Virtual Programs Archive
UCalgary Alumni is with you on your journey. Listen and watch the latest virtual programs hosted by alumni and community experts.
| Date | Title | Description | Resource link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Arch Awards 2022 | Join us as we celebrate five visionary alumni who demonstrate extraordinary devotion to their careers and the ideals of the university. | Recording |
| 2022 | How Human Rights Issues Affect the Sports We Love | Should sport governing bodies mandate drug use to lower one’s natural producing testosterone to compete? Can a sport governing body refuse to consider pregnancy when awarding placement spots? Can sport governing bodies prevent transgendered athletes from competing? Join Wilma Shim for an engaging and timely presentation on human rights issues and their impact on sport. | Recording |
| 2022 | The Gate Keepers | How important is education in the women's rights movement? Arch Award recipient Dr. Aamir Jamal believes that gender justice changes everything. He’s leading a growing social movement that engages men in the fight for gender justice in Pakistan, Afghanistan and in Canada. His work has provided thousands of girls in conflict-torn areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan the opportunity for a better life through education. | Recording |
| 2022 | UCalgary Alumni Association Annual General Meeting | All UCalgary alumni are invited to join us online at our 2022 Annual General Meeting. | Recording |
| 2022 | Design Matters | Italian Photographer Luca Nostri hosts this special Design Matters lecture, where he will explore the notion of place and identity. You'll be challenged to consider new perspectives and gain an increased awareness of the built environment and your place within it. | Recording |
| 2022 | Beyond Math Wars | As the debate between traditional math and 'discovery' or 'new math' continues, Dr. Brent Davis with Dr. Martina Metz dispels the long-standing myths behind this contentious topic. | Recording |
| 2022 | Russian Disinformation in Canada | In February 2022, Russian forces began their invasion of Ukraine, sparking the largest military conflict in Europe since the end of the Second World War. Propaganda has long been a major aspect of war. Join a panel of experts as they delve into the workings of disinformation and the dissemination of propaganda to both the Russian people and the world. | Resource |
| 2023 | 2023 Arch Awards | Join us as we celebrate eight visionary alumni who demonstrate extraordinary devotion to their careers and the ideals of the university. | Recording |
| Oct. 12, 2023 | A Four-Decade Journey from Cross-Cultural Education to Anti-Racist Education | Attend the Canadian Association for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education’s annual conference keynote with Dr. Verna St. Denis, PhD — member of the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree First Nation and special advisor to the president on anti-racism and anti-oppression at the University of Saskatchewan. | Resource |
| Oct. 14, 2023 | Science in the Cinema: Inside Out | Join us for an afternoon of entertainment and learning! The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring mental health experts from UCalgary and our alumni community. | Resource |
| Oct. 14, 2023 | Nurturing our roots toward health and healing: the story of Iiyikinaami | Join the Faculty of Nursing for their annual Marguerite Schumacher Memorial Alumni Lecture featuring Debbie Smith, BN'94. | Resource |
| Oct. 15, 2023 | UCalgary Alumni Day at TELUS Spark | Enjoy the day at UCalgary community partner TELUS Spark with 50% off advanced tickets for UCalgary alumni and their families. | Resource |
| Oct. 16, 2023 | Food Security, Mutual Aid and the UCalgary Alumni Community | Join the Alumni Food Security Network on World Food Day to learn more about food insecurity both on campus and in the community. | Resource |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | Unpacking the Portfolio Career | Have you ever thought about diversifying your income and pursuing a career that deviates from the traditional corporate ladder? Join us to unpack the gig economy and learn the “what” and “how” of portfolio careers. | Resource |
| Oct. 17, 2023 | University of Calgary Alumni Association Annual General Meeting | All UCalgary alumni are invited to join UCalgary Alumni Association President Ian Minnifee, BA’94, for the 2023 Annual General Meeting. | Resource |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Rediscovering Marketing — What's In It for Me? | Join this webinar from Continuing Education to learn how reframing your marketing strategies can lead to success and personal fulfilment. | Resource |
| Oct. 18, 2023 | Embark on a Career Journey into Cloud Computing and AI | Join this webinar from Continuing Education to help prepare for the changing world of work in the technology sector. | Resource |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Strategic Thinking Skills as a Competitive Advantage | Join this webinar from Continuing Education to learn how to increase your strategic thinking tactics to advance your professional goals. | Resource |
| Oct. 19, 2023 | Charbonneau Lab Tours | Step into the shoes of cancer researchers and explore laboratories, see live investigations and have your questions answered by those who are actively shaping the future of cancer research. | Resource |
| Oct. 20, 2023 | Dinos Volleyball Games | Come out and cheer on your Dinos when they take on the MacEwan University Griffins in a double-header with both the men’s and women’s teams — FREE for UCalgary alumni! | Resource |
| Oct. 21, 2023 | Field Trip: Behind the Scenes Access to the Human Performance Lab | Get exclusive access to this innovative lab that produces research for companies from Adidas to Taylor Made (and so much more!). | Resource |
| Oct. 22, 2023 | Field Trip: Yamnuska Wolf Dog Sanctuary | Join fellow UCalgary alum and owner/operator Georgina De Caigny, BSc (Eng)’11, to learn about wolfdogs and wolves in the wild, explore the sanctuary and interact with a wolfdog yourself! | Resource |
| Oct. 22, 2023 | Connecting the Innovation Dots with Dr. Bob | Join Haskayne School of Business legend Dr. Bob Schulz for a session that brings innovation to real-time issues that are being faced in the health and wellness space. | Resource |
| 2025 | Dig In! Food Security Solutions | A panel of passionate experts and community representatives explore sustainability through community initiatives, resources for low-income families and practical tips on healthy eating while on a budget. | Recording |
| 2025 | Dig In! The Resilient Teacher | Dr. Kelly Schwartz, MSc’92, PhD’02 and Dr. Carly McMorris, BA’06 discuss the principles of coping and adapting in this school year and beyond. | Slide deck |
| 2025 | Dig In! Supporting the Vulnerable While Caring for Yourself | Shelly Qualteri, BA’98 , leads an important discussion about mental health. | Recording |
| 2025 | Dig In! Navigating New Economies | Do we look at money differently depending on what form it takes? What about the impacts of our spending habits on our communities and our environment? Do we think about our values before we spend, or do we spend and then align our spending to what we value? | Audio |
| 2025 | Dig In! The Internet of Things | Every day, we share huge amounts of data across countless smart devices to make our daily lives more convenient and efficient. But what is the dark side of the increasingly hyper-connected world we have grown accustomed to? | Recording |
| 2025 | Dig In! Your DNA | Direct-to-consumer DNA services have made genetic testing increasingly accessible over the past decade. But what really happens when you send your DNA samples for testing? And, most importantly, are the risks worth it? | Recording |