Diversity. Cultural imperialism. Multiculturalism. These are terms we all know and love to throw around, but what do they really mean? In recent years, Western nations have embraced the idea of multiculturalism, which purports that distinct ethnic groups contribute to the diverse mosaics that make up our societies. Many world leaders see this concept as… Continue reading Racist multiculturalism
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U of C team explores ancient African Fortress
Many of us take for granted the fact that most of our home continent has been thoroughly explored. This leads us to conclude that the same is true for the rest of the world, an assumption which could not be further from the truth. Explorers still roam the earth searching for treasures of the distant… Continue reading U of C team explores ancient African Fortress
U of C HPL puts on a show
More than ever we depend on the scientific analysis of human performance–from orthotic footwear to physiotherapy–to overcome the myriad of problems associated with locomotion. Imagine a state-of-the-art facility with the ability to rapidly diagnose muscular and skeletal deficiencies and offer optimal solutions. The U of C’s Human Performance Laboratory is a step toward this paradigm… Continue reading U of C HPL puts on a show
Disgruntled to distinguished
Some of the University of Calgary’s most distinguished academics gathered to welcome Preston Manning, the founder of the Reform Party of Canada, to his position as Distinguished Visitor at the U of C.Manning assumed the mantle of Distinguished Visitor on Mon., Feb. 11, during a reception at the Rosza Centre. As a Distinguished Visitor, the… Continue reading Disgruntled to distinguished
2001: A MEDICAL ODYSSEY
With the addition of two new machines to the Department of Health Sciences, the University of Calgary will move one step closer to its goal of becoming a top-five Canadian research institution. The first device is the Southern Alberta Microarray Facility. It allows genetics researchers to analyze huge amounts of genetic information at a very… Continue reading 2001: A MEDICAL ODYSSEY
Moola for music
Leaves are falling, midterm exams are approaching and University of Calgary poster boards are plastered with posters bearing clever slogans and whimsical artwork. The staff and volunteers at CJSW, the campus radio station, are gearing up for the 17th annual funding drive, set to kick off Sat., Oct. 20. For many students, the event is… Continue reading Moola for music
Microanalyzer means megafun
Though few University of Calgary students dream of ever seeing an electron superprobe microanalyser, those who do are one step closer to a dream come true. Such a device is the latest addition to the technological arsenal of the U of C Department of Geology and Geophysics. "Essentially, this machine puts the university at the… Continue reading Microanalyzer means megafun
To infinity and beyond
Dr. Randy Garrison is a man with a vision. The new Director of the Learning Commons at the University of Calgary hopes to combine this vision with hard work. He wants to make his facility an integral part of every- day campus life. The Learning Commons occupies most of the fifth level of the Biological… Continue reading To infinity and beyond
Helping hand in research
The fantastic achievements that emerge frequently from various labs of University of Calgary researchers are well-known. But who are the individuals that make these discoveries possible by negotiating grants, dealing with administrative work and acting as a liaison to the public? Enter Dr. Pamela Sokol and her co-workers, the members of the Vice-President Research team.… Continue reading Helping hand in research
Auburn Saloon
Looking for a cool place to knock back a few martinis on a Friday night? Perhaps the Auburn Saloon is the answer to your problems. “What makes the Auburn unique,” says Gabi Grabowski, waitress and bartender at the saloon, “Is that people think of it as an upper class bar, but it can still satisfy… Continue reading Auburn Saloon