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 November 14
Topic: Riding Broncs and Taming Contradictions: Reflections on the Uses of the Cowboy in the Calgary Stampede.
Friday , November 14, 12:00-1:30 SS2217
Speaker: Tamara Seiler
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October 24
Topic: His Violent Stories: Cronenberg Masquerades in "A History of Violence".
Friday, October 24, 12:00-1:30 SS217
Bart Beaty
Research Exhibit Helping to Keep People With Mental illness Off The Streets
 A one-of-a-kind exhibit explores the links between Schizophrenia, experiences in the health care system, and homelessness.
The exhibit, which is traveling to major cities across Canada, is the result of a University of Calgary study that included people with Schizophrenia as co-researchers. One of the primary findings identified that most people with mental illness are not included in decision-making about their own treatment regardless of their ability to make decisions for themselves or their caregiver's ability to make decisions for them.
Venezuelan Professor Visits the U of C to Learn About Canadian Studies Program
 Eva Zeuch is soaking up all there is to learn about Canada and the U of C's Canadian Studies program over the next four weeks.
Max Foran - Researchers Investigate Calgary Stampede one-of-a-kind book
 Researchers investigate Calgary Stampede in one-of-a-kind book
Four Communication and Culture professors showcase their research in the first ever academic book about the Calgary Stampede. Icon, Brand, Myth: The Calgary Stampede, edited by Max Foran, evolved out of a one-of-a-kind course on the culture of the Calgary Stampede and investigates the iconography and cultural significance of those 10 mad days in July.
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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
 Innovators
Dr. Wisdom Tettey is working to stop the brain drain in Ghana. He is one of many researchers who embody the multi-disciplinary, solutions-oriented approach of the University of Calgary. University of Calgary innovators are finding solutions to today's most pressing challenges and educating the next generation of engineers, policy makers, scientists, artists and educators.
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
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 >>
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
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Transnational Citizenship and the African Diaspora Conference
November 7 & 8
Transnational Citizenship and the African Diaspora Conference
Friday, November 7, 8:30am to 5:30pm Rozsa Center, University of Calgary Saturday, November 8, 9am to 1pm, Murray Fraser Hall, Room 2370, University of Calgary.
Public Dialogue, Is Beauty an Ugly Obsession?
November 6
Glenbow Museum and Alberta Global Forum Present: Public Dialogue Is Beauty an Ugly Obsession?
The event will take place in the Scotia Bank Milling Area at the Rosza Centre, University of Calgary from 6-8 pm. Reception to follow.
Developmental Studies Event
November 6.
The Development Studies Club presents a forum on "Homosexuality and Education."
Transnational Citizenship and the African Diaspora Conference
November 7 & 8
Transnational Citizenship and the African Diaspora Conference
Friday, November 7, 8:30am to 5:30pm Rozsa Center, University of Calgary Saturday, November 8, 9am to 1pm, Murray Fraser Hall, Room 2370, University of Calgary.
October 20
Women Between: Construction of Self in the Work of Sharon Butala, Aganetha Dyck, Mary Meigs and Mary Pratt
 The highest honour a graduating student can receive is the newest award presented by the U of C. The President's Award for Excellence in Student Leadership recognizes five outstanding students including one of the Faculty of Communication and Culture's most involved student leaders. read more
Submitted by support on Thu, 2008-07-10  Communication and Culture alumna, Robyn Hauck, BCS '05, has been awarded the Graduate of the Last Decade Award. read more
Bring your own Film! Home Movie Day - Oct 18/08
 Bring your own film! Home Movie Day is October 18 /08
For more information contact:
Dr. Charles Tepperman
403-220-7303
c.tepperman@ucalgary.ca
In the Eye of the Dragon: Will China Drive Alberta's Economy?
Free Public Dialogue October 02, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00. In the ConocoPhilips Theatre at Glenbow Museum Reception to follow.
Public Dialogue
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
7:00 pm
Evans Room,
Rozsa Centre
Congratulations to Dr. Charles Tepperman and Laura Golebiowski.Film Studies professor Dr. Charles Tepperman was awarded the Dissertation Award from the Society for Cinema and Media Studies for his dissertation, "Communicating a New Form of Knowledge: Tracing the Amateur Cinema League and its Films (1926 - 1954). The award carries a $1,000 prize and Tepperman received the award at a ceremony in March.
Laura Golebiowski, a second year Communication and Culture student received The Petroleum History Society's award for article of the year in 2007. She originally wrote her paper, a media analysis of the widespread reaction to the discovery of oil in Turner Valley in 1914, for her first year seminar General Studies 201. It was subsequently published in the journal, Alberta History. Golebiowski received the award at a March 26 ceremony at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel.
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)
Friday, March 28, 2008, 12:00 pm
Social Sciences 202 (Internet Research Studio)
Topic: "Fishy Talk: Communication, Performance and Environmental Change"
Presentor: Dr. Chui-Ling Tam
Friday, March 28, 2008, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Biological Sciences 561
Presentors: Dr. Tania Smith and Five Senior Undergraduate Students
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Cassio Room AB (MSC 2nd Floor)
Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
North Courtyard, MacEwan Student Centre
Sponspored by the Development Studies Club
Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
The Unicorn Pub 304 8 Ave SW
Chaired by Patrick Feng, Communication and Culture
Will it Ever be Never Again? An End to Genocide
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Saturday, March 22, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
The Auburn Saloon 163-115 9 Ave SE
Wednesday, March 22, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Vicious Circle 1011-1st St. SW
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 1:00 pm
North Courtyard, MacEwan Student Centre
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