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East Roman archeology: goals and challenges, with Marica Cassis

A conversation with Byzantium and Friends about the archaeological study of the east Roman world and how it interfaces with traditional, text-based historiography

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Critically acclaimed satire brings Métis voices to UCalgary stage

Women of the Fur Trade explores identity, friendship, and history in Alberta’s first production of Frances Koncan’s celebrated play

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In Memoriam: Hanne Sigismund Nielsen, Faculty of Arts

Faculty member in Classics and Religion; campus flag lowered Oct 1.

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Royal Society of Canada announces 2025 Fellows including three UCalgary scholars

Henry Leung, Bruce Pike, and Frank Stahnisch recognized with Canada’s top academic honour

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Frank W. Stahnisch recognized for work in history of neurosciences and medicine

Historian among UCalgary scholars elected to Royal Society of Canada

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Outstanding members of UCalgary Arts honoured

Faculty awards recognize Arts community's achievements and influence


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Nickle Galleries

Numismatic Collection

The Nickle Galleries’ Numismatic Collection is the largest and most important academic coin collection in Canada.

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Paul Chastko

New book explores Alberta’s oil history and culture

History professor Dr. Paul Chastko, PhD, examines how oil shaped politics, popular culture and identity in early twentieth-century Alberta in his new book The Boom. His research traces how resource development influenced regional identity and political life.

 

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