United Way Campaign 2023

The seasons are changing...are you ready for hygge evenings and weekends? Cozy island is filled with all the warm, comfortable things that bring hygge into your life - woolly socks, handknit mittens, warm tea and hot chocolate, candles, delicious non-perishable snacks and candies, good books, and more... 

Bring hygge things to the island

From Monday Oct 30 to Friday November 24, drop off new cozy things at one of the following locations (minimum value of $5-10 but you can exceed this. Handmade items welcome!). Be sure to include your name and email address with your item.

Faculty of Science - Heather Clitheroe BI 540 (Dean's Office)
Libraries & Cultural Resources - Ingrid Reiche TFDL 329D
Faculty of Social Work - Sue Labine MT 301 and Theresa Eng MT 304
Offices of VP (Finance) and VP (Services) - Aurelie Maerten AD 200
Faculty of Arts - Lisa Hughes SS 13th floor (Dean's Office - 8:30-noon, 1:00-4:30)
Student & Enrollment Services - Mandy McCaughley MSC 482 (Women's Resource Centre - drop off at front desk)
Advancement - Shauna Smalldon AD 269E (Executive Suite)
Schulich School of Engineering - Vaishnavi Sadagopan (ENC 105 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and Sachi Perera END 204J (Engg Block D - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
UCVM - Sarah Parker CWPH 2nd Floor (Dean's Office)
School of Public Policy - Franquie Parkinson DTC 5th Floor (Downtown Campus - Mon, Tues, Weds, Thur)
UC International - Rebecca Trautwein MT 05 (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Research Services - Connie Tsang and Rineem Saleh EEEL 467 (Mon, Tues, Weds)
Kinesiology -  Kerry Dankers OO 165 (Olympic Oval)
Continuing Education - Tomoko Kusma (EDT 1104A) and Anita Gee (DTC 231 - Tues, Weds, Thurs)
Cumming School of Medicine - Alyssa Ly (CWPH 7th Floor - Mon, Weds, Thurs or drop at 7th floor front desk)
ICT - Cory Yost (ICT 602a)

Can't make it to a drop-off location? Email Heather Clitheroe to set up a time for pickup.

Buy tickets

After the 24th, the island closes and ticket sales will begin shortly afterward (you'll be notified by email). One ticket = one life. Lots of tickets = lots of lives to stay on the island, and better chances to win. Players must have brought an item to the island to buy tickets. 

1 ticket for $5 (1 life)
10 tickets for $10 (10 lives)
50 tickets for $20 (50 lives)
200 tickets for $50 (200 lives)

Last people standing

In early December, we begin drawing tickets/lives to eliminate players from the island. The last five survivors take a share of the prize pool. The more tickets you've purchased, the better your chances to stay on the island and win!

4th, 5th, and 3rd person standing each receives 10% of the prize pool
2nd person standing receives 20% of the prize pool
1st person standing receives 50% of the prize pool

Items received: (updated Nov 28)

• Faculty of Science prize pack (x5)
• Mug and sock set
• Tea sampler set
• Men's mukluk slippers
• Chocolates
• Shawl scarf (red and black)
• Sherpa fleece throw
• Woobles crochet kit
• Word Teasers card game
• Slipper socks
• Scarf
• Gloves (x3 pairs)
• Hand and candle set
• Book - The Covenant of Water
• Schulich School of Engineering prize pack
• Lindor chocolates
• Starbucks coffee
• Hand-crocheted bag, scarf, hat, and mitts
• Slippers
• Blanket
• Mexican hot chocolate set
• Faux fur throw
• Toque
• Mug
• Mole-flavoured yam chips
• Life at Home candle (sandalwood and patchouli)
• Hot chocolate set
• Gift basket - chocolates and cookies
• School of Public Policy prize pack
• mulled spice mix
• knitted cable headband
• Cookbook
• Colouring books and pencil crayons
• melting snowman and lava lamp
• Electric blanket
• Britt's Knits Beyond Soft Gloves
• Trio of books
• Godiva Giftbasket 
• Rocky Mountain Candle
• Polaroid puzzle
• Cast iron cookie skillet
• Handmade Sterling silver bracelet and necklace
• Mint Chocolates (Bouchard) 
• tea 
• Book - The Little Book of Hygge
• Essential oil diffuser
• Book - Living to be 100
• Book - Verity 
• Laura Secord Jam Sampler
• Starbucks Christmas Blend Instant Coffee
• Dare to Lead by Brene Brown book
• Home Socks 
• Banff Tea Co Organic Herbal Tea
• Minimalist Baker Cookbook

Current prize pool value: $1722 (prize pool value will be updated as items arrive)

Isn't yeast the best? Wonders of Fermentation Island offers you the chance to restock your wine cellar and beer fridge with marvelous wine, beer, cider, spirits, cocktails...all brought to you by our favourite eukaryote! 

