Spring 2010 | U Magazine

Features

Learning across disciplines

Students at the University of Calgary are looking at issues from a multitude of perspectives
From undergrad to president

Elizabeth Cannon is a first on many fronts  as she assumes the University of Calgary’s top job.

Leading the winds of change

At Bullfrog Power, Theresa Howland is helping to forge  an emerging industry in wind power.
Applying science and art to sustainability

Eric Baczuk is creating software to help architects  go green right from the start.
The gift

Inspired by a young classmate, alumna Jennifer Aldred has taken on the unique challenge of teaching gifted children.

Arts scholarship producing engaged citizens

The dean of the Faculty of Arts explains how Arts scholarship produces engaged citizens.
Helping the silenced speak out

Barbara Schneider empowers those marginalized by society to take an active role in finding solutions.
A commitment and passion for education

Alumna Joanne Cuthbertson finishes her four-year term as U of C chancellor having created a legacy of relationship-building and stronger links with the community.
On track for sprinting glory

A late start to track and field has been no handicap for runner Sam Effah.
A seat at the negotiating table

An alumna’s interdisciplinary experience in the Faculty of Environmental Design is taking her career in unexpected directions.
Professor of play

Jim Parker is working and teaching in the areas between engineering and the arts, drawing on the disciplines of computer science, music, math, art and drama.