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CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER
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Employment Type: Part-time
Employment Term:  May 2025 – April 2026

The Chief Returning Officer (CRO) administers all Elections of the University of Calgary Students’ Union. They work to ensure a fair, transparent, accountable, and democratic process and deliver SU Election and Referenda results as required.

The CRO is responsible for answering questions and providing election-related information to students, members of the University community, and the general public in a friendly, timely and professional manner, through email, phone and in-person during office hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Enforce deadlines and policies stipulated by the SU Bylaws, Election Policy and Nomination Package.
  • Assist to market and execute “Run” and “Vote” campaigns.
  • Contribute to the annual review of any Election Policy, manuals, forms, etc.
  • Rule on all Election complaints or concerns from Candidates or other campus community members (with staff assistance).

Download the complete Position Description here.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to resumes@su.ucalgary.ca.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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Results Announced: 2025 SU General Election
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The 83rd SLC will be the first in SU history where all executive positions are held by women

Calgary – The Students’ Union (SU) of the University of Calgary is pleased to announce the results of the SU General Election which will form the 83rd Students’ Legislative Council (SLC). Undergraduate students were able to cast their vote in the election from March 4-6 to determine which of their peers will represent them to faculties, the university, and the three orders of government.

There were two races for executive positions this year, which was up from last year. In the presidential race, Naomie Bakana and Matthew Johnson ran hoping to succeed outgoing President Ermia Rezaei-Afsah. With 53.7% of the vote, Naomie Bakana will be the SU President for the 83rd SLC.

The other executive race was for the position of Vice President External, which saw a race between Sheroog Kubur and Julia Law. With 57.4% of the vote, Julia Law was elected as the new Vice President External.

They will be joined by Gabriela Dziegielewska and Lorraine Ndovi, who ran uncontested and received a majority of yes votes for the positions of Vice-President Academic and Vice-President Internal respectively.

President-elect Naomie Bakana celebrates her victory

The position of Board of Governors representative was also uncontested, and Lujaina Eldelebshany received a majority of yes votes to claim the singular Board of Governors’ seat. There was a race between three candidates for the two seats for Senate. Amber Quo (43.9%) and Laiba Nasir (30.8%) were elected, eking out Uday Singh Sandhu.

In the Faculty Representative races, there were three faculties with races – Arts, the Cumming School of Medicine, and the Haskayne School of Business.

There were nine candidates for the Faculty of Arts, in which there were four positions available. The four elected are Malia Jolly, Simchah Atanda, Mahad Rzain, and Aitazaz Shah.

In the race for the two seats available to represent the Cumming School of Medicine, there were five candidates. Hannah Kim and Nikhil Srivalsan were successful in their bids, and will be joining the 83rd SLC.

In the final contested race, there were four candidates for the two Haskayne School of Business seats. The successful candidates were Joey Szasz and Griffin Stewart.

Other Faculty Representative races asked students to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ for candidates. All candidates running received a majority of ‘yes’ votes in their respective races:

Faculty of Kinesiology: Amanat Panech

Faculty of Law: Faisal Baghazal

Faculty of Nursing: Taylor Strelow

Faculty of Science (three positions available): Haris Naveed, Emil Rasmussen, and Abdu Negmeldin

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Stephanie Cheung

School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape: Matthew Moreau

Schulich School of Engineering (three positions available): Fardin Aryan, Emmanuel Fasesan, and Ibad Rehman

Werklund School of Education: Siena Yee

3,341 students voted in the 2025 General Election, which equates to 11% of the undergraduate population. The results announced today are provisional and become official on March 14. Students elected in this General Election will take office on May 5th, 2025.

The SU will hold a by-election in October 2025 to fill the vacancy in the Faculty of Social Work.

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Inquiries may be directed to:

Nathan Ross
Manager, Communications & Government Relations
nathan.ross@ucalgary.ca
Cell: 403-835-1836

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Budget 2025: The Students’ Union, University of Calgary Responds
Budget 2025: The Students’ Union, University of Calgary Responds 150 150 Caragh Clifford

Budget 2025 undercuts public post-secondary education in Alberta

CALGARY – The Students’ Union, University of Calgary (SU) is deeply troubled by yesterday’s provincial budget. Not just for the lack of funding that post-secondary continues to receive, but for the troubling messages about the direction of advanced education in Alberta.

“Nearly every student association in the province came together earlier this month to sound the alarm that post-secondary in Alberta is in danger,” said SU President Ermia Rezaei-Afsah. “Seeing today’s budget has only re-affirmed just how necessary that open letter was, because this continues to be a grim reality with little hope on the horizon.”

The University of Calgary is for all intents and purposes left out of the 2025 budget, with no commitments beyond the re-affirming of funding towards the Multidisciplinary Science Hub which had previously been announced. Even more troubling is that the post-secondary operating budget is projected to remain stagnant throughout the rest of this current administration, despite the glaring needs for additional funding.

