University of Calgary

Spring | Summer 2015

Submitted by tdroden on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:27.

Features

Join The Club

Some 17,000 students currently participate in UCalgary’s “club scene.” From Quidditch teams to origami groups, discover what’s driving this boom.

Behind the Cover

Ever wonder what goes into designing a new magazine like UCalgary Alumni? Join us on a behind-the-storyboard chat with its key players.

In this Issue

Notebook

A Communal Table Project, Craig Kielburger’s views on education, to the art of medicine — we celebrate campus life.

In the Field

Greatest fear in aging men, green roofs, energy and wastewater innovations — research that flies beyond our campus borders.

Faculty Said / Alumna Said

Is sugar as evil as they claim? What would life look like without red velvet cake? Two experts weigh in on the white stuff.

Grant Burns, co-host of Road Pops, has volunteered at CJSW for 30 years.

Dropping In

Pop into CJSW and discover who’s kept those airwaves alive for 30 years. From alumni who cut their teeth here, to the hosts of Road Pops — take this peek.

Unconventional Paths

Discover the unpredictable career paths of Matt Diteljan, BComm’14, and Frances Wright, BA’68.

Mind & Body

Meet the man behind UCalgary’s Outdoor Centre — the largest facility of its kind in North America — who extolls the virtues of Mother Nature.

Photos Turn World into Classroom

Have a look at some of this year’s award-winning photos that turned the world into a classroom. Jaw-droppers include shots from Norway to Ontario.

Alumni Update

Two voices report on the latest developments in Alumni — from expanded regional programs and event programming to future work plans.

Pay It Forward

Up to 20 undergraduate students entering their first year at UCalgary will receive $5,000 each, due to the Joyce Foundation’s gift of $5-million.

Class Notes

Connect with fellow grads and discover who’s doing what where, including a chat with cookbook author, Rebecca Klemke, BA’06.

Where Are We?

Think you know every nook and cranny at the university? Tell us where this giant globe resides and you could win a $70 gift certificate.