgary)

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

The University of Calgary and the Calgary Public Library present conversations to energize and inspire you – explore topics we all read about, care deeply about and encounter in our daily lives. Violence at home and bullying in the workplace – what can we do about it? University of Calgary experts tackle two of society’s biggest challenges. Join us for a discussion about the “witness factor” in workplace bullying, and how research into the action of friends, families and neighbours is telling us we all have a powerful role to play in the prevention of domestic violence. Doors: 6:30 p.m. | Event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are FREE and available on the Calgary Public Library website. You will need to have your library card number to register for tickets. If you don't have a library card, get yours free online. Questions? Contact us at ceevents@ucalgary.ca. About the Speakers Sandy Hershcovis knows the damage a bully can cause in the workplace. Now she’s focusing on the impact a witness can have in a bullying situation. By conducting real-life experiments Sandy’s research explores the reactions witnesses experience when they see someone being mistreated. Her results show how even small gestures can have a big impact. Sandy is an associate professor in human resources and organizational dynamics at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. Her research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. She has published her research in leading journals in her field, including the Journal of Applied Psychology, the Journal of Organizational Behavior, and the Journal of Business Ethics. Lana Wells is a passionate advocate for changing policies and behaviours to support violence-free lives. Her research is the foundation for the Alberta Government’s Family Violence Prevention Framework. Lana is currently focused on building the 'wills and skills' so people, families and communities can live violence-free. Through her work with community leaders, governments and most recently the United Nations Human Rights Council, she wants to stop the violence before it even starts. Lana has been a violence-prevention advocate for more than 20 years. She is the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, and leads Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence. Since the appointment in 2010, Lana has secured over $3 million in research funding, grants and awards.

Location:

Calgary Public Library Central Branch | 616 Macleod Trail SE

Speaker:

Sandy Hershcovis and Lana Wells are two of many University of Calgary scholars challenging the myths and assumptions that can sway our opinions and prevent action on important issues facing society. Together, let's explore new answers to everyday challenges and move the conversation forward.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/idea-igniters-conversations-energize-and-inspire-you

Campus community long range development plan open house (University of Calgary)

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

Students, faculty and staff are invited to help shape the future of the main campus. Attend the open house and share your feedback on the final draft long range development plan. Visit ucalgary.ca/campusforward for more information.

Location:

Rosza Centre - Husky Oil Great Hall

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/campus-community-long-range-development-plan-open-house

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