University of Calgary

Winter 2012

Submitted by tdroden on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:48.

Features

Stars of Silicon Valley

Four University of Calgary alumni are leading the way in California’s tech world

Evolving leadership

Faculty take students beyond the stereotypes

Upstanding Alumni

As head of the Chamber of Commerce, Adam Legge is spreading the word about Calgary’s excellence. (Photo by Riley Brandt)

Calgary gets a Legge up

Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Adam Legge, helps lead the city to greatness
Fitness consultant James Fell took up writing after doing his master’s. (Photo by Riley Brandt)

Combining passions

Three-time alumnus fuses love of writing with fitness obsession
Faculty of Law alumna Rena Krasnow is now in Manhattan, heading up Aquatalia Footwear. (Photo by Nina Drapacz)

Fashion meets function

Alumna Rena Krasnow finds a career that fits just right

In this Issue

Shakira Sephton is a fourth-year communications studies student who is co-ordinating a research project about students’ experiences in the Common Reading Program. (Photo by Riley Brandt)

What is leadership?

To lead is to envision, to believe and to persevere
Deborah Herringer Kiss (left) and Christine Klassen are keeping the arts alive in Calgary through their passion and leadership. (Photo by Riley Brandt)

Artful examples

Arts alumnae promote Calgary’s artistic community
(Photo by Ewan Nicholson)

Unforgettable Imagery

The future of learning

Mary Pavelka, left, and Kayla Hartwell tour the research site in Runaway Creek. (Photo by Sarah Hewitt)

After the hurricanes

Primatologist Mary Pavelka’s two research sites are forming a foundation for understanding damaged habitats
In a Continuing Education seminar, Fred Jacques pairs students with horses to learn that leadership success requires effective communication, gaining trust and being consistent. (Photo by Candice Ward)

A leader's journey is never done

In his courses and workshops, Fred Jacques is helping others understand leadership
Megan Lang is an offensive threat as well as a strong defensive player. (Photo by David Moll)

Keeping the team spirit strong

Basketball star Megan Lang is a driving force behind the push for a national title
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