July 15, 2019
Yahoo! Top 6 UCalgary moments at the 2019 Calgary Stampede
Highlights from the 2019 western heritage celebration
Riley Brandt, Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
For 10 days during the 2019 Calgary Stampede, the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà community celebrated western heritage and community spirit.
Top 6 highlights from this year’s Stampede
- President Ed McCauley hosted his first UCalgary Stampede Barbecue. Almost $300 was raised for United Way of Calgary and Area while the Students' Union Food Bank raised almost $500 and collected 289 food item donations. .
- The Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’s  was proudly displayed in the 2019 Calgary Stampede Parade in Calgary’s downtown core. This year’s parade entry encourages all participants from the community to "Let your ideas soar.â€
- UCalgary vet med researchers spent 10 days at the Stampede grounds . They will provide the Stampede with a report on any recommendations they have to improve the care and welfare of rodeo animals.
- UCalgary participated in a number of community events during Stampede, including the Ismaili Muslim Community’s Annual Stampede Breakfast, Triwood Community Association Stampede Breakfast, and the Wood’s Homes Stampede Breakfast.
- Vet med students were on the grounds with hands-on activities and demonstrations for the public, including an opportunity to palpate a cow simulator model — a fan favourite!
- Yahoo! A number of faculties and business units held their own pancake breakfasts and barbecues. Hundreds of faculty, staff, and students enjoyed these events with colleagues and friends.Â
Visit Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌàStampede 2019 website for more information on all the events, and to check out a collection of UCalgary Stampede stories.