University of Calgary: Important Updates

 

NEW PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Available for fall 2022, the BA in Language and Culture within the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures is responding to the recent appearance in university graduate studies in Alberta and elsewhere of programs in language, literary, and cultural studies and is recognizing the City of Calgary’s growth as one of Canada’s most ethnically diverse major cities. The degree prepares students richly for MA and PhD studies across the world in cultural studies, in stand-alone language area programs in Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures, German, Italian Studies, and Russian, and in such professional areas as education, global affairs, and translation. This same preparation gives students important steps up in career positions whose employers are looking to build diverse workplace teams that call for more substantive intercultural competence. The degree provides students with a multidisciplinary education that brings together courses on language and culture areas and courses that reach across languages and cultures. Students engage in focused language, literary, and cultural studies in one or two language areas (Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures, German, Italian Studies, Russian), and complement these studies with core coursework in cross-linguistic, cross-cultural, and comparative studies. The BA provides students with learning opportunities that are unique to the Faculty of Arts. The School, more than any other academic unit in the Faculty, is situated to offer this BA. Its specialists in Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures, German, Italian Studies, and Russian come together to form cross-cultural communities of expertise in language teaching, applied linguistics, and literary and cultural studies.   NEW PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS With all eyes on a cleaner, healthier future, the Schulich School of Engineering is excited to announce its new Sustainable Systems Engineering major. Students admitted in fall 2022 will be able to choose Sustainable Engineering following their first-year courses. A reminder that we have a guaranteed placement program.   The Bachelor of Science program in Sustainable Systems Engineering is an innovative learning path that will appeal to a broad range of students wishing to pursue an engineering career in a world that is increasingly environmentally conscious. Sustainable Systems Engineering is a technical, transdisciplinary field focusing on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycles, with a goal of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The program focuses on sustainably engineered systems and integrates material from a number of engineering disciplines (civil, chemical, mechanical, geomatics, software and electrical), as well as science, indigenous studies, architecture, agriculture, and business. The multidisciplinary character of the Sustainable Systems Engineering program will train graduates to be professional and versatile and, thus, well-placed in a modern and diverse economy. Upon graduation, students may find themselves in a number of careers related to cleantech, including renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal); green communities and infrastructure; sustainable design; sustainable food, agriculture, and biomass solutions; supply chain management; and public utility analysis and regulation. Sustainable Systems Engineering is engineering for the planet, and for the future. STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE Have an innovative student who excels in STEM? Remember to nominate them for the Schulich Leader Scholarships, Canada’s most prestigious STEM scholarship. The deadline for nomination is January 26, 2022. The deadline for UCalgary's High School Awards is March 1st. If you have a student that is looking to learn more about Financial Aid and Student loans, we recommend that they consider joining us for our Financial Aid, UCalgary and You on February 16, 2022.   NEW INITIATIVE: INDIGENOUS PATHWAY The University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering (SSE) is pleased to announce the creation of the SSE Indigenous Pathway Program, starting in September 2022. This program has been developed in recognition of the profound contributions that Indigenous learners bring to the school and profession, and is grounded in principles of equality, inclusion, and diversity.   This initiative supports both the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy (ii’ taa’ poh’to’p) and Engineers Canada’s commitment to Indigenous peoples in engineering.  This program will aim to foster a culturally sensitive environment in which self-identified Indigenous students are provided with the necessary support to grow their skills, well-being, and success as engineering scholars. The SSE Indigenous Pathway program is intended for students who show promise as engineering students, but who may not qualify under the traditional admission process The program consists of four key elements: Direct Entry into Engineering through an Indigenous Admissions process Individualized student pathways through the common core curriculum that may include preparatory high school content through on-site courses Culturally responsive student advising and holistic student supports Financial support The program will support inclusive engineering education through the incorporation of Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing into the preparatory engineering curriculum.  In conjunction with the Indigenous Pathways Program Coordinator and the Engineering Student Centre Student Advisors, students will have the opportunity to design flexible, responsive schedules allowing them the time and resources needed to succeed. The Indigenous Pathways Coordinator will also support students in areas including leadership, guidance, and connections to resources to support them in networking and in their future careers. On top of a long list of available scholarships and bursaries, all students admitted into the SSE Indigenous Pathway Program will receive an SSE Diversity Champion in Engineering Award upon entry. All students within the SSE Indigenous Pathway will additionally receive an SSE award equal to the cost of each foundation course that they are required to complete. We anticipate that the SSE Indigenous Pathway Program will foster increased collaborations amongst Indigenous students across campus, will enrich UCalgary’s Indigenous Strategy, and will increase Indigenous representation and participation in the school and in the profession.