United Way Fundraiser Events

This exciting event invites students, staff and faculty to test their knowledge across generations. The winners will take home the glory and Werklund School of Education swag.

Teams must consist of 3 to 5 members. Each team is encouraged to include a mix of faculty, staff and students. Registration is open until noon on Friday, October 24, and can be completed in the Dean's office with Jennifer or Debi. Registration is $20 per team, and while it's non-refundable, all fees go to United Way!

So, assemble your dream team, think of a creative team name, and join us for a fun and friendly trivia challenge. Whether you're a participant or a cheerleader, come and enjoy the camaraderie and community spirit.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29
🕐 Time: 12:10 – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: White Buffalo Lodge (EDT 314)

Light refreshments will be served.

Game Rules 

• 15 - 20 questions related to each social generation will be prepared in advance
• Teams will have 1 minute to discuss and record their answer on the paper provided
• The team must work together and agree on their answer
• The team with the most correct answers will win the game
• In case of a tie, 3 questions will be asked to break the tie
• No phones and no checking answers during the game
• No help from the audience

Dust off those forgotten novels, non-fiction gems, and children's tales, and bring them to life again by donating to our United Way fundraiser! We're collecting used books in good condition (no textbooks, please) to help turn pages into powerful community support.

Faculty, staff and students can drop off donations from November 10 to 21.

Collection boxes will be in the mailroom on the 13^th floor of the Education Tower

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 26
🕐 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
📍 Location: Education first floor link

Prices: $4 hardcover, $2 softcover, $1 children’s book. Cash or credit/debit cards accepted.

Contact Anushka De Silva for more information anushka.desilva@ucalgary.ca 

Many children join their new foster home without any of their own belongings. These kits allow a child to arrive with their own personal belongings, while also providing them with a sense of ownership, familiarity, and stability during the transition their new home.

Donations of new items for newborn to 9 years of age are being accepted from October 29 to November 30. Please note: ages 2-4 have the highest need.

Collection boxes will be in Werklund School offices on the first, second, third, fourth and thirteenth floors of the Education Tower. Collection boxes will also be at each Werklund School United Way fundraising event.

Suggested items:

• Books
• Plushies/stuffed animals
• Pajamas
• Blanket
• New outfit
• Wipes
• Underwear & socks
• Toothbrush & toothpaste
• Hairbrush & hair elastics
• Soothers
• Bottles

Kit-Building Tips 

• Please package kits by age range
• Packing the kits into backpacks is preferred
• It is helpful to have kits for boys and girls as well as neutral kits
• Candy is allowed
• Gift cards are allowed
• Baby items are appreciated (ex: baby food, formula, diapers etc.)
• Kits can be decorated, but not in themes such as holiday or Halloween as they will be distributed at different times throughout the year

Contact Romaine McLeary for more information rmmclear@ucalgary.ca