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New Film Studies program expected to help build Alberta film industry

While four Canadians earned Oscar nominations in major categories this morning including Sarah Polley for her adapted screenplay, Away From Her, the Faculty of Communication and Culture's new Film Studies program promises to become a contributing force for developing even more homegrown talent. The Faculty has launched southern Alberta's first Film Studies degree program and will immediately begin admitting students for study in Fall 2008. >> More

Graphic novel educates about homelessness

A group of people living with schizophrenia, together with a University of Calgary researcher, have created a graphic novel aimed to decrease instances of homelessness among people who are mentally ill. >> More

Scholarship awarded for global classroom

A Culture and Society student will apply her international experience to coordinate the U of C's first global classroom. Claire Cummings, an MA candidate in the Faculty of Communication and Culture, will work with the AGF as a part of a scholarship agreement - the funds for which were donated by the U of C Alumni Association. More >>

Where have all the movie goers gone?

As Calgarians enjoy the Calgary International Film Festival, Dr. Charles Tepperman, film studies professor, says movie technologies like iPods, the Internet and DVDs make watching film more convenient, but can diminish the experience. More >>

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION
AND CULTURE

DEAN'S LIST 2006 - 2007

Public Dialogue
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
7:00 pm
Evans Room,
Rozsa Centre
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Communication and Culture Colloquium Series (Triple C)/Consortium For Peace Studies/Haskayne School of Business

Monday, April 14, 2008, Noon
Scurfield Hall 202
Topic: UN Global Compact; "10 Principles of International Business Ethics"
Speaker: Randy Gossen - BP Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility, Nexen Inc.

What Can You Do with a Degree
in Women's Studies?

Thursday, April 3, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
A 142
Moderator: Dr. Regina Cochrane

Communication and Culture Colloquium Series (Triple C)