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$8,000 in new furniture and speakers for Arts Lounge

By Scott Strasser

Arts students will enjoy a refurbished Arts Lounge in the fall with the space set to receive $8,000 in new furniture this August. Plans include adding more sofas, coffee tables, book shelves, student art and a new sound system. The Arts Lounge opened in Feb. 2013 on the first floor of the Social Sciences building.… Continue reading $8,000 in new furniture and speakers for Arts Lounge

Faculty visualizes co-op education program for fine arts

By Scott Strasser

A new co-operative education program for visual arts students may come to the University of Calgary this Fall. Students’ Union vice-president academic Hana Kadri said the proposal for a visual arts co-op program has already gone through the Academic Priorities Subcommittee (APS) and is awaiting approval from the Academic Planning and Priorities Committee (APPc). “Generally… Continue reading Faculty visualizes co-op education program for fine arts

Foothills stomp Whitecaps at Shouldice park

By Scott Strasser

Calgary’s new semi-pro soccer outfit, the Calgary Foothills U23s, managed a 2–1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps U23s in a marquee exhibition match on Sunday at Shouldice park. Natneil Tecle and Johnny Wheeldon scored for Calgary. Current Dinos players Dominic Zator, Dominic Russo, James Gourlay and Kieran Hay were a part of the Calgary squad.… Continue reading Foothills stomp Whitecaps at Shouldice park

Bike parking now open in the basement of the Art Parkade

By Scott Strasser

New parking for bicycles in the southeast corner of the Art Parkade is open for students who get to campus on two wheels instead of four. The lot has 54 racks and will cost $30 per year for a spot, according to University of Calgary Parking and Transportation Services. Students’ Union vice-president operations and financeAdam… Continue reading Bike parking now open in the basement of the Art Parkade

Student Success Centre decentralizes advising

By Scott Strasser

Program advisors for the faculties of arts and science have moved from the Student Success Centre (SSC) to their respective faculties. The changes were made because of a program advising review conducted by the University of Calgary in February. The SSC hired four new advisors as a result of the review. Arts program advisors are… Continue reading Student Success Centre decentralizes advising

New student- athelete awards offered by administration

By Scott Strasser

Dinos players now have more to play for after the University of Calgary announced the new Dinos Athletic Excellence Award program for the 2014–15 academic year. The new program will invest up to $250,000 in athletic scholarships. Combined with the Jimmie Condon scholarship, the Dinos will distribute up to $1.5 million in athletic scholarships every… Continue reading New student- athelete awards offered by administration