Lush green trees fill the foreground, leading to a dense city skyline of modern skyscrapers under a clear blue sky, with a Stellenbosch University Alumni banner overlaying the top left.

Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Foundation

LXCL:This ticket is for alumni of Stellenbosch University.

Alumni Commitment Fee

LXCL:This ticket is for partners who are not alumni of Stellenbosch University

Non-alumni ticket

Join us on 17 November 2026 at 6:30pm at Brix &amp; Barrel for a relaxed evening of networking, good food and Matie connection.&nbsp; Whether you have recently arrived in Calgary or have called it home for years, this is an opportunity to expand your local network, reconnect with Stellenbosch University and get to know the fellow alumni in your city. A global network, a local welcome With 55 chapters across 27 countries, our Global Maties network connects alumni around the world. It is your network, free to belong to, with a shared Stellenbosch connection that can open the door to new friendships, professional connections and valuable conversations. In Calgary, we want to keep building a community where you feel welcome, know who to turn to and have opportunities to contribute. This evening is a chance to help shape that community while enjoying great company. Join us Date: 17 November 2026 Time: 6:30pm Venue: Brix &amp; Barrel, 351 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0H9Alumni commitment fee:&nbsp;$20, billed as US$14.50 Non-alumni partners:&nbsp;$40, billed as US$32.50. Partners are warmly welcome; their attendance is not subsidised. Food will be provided, and drinks will be for your own account. Spaces are limited, so please book early to secure your place. (Billing in USD as our charity bank account is in the USA) Let&rsquo;s also catch up over coffee During my visit, I&rsquo;m keen to meet alumni one-on-one outside the event. I would love to hear about your journey since graduation, what brought you to Calgary and what you are doing now. If you would like to connect over a coffee, email me at darrynh@sun.ac.za and we can arrange a time. Help us build the Calgary chapter We are also looking for three to five volunteers to help run our Calgary chapter alongside TJ van Schalkwyk, who would love some extra hands as we grow the team. Are you a natural connector, an enthusiastic organiser or someone who loves making people feel welcome? We would love to hear from you. Email me to let me know you are interested, and we can chat further while I&rsquo;m in Calgary about how you might get involved. I&rsquo;m looking forward to hearing your stories, making new connections and spending a memorable evening with our Calgary Maties. A Year of Impact 2026 Every student deserves the chance to focus on their future without worrying about their next meal. Yet each year, more than 1,000 Stellenbosch University students report food insecurity to our campus social worker. These are capable, hardworking students whose available funding does not stretch far enough. For some, the choice is between buying a prescribed textbook and putting food on the table. Hunger affects their ability to concentrate, participate in class and make the most of the education they have worked so hard to pursue. Through Move4Food, our global Matie community can help ease that burden. A contribution of US$10 provides two nutritious meals, offering practical support when it is needed most. Every meal is an investment in a student&rsquo;s opportunity to learn, succeed and graduate. As we make 2026 a year of impact, please join our fight against food insecurity on campus. Whether you give once or make an ongoing commitment, your generosity can help a student approach the next day with one less worry. Help a Matie move forward. Donate to Move4Food today.

Join us on 17 November 2026 at 6:30pm at Brix &amp; Barrel for a relaxed evening of networking, good food and Matie connection.  Whether you have recently arrived in Calgary or have called it home for years, this is an opportunity to expand your local network, reconnect with Stellenbosch University and get to know the fellow alumni in your city. A global network, a local welcome With 55 chapters across 27 countries, our Global Maties network connects alumni around the world. It is your network, free to belong to, with a shared Stellenbosch connection that can open the door to new friendships, professional connections and valuable conversations. In Calgary, we want to keep building a community where you feel welcome, know who to turn to and have opportunities to contribute. This evening is a chance to help shape that community while enjoying great company. Join us Date: 17 November 2026 Time: 6:30pm Venue: Brix &amp; Barrel, 351 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0H9Alumni commitment fee: $20, billed as US$14.50 Non-alumni partners: $40, billed as US$32.50. Partners are warmly welcome; their attendance is not subsidised. Food will be provided, and drinks will be for your own account. Spaces are limited, so please book early to secure your place. (Billing in USD as our charity bank account is in the USA) Let’s also catch up over coffee During my visit, I’m keen to meet alumni one-on-one outside the event. I would love to hear about your journey since graduation, what brought you to Calgary and what you are doing now. If you would like to connect over a coffee, email me at darrynh@sun.ac.za and we can arrange a time. Help us build the Calgary chapter We are also looking for three to five volunteers to help run our Calgary chapter alongside TJ van Schalkwyk, who would love some extra hands as we grow the team. Are you a natural connector, an enthusiastic organiser or someone who loves making people feel welcome? We would love to hear from you. Email me to let me know you are interested, and we can chat further while I’m in Calgary about how you might get involved. I’m looking forward to hearing your stories, making new connections and spending a memorable evening with our Calgary Maties. A Year of Impact 2026 Every student deserves the chance to focus on their future without worrying about their next meal. Yet each year, more than 1,000 Stellenbosch University students report food insecurity to our campus social worker. These are capable, hardworking students whose available funding does not stretch far enough. For some, the choice is between buying a prescribed textbook and putting food on the table. Hunger affects their ability to concentrate, participate in class and make the most of the education they have worked so hard to pursue. Through Move4Food, our global Matie community can help ease that burden. A contribution of US$10 provides two nutritious meals, offering practical support when it is needed most. Every meal is an investment in a student’s opportunity to learn, succeed and graduate. As we make 2026 a year of impact, please join our fight against food insecurity on campus. Whether you give once or make an ongoing commitment, your generosity can help a student approach the next day with one less worry. Help a Matie move forward. Donate to Move4Food today.

Friends of the University of Stellenbosch Foundation

Calgary Maties Networking Evening

Alumni Commitment Fee

$14.50

Non-alumni ticket

$32.50

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