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Books from UCalgary’s Writerly Friends and Faculty

An accessible yet nuanced exploration of assisted suicide, an intimate, poetic interrogation of restrictive masculinity, and a look at how we might have approached 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic differently have been added to the bookshelf.
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The Kitchen is Always Open

A traditional act of compassion, which elevates contemporary Calgary and defines the heart of the growing Sikh community, has inspired an expanded program of study.
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Ageism is Getting Old

A growing body of research shows the negative impact of treating older persons as hapless “others.” If we’re lucky, it’s a group we’ll join someday. It’s well beyond time to change our perceptions.
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Constitutionally Yours

As our official Rights and Freedoms hit middle age we have to ask: What has our Charter done for women lately?
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10 Things We Like About Annie Murray

A coveted career that calls for boundless curiosity, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for people and storytelling — a rare books librarian is a rare bird, indeed
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10 Things We Like About Aviv Fried

Baker, entrepreneur and UCalgary student Aviv Fried is driven to make the world better through improving how non-profits work — and by sharing stellar cinnamon buns.
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10 Things We Like About Mark Tewksbury

Olympic athlete, activist, actor and motivational speaker, Mark Tewksbury, LLD’10, finds purpose in empowering others to lead — and joy in the Mediterranean, the Elbow River and his supportive husband