Perhaps the most worrying aspect of this budget is that not all post-secondary funding remained stagnant. Alberta’s Independent Academic Institutions (IAIs) are among the only sectors to see increased investment.

“Alberta is the only province with these IAIs, which blurs the line between giving public funds for private institutions. It hasn’t even been two years since the Ministry of Advanced Education said that MaKami College, an IAI that was only recently granted non-profit status, would not receive public funding, yet here we are,” said SU VP External Mateusz Salmassi.”

“Between this and the introduction of private post-secondary language in Bill 38, public post-secondary looks like it has a giant ‘for sale’ sign on it. We have already seen how that is going with healthcare.”

Finance Minister Nate Horner was quoted in other publications saying “That decision wasn’t made to increase it, neither was the one to cut it. That’s the kind of balance we’re looking at across the table.” With a near-$1 billion in deferred maintenance at the U of C, there is a growing sense of anger among students and community members over this alleged balance.

“The Finance Minister talks about how they need a more optimistic forecast to help restore funding to post-secondary. Yet, when during last year’s budget the forecast was quite optimistic, nothing meaningful was on the table for post-secondary, beyond more loans that students would have to pay back. At what point do we admit this is being done intentionally?” asked Rezaei-Afsah.

The SU will continue to advocate for the needs and issues of the students not just of U of C, but for all Albertan students. With 77% of post-secondary students already struggling to afford the basics in Alberta – combined with Alberta dropping sharply in the rankings in most educated provinces since 2019 – the message to the Government of Alberta is a simple one: you can’t keep cutting class.

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Media Inquiries may be directed to:

Nathan Ross
Manager, Communications & Government Relations
nathan.ross@ucalgary.ca // 403-835-1836

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Design and Marketing Assistant
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ABOUT THE STUDENTS’ UNION

The Students’ Union (SU) is one of the leading undergraduate student associations in Canada. We are a not-for-profit organization that works to ensure that University of Calgary undergraduate students have the best possible university experience through advocacy, representation, and providing valuable on-campus services and programs. We also manage several businesses within the MacEwan Student Centre including a restaurant and bar, two concert venues, a convenience store, a used bookstore and copy centre, and the MacEwan Conference & Event Centre.

We’re in the business of student leadership, and so SU staff are all teachers in some capacity. We coach, mentor, and work alongside the elected members of our student government to help them develop skills and make good decisions for the organization. As such, the SU is a nimble and leading-edge organization that can pivot quickly to address emerging issues and trends.

The SU offers all our employees a competitive, market-determined salary. Our benefits, though, tend to exceed the market. These include:

  • A mission-driven culture that values work-life balance, diverse experiences, and kindness

People love working for the SU because we care about our employees and empower them to thrive and succeed. The result is a very low turnover and a long-serving staff who are passionate about what they do. If you’re tired of being treated like a cog in a machine and want to do something that matters without sacrificing your home life, the SU might just be the right fit for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Marketing and Design Specialist, the Design and Marketing Assistant is a key member of the marketing and communications team. This role provides design, production, coordination, and publishing assistance to support various SU departments and services. The successful candidate will create marketing materials for both print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency with SU branding while engaging student audiences.

SALARY

This is a full-time summer contract position from May to the end of August, with a wage of $17/hour. As a not-for-profit organization, it is extremely unlikely that we will be able to offer a successful candidate a salary outside of this range.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design and produce marketing materials for print and digital distribution.
  • Prepare and format files for print production.
  • Create and edit digital content for social media, web, and digital bulletin boards.
  • Assist in the creation and execution of social media campaigns.
  • Organize and maintain shared files and the SU’s photo library.
  • Ensure consistency with SU’s branding and graphic standards across all projects.
  • Research and develop creative, engaging content ideas.
  • Provide general marketing and administrative support as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a current student in a design-related program, such as:

  • AUArts : Visual Communications Design
  • MRU: Bachelor of Communication – Information Design
  • SAIT: New Media Production and Design or Graphic Communications and Print Technology
  • Or equivalent experience in graphic design.

Additionally, candidates should have:

  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
  • Knowledge of design principles, typography, and print production.
  • Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok) and digital content creation.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to proofread and edit written content.
  • Photography and video production skills (an asset).

For more information, check out the position description.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio (or samples of your work) to resumes@su.ucalgary.ca. We are accepting applications until April 15, 2025, or until we find the right person. We’re hoping to interview candidates and make a decision in late April.

STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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SU IS HIRING: VARIOUS STUDENT POSITIONS
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The Students’ Union is hiring for various Summer and Fall positions. There are part-time and full-time positions available. Please read the descriptions below and download the provided Job Description.

