FACTSnet UofC Opportunities
Summer Job Opportunities
Through FACTSnet UofC we seek to help UofC students find opportunities that advance their career and/or personal life. FACTSnet summer jobs are able to provide UofC students with chances to develop services, digital collections and other resources for other organizations. We share these opportunities on this website and in our updates.
Banff/Airdrie Job Opportunity
FACTSnet is currently looking for eligible employees in the Banff/Airdrie constituency.
Please visit our current Summer 2020 Job Opportunities page for more information.
Disability/Accessibility Services Review
Student Accessibility Services
Phone: 403-220-8237
Email: access@ucalgary.ca
Registration with Student Accessibility Services
Registration with Student Accessibility Services - How to register with Student Accessibility Services and contact information
Prospective student resources overview
Resources and Support
Consists of both internal (U of C awards) and external awards for students with permanent disabilities
For undergraduate students who are looking to hire a tutor
(Sign-in required)
To book deferred exams, students must complete the “Request to Administer Deferred Exam” form
Technology - Assistive and Adaptive Technologies
Assistive Software Options - Provide information and quick introductions to various accessibility features and apps for the Windows, Mac, and iOS platforms
Alternate Format Textbooks - Process and information for obtaining alternate format textbooks
Main office
Examination Centre
Nat Christie Adaptive Technology Centre
Staff Contacts List
Community Links:
Faculty of Science: Career and Personal Development
Original Link: https://science.ucalgary.ca/
Wayback: https://web.archive.org/web/20200722042102/https://science.ucalgary.ca/
Personal Wellness
Undergraduate Support and Resources
UCalgary Student Wellness Services
In order to prevent the continuous spread of COVID-19, the Student Wellness Services is offering remote services only.
Any concern regarding COVID-19 can be directed to Alberta Health Services for consultation or call 811.
Health Appointment: A UCalgary student can call 403-210-9355 to arrange a virtual appointment. Although in-person appointments are available, they are limited.
Mental Health Support: sar@ucalgary.ca can be contacted. If the matter is immediate, it’s recommended to contact their After-hour mental health support available.
Distress Centre
403-266-4357 (available 24/7)
Distress Centre is available for an online chat from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Weekdays) and 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Weekends)
Wood’s Homes Community Support Team
Call 403-299-9699 or 1-800-563-6106, available 24/7
Text 587-315-5000, available 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wood’s Homes is available for a live chat from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Emergency Medical Care
Call 911 for immediate emergency medical care
Go to the nearest hospital emergency department
Contact Health Link at 811 for medical questions.
Other Services
For Faculty, Staff, and Postdoctoral Scholars
For UCalgary Employees
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
On-Campus Support Resources
This site gives access to several mental health supports, connecting people with similar experiences, and volunteering opportunities. They aim to reduce the stigma on mental health issues and examine institutional policies. For example, the faculty and staff, such as Nancy Chimbry and Damian Goussis, share their vulnerability and compassion.
This site focusses on ‘cultivating a pluralistic community by encouraging cultural and religious literacy, community building, and social change as an integral part of the student experience’
Supports the rich diversity of Indigenous learning, their communities, cultural tradition, and aspirations in post-secondary education
In light COVID-19, the Writing Symbols Lodge is moving online.
Provides a safe space for the LGBTQ community and their allies.
Committed to fostering an inclusive community that values student engagement, challenges students to explore their potential and supports each student’s success through the provision of high-quality services and programs
A self-guided help that is D2L- based program containing several modules, including:
Stress management
Motivation and procrastination
Overcoming thinking traps
Reducing anxiety
Sleep strategy
Exam anxiety
UCalgaryStrong provides specialized programs and services that focus on building leadership capacity, building strong communities, and building personal resilience.
To enrich the lives of society by celebrating and building a foundation of excellence in early care and life-long learning. Their vision is to be leaders in early learning and care. They aim for dynamic for children, empowering for staff, and to partner with families.
They offer a safe and welcoming place for students, staff, faculty, and the community to connect.
To aim to achieve gender equality at the university to support an inclusive campus environment. They want every individual’s agency and voice to be nurtured so they can contribute to the collective spirit of the community, where citizenship and leadership are possible for all, regardless of gender.
Work Skills and Opportunities
Through collaboration, the Undergraduate Science Centre inspires and engages the students as innovators. They provide information, resources, and opportunities to enhance the authentic student experience.
They can help with;
Science Opportunities
This program is designed for students who want to get a head start and stand out from the crowd.
They offer Science students the opportunity to participate in 8 to 16 consecutive months of work experience.
In addition to Research (below), there are also the Science Internship Program (above) and IDEAS Fund that encourage students to think critically.
They also encourage student engagement and community
Science Ambassadors
Science Advisory Council
Science Collaborative Space
The Study Abroad office offers internationalization by;
Increasing campus diversity
Improving global and cross-cultural competencies within the campus communities.
Enhancing opportunities for international collaborations and partnerships in research and education.
Leveraging the unique area of expertise to engage in international development
This website provides training for students in research, which is fairly common in the Science of Faculty.
Research skill is one of the most important skills to learn in science and the Research for Undergraduates provides this experience by placing them in a “real world” setting.
They also help with choosing a Masters or Ph.D. for prospective students and if these are the ideal path for them.
Other Student Resources:
Courses that help with skill-building and development:
Most Science courses offered at the University of Calgary have lab-based components, which exposes the students in the laboratory environment; this is very critical for Science students (but not limited to them). The following are the undergraduate programs that have this:
*Date of Suspension: Summer 2018
Programs and Institutes in the Faculty of Science
Multidisciplinary programs, professional graduate programs, and world-class research institutes that provide the community, students, staff, and educators with opportunities to excel and create real impact on their own career and the world around them.
Work Attitudes
This program is designed for students who want to get a head start and stand out from the crowd.
They offer Science students the opportunity to participate in 8 to 16 consecutive months of work experience.
In addition to Research (below), there are also the Science Internship Program (above) and IDEAS Fund that encourage students to think critically.
They also encourage student engagement and community
Science Ambassadors
Science Advisory Council
Science Collaborative Space
In collaboration with the six departments within the Faculty and the Directors of the Data Science, Environmental Science, Nanoscience, Natural Sciences, and Neuroscience programs, advice on these programs are available.
Women from science will be sharing their knowledge, passion, and love of science with the public
Technovation is a global tech education non-profit that empowers girls and families to become leaders, creators, and problem-solvers. Technovation Girls equips young women ages 10-18 with the skills to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders.
Student Resources
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