Somar Speakers Series (formerly Alberta Buzz)

In partnership with Mount Royal University (MRU) and  the Alberta Global Forum at MRU — free. An ongoing forum addressing issues of current interest to Canadians, Albertans and Calgarians.

A limited number of parking passes are available to CALL members for these events. Please contact tseiler@ucalgary.ca for more information or access to the parking passes.

Because of the limited parking situation, attendees might want to carpool.

2013

• Thursday, March 14, 12 noon-1 p.m., Red Squares, Fair Share and Boycotts: Government Communications during the Quebec Student Strike of 2012
  Dr. Thierry Giasson is an Associate Professor in the Information
  and Communication Department at Université Laval, Quebec City.
  He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Montreal.
  Dr. Giasson’s work currently focuses on new forms of political
  communication on the Internet and political participation and civic
  engagement in Quebec and Canada.
  Mount Royal University, The Knuckle, Room EA3001/3003.

  For a more information, please download this PDF file, click here.

• Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m., “Idle No More and the Future of Aboriginal Life in Canada”
  Dr. Cora Voyageur , Department of Sociology, University of Calgary and Dr. Heather Devine, Department of History, University of Calgary.
  Mount Royal University, Moot Court, (EA1031).

  For a more information, please download this PDF file, click here.

• Thursday, February 28, noon – 1 p.m., “Our Future is our Past: Looking at the Alberta Budget”
  Dr. Ron Kneebone, Professor, Department of Economics, University of Calgary
  Mount Royal University, Room EA3001/3003.

  For a more information, please download this PDF file, click here.

• Tuesday, January 22, 12 noon-1 p.m., Mothers Making a Difference
  Debbie Bell, CEO and President of HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) Canada, will explore the alarmingly high prevalence of Canadian mothers who live in poverty and its impact on society. The presentation will include a discussion the HIPPY program and its’ breakthrough methodology that is proven to build bridges to the larger community.
  Mount Royal University, Room EA3001/3003.

  2012

  • Thursday, November 22, 12 noon-1 p.m., Ground and Pound: The Role of Drama in the Rise of the UFC
    Popular Culture specialist, Dr. Bart Beaty, Department of English, University of Calgary, will discuss the growing popularity of mixed martial arts promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
    Mount Royal University, Room T107
    For a more information, please download this PDF file, click here.
    • Thursday, November 8, 12 noon-1 p.m., Panel on Sports Journalism in Canada
      Roy MacGregor, author and sports writer; Tom Maloney, Sports Editor for the Globe & Mail, and Christopher Waddell, Director School of Journalism & Communication, Carleton University Mount Royal University, Moot Court (EA 1031)
      For a more information, please download this PDF file, click here.
      • Tuesday, November 6, 12 noon – 1 p.m., The U.S. Election
        Dr. Richard Davis, a political scientist from Brigham Young University, will speak at Mount Royal University, Room EA 3001.
        For a speaker profile please download this PDF file, click here.