Unless otherwise stated, all resumes must be submitted to resumes@su.ucalgary.ca, with cover letter, by March 14, 2025.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

The Students’ Union is committed to ensuring that members of equity-deserving groups, from a broad range of communities, feel empowered to apply for positions within the organization. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Black, Indigenous, and/or other racialized communities to apply. Qualified candidates who identify as 2Spirit and/or LGBTQIA+ or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The Students’ Union welcomes applications from people with disabilities and believes strongly in accessibility in the work we do. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process – please advise us at any point and we will work with you to meet your needs while respecting your privacy as much as possible.

The Students’ Union is grateful to work on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The University of Calgary is situated on land adjacent to where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Moh’kins’tsis, which we now call the City of Calgary. The Students’ Union also recognizes that land acknowledgments are not enough. We need to pursue truth, reconciliation, decolonization, and allyship in an ongoing effort to make right with all our relations.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION: GENERAL ELECTION 2025
NOTICE OF ELECTION: GENERAL ELECTION 2025 150 150 admin

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the following offices:

  • President (1)
  • Vice President Academic (1)
  • Vice President Internal (1)
  • Vice President External (1)
  • Faculty Representatives, Arts (4)
  • Faculty Representatives, Cumming School of Medicine (2)
  • Faculty Representatives, Haskayne School of Business (2)
  • Faculty Representative, Kinesiology (1)
  • Faculty Representative, Law (1)
  • Faculty Representative, Nursing (1)
  • Faculty Representatives, Schulich School of Engineering (3)
  • Faculty Representatives, Science (3)
  • Faculty Rep., School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (1)
  • Faculty Rep., Veterinary Medicine (1)
  • Faculty Rep., Werklund School of Education (1)
  • Senate Student-at-Large Representatives (2)
  • Board of Governors Student-at-Large Representative (1)

Online voting will take place on the 4th, 5th, and 6th days of March, 2025 through myUofC Student Centre. Voting opens at 9 a.m. on March 4th and closes at 4 p.m. on March 6th, 2025. Polling stations are located at the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) building, MacEwan Student Centre, and Science Theatres, and are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each voting day. All University of Calgary undergraduate students registered in the Winter 2025 session are eligible to vote.

VACANCIES

In accordance with section 48 of the The Union Bylaw, the Chief Returning Officer declares the following position vacant:

  • Faculty Representative, Social Work (1)

More information on the General Election 2025 can be found on the SU ELECTIONS page. 

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GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA, YOU CAN’T KEEP CUTTING CLASS
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Alberta’s post-secondary students unite to send clear message to the province: you can’t keep cutting classes

ALBERTA – With the 2025 Alberta budget set to be announced later this month, the overwhelming majority of Alberta’s post-secondary institutions’ student associations have teamed up to send one simple message to the Government of Alberta – stop cutting classes.

25 of Alberta’s universities and colleges student leaders are signing off on a joint open letter campaign that is sounding the alarm that the budget cuts which began at 2019 have left Alberta’s future in jeopardy. Not only are these cuts one of the leading reasons that has dropped to the sixth-most education province, but the future of Alberta’s workforce could see dramatic effects within the next few years.

60% of bachelor’s students in Alberta are expected to graduate with at least $25,000 worth of debt, and that same number rings true for about 1/3 of college students as well. This is one of the major reasons that so many students are leaving Alberta, meaning there are fewer residents to enter the workforce.

“Students are sending a clear message that enough is enough and packing up and leaving this province, which is a recurring trend among similarly funded sectors like healthcare and children’s education,” said University of Calgary’s Students’ Union President Ermia Rezaei-Afsah. “The quality of Alberta’s post-secondary education keeps declining, and at this point it’s hard not to feel that this is by design.”

This sentiment is being echoed by Lily Schaerer, Chair of the Alberta Students Executive Council (ASEC), which represents 15 of Alberta’s colleges, polytechnics, and universities.

“Alberta historically has been a leader in education, and that is why the Alberta economy has set the standard within Canada for decades. However, with post-secondary funding receiving annual cuts since 2019, it is time to sound the alarm that Alberta’s economic future is being put at risk,” said Schaerer.

Between the membership of ASEC, as well as the individual undergraduate and graduate unions, 290,000 of Alberta’s students are calling for desperately-needed funding to be allotted in this year’s budget. Those student numbers represent more than 7% of Alberta’s total population.

“The price of everything continues to climb, from living expenses to mandatory non-instructional fees, and nearly every university and trade school in the province is underfunded. The message sent is that students and institutions are on our own,” said Lisa Glock, president of the University of Alberta Students’ Union.

Many students’ associations already submitted their requests for what they want to see in the budget over the past six months, but now this letter is making it clear where they all agree – Alberta cannot afford to keep cutting classes. With the province set to announce its budget in the coming weeks, time will tell if this government recognizes the importance of prioritizing its future.

