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Research Profile: Boredom is good for you

By Angelica Nancoo

Boredom can be seen, felt, and heard throughout the university. The expressionless faces on students in the halls, the slouchy classmates hunched over desks, and the sighs and yawns that bounce around faculty offices. However, University of Calgary Greek and Roman Studies professor Peter Toohey has brought mindfulness to boredom, causing much excitement in the… Continue reading Research Profile: Boredom is good for you

Class profile: studying the Beatles

By Angelica Nancoo

A few iconic references come to mind when one mentions the 1960s – the moon landing, J.F.K., Woodstock, Vietnam and of course, the Beatles. Although few students have personally experienced the British Invasion, it is not uncommon to still find many who share a love for these musicians. It’s because of this enduring legacy that… Continue reading Class profile: studying the Beatles