Prof appointed vice-chair of ethics board

Dr. Kent Donlevy wears many hats these days—lawyer, tenured associate professor in the Faculty of Education, instructor in the Faculty of Communication and Culture, student at the University of London (U.K.), and now, vice-chair of the Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (CFREB). This is a new position created to provide for Donlevy’s eventual succession to the chair’s position. The CFREB, established in January 2000, ensures that all social science research involving human subjects on campus is reviewed and certified as ethically acceptable under the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.

Medicine researcher get biotech award

This year’s BioAlberta Award in Scientific Achievement and Innovation goes to John Wallace, a professor in pharmacology and therapeutics in the Faculty of Medicine. The award acknowledges success in translating research discoveries into commercialized products and innovative discoveries that improve the health of people in Alberta and beyond. Wallace was nominated for discovering new anti-inflammatory drugs that are safer to use.

Vet school applications received

The U of C’s new Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has received 200 applications for its first class of 30 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students this fall. The application deadline for the first class closed on Jan. 10. “I am extremely pleased by this positive response.  It bodes very well for the quality of our first class,” says Dr. Alastair Cribb, dean. More information about the program can be found at www.vet.ucalgary.ca.

Markin-Flanagan program seeks writers

The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Program is accepting applications from emerging Canadian writers for its 10-month residency at the U of C from Aug. 15, 2009 to June 15, 2010. The deadline for applications is Jan. 31, 2008. For complete application information, visit www.markinflanagan.ca, or contact 220-8177 or leej@ucalgary.ca.

LUTW honoured for engineering contributions

Dave Irvine-Halliday of the Light Up The World foundation has been awarded the K.Y. Lo Medal from the Engineering Institute of Canada in recognition of significant engineering contributions at the international level.

Surgeon one of Canada’s top 100 women

U of C Faculty of Medicine surgeon Dr. Janice L. Pasieka has been named one of Canada’s 100 most powerful women of 2007 by the Globe and Mail newspaper. A former head of the division of general surgery, she developed a novel way of delivering call coverage at the Foothills Hospital and in 1998, helped establish the neuroendocrine clinic at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.

Inuit leader to speak on Arctic issues

Mary Simon, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, will be at the Rozsa Centre on Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. as part of a national speaking tour. The Inuit leader, whose talk is sponsored by Arctic Institute of North America, has embarked on the tour in order to make Canadians aware of the contemporary issues faced by people in the North such as climate change, sovereignty and the economy. Everyone is welcome to this free talk. For more information go to www.ucalgary.arctic.ca or call 220-7294.

Haskayne wins business competition

Haskayne undergraduate students took first place overall at the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition. Student teams won five gold (business strategy, finance, accounting, ethics and labour arbitration), one silver (debate) and one bronze (marketing) among the eight different events. Haskayne competed against teams from Canada, the United States and Asia. The win extends the 30-year winning streak for the school.