Media inquiries may be directed to:

Nathan Ross, Manager of Communications and Government Relations
University of Calgary Students’ Union
403-835-1836 or Nathan.ross@ucalgary.ca

OPEN LETTER to Alberta Government: Stop Cutting Classes

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Interview availability on February 11. Please note that all potential interviewees are available from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. except where noted.

Calgary

  • Ermia Rezaei-Afsah, President, University of Calgary Students’ Union
  • Tala Abu Hayyaneh, President, Students’ Association of Mount Royal University
  • Ahmad Baker, President, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Students’ Association
  • Hunter Yaworski, Vice President External, University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association

Edmonton

  • Lisa Glock, President, University of Alberta’s Students’ Union
  • Haseeb Arshad, President, University of Alberta’s Graduate Students’ Association, available from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lethbridge

  • Maleeka Thomas, President, University of Lethbridge Students’ Union

Urban Colleges & Rural Alberta

  • Lily Schaerer, Chair, Alberta Students’ Executive Council AND President, Students’ Association of Medicine Hat College, available from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Student-at-Large, Governance and Oversight Committee
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The SU is looking for students-at-large and elected officials to serve on standing committees of the Students’ Legislative Council.

Please visit the SU Committees web page on the SU website for more details on mandates, eligibility requirements, and expected time commitments.

Beyond attending Students’ Legislative Council (SLC), your elected representatives participate in SLC committees. SLC appoints these committees and delegates specific authority and responsibilities to them. SLC committees help the SU develop policy, administer programs, and engage with the needs of the student body.

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit the SU Committees page and follow the instructions under the How To Apply section. This section consists of the mandatory application form and submission instructions.

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION: 2025 GENERAL ELECTION
NOTICE OF NOMINATION: 2025 GENERAL ELECTION 150 150 admin

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Days are Monday, February 10, to Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be held virtually from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and received in person at the SU Main Office from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please visit www.su.ucalgary.ca/elections to access the link to the virtual room on Nomination Days.

Offices Available (Number of Vacancies)

President (1)
Vice President Academic (1)
Vice President External (1)
Vice President Internal (1)
Faculty Representatives, Arts (4)
Faculty Representative, Cumming School of Medicine (2)
Faculty Representatives, Haskayne School of Business (2)
Faculty Representative, Kinesiology (1)
Faculty Representative, Law (1)
Faculty Representative, Nursing (1)
Faculty Rep., School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (1)
Faculty Representatives, Schulich School of Engineering (3)
Faculty Representatives, Science (3)
Faculty Representative, Social Work (1)
Faculty Representative, Veterinary Medicine (1)
Faculty Representative, Werklund School of Education (1)
Board of Governors Student at Large Representative (1)
Senate Student at Large Representatives (2)

The 2025 General Election Nomination Package is available for download on the Election Documents page.

 

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Share Your Talents, Share Your Culture
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The Students’ Union is hosting several events in the winter semester and we are looking for undergraduate students to participate!

Promotion of an SU Club Event, focusing on Black History Month

Is your SU Club holding a Black History Month event in February 2025? We want to highlight your event! Before applying for this promotion opportunity, please ensure your club has received proper event approval on ClubHub and your event must be open to non-members. We will require the name of the event, date and time, location and a short description. If your event is approved to appear on our special BHM calendar, we will contact you by email by January 17, 2025.You will be required to re-confirm the details of your event at that time.

Culture in Motion – Fashion Show

The SU will be holding a cultural celebration event on March 12, 2025. There will be one hour set aside for a fashion show, where students will have the chance to showcase cultural attire and we will share the unique stories or history behind the clothing. To participate in this event, you must be:

  • Available to attend a pre-show review, with your outfit of choice, on either January 28 (between 9 am and 12 pm) or January 31 (between 10 am and 12 pm).
  • Available to attend a rehearsal on March 3 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
  • Available March 12 from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm for the show.

Culture in Motion – Performance

At our event on March 12, 2025, we will be highlighting performing/fine arts from various cultures. If you, your friends or club would like to perform, we want to hear from you! Performances will include: dancing, singing, spoken word, demonstrations, etc. that are between 3 and 10 minutes long. To participate in this event, you must be:

  • Available to attend a pre-show review of your performance, with your group members on either January 28 (between 9 am and 12 pm) or January 31 (between 10 am and 12 pm).
  • Available to attend a rehearsal on March 3 (1:30 pm to 3 pm).
  • Available on March 12 (12 pm to 3 pm) for the show.

Sign up for any of these opportunities through our registration form at: Share Your Talents, Share Your Culture

For questions regarding these opportunities, please email us at: pea@su.ucalgary.ca.

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