When an event combines the very best of three presentation mediums, you know it’s going to be a big deal. Bands @ The Grand is a CBC-organized event bringing Alberta’s best to the stage, the screen and the airwaves. Bands @ The Grand features eight Alberta bands performing over two nights at the Theatre Junction… Continue reading Grand home to new CBC music TV show
Month: March 2010
University provost responds to Coulter visit
By Emily Ask
Controversial author and political commentator Ann Coulter is filing a human rights complaint against University of Ottawa provost Francis Houle after he sent her a warning letter before she even arrived in Canada. The letter advised that she weigh her words carefully because “Canadian law puts reasonable limits on freedom of expression.” Student protests against… Continue reading University provost responds to Coulter visit
Women’s resource centre celebrates women’s month
By Annie Wang
While many know that March 8 is International Women’s Day, most are unaware that the whole month of March is dedicated to the celebration, appreciation and recognition of women. The Women’s Resource Centre at the University of Calgary is holding a number of commemorative events, including an art display showcasing female artists, a potluck lunch,… Continue reading Women’s resource centre celebrates women’s month
Dyer’s Climate Wars
This past Monday, Gwynne Dyer returned to the University of Calgary as part of U of C International’s Speaker Series. The lecture focused on his new book, Climate Wars, which outlines the potential reactions of nations to global warming and its effects. “The point of no return for climate change is when the average global… Continue reading Dyer’s Climate Wars
This Friday, wear purple for epilepsy
This Friday people with violet shoes and shirts, plum pants and maybe even purple hair will be making their mark. Wearing purple on Friday demonstrates support for epilepsy sufferers, showing them that they are not alone. March 26 is Purple Day, the annual Epilepsy awareness day started in Nova Scotia in 2008 by then nine-year-old… Continue reading This Friday, wear purple for epilepsy
Graduate students vote to leave CFS
Graduate students voted this week in a referendum on the future of the Graduate Students’ Association’s membership in the Canadian Federation of Students. “We have been meeting with grad students and putting up posters around campus as part of our referendum campaign,” said GSA president Veronique Dorais. “We are following the bylaws of the CFS,… Continue reading Graduate students vote to leave CFS
Alumni services offer seminars
By April Hudson
Have you ever wanted to learn how a golf business meeting works or how to make a great first impression? The University of Calgary Alumni office, through its student initiative graduatingthisyear.com, is organizing a seminar series aimed at graduating students in order to help them prepare for life after university. The series is designed to… Continue reading Alumni services offer seminars
Panel reflects on Canada’s international aid
By Colin Minor
The University of Calgary Engineers Without Borders Chapter hosted a discussion panel March 18 on Canada’s role in international development and aid. The four-person panel addressed a range of topics including aid harmonization and international cooperation. Glen Pearson, London North-Centre member of parliament and liberal critic for international co-operation spoke first. “I have seen overseas… Continue reading Panel reflects on Canada’s international aid
Prof banned from grants
By Emily Ask
Daniel Kwok, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Calgary, has been banned from research funding by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The Calgary Herald reported that NSERC has accused Kwok of plagiarism and financial misconduct, using up to $150,000 of government grant money on purchases unrelated to… Continue reading Prof banned from grants
USRI system down, but not out during repairs
While students will soon be participating in an evaluation process for their winter courses, the system that administers the ratings — capturing the results and allowing students to access them — remains broken. The Universal Student Ratings of Instruction, an evaluation process used for all credit courses at the U of C, will be distributed… Continue reading USRI system down, but not out during repairs