The term “engineers” often conjures up an image of debauchery and widespread disturbance, especially after last week’s engineering extravaganza. But when this group is determined to get something done, whether it is running around dressed up as cartoon characters or fund raising for a worthy cause, it happens. Engineers Without Borders recently began their fund… Continue reading Not all fun and games
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Faculty angry over budget cuts
Students aren’t the only ones upset about the now approved budget cuts and reallocation. Forty-two department heads and unit directors from across campus collaborated to write a forceful letter to The University Budget Committee calling attention to the unrealistic goals of the current plan. “After many years of budget cutting, the proposed reinvestment reallocation process… Continue reading Faculty angry over budget cuts
Apathy this: SU by-election
Voter apathy, rather than fierce competition, once again dominated the Students’ Union’s annual by-election. Joel Lockwood is the new Oper-ations and Finance Commissioner while Dickie Freeman won the position of Events Commissioner. Dustyn Richardson became the Fine Arts Faculty Representative with a grand total of 37 votes, and Philip James Schwieder won the coveted position… Continue reading Apathy this: SU by-election
$1 million for quality
Tuition hikes do pay off for students–sometimes. The Board of Governors gave $1 million to the Students’ Union and the Graduate Students’ Association in March 2004 to improve the quality of education, with dubious results. Approximately $25,000 was given to each faculty for scholarships, which were awarded this fall. The rest of the money went… Continue reading $1 million for quality
Geer career fair
Career Services will be hosting the Science and Engineering Career Fair on Thu., Oct. 14 in the MacEwan Hall Ballroom from 12-4 p.m. With 44 exhibitors and 12 sponsors, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest fairs Career Services has held. The Career Fair is not to be confused with… Continue reading Geer career fair
Administration Systems Renewal integral to a functioning U of C
Hidden away on the second floor of Trailer C is a project that will change the way the entire university functions. It’s not a medical science breakthrough, or a secret plan to reduce tuition–unfortunately–but it is an integral part of the University of Calgary. Administrative Systems Renewal–recently re-christened Project Emerge–is a plan to overhaul the… Continue reading Administration Systems Renewal integral to a functioning U of C
Disappointment over SU smoking policy
On Sept. 14, the Students’ Union passed a policy attempting to reconcile their position on smoking with the Smoke-Free University of Calgary sub-committee’s position. Unfortunately, the policy, while well meaning, doesn’t call for any real action. “Essentially, the policy doesn’t change a lot,” said SU Vice-President Operations and Finance Greg Clayton, who went on to… Continue reading Disappointment over SU smoking policy
Where would you take Queen Elizabeth on her official visit?
NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES
Brandon Morrison got a little more than he bargained for on a routine Thursday night at the Black Lounge. On Thu., Feb. 7, Morrison was involved in an altercation with other patrons on the dance floor of the University of Calgary watering hole that left him bleeding from a three-inch long cut to his throat.… Continue reading NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES