News

Survey says: better

Students have rated the quality of service as "significantly better" or "better" in 13 out of 19 categories compared to previous years in a recent online questionnaire. >> more

Researchers find virus that kills invasive brain cancer

U of C researchers have found that a cancer-fighting virus called VSV kills most malignant forms of brain cancer in mice. The virus can be given intravenously and targets invasive tumour cells. >> more

University gaining ground on quality of student experience

The University of Calgary’s performance improved in 35 of 71 categories in the Globe and Mail’s annual survey of students, released recently. >> more

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Events

U of C and You:
An evening for prospective students

Prospective students considering attending the U of C for fall 2007 have a chance to win a $1,000 tuition credit as the University of Calgary hosts the 9th annual prospective student open house, U of C and You, on Monday, Nov. 20, 6 to 9 pm in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium. >> more

Convocation

Fall convocation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Professors Om Malik and Michael McMordie will be inducted into the Order of the University of Calgary. >> more

The beat goes on

How many percussion instruments can one musician handle at a time? Michael Burritt tests the limits Nov. 17 and 18 at 8 pm in the Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, Rozsa Centre. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for students and seniors from the Campus Ticket Centre (220-7202). >> more

10 choreographers, 100 dancers

The Faculties of Fine Arts and Kinesiology present Dance Montage, Thursday, Nov. 23 to Saturday, Nov. 25. With 10 choreographers and 100 dancers in the cast, this event should not be missed. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students & seniors are available at the Campus Ticket Centre (220-7202) and at the door. >> more

40th Anniversary Celebrations

See www.ucalgary.ca/celebrate40

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