By Вen Li
Due to recent violence, the Den will immediately reduce operating hours, increase beer prices, and require students to sign in off-campus guests.According to Students’ Union President Matt Stambaugh, the changes are due to university demands. University of Calgary Vice-President Finance and Services Phyllis Heaphy notified the SU in a letter dated Oct. 8 that last… Continue reading New Den restrictions in effect
The validity of Canada’s armed forces has been called into question in the aftermath of September 11. As the United States’ closest neighbours, we have been expected to contribute a response to the attacks. Many feel Canada’s military is unqualified to aid the American effort, while others feel that Canada even having a military in… Continue reading Canada’s obsolete army?
By Вen Li
“Just an involuntary cryogenics experiment, that’s me,” remarked one member of a crowd of over 100 local researchers, business people and other distinguished visitors who gathered on a cold, Octobermorning to officially open the new Calgary Centre for Innovative Technology building. University of Calgary’s newest research and teaching facility opened on Tue., Oct. 8 and… Continue reading CCIT building opens
The Calgary Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada is holding the United Nations Day celebration on Sat., Oct. 19. The celebration will unite the Calgary community in pursuing goals like world peace, human rights, equitable and sustainable development, and the elimination of poverty. “The first purpose is to increase Calgarians’ awareness not only… Continue reading United Nations Day in Calgary
By Вen Li
The Honourable Susan Whelan, federal Minister for International Cooperation announced a total of $5.3 million in new funding for U of C projects on Thu. Oct 3.“The University of Calgary is bringing expertise developed in Canada, particularly in Alberta, to countries that need our help to attain self-sufficiency in energy management and to improve their… Continue reading More federal funds
By Nicole Kobie
The Internet is full of viruses and worms, and now it has a new one. Straight from Malaysia, the Bugbear virus has hit the University of Calgary. “The number of virus detections roughly doubled when Bugbear first appeared,” said U of C Information Technologies Antivirus Consultant Jim Powlesland. “Bugbear is definitely our number two virus,… Continue reading Malaysian computer virus alert
By Natalie Sit
The University of Calgary and the Alberta Union of Public Employees reached a tentative settlement Oct. 4, 2002 in their contract dispute. The three-year deal gives the union a four per cent increase per year and is retroactive to April 30, 2002. “We like certain aspects and some aspects are lacking,” said AUPE Chair Dan… Continue reading AUPE’s tentative agreement
By Eric Fung
Two researchers from the University of Calgary will be investigating complex sugars and their interactions thanks to an Albertan award. Alberta Ingenuity–an organization funding research in science and engineering–established two research centres at the University of Alberta with initial funding of $1.2 million each. In the next five years, they may receive up to $7… Continue reading Research centres
By James Keller
Calgary’s history is often difficult to define. Our past gets tangled up in cowboy imagery and tales of great pioneers, and we connect with that past in very peculiar ways. Culturally, we hold historic rituals like the Calgary Stampede, and erect monuments like Heritage Park. Officially, we welcome visitors with traditional white stetsons. And through… Continue reading DOCUMENTING OUR PAST
They say it’s the world’s oldest profession, and it’s coming to a campus near you. We’re all familiar with the terms associated with women who work in the sex trade: whore, prostitute, call-girl, hooker, escort… student. With the rising cost of post-secondary education, some students are looking for alternative ways to finance their higher learning.… Continue reading Escort agency hiring at U of C