I have very mixed feelings about Ralph Klein’s recent an-nouncements about post-secondary education being his number one priority for the centennial year. I am optimistic that after years of lobbying the Alberta government to recognize the importance of PSE, students will finally see something come to fruition. However, I am cautious, based on this government’s… Continue reading Cautious Ralph-wise optimism
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The flora, the fauna or the flurries?
I am Calvin and I am Canadian. Sounds good, but what does it really mean? Canadians travel the world with great national pride; we sew flags on our packs, pants, shirts, hats, and every other visible piece of clothing we own, all to let the world know that we are Canadian. But why are we… Continue reading The flora, the fauna or the flurries?
Quality money plan approved by SU
The University of Calgary Students’ Union is one big step closer to spending up to $2 million in quality money allocated by the University’s Board of Governors. The Students’ Legislative Council passed a proposal Tue., Mar. 29 splitting the money into a number of SU projects, ranked in order of priority. The large size projects… Continue reading Quality money plan approved by SU
Tuition Freeze
By Bryn Levy
In a televised address to the entire province on Tue., Feb. 9, Alberta Premier Ralph Klein outlined his government’s proposal to freeze tuition increases for the 2005/2006 school year at all post-secondary institutions in the province. In addition, Premier Klein promised to create 15,000 new post-secondary spaces in Alberta over the next three years, with… Continue reading Tuition Freeze
SU wins millions for quality, loses tuition fight
By Darlene Seto
The University of Calgary Students’ Union scored a victory at the most recent Board of Governors meeting on Dec. 10, pushing through their entire proposal regarding tuition relief and enhancement of quality for students. While merely consolation for the SU’s futile efforts at blocking maximum tuition hikes, the board’s approval is a commitment that a… Continue reading SU wins millions for quality, loses tuition fight
In other news… tuition rises again
By Dale Miller
The Students’ Union’s battle on tuition ended in bittersweet defeat last week, as tuition consultations with University of Calgary officials yielded a maximum tuition increase for all students. Tuition is on the rise to the tune of 5.8 per cent and administration is planning to repeat maximum increases for at least the next four years.… Continue reading In other news… tuition rises again
An abortion of democracy?
By Dale Miller
All six Calgary West federal election candidates faced off peacefully in front of 250 spectators at the University of Calgary on Wed., June 16. Staying true to the venue, the major discussion topic was post secondary education.Candidates fielded questions from both the gallery and a panel made up of Students’ Union President Bryan West, Graduate… Continue reading An abortion of democracy?
Elections and anti-Anders
By Dale Miller
U of C Election Forum Four Federal Election candidates will face off on the North Courtyard of MacEwan Student Centre, Wednesday June 16 at 11:30 a.m.Debating will be Rob Anders, Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party, Justin Thompson from the Liberal Party, Tim Patterson from the New Democratic Party, Danielle Roberts from the Green… Continue reading Elections and anti-Anders
Prepare for the Megalecture
For 600 students, the “Megalecture” has arrived at the University of Calgary, with all its benefits and challenges. COMS 363, Professional and Technical Communication, teaches students from Management to Engineering a hands-on and inquiry-based approach to rhetorical theory, writing and presentation skills. Last year, the course, which is required by many degrees, was taught in… Continue reading Prepare for the Megalecture