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60 years of UCalgary
UCalgary has launched a 60-week storytelling campaign marking the university’s 60th anniversary in 2026. Community members are invited to submit story ideas through the intake form.
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Anthropology and Archaeology
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Art and Art History
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Classics and Religion
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Communication, Media and Film
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Creative and Performing Arts (School of)
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Economics
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History
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Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures (School of)
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Philosophy
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Psychology
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