In a bid to make the University of Calgary a more diverse community, the Women’s Resource Centre is working to create an exchange program to Kenya. Currently, the university does not have any exchange programs with African universities. Executive director of the WRC Stephanie Garrett thinks Kenya would be the perfect location to hold the… Continue reading Women’s centre plans first African exchange program
Month: March 2007
Students study autism success stories
By Amanda Hu
Researchers from the University of Calgary, University of Manitoba and University of Saskatchewan are looking to shed some light on the often-misunderstood world of autism. The group of professors and students from the division of applied psychology are conducting a study that focuses on 100 youth aged 17-21 diagnosed with high-functioning autism, or Asperger’s syndrome.… Continue reading Students study autism success stories
First Nations chief calls for government action
The Canadian government needs to step up and address the issue of Aboriginal poverty, according to the head of the Assembly of First Nations. National chief of the Assembly of First Nations Phil Fontaine spoke at the University of Calgary Fri., Mar. 2 in a presentation hosted by the sociology department. “The single most important… Continue reading First Nations chief calls for government action
Falun Gong abused at hands of Chinese government
The Falun Gong unveiled the horrors of the persecution they suffer under the Chinese government in an art exhibit during the second Students’ Union Political Action Week. Falun Gong is an ancient form of qigong, a practice that cultivates the mind, body and spirit through diligent study of the principles of truthfulness, benevolence and forbearance.… Continue reading Falun Gong abused at hands of Chinese government
U of C seeks solutions to northern Alberta growth
By Emily Senger
Fort McMurray’s growth is seemingly unstoppable. The oil-rich northern Alberta city has almost doubled in population since 1999, resulting in an infrastructure crisis and a substantial environmental footprint, but an agreement between the University of Calgary and the Municipality of Wood Buffalo hopes to remedy some of northern Alberta’s growing pains. U of C president… Continue reading U of C seeks solutions to northern Alberta growth
Student loan burden eased for select students
After the let down of November’s tuition policy, the Alberta government consoled students by promising big changes to student loans, grants and scholarships. They are now delivering some of these promises in a new affordability framework, released Wed., Feb. 28. Changes to the student loan program will happen in two stages. As of Apr. 1,… Continue reading Student loan burden eased for select students
Rez seeks property tax exemption
By Sara Hanson
Three-hundred thousand dollars is enough money to pay for 60 years of university, a Ferrari, or a new house in the suburbs. It is also the approximate amount of money Residence Services pays annually to the City of Calgary in property taxes for the residence buildings. However, for the second year in a row, Residence… Continue reading Rez seeks property tax exemption
A soldier’s story
By Emily Senger
Master Corporal Keith Hodgson has been called a murderer, a baby killer and a waste of taxpayer’s money in his 10 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, but despite his dangerous and often disrespected position, the 27-year-old wouldn’t choose any other career. “A lot of people coming back [from service] get the short end of… Continue reading A soldier’s story