Month: December 2004

By Chris Beauchamp

The University of Calgary Faculty Association recognized the connection between the university and the community during its annual awards ceremony, Wed., Dec. 2. Professor Jennifer Koshan, of the Faculty of Law, won the 2004 Community Service Award for her work with a variety of community organizations. As a member of the Women’s Legal Education and… Continue reading TUCFA gives out awards and free food at annual ceremony

By Ivan Danielewicz

In the history of diseases, AIDS is regarded as one of the worst. While AIDS affects relatively few Canadians, take a moment to think about the 40 million worldwide that currently struggle with the disease. Twenty-five million people in Africa are currently infected. World AIDS Day, December 1, saw the return of Dr. Donald Ray… Continue reading A social vaccine for AIDS in Ghana

By Josh LaVoie

If the administration at Mount Royal College has its way, the Calgary post-secondary scene will be vastly different a few years from now. The college is aggressively pursuing accreditation to become Calgary’s second university. “Mount Royal University will be a nimble and adaptable institution,” stated the college’s campaign site. “The focus is on students and… Continue reading Mount Royal University?

By Dale Miller

Christmas Carol Composition William Jordan, a University of Calgary music professor, will be presenting a concert of his new Christmas compositions entitled “Prince of Peace.” The music consists of 14 traditional carol texts dating from before the modern age of Santa Claus and consumerism, with many compositions having more somber themes, like the crucifixion and… Continue reading Crusty news briefs

By Stephanie Shewchuk

AIDS Calgary kicked off its AIDS Awareness Week, Wed., Nov. 24 to raise public awareness and education about the disease. Although strides have been made, AIDS remains a relatively new epidemic in which discrimination and stigma remain prevalent. Currently an estimated 56,000 Canadians and 1,300 Calgarians live with HIV/AIDS. Basic education biggest factor in understanding… Continue reading AIDS Awareness Week informs and educates

By Darlene Seto

On December 6, 1989, a man with a rifle walked into l’École Polytechnique, a Montreal school, and ordered the men to separate from the women. He then shot and killed 14 women–simply because of their gender. Established in 1991 by Parliament, December 6 has been designated a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence… Continue reading l’École Polytechnique remembered