Community Engagement
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UCalgary Nursing leaders help raise funds through the annual Pie-a-Prof event
In December four UCalgary Nursing profs volunteered to be ‘pied’ by students to raise fund for the Graduation Committee.
Mental Health and Wellness Clinic hosts VagusFest
As part of the University’s UFlourish festival the Faculty of Nursing hosted a Las Vagas themed VagusFest. The interactive wellness event lead participants through techniques for vagus nerve activation that included Elvis impressions and laughter therapy.
Winter warmth event brings the nursing community together for the United Way
Our United Way committee brought staff and faculty together to give back to our community at Winter Warmth: Chapters & Cocoa for Charity. The event raised funds for United Way programs that make a difference across Calgary.
From Left to Right: Dr. Tracie Risling, Associate Dean, Innovation and Research and Dr. Zahra Shajani, Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs, speak at a panel during the Global Network of Public Health Nursing Conference.
UCalgary Nursing co-hosts international public health nursing conference
The 7th International Global Network of Public Health Nursing Conference, co-hosted by UCalgary and Mount Royal University, brought together an international community of nurses to explore solutions for emerging concerns.
Dr. Michael Lang premieres documentary on young caregivers
Following his Marguerite Schumacher Memorial Alumni Lecture and appointment as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing, Dr. Michael Lang’s digital story, Like a Mountain: Mindfulness for Young Caregivers was released. The documentary explores young caregivers’ experiences, resilience, and mindfulness as a tool for well-being.
Dr. Mike Lang speaks at the 2025 Marguerite Schumacher Memorial Alumni Lecture .
Adrian Shellard
NurseMentor
NurseMentor is the Faculty of Nursing’s mentorship program that has been running since 2017. It connects University of Calgary undergraduate student nurses with UCalgary Nursing RN alumni for professional and personal development.
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