The University of Calgary campus was abuzz early this week as students prepared for the annual tradition of unaffiliated BSD after-parties. Though the nightclub-run events, not involved with the university or Students’ Union in any way, all sound amazing, students are forced to agonize over the choice of which bar they will continue to consume… Continue reading Non-sanctioned BSD after-parties agreed great by all
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U of C journal collection all wet
Although most of Calgary is experiencing spring-like temperatures, little over a month ago a cold snap caused havoc throughout the city, especially at the University of Calgary. Burst pipes caused flooding at the U of C’s Health Sciences campus at Foot Hills Hospital and in the new Taylor Family Digital Library, resulting in what Campus… Continue reading U of C journal collection all wet
Taylor Family Digital Library to close for three months
In addition to damaged journals, the library has also discovered that many texts have gone missing during the move. Students’ Union vice-president academic Alyssa Stacy said the school blames the unnoticed theft on an inferior tracking system in the MacKimmie, a problem that will be fixed in the Taylor Family Digital Library. “Because they have… Continue reading Taylor Family Digital Library to close for three months
Recruiter insists college painting not a scam
Impressionable first-year University of Calgary geomatics student Renee Clarkson said she was definitely interested in a chance to earn more than her friends, all while working outdoors and getting a valuable experience no other university student can dream of. “At first I was a bit skeptical that I would be able to coordinate all painting… Continue reading Recruiter insists college painting not a scam
China re-accredits University of Calgary
A year after being removed by the Chinese government, the University of Calgary is once again on the country’s list of accredited universities. The school’s removal, which would affect funding for Chinese international students looking to attend the U of C, was due to the university granting the Dalai Lama an honorary degree in September… Continue reading China re-accredits University of Calgary
Students’ Union crowned king of Trash Mountain
The Students’ Union is encouraging students to be aware of their waste at the Trash Talk event in the north courtyard of MacEwan Student Centre. According to the SU, MSC produces more than a metric tonne of garbage each day, an amount visitors will be able to witness first-hand as the SU collects all the… Continue reading Students’ Union crowned king of Trash Mountain
Online exclusive: SU arts faculty rep forced to resign
The highest governing body of the Students’ Union, the Students’ Legislative Council, voted 13 to six on March 29 not to accept as justified the reasons art faculty representative Bhuvana Sankaranarayanan gave for missing a previous SLC meeting. Sankaranarayanan had asked council to be excused for an absence at a previous SLC meeting due to… Continue reading Online exclusive: SU arts faculty rep forced to resign
Equine therapy seeks participants
A University of Calgary PhD student is riding on a new form of therapy to help women with eating disorders. Psychology student Hillary Sharpe is looking for several women to participate in her study on equine-facilitated counselling. Sharpe said current treatments for eating disorders are limited and she hopes to help women who might not… Continue reading Equine therapy seeks participants
Olympic Oval closed for $10 million repairs
The University of Calgary has closed the Olympic Oval until Aug. 1 while repairs to the aging facility’s roof are completed. The almost $10 million worth of refurbishment to the 1988 Winter Olympics skating facility will see roofing panels removed and repaired while insulation is replaced. The repairs aim to fix a leaking roof, a… Continue reading Olympic Oval closed for $10 million repairs
Tierney returns to Queen’s
Outgoing University of Calgary vice-provost (students) Ann Tierney will join Queen’s University as the school’s associate vice-principal and dean of student affairs as of July 1. Tierney, who has been with the U of C since August 2007, graduated from Queen’s with a bachelor of law in 1989 and served as the assistant dean of… Continue reading Tierney returns to Queen’s