Even if it isn’t where the Students’ Union wanted it to happen, Calgary will potentially see an increase in secondary suites. In June, a motion asked city administration to look at the potential effects of relaxing zoning restrictions on secondary suites. The areas examined are designated R-1N and R-CN1 — single-family housing communities with the… Continue reading Council’s definition of secondary suites too narrow for Students’ Union
Month: August 2010
Career Services’ tips for landing a job
Broke? Bored? Blaming it on a bad economy? If you’re a current student or a recent grad looking for a job, the University of Calgary’s Career Services can help. I visited the Career Services centre and went over my resume with Communication and Culture career advisor David Cataford. From formatting to font, skills to sections,… Continue reading Career Services’ tips for landing a job
U of C hopes to raise $60 million for new engineering building
Students in the Schulich School of Engineering can look forward to more construction if the University of Calgary obtains funds for a new engineering building on campus. “Serious discussions started around four years ago,” said U of C executive director of development Jolene Livingston. “It’s pretty obvious that the buildings are 40 years old and… Continue reading U of C hopes to raise $60 million for new engineering building
Program shows international students the city
International students will receive a warm welcome and a chance to explore Calgary thanks to the University of Calgary International office. This year 2,500 international students from 117 countries are attending the U of C. International exchange is often the highlight of a student’s academic career, but entering a new country without local contacts can… Continue reading Program shows international students the city