October 17, 2005 Source: University of Calgary:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/oct05/haskayne-students.html Haskayne Students Hold on for Hope In honour of Cancer Awareness Month, students at the Haskayne School of Business will be participating in a Survivor-style event to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society on Wednesday, October 19. Business students will balance on pedestals for the chance to win a big screen TV or a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Each student must raise a minimum of $200 to participate. The last student standing wins. "Hold on for Hope" is the first of four charitable events held by Haskayne business students throughout the year as part of the new "house system", created to enhance the student experience and increase community involvement. This competition is sponsored by CMA/CA. Media are invited to attend all or part of the event. What:
Hold on for Hope: a survivor-style competition to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society When:
Wednesday, October 19, starting at 12:30 p.m. Where:
2nd Floor Scurfield Hall, University of Calgary. Eligible participants will be showcased on the second floor of Scurfield Hall throughout the afternoon.
A campus map is available at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/map Who:
Haskayne School of Business students A more detailed agenda can be viewed at: www.ucalgary.ca/~tse. The Haskayne School of Business is an innovative business school with an international reputation for influencing the practice of management and leadership through quality teaching and research. With more than 3,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, PhD and executive education programs, the school boasts more than 15,000 alumni in 50 countries. For more information or to arrange an interview contact: Christie Thomson-Barks
VP House System
The Social Exchange, Haskayne School of Business
403.875.6803
clthomso@ucalgary.ca
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