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When I was a teenager my family moved to Zimbabwe for two years. Like a typical teenager, I wasn鈥檛 thrilled at the prospect of leaving my friends and moving to another country. Little did I know at the time this would turn out to be an amazing adventure and prompt me to complete a BA at U荔枝视频 focusing on African politics and international relations. I then went on to complete a law degree at U荔枝视频.

The law faculty鈥檚 focus on practical training (a.k.a. 鈥減erformance-based learning鈥�) prepared me for the 鈥渞eal world鈥� of practising law and I have been a lawyer in 荔枝视频 ever since. In law school I competed in several moots, including the Jessup International Law moot, making it to the Canadian finals with my team. Since graduating, I have regularly come back to act as a judge for law students鈥� practice moots.

A few years ago, my connection to U荔枝视频 prompted me to look for other volunteer opportunities at the university. This started with volunteering at the annual Skate with Santa event, and now I have the pleasure of serving on the Alumni Association Board. I recently finished a two-year term as chair of the board鈥檚 Programs & Events Committee.

Given my affiliation with the law faculty, I鈥檓 looking forward to attending the annual . This year鈥檚 speaker is Vassy Kapelos, the host of CBC鈥檚 Power & Politics. Kapelos has reported on stories and events all over the world, and covered elections and breaking news here in Canada.  These lectures focus on a topic of public importance 鈥� the distressed relationship between Alberta and Ottawa 鈥� and I know . 

You are also likely to find me at one of the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory鈥檚 open houses. The RAO is located just outside 荔枝视频 near Priddis and is well worth the evening drive. I鈥檓 frequently in this area hiking at the Cross Conservation Area or in Kananaskis. Of course, at this time of year I swap my hiking boots for cross-country skis or snowshoes. Given the rural location and dark skies, be sure to come prepared with a flashlight. I learned about the celestial phenomenon 鈥淪teve鈥� (a bright band of gas that occurs a couple of times a year and is, sometimes, visible for up to an hour) the last time I was there. The next open houses are on and .

If you are looking for something more artistic, check out which runs until May 3 at the Esker Foundation in Inglewood. Katie Ohe is a renowned sculptor from Alberta. She is a mentor, leader and inspiration to generations of artists. Some of her work can be found around 荔枝视频 and at the U荔枝视频 campus (think of the beloved Zipper that sits outside U荔枝视频鈥檚 science theatres and is often spun by students for good luck before exams). On April 29, there will be an Alumni .

And speaking of exhibits, the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape has a couple exhibits opening in mid-March. The one taking place at the City Building Design Lab features visuals, prototypes and structures from students, professionals, faculty and instructors. The themes of this exhibit that interest me include Mass Timber, Indigenous dwelling/shelters, and Sustainability and Historic Preservation. I have a passion for home renovations and my design style favours incorporating natural or reusable materials where possible. (In my current home I鈥檝e incorporated wood salvaged from my great grandfather鈥檚 house.) Check out these exhibits .

As a born and raised Calgarian, I can鈥檛 go with out mentioning this event in New York. On Mar. 17, and friends to a 荔枝视频 Flames vs. New York Islanders hockey game. He鈥檒l be joined by Dr. Reed Ferber, BPE鈥�93, PhD, professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Faculty of Nursing and founder and director of the Running Injury Clinic who will provide insight on the exciting developments in wearable technology taking place at U荔枝视频. Go Flames!

Whatever you decide to take in this month, I hope you have a chance to get out and enjoy the extra daylight that March brings.