At St. Mary’s University, we honour the more than 2.3 million Canadians who fought for our nation in World War I (1914-1918), World War II (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then. We remember especially the more than 118,000 who gave their lives and their futures so [...]
#GivingTuesdayNow is here! Today is the day to come together and support St. Mary's University students who have been financially impacted through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Student Emergency Bursary Fund was established to help ensure that St. Mary’s University students have access to the support and resources they need to successfully recover from unexpected financial [...]
Exciting Internship secured by St. Mary’s University History Student Quinn Demers, a fourth year History student at St. Mary’s University, landed a very competitive trade-focused internship. He credits St. Mary’s University Assistant History Professor Dr. Gayle Thrift for the bringing the opportunity to his attention, who thought the internship would be of interest to Demers [...]
Upcoming Events Fall Assembly: Thurs. October 29 at 7pm. The Calgary Alliance represents 35,000 Calgarians who are working together to build a stronger Calgary. Show up at our Fall Assembly to hear Mayor Nenshi speak, learn about our Fall Campaigns and add your voice to make a difference in building a stronger, more resilient city. [...]
What is the history of Orange Shirt Day? In 1891, St. Joseph Mission Residential School became operational in Williams Lake, BC. Hundreds of children spent many years of their young lives residing within the walls of this institution until it closed its doors in 1981. 22 years later, a man named Chief Fred Robbins organized [...]
Hello! A few last pieces for you before term begins on Tuesday. We are all looking forward to the first week of classes and seeing you - whether online or in-person. Campus has been buzzing this week with 7 on-campus sessions New Student Orientation and 1 remote session. I will keep this message brief, as [...]
September 1 UPDATE: Information regarding COVID-19 As we approach the fall term, we would like to provide everyone with the current health and safety information when on campus. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation thus far in following protocols and keeping St. Mary’s a safe place to work and learn. MASKS Masks are required in [...]
Obituary “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Calgary lost a bit of its moral strength Sunday evening with the death of Edward (Ted) John Cuthbert Valentine. Ted was born February 24, 1930 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary to [...]
It is with great sadness that St. Mary’s University mourns the loss of one of the cornerstones of our community and most dedicated and influential supporters – Ted Valentine. Ted passed away on August 9, 2020 at the age of 90. A prominent businessman, proud family man and active philanthropist, Ted was a member of [...]
The Dr. David Lawless Award for Scholarly Achievement is awarded to a member of the full-time faculty at St. Mary’s University in recognition of major scholarly achievements. A prolific scholar, Dr. Timothy Harvie has earned this award with his dedication and passion. He has published extensively in the diverse fields of social justice, political theology, [...]
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