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2009 Gairdner Foundation Lectures
Start: 10:00
End: 16:30

Minds That Matter
2009 Gairdner Foundation Lectures

Nationally supported by the Canadian Institures of Health Research

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Location: Foothills Campus, University of Calgary
Check back closer to the date for more details on times and exact location.

Distinguished Speakers:

Barry J. Marshall, MD

Science Cafe - Bacteria: Bane, Boon or Both?
Start: 18:30
End: 20:30

Science Cafe

Bacteria: Bane, Boon or Both?

This month, Science Café speakers will explore both the good and bad sides of bacteria. According to the presenters, bacteria are not simply the purveyors of disease-bacteria also helps to treat or cure many life threatening diseases.

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Hungarian Arts & Heritage Foundation of Alberta Presents Lunchtime Concert
Start: 12:00

Hungarian Arts & Heritage Foundation of Alberta

Presents Lunchtime Concert

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

12:00 noon Libin Lecture Theater

Faculty of Medicine

University of Calgary

Featuring:

Steve & Eszter

Savanya

Performing Hungarian Folk Songs

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Lunch & Learn: Beat the Break- Take Care of Your Bones
Start: 12:05
End: 12:55

Lunch & Learn

Beat the Break- Take Care of Your Bones

Date:
Monday, November 2, 2009

Time:
12:05 - 12:55 p.m.

Place:
O'Brien's 1509/1509A

Facilitator :
Pat Hodgins. R.N. Osteoporosis Centre

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Your World, Different Eyes
Start: 18:00
End: 21:00
Fundraising Dinner for the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA) on Nov. 4th in the HRIC Atrium.
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AHFMR Connects: Professional Development Workshop
Start: 09:00
End: 16:00

AHFMR Connects

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

November 5 Red Deer Alberta 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Open to post doctoral level health researchers (Fellows) and new independent investigators.

Registration is free - includes lunch and transportation

Mock Grant Review Panelists: Paul Kubes, Gerald Zamponi

Mentoring Panelists: David Brindley, Sandra Davidge, Wayne Giles

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Nov.12 - Knowledge Translation Canada: National Seminar Series
Start: 12:00
End: 13:00
Please join us for Session #3 of the KT Canada National Seminar Series on Thursday, November 12th from 1400-1500 ET (1200-1300 MT), featuring Dr. Anne Sales from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. ***PLEASE NOTE ALTERED TIME FOR THIS SESSION 1400-1500 ET (1200-1300 MT)***. This session is entitled: "The influence of social networks on KT in long term care facilities" and will describe a current project that assesses social networks in two long term care facilities and their impact on an ongoing KT intervention, delivering feedback reports in these two facilities.
Rich Man Poor Man: Healing the Gap. A fundraiser for Calgary's Drop-In Center Student Run Medical Clinic
Start: 18:00
End: 21:00
HEALING THE GAP: UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY MEDICAL STUDENTS HOST 1st ANNUAL “RICH MAN POOR MAN” EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE STUDENT RUN MEDICAL CLINIC University of Calgary Medical Students will host a RICH MAN POOR MAN dinner on November 12, 2009 - an evening of food, entertainment, a silent auction and guest speaker Sam Kolias. All proceeds will benefit a new Student Run Medical Clinical at the Calgary Drop-In Centre.
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Pediatric and Adult Neurology Update for Family Physicians
Start: 08:00
End: 16:30
The objectives of this program are to introduce and review clinical resources, discuss diagnoses and treatment options for pediatric and adult neurological problems seen in family physicians offices, and to provide a forum for the exchange of information and an opportunity for informal networks of physicians to develop.
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United Way Book & Bake Sale
Start: 09:00
End: 14:00
United Way Book & Bake Sale will be held in the Health Sciences Atrium Monday November 16/2009 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. We will be accepting used books until Nov 13, please bring them to HSC G253 Donations of baking will greatly be appreciated Nov 16. If you are able to volunteer to help setup, sell and pack up, please contact Joanne Anderson @ 210-7754 andersj@ucalgary.ca Anyone that donates baking or volunteers will be entered into a draw. Proceeds of sale to annual United Way campaign
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Margaret Somerville--Dying as the Last Great Act of Living: The case against euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide
Start: 19:30
End: 21:00
Join Margaret Somerville (Founding Director of McGill Centre for Medicine, Ethics and Law) for a public lecture entitled: 'Dying as the Last Great Act of Living: The case against euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide' 7:30 pm Friday 20 Nov, 2009 Craigie Hall, CHC 119 This lecture is open to the public. Dr. Somerville will be signing copies of her books following the lecture. For More info--> http://www.physiciansforlife.ca/html/events/SomervilleAnnouncement.pdf
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Calgary History of Medicine Society (CHOMS) Lecture/Evening
Start: 18:00
End: 21:00

WHAT: Academic meeting of CHOMS on November 23, 2009 Presenting to the Calgary History of Medicine Society, Colleagues and Interested Parties

WHERE: It will be part of the evening at the Hotel Alma (University of Calgary) 169 University Gate NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

WHEN: November 23, 2009 at 6:00 to 9:00 PM with dinner COST: $30.00 covers food and refreshments

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Understanding the Basics of Pandemics: H1N1 and Your Questions
Start: 19:00
The Calgary Institute for Population and Public Health presents an opportunity to increase your understanding of vaccines, when to seek medical care for flu symptoms, and interactions of viruses between animals and humans. http://www.ucalgary.ca/cipph/
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Relaxation Techniques
Start: 12:05
End: 12:55

Bring your own Lunch and Learn, entitled "Relaxation Techniques" 

Date:    Wednesday, November 25th

Time:   12:05 - 12:55pm

Place:   O'Brien's Centre 1504/1506

Facilitator:  Monica Dragosz, Staff Wellness Centre

Supply Chain Management Information/Q&A Session
Start: 13:00
End: 14:30
YOU ARE INVITED TO A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION/Q&A SESSION When: November 25, 2009 1:00 – 2:30 Where: Clara Christie Theater Supply Chain Management (SCM) will have representatives from: • Accounts Payable (Expenses/Vendor Payments/Relocations) • Procurement (Purchasing) • Distribution Services • P-Card/Travel We will have short presentations on recent changes to SCM followed by question and answer session. Sharon Ferguson Senior Procurement Specialist Supply Chain Managment
11 / 26
Dr. Jean Pettifore Lecture Series Launch and Community Celebration
Start: 16:45
You are cordially invited to the launch of the Dr. Jean Pettifor Lecture Series, a celebration of our new home and opportunities in the Faculty of Medicine plus Recognition of our Community Partners. HRIC Atrium 3330 Hospital Drive NW 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Networking Café*(Round one) 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Dr. Pettifor Lecture 6:30 p.m. CRDS Partner Awards Networking Café (Round two) Continues until 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP by November 13, 2009 Karen Fedato: kfedato@ucalgary.ca or call 403-220-2985
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