May 9, 2008

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Community Event

University of Calgary Campus Fair

On Saturday, June 14 the University of Calgary will host its annual Campus Fair event—your  passport to U of C’s world of discovery.

With a free barbecue, award-winning children’s entertainment and tons of interactive games and activities that highlight our world-class research and programs, there is something for everyone on campus at the U of C this day.

•    Join our engineers as they make liquid nitrogen ice cream and silly putty
•    Test your “grossness” limits with Fear Factor Arctic at the Arctic Institute of North America
•    Be a Dino for a Day and practise sports drills with current and former Dinos athletes

Every faculty and department will feature fun and interactive exhibits – over 50 in total. There will be activities, draw prizes and an exciting lineup of entertainers. There’s a lot to do, so be sure to arrive early. Kids – bring your parents. Rain or Shine. Free parking and admission.

To learn more about this fun, free event, visit www.ucalgary.ca/campusfair.

WHAT:
Campus Fair – Your passport to U of C’s world of discovery

WHO:
Every U of C faculty and department will feature fun and interactive exhibits – over 50 in total

WHERE:
University of Calgary campus
See map (http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/index.html)

WHEN:
June 14
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Media contact:
Meghan Sired
Media Relations Advisor – External Relations
University of Calgary
W: 220-4756
C: 852-5047