By Bonnie Leung
Have you ever considered going abroad and meeting new people? The University of Calgary’s International Student Centre may be your ticket out. According to ISC Coordinator Glynn Hunter, the ISC has two main focuses. "We work with international students coming to the U of C," he said. "So from the point where an international student… Continue reading Travel and get credit
By Bonnie Leung
The University of Calgary’s Clinical Psychology program was recently approved for a five-year accreditation. According to Clinical Psychology director Keith Dobson, accreditation recognizes excellence in a training program. "Accreditation is a process approved by the Canadian Psychological Association," he said. "It’s basically a seal of approval which says the program meets certain training standards. These… Continue reading Psych program accredited
By Bonnie Leung
Herald employees prepare for bargaining The local union will continue bargaining with Calgary Herald employees on Tues., Oct. 12. This decision was spurred by a strike vote of 82.5 per cent in favour of strike action. "We welcome this last change to avoid a strike and make a deal that’s satisfactory to both sides," said… Continue reading News briefs: truly, madly, briefly
By Bonnie Leung
Students who enjoyed the Students’ Union byelection posters will have to find something new to gawk at. Tyler Brekko was elected the new SU Operations and Finance commissioner last week on the strength of 163 votes. Brekko was relieved with the overall outcome. "You never know how or what direction they’ll go," he said. "This… Continue reading SU byelection ends in a whimper
By Bonnie Leung
Students who wait in line for computer access now have a new option. The new Information Commons, which holds over 250 computers and study desks, officially opened last week. The response from most students has been positive. "I think it’s amazing," said second-year General Studies student Ryan Hearn. "It’s nice to see U of C… Continue reading Information’s destination: Library
By Bonnie Leung
The millennium won’t mean destruction for everyone. Students could find themselves with an unexpected financial gain, because the new Canada Millennium Scholarship might be their saving grace. The purpose of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation is to financially aid undergraduate students who have finished their first year. The fund provides bursaries based on financial need.… Continue reading The end of the millenium means more money
By Bonnie Leung
The University of Calgary Faculty of Kinesiology is sponsoring the xvii Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics. Taking place Aug. 8–13 at the Telus Convention Centre, the congress will explore issues including muscles and bones, sports, aging, and posture. Biomechanics is the examination of forces that act on and in the human body.According to… Continue reading Biomechanics rock Calgary
By Bonnie Leung
This may come as a blow to Star Trek fans, but wormholes cannot be formed—at least according to new research done at the University of Calgary.An international conference, Invariants of Three-Manifolds, will be held at Kananaskis this week to study research and find new methods for comprehending the mathematical nature of the universe.According to U… Continue reading Invariants of Three-Manifolds
By Bonnie Leung
Those who are lost now have new directions. The University of Calgary has erected a new fire-engine red signpost outside Biological Sciences by the LRT station.According to Community Planner John Fellows, the new sign will assist visitors around campus.“It’s part of an overall sign system to direct people to buildings,” said Fellows. “[This particular] finger… Continue reading Signed, sealed, and delivered
By Bonnie Leung
Have you been online lately? If so, you might have seen the results of last fall’s Students’ Union standardized teaching evaluations, posted three weeks ago.Access to Fall 1998 teaching evaluations is available though the Infonet Services Menu at http://www.ucalgary.ca/infonet. However, ratings for winter session will not be available until Sept. 15.According to SU Vice-president Academic… Continue reading Profs graded online: Teaching evaluations on the infonet deemed “very useful”