By Peter Stein
The University of Calgary is having its first Terry Fox run with Terry’s College and University Student Engagement (CAUSE) on Campus, a fundraising effort for post-secondary institutions nationwide in honour of the Canadian legend. Born in 1958 in Winnipeg, Man., Fox’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent amputation above the knee of his right leg did not… Continue reading Running for a CAUSE
By Peter Stein
The General Faculties Council unanimously approved changing the Faculty of Continuing Education from a faculty to a department Thu., Jan, 29. The GFC decision brings the faculty one step toward realizing its long- time goal. The last hurdle is approval by the University of Calgary Board of Governors before Continuing Education can officially become U… Continue reading Cont. Ed. restructured
By Peter Stein
With the current U-Pass deal set to expire at the end of April, Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston presented a motion to renew the U-Pass for the next three years, into the 2006-07 school year. If the referendum passes, the U-Pass will remain a mandatory fee, increasing by $2 per year from… Continue reading U-Pass up for referendum
By Peter Stein
With a panel of seven students vying for four external commissioner positions and a large group of spectators, it did not take long for the similarities and differences of the candidates to take center stage at Speaker’s Corner in MacEwan Student Centre. Each candidate began by outlining their vision and aspirations. Many similar issues were… Continue reading External commissioners come out
By Peter Stein
Student Legal Assistance is the subject of a referendum question for the 2004 Students’ Union General Election to reduce their levy. Currently, all students pay $3.50 per student for both the fall and winter semesters. The proposal looks to decrease the levy to $2.00, its pre-2001 figure. SLA would lose approximately $40,000 annually from the… Continue reading SLA levy
By Peter Stein
Last week, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation approved a $17 million us grant for the University of Manitoba help fight aids in India. The donation was part of a $200 million us initiative by the Gates Foundation, the first of its kind in 2004, to help improve health standards in less fortunate countries around… Continue reading Computer giant helps U of M
By Peter Stein
A student has hit the road to raise money for post-secondary education. What started as work-term credit for University of Victoria student Wes Baker for his entrepreneurship class, became a reality soon after. Baker’s company, RunCanada Association, began with help from corporate and media sponsorship. According to the company’s website, it was founded to help… Continue reading Running for a cause
By Peter Stein
Residence students can now freely surf the Internet or check their e-mail from their dorm rooms, hassle-free on the wireless Reznet. "The majority of student issues have been resolved," said Joel Lynn, Residence Life Assistant Manager. "The system is currently stable and we are monitoring current developments in residence." Residence Students’ Associa- tion Vice-President Apartments… Continue reading Clearer skies for Reznet
By Peter Stein
A new report says degrees leads to higher salaries, but student leaders feel the costs may inhibit lower-income students. Last week, Alberta Learning released a report stating post-secondary education is one of the best investments students can make, especially if they reside in Alberta. The report concluded post-secondary graduates earn more money annually over their… Continue reading Degrees = money
By Peter Stein
As the classrooms and halls of the University of Calgary filled with frosh and transfer students during U of C 101, group leaders introduced a little game called Bling Bling. As part of this year’s Shinerama fundraising events, students were divided into different colours according to their faculty. They raised money for cystic fibrosis research… Continue reading Bling Bling a success