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First page 625 About the University The University of Calgary is a comprehen- on the south campus adjacent to the sive research university that, in its short 38 - Foothills Hospital. The Kananaskis Field year history, has grown to take its place Stations in Kananaskis Valley and the among the finest institutions in Canada. Rothney Astrophysical Observatory near Combining the best of long-established Priddis, south of the city represent satellite university traditions with the City of Calgary’s institutes of the university. Development of vibrant energy and diversity, the university the university’s west campus is currently aims to provide a research and scholarly taking place, site of the new Alberta foundation for students eager to acquire the Children’s Hospital. knowledge and skills essential for a success- The University of Calgary features some of ful personal and professional life. the finest athletic facilities in the country, The name Calgary comes from Calgary Our 213-hectare campus is a beautiful and featuring Canada’s only covered Bay on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. dynamic setting for scholars in 16 faculties, speedskating oval and home to the fastest 53 departments and more than 30 research ice in the world. The Oval also houses the institutes and centres. Our 1,900 full-time Canadian Sport Institute, a high-performance Research and Education equivalent teaching and research faculty are training centre and two Olympic-sized rinks As one of Canada’s top ten research actively engaged in research and scholar- where the reigning women’s gold medal universities, innovation, discovery and ship. With over 2,500 full-time equivalent hockey team trains. There are also tennis learning are at the heart of all that we do. support staff, the university is Calgary’s courts, a triple gymnasium, the city’s largest Our relentless pursuit of quality in our fourth largest employer. Nearly 26,000 full- racquet centre, an Olympic-size swimming teaching and research programs is guided time equivalent students, including 900 pool, weight rooms, jogging tracks and a by our mission to contribute to the well being international students from 87 countries, are huge indoor climbing wall. Nearby is the of the people of Alberta, Canada and the enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and home of UofC Dinos football team, McMahon world. The university belongs to 17 Net- professional degree programs. The Stadium. works of Centres of Excellence, an innova- university recently graduated its 100,000th tive national approach to research and alumni. Smoking Reduction and Scent- development designed to develop Canada’s Free Initiatives economy and improve the quality of life for On January 1, 2003, the University of Calgary Canadians. About 75 chairs and professor- Facilities adopted a revised Smoking Reduction Policy ships in such areas as American studies, The main campus features 20 academic aimed at providing a safe and healthy schizophrenia, project management, cancer buildings with the recent addition of the environment for all staff, faculty, students, and and intelligent manufacturing attract Calgary Centre for Innovation Technology visitors. As a champion of health and renowned scholars and leading researchers (CCIT) – many of which are interconnected wellness, the University believes that a to the U of C. There are now over 30 by enclosed walkways. The MacEwan reduction in smoking on campus is beneficial endowed chairs supported jointly by Student Centre and newly refurbished to all. See the Smoking Reduction website government and industry. Revenues from addition of MacEwan Hall represent a for details – www.ucalgary.ca/smoking sponsored research (including deferred tremendous hub of activity at the university. revenue) have more than doubled in the last The Scent Free Awareness Campaign “We There is also a museum and arts gallery, four five years to $170 million. Research brings Share the Air” asks for your support in limiting performance theatres, a childcare centre and significant benefits provincially, nationally or eliminating the use of scented personal residences for single students and students and internationally, and is the foundation of care products whenever possible. Please see with families. Alberta’s economic and social vitality. It is our website www.ucalgary.ca/scentfree for core to the university’s teaching and Additionally the university recently acquired information about the health effects related to research mandate. Our vision, with the help the Imperial Oil Research Centre in the scented personal care products and alterna- of our stakeholders and partners, is to University Research Park just north of the tives that you can choose. achieve a place among the top five research main campus. The medical school is located universities in Canada by 2010. • Calgary Normal Highlights in the History of the University of Calgary School (formerly • Alberta becomes a province. The Alberta Normal • Calgary College 1922 School) relocates onto Alberta Normal School for training is created. teachers is established in Calgary. 1910 the Institute of 1905 Technology and Art campus (now SAIT). • Calgary College opens its doors • Premier A. C. Rutherford names as a private post secondary Edmonton as the site of the institution. It has no degree- 1906 University of Alberta (U of A). 1912 granting status. 1945 • The Normal School becomes a southern • A provincial commission • Strathcona (now a part of Edmonton) is named as extension of the U of recommends against giving the site of the provincial university. Enraged, A Faculty of Calgary College degree-granting Calgarians conduct an unsuccessful battle to have 1914 Education. 1907 status. the university relocated to Calgary. 626 With that goal in mind, the university offers 3. By taking courses where the language quality undergraduate education that is Make Your Degree More of instruction is a language other than characterized by the synthesis of research, English. (Call 220-4000 for a list of such teaching and learning. We mean to enhance International courses offered in French.) the undergraduate learners’ experience by The University of Calgary is committed to 4. By including several of the following using a student-centred focus that maxi- preparing its students for life in an increas- courses in a degree program. Please mizes opportunities to provide a distinctive ingly global economy and society. An note that some of the following courses learning experience that fully integrates the International Component will be part of every have prerequisites or other registration features of a research university. The undergraduate student’s degree program at restrictions. The courses can be taken university is broadening opportunities for the University when the current curriculum as part of a major field or minor or students to take inquiry-based courses that changes are finished, and are already a among the degree options: lead to greater critical thinking skills, requirement of many programs. An Interna- increased exposure to research methods tional Component will provide students with African Studies 301, 400, 501 and greater access to leading edge scholars. an understanding of international relation- Anthropology 203, 213, 303, 317, 319, Our efforts have raised our global profile, ships and issues with a particular view to the 321, 323, 327, 331, 335, 337, 341, 355, enhanced the quality of our undergraduate benefits and challenges of interaction of 363, 367, 371, 375, 379, 383, 385, 387, and graduate programs, promoted innova- peoples, cultures and environments around 399, 405, 419, 421, 427, 435, 465, 473, tion and excellence in scholarly activity and the globe. It provides opportunities to 477, 481, 535, 541, 563 provided significant returns and tangible develop an awareness of international, Applied Psychology 323 multicultural or aboriginal perspectives. benefits to our community and economy. Archaeology 205, 303, 305, 307, 325, All students are encouraged to enrich the 341, 343, 345, 347, 351, 353, 355, 357, international component in their program in 395, 399, 401, 409, 419, 421, 423, 427, Governance one or more of the following ways: 431, 433, 511, 513, 553 The University of Calgary has two governing 1. By participating in a term-abroad, field Architectural Studies 457 school, credit travel study, or student bodies: Art History 311, 319, 321, 323, 325, 357, exchange experience in another country. 359, 365, 367, 369 The Board of Governors is the corporate Students should contact their faculty or body charged with the management and the International Student Centre for Astronomy 301 control of the University, its property, information or visit the ISC Web site. Biology 307, 451 revenue, business and affairs. (www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/students/ISC) Botany 309 The General Faculties Council is primarily 2. By including in their program a major or Canadian Studies 309, 311, 313, 315, responsible for the academic affairs of the minor that focuses on international, 333, 351, 353, 361, 415 University. aboriginal, or multicultural issues: Central and East European Studies 307, Each faculty has a Faculty Council African Studies empowered to determine the faculty’s 313 Anthropology programs of study and to authorize the Chinese 205, 207, 229, 301, 303, 311, granting of degrees. Central and East European Studies 313, 317, 331, 333, 355, 421, 431, 461 The Students’ Union and the Graduate Chinese Comparative Literature 201, 203, 301, Students’ Association provide for the Development Studies 303,