By Ina Sidhu
When paying an average $4,401.50 tuition for one year, what student will miss some extra change?Every year, one dollar from each student at the University of Calgary is donated to a worthy foundation; the Committee of 10,000."We are giving money to people who deserve it," explained U of C Student’s Union Vice-President External Oliver Bladek.… Continue reading 10,000 ways to give back
While it may not be skiing in the Andes (see rocks, Peruvian), the Students’ Union is pleased to invite you to a free night of skiing and snowboarding on Sun. Feb. 10, from 6–9 p.m. at Canada Olympic Park. Not only do we have free passes for all, we’ve got student performers to entertain you… Continue reading Ski for free
What would you say if I tried to convince you the sky was red? Probably something along the lines of "nice try, Bladek." If I tried to tell you I had an elephant stuck up my bum? "Yer nuts, Bladek." If I told you that over half of the students on campus have public student… Continue reading You’re invited to a free breakfast
Well shit, another get out and vote pep talk is upon you.I know what you’re thinking: after last year’s voting madness both in the United States and here at home, you’ve seen enough democracy to last you a lifetime. But don’t throw down your little ballot pencil yet! You can double your voting pleasure in… Continue reading Flex your democratic muscle
Editors, the Gauntlet, I wanted to clarify a few things in the aforementioned article. The Students’ Union does not have a formal position on the $50 fee for companies to list on the Career Services website. This discussion has not happened at the Students’ Legislative Council, but will happen in the near future. I will… Continue reading Re: Money for work, Sept. 6, 2001
Winning elections is a breeze for Oliver Bladek. The new University of Calgary Students’ Union Vice-president External achieved the position of chair of the Council of Alberta University Students by acclamation on May 13, 2001. As CAUS chair, Bladek’s primary reponsibility is to represent undergraduate and graduate students from the U of C, the University… Continue reading CAUS chair firmly seated in Calgary
Nominations for the University of Calgary Students’ Union general election closed on Wed., Feb. 28 at precisely 12:30 p.m. In contrast with last year’s poorly contested executive race, only one Vice-presidency remained uncontested at the critical hour. A whopping 15 candidates will lace up the gloves for the remaining four positions. Vice-president External-elect Oliver Bladek… Continue reading SU elections underway
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
I like the U-Pass. I like that students can pay relatively little to ride the bus. I like that parking woes are decreased. However, and “no” campaign head Oliver Bladek is right to point this out, things need to change. A straight $60 a semester may sound like a deal and Calgary Transit claims the… Continue reading Referenda: U-Pass
The VP External should be one of two faces, along with the president, of the Students’ Union in the community. Representing University of Calgary students to local, provincial and federal governments and organizations is a primary responsibility. In addition, the VP External is required to effectively communicate with students and external entities about the objectives… Continue reading SU Reviews: VP External Lauren Batiuk