Bring a bottle to get to the island

From Monday Oct 30 to Friday November 24, drop wine, craft beer, ciders, or spirts (minimum value $20 - single item or combined value if entering more than one item) at one of the following locations. Be sure to include your name and email address!

Faculty of Science - Heather Clitheroe BI 540
Libraries & Cultural Resources - Ingrid Reiche TFDL 329D
Offices of VP (Finance) and VP (Services) - Aurelie Maerten AD 200
Faculty of Arts - Lisa Hughes SS 13th floor (Dean's Office - 8:30-noon, 1:00-4:30)
Student & Enrollment Services - Mandy McCaughley MSC 482 (Women's Resource Centre - drop off at front desk)
Advancement - Shauna Smalldon AD 269E (Executive Suite)
Schulich School of Engineering - Vaishnavi Sadagopan (ENC 105 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) and Sachi Perera END 204J (Engg Block D - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
UCVM - Sarah Parker CWPH 2nd Floor (Dean's Office)
School of Public Policy - Franquie Parkinson DTC 5th Floor (Downtown Campus - Mon, Tues, Weds, Thur))
UC International - Rebecca Trautwein MT 05 (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Research Services - Connie Tsang and Rineem Saleh EEEL 467 (Mon, Tues, Weds)
Kinesiology -  Kerry Dankers OO 165 (Olympic Oval)
Continuing Education - Tomoko Kusma (EDT 1104A) and Anita Gee (DTC 231 - Tues, Weds, Thurs)
Cumming School of Medicine - Alyssa Ly (CWPH 7th Floor - Mon, Weds, Thurs or drop at 7th floor front desk)
ICT - Cory Yost (ICT 602a)

Can't make it to the drop-off location? Email Heather Clitheroe to set up a time for pickup.

Buy tickets 

Buy tickets

After the 24th, the island closes and ticket sales will begin shortly afterward (you'll be notified by email). One ticket = one life. Lots of tickets = lots of lives to stay on the island, and better chances to win. Players must have brought an item to the island to buy tickets. 

1 ticket for $5 (1 life)
10 tickets for $10 (10 lives)
50 tickets for $20 (50 lives)
200 tickets for $50 (200 lives)

Last people standing

In early December, we begin drawing tickets/lives to eliminate players from the island. The last five survivors take a share of the prize pool. The more tickets you've purchased, the better your chances to stay on the island and win!

4th, 5th, and 3rd person standing each receives 10% of the prize pool
2nd person standing receives 20% of the prize pool
1st person standing receives 50% of the prize pool

Items received so far (updated Nov 28):

• George Wyndham Shiraz 2020
• Drusian Valdobbiadene Brut sparkling wine
• Torre Zambra organic wine
• Fleur de Charme Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2020
• Mionetto Prosecco
• J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon
• Macrame Primitivo Puglia 2020
• Kulina wine
• Bread and Butter wine
• Bacardi Rum
• Chateaux Giscours Margaux 2015
• Antica Cappella Toscana
• Spirit Hills Dandelion Honey Wine
• Ancient Hill 2018 Rose Wine
• Terra Occitana Gamay-Syrah 2020
• Martino Cabernet Franc 2020
• Halsfield Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
• Bailey's Irish Creme
• Havana Club
• Dubonnet
• Disaterous by Nature - Red blend 2021
• Tinhorn Creek Merlot 2011
• Silent Oak Reserve 2021
• Aranwa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
• Smirnoff Vodka
• Frind Estate Big Red 2020
• Pongracz Brut
• Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon
• Nichol Vineuyards Pinot Gris
• Pink Whitney Vodka drink
• Assorted craft beer (4 pack)
• Strongbow Apple Cider - 8pack
• J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon
• Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
• 19 Crimes wine
• Road 13 wine
• Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon
• CHATEAU MIRAVAL COTES DE PROVENCE ROSE
• FreakShow Cabernet Sauvignon
• Pajaru Picuraru Primivito
• Eau Claire Distillery Rupert's Exceptional Canadian Whisky
• Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
• Screaming Frenzi - Riesling
• Trapiche/ J.P Chenet
• Meiomi Pinot Noir
• LaFrenz Malbec 2020
• Meiser Weisser Burgunder Trocken 2022
• Sea Cider Pippins Cider
• On the Rocks Espresso Martini
• Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco Rose
• Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Current pool value: ($1333)

UCalgary 50/50 draw: the draw is campus-wide, with a prize pot of up to $10,000. To play, you must be 18+ and residing in Alberta. Ticket sales run from October 19-December 12. Winning ticket will be drawn on December 13. 

Sparks of Gratitude: purchase 'spark' cards to give a note of thanks and appreciation to a coworker! Sparks are 5 for $10. Buy online; your sparks will be delivered by a volunteer. 

Make a donation: one-time or ongoing donations to the United Way help Calgary and area agencies and organizations as they provide services to the community. Payroll deductions are easy to do and you'll receive a tax receipt on your T4. Pledge now and your donation will start in January!