The USask Calgary Hub will be closed from December 23, 2024 through January 3, 2025.
Our purpose
Located in the heart of downtown Calgary, the USask Calgary Hub provides a gateway for alumni and community members to reunite with their USask roots.
Home to our second largest alumni population outside of Saskatoon, Calgary has always been a hub of activity for the 14,000+ USask alumni who live and work in the Calgary region.
The USask Calgary Hub is a place for interaction, community building, learning and growing. It functions as a creative, urban space for members of our USask community including alumni, university leaders, faculty, staff, students, community stakeholders and business partners. The multi-use space features meeting rooms, gathering areas and landing zones that can serve as a home base for regional alumni groups, a space for professional and educational opportunities, and a venue for events and other USask activity in Calgary.
Our spaces
More than 3,600 ft2 of multi-purpose space to engage, interact, collaborate, learn and conduct business.
Whether you are dropping in, meeting up, or attending an alumni event, the USask Calgary Hub welcomes you. Three private meeting rooms can be reserved in advance and there are multiple zones designed for group conversations and collaboration.
The Executive Boardroom has seating for 12 people around the table, with additional seating for 6 people on side benches.
The boardroom is equipped with an LCD display screen, video and teleconferencing capabilities, whiteboard and high-speed wireless internet access.
Capacity: Up to 18 people
Two meeting rooms can be used as a flexible office or study space for individuals, or small groups.
Each meeting room is equipped with a whiteboard and high-speed wireless internet access.
Capacity:
- Meeting Room A: 1 – 4 people
- Meeting Room B: 1 – 6 people
Located in the Gallery, an open collaboration area provides work or meeting space for those who do not require privacy. The collaboration area can be reserved in advance but is also available as a drop-in workspace or gathering place for individuals or small groups.
High-speed wireless internet is available throughout.
Capacity: 1 – 8 people
The Gallery has multiple landing zones and gathering areas for individuals and small groups. Lounge seating offers a comfortable spot for conversations. A high-top seating area provides a perfect meeting space for a mentoring session or a quiet place to work and reflect.
High-speed wireless internet is available and charging ports are strategically located throughout the space.
The Gallery is designed to transform into an event venue for large scale alumni and professional development events, speaking engagements, university receptions, and more. It is equipped with an overhead projector, projection screen, display screen, sound system and microphone.
Special permission for event booking is required. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Capacity: Maximum occupancy is 100 people. Capacity is dependent on usage and event configuration.
Book a meeting space
The USask Calgary Hub welcomes you. Booking requests are not required for drop-in visits to the Hub.
Please take a few minutes to review the terms of use.
Terms of use are subject to change at the discretion of the university.
Booking:
- USask alumni, faculty, staff and students must submit a booking request in order to secure a space. Click on the links on this webpage or contact the USask Calgary Hub.
- All bookings are tentative until confirmed by the USask Calgary Hub office coordinator. Please allow up to two business days for processing booking requests.
- Bookings are two hours unless otherwise approved.
- Meetings must take place during regular business hours.
- Special permission for meeting and event requests outside of regular business hours will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- All meetings and events must end at the scheduled time. Please allow for setup and teardown when making your booking request.
Fees:
- There are no fees for USask alumni, faculty, staff or students to book meeting space in the USask Calgary Hub.
- Users are responsible for any other meeting and/or event expense including, but not limited to liquor permits, catering, special event rental equipment, liability insurance, and additional cleaning fees (if applicable), etc.
- After-hours building operational expenses may also apply.
Cancellations:
- Please inform us of cancellations at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled time.
Food and beverage:
- Food and beverage arrangements must be communicated to the USask Calgary Hub office coordinator in advance. We do not offer coffee service at this time.
- Use of alcoholic beverages is limited to specific events and permission must be requested upon booking.
- Functions involving alcohol require a special event liquor permit from AGLC (Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission). The permit must be provided to the office coordinator in advance.
- Any alcohol served at an event must be purchased from a licensed premises in Alberta.
- Due to COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, food and beverage allowances may be limited.
Custodial Staff:
- Daily custodial service is supplied. However, if an event requires additional services for post-event clean-up, additional cleaning fees may apply.
Liability Insurance:
- Event bookings must be sponsored by a USask college or department.
- External users may be required to obtain liability insurance during the duration of the space use.
News and recent events
USask Women in SETT Careers
Join us at the USask Calgary Hub for an exciting opportunity to connect with successful women in science, engineering, technology, and trades (SETT) careers on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Our panelists will share their experiences, insights, and advice to inspire and empower you in your own career journey. Don't miss this chance to network with like-minded individuals and build valuable connections.
Register here.
Calgary Alumni and Friends Stampede Reception
In July, our USask community dusted off their cowboy hats and boots for our annual Stampede reception. More than 140 alumni and friends joined Chancellor Grit McCreath and President Peter Stoicheff at the USask Calgary Hub for a memorable event. This year, our alumni's graduation years ranged from 1949 to 2024!
Event photos can be found here. While you're reading this, take a moment to update your contact information to ensure you receive invitations to upcoming events.
Calgary Alumni and Friends Reception
Alumni and friends dusted off their cowboy hats and boots at our pre-stampede reception in Calgary. More than 125 alumni and friends gathered at the USask Calgary Hub to reconnect and celebrate the kick-off of the Calgary Stampede.
Make sure you keep your contact information up to date to ensure you receive invitations to upcoming events.
Grand Opening Celebration
Chancellor Grit McCreath and President Peter Stoicheff and guests gathered for a celebration of the grand opening of the USask Calgary Hub on March 7, 2022.
We are excited to discover what we can accomplish together with our USask community in Calgary.
Preventing the next pandemic
A conversation with Volker Gerdts, Director and CEO of USask's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
Dr. Gerdts and his team were the first in the country to isolate the COVID-19 virus and to have a vaccine candidate in pre-testing. Now, they are focused on predicting future pandemics and addressing them by combatting emerging diseases before they have a chance to evolve into a substantial threat.
Learn how VIDO is becoming Canada's Centre for Pandemic Research.
A piece of USask for Calgary alumni
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Calgary Hub is designed to be an innovative gathering space for Calgary alumni and community members.
Contact us with questions or to learn more.
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USask Calgary Hub We are located street level on the corner of 3rd Avenue SW and 2nd Street SW |
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8 am – 4:30 pm HOLIDAY HOURS The USask Calgary Hub is closed on statutory holidays. |
In addition to street parking, there are various surface lots and parkades located within a short walking distance. For your convenience, we have provided a list of paid parking options below.
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Jamieson Place 308 – 4th Avenue SW |
326 – 3rd Avenue SW |
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Calgary City Centre | 302 – 3rd Avenue SW |
Livingston Place | 222 – 3rd Avenue SW |
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The International | 220 - 4th Avenue SW |
The International | 216 - 4th Avenue SW Impark Lot #31 (Surface lot next to The International)
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As a University of Saskatchewan alumnus, your journey with USask doesn’t end at convocation. Alumni networks are your chance to connect with other alumni living in your community.
If you want to receive network or chapter invitations, make sure you update your contact information to hear all about the exciting initiatives in your area.
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Co-President |
Erin Chrusch (LLB’02, BA'99) |
| Co-President |
Andrea Kozak (BE’14) |
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VP of Volunteers |
Lorraine Fiddler (BCOMM’18) |
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VP Events |
Deidre Horn (BCOMM'87) |
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Engineering Calgary |
Carlene Deutscher engr.alumni@usask.ca |