2026 HBI Holiday Party
Join the HBI community for some holiday fun — entertainment, delicious food & drink, games, and a chance to connect with colleagues
Event Highlights �
Magical Entertainment: Think you know how your brain works? Think again! Award-winning mentalist and magician Jeff Newman will join us for an interactive performances filled with mind-reading, magic, and surprises!
Festive Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious catered food & refreshments.
Gingerbread House Decorating Competition: Team up and compete for holiday prizes and bragging rights! Sign-up to decorate at the event.
Holiday Prizes: Win exciting prizes and exclusive HBI swag!
Give Back to the Community: Spread holiday kindness by donating to a local meaningful cause.
HBI Holiday Door Decorating Contest — Deck the Halls! �
Gather your office and lab mates to decorate your HBI office or lab door and show off your holiday spirit for a chance to win prizes!
Enter the contest here and decorate by Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
*Winners will be announced at the HBI Holiday Party.
Raffle Prizes — Give Back & Win! �
Bring a donation for the Foothills Campus Community Pantry and help provide essential items to members of our campus community.
Suggested Donations:
Non-perishable Food: Canned soup, beans, tuna or salmon; canned fruits and vegetables; rice, lentils, pasta, cereal, peanut butter, jam, oat milk and shelf-stable juice.
Hygiene & Household Essentials: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, personal hygiene products, paper products, soap, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies.
*One raffle draw entry per person who contributes a donation.
Important Event Information �
Who Can Attend: HBI faculty, staff, trainees, & institute partners.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Registration is required - *Please use your UCalgary email*
Space is limited — reserve your spot today!
We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!
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