By Bonnie Leung
Expansion negotiations and redevelopment of the University of Calgary MacEwan Students Centre will continue during the summer months.According to Students’ Union Vice-president Finance and Operations Amanda Affonso, students can expect to see a new staircase as well as new kiosks in the food court.“The staircase will open April 15,” she said. “The new food kiosks… Continue reading Expansion update
In the next two weeks you will hear SU hopefuls promising you the sun, the moon and the stars, bribing you with candy, shoving handbills in your face while eating lunch in MacHall, and telling you they are such a superstar. And why? All for the glory of being an elected Students’ Union representative. That’s… Continue reading License to Bitch
By Bonnie Leung
MacEwan Student Centre redevelopment plans will be completed by the end of March to mid-April, according to the University of Calgary Students’ Union. SU Vice-president Operations and Finance Amanda Affonso says many changes have been made in MSC, using the $245,000 allocated for the renovations. "Travel Cuts has been moved right across from Max’s," she… Continue reading Redevelopment claims Banana
University administration was accused of interfering with Students’ Union business at Tuesday’s Student Legislative Council meeting. While discussing SU President Rob South’s conduct at Friday’s Board of Governor’s meeting, Vice-president Operations and Finance Amanda Affonso publicly admitted that relations with administration were strained. "I don’t think it’s fair the way Exec[utive] and the SU staff… Continue reading SU to admin: MYOB
By R. Paul Dyck
Students awaiting the proposed MacEwan Student Centre redevelopment will be happy to know that progress may be on the way. Initially scheduled for completion in January 2000, redevelopment in MSC is about to resume, albeit with a later completion date. "Plans have not changed," said Students’ Union Vice-president Operations & Finance Amanda Affonso. "We are… Continue reading Construction conundrum
Yet another smoking space on campus will soon see closure. The Black Lounge will close so that bigger, better, more profitable services can be provided for students. (If you can’t tell by now, I’m somewhat pissed off by this). Let’s take a look at some points from last week’s slc Viewpoint on the Black Lounge:… Continue reading Is it the SU’s responsibility to support your habit?
Yes, you’ve heard correctly. The Black Lounge is closing. When it is going to happen has yet to be determined. As the bearer of this news, I have a responsibility to inform you of the consequences and the options the Students’ Union has.To begin, the operating agreement and financing are now in place to begin… Continue reading Is it the SU’s responsibility to support your habit?
By Еvan Osentоn
A n upcoming phase of redevelopment of MacEwan Hall may threaten the existence of the Den, according to plans in the Students’ Union’s possession. SU Vice-president Operations and Finance Amanda Affonso acknowledged the SU’s intention to move Max’s Café from its current location and relocate as a multi-level bar and restaurant in and below the… Continue reading Den future uncertain
By Mary Chan
The Students’ Union is asking students, faculty and alumni to donate out-of-date textbooks published after 1975 to its annual book drive, which runs until Feb. 18. "It’s part of the Campus Recycling Board’s mandate to recycle, reuse and reduce," said SU Vice-president Operations and Finance Amanda Affonso. "We help other schools who don’t have the… Continue reading We’re roundin’ up books fer Guyana, yeehaw!
By Mary Chan
University of Calgary students faced a partially-boarded food court when they returned to class Monday–the latest phase of MacEwan Hall redevelopment. "We have two projects going on right now," said Students’ Union Vice-president Operations and Finance Amanda Affonso. "One is in the Black Lounge, in the tiled area. A permanent wall is going up and… Continue reading More redevelopment begins