Ukrainian Canadian Students Union to convene 46th congress in Calgary (01/24/99)

Ukrainian Canadian Students Union to convene 46th congress in Calgary

CALGARY - The Ukrainian Canadian Students Union (SUSK) has announced that its 46th annual congress will be held February 18-22 in Calgary.

Almost 60 participants are expected to arrive from across the country, and perhaps the U.S.

"We have heard rumors U.S. students are thinking of coming up to Calgary to take part," said Mike Anisimovicz, organizing co-chair of the congress. "If that is the case, we'll be sure to show them not just the western hospitality Calgary is famous for, but some good Canadian hospitality as well."

SUSK holds a national convention once a year in one of its member cities, for the purpose of holding elections, setting policy and discussing important Ukrainian student issues. This year's keynote speaker will be Bishop Stefan Soroka of Winnipeg.

"He is young and dynamic, and I feel he can provide for the students present a proper mix of academic appeal and youthful vitality," said Mr. Anisimovicz. "Most Rev. Soroka's address will go hand-in-hand with our 'millennium' theme," he added.

Students will be staying at Canada Olympic Park (COP), a tourist mecca just within the city limits of Calgary. "With a beautiful view of the city itself, COP is also conveniently located on the Trans-Canada highway, making it a convenient start-off point for all delegates wishing to partake in the wonderful skiing the Calgary Rockies have to offer," said Jeremy Andrusiak, the other co-chair of the congress.

Mr. Andrusiak added that he believes the excellent location of the 1999 congress will attract more delegates than expected. "Sign up early, that's my recommendation. We have a limited number of spots available, and we don't want to turn anyone away," he noted.

Those interested in attending or sponsoring the SUSK congress are welcome to visit the "Congress '99" website, located at http://www.ucalgary.ca/~ukes/congress.html; or to write to: The Ukrainian Students' Club, The University of Calgary MacHall No. 15, MacEwan Student Centre, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4.

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