A survey has found U of C students rate the university overall a seven out of 10, with good teachers the most important factor for a quality education. The survey, commissioned by the Students’ Union and conducted by Claros Research, will help the SU decide how to spend $800,000 earmarked for quality initiatives. The biggest… Continue reading Students give U of C a 7 out of 10
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U of C’s Miss Rodeo Canada
Raise a girl on a cattle and grain farm in Blackie, give her two older brothers to toughen her up, throw in some horses and what do you get? The only student at the University of Calgary who’s cowboy hat boasts a tiara-the newly crowned Miss Rodeo Canada Jennifer Bird. “I am certainly very excited… Continue reading U of C’s Miss Rodeo Canada
No standard appeal in faculties
Appeals exist at the University of Calgary to ensure fairness in university decisions. However, some critics have called the system unfair. “It is generally understood that with the same extenuating circumstance it is easier to win your appeal in the arts and science faculties, for instance, than in engineering,” explained Students’ Union Student Rights Advisor… Continue reading No standard appeal in faculties
The station that raised $170,000
Well, the tallies are in and once again the dedicated team at CJSW is amazed by the outpouring of community support for its annual funding drive. “We’re really happy,” beamed CJSW Station Manager Chad Saunders. “We’re really fortunate that the support is as strong as it is.” This year’s drive raked in just under $170,000,… Continue reading The station that raised $170,000
We’re number 14?
Maclean’s report on Canadian universities has been criticized since its inception more than 10 years ago. Are these complaints valid, or are low-ranking universities trying to save face? "There are a lot of people who would say it’s silly to rank universities," commented Doug Shale of University of Calgary’s Office of Institutional Analysis. "They’re disbelieving,… Continue reading We’re number 14?
Capping enrolment
Next year, the University of Calgary will join the majority of other Canadian universities and cap enrolment. However, student leaders are unsure of the move. Until now, the university has set guaranteed admissions averages 18 months ahead of time, assuming infinite capacity. However, the U of C is currently operating at 126 per cent of… Continue reading Capping enrolment
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New therapy for neurons
A U of C researcher has discovered a drug therapy to help AIDS-related dementia. Dr. Christopher Power, a physician-scientist in the department of clinical neurosciences of the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, just published a study, along with scientists at the University of British Columbia, that has not only identified the underlying cause of… Continue reading New therapy for neurons
Falling Angels
Surviving adolescence is a battle we have all been through, and from which no one emerges unscathed. Set this struggle for independence in 1960s Canada, then add LSD, swinging sex and wood panelling, and what you get is, Falling Angels, a dark comedy that’s funny ’cause it’s true.At the center of director Scott Smith’s coming-of-age… Continue reading Falling Angels