Although the school year isn’t over yet, the Students’ Union wants to take a road trip. On Thurs., April 6, the SU will charter a bus to Edmonton to protest the Alberta Government’s stance on post-secondary education funding. "This year we decided the focus wouldn’t be on the Board of Governors," said SU Vice-president Operations… Continue reading SU to bus students to Edmonton
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Pumping up Calgary’s literary scene
Filling Station is a magazine in Calgary. Perhaps you have heard of it. Perhaps not. But if you’re interested in literature or getting your fiction and poetry published, filling Station is one of the few voices that publish creative works for up-and-coming writers, artists, critics, etc. In its five years of publication, names such as… Continue reading Pumping up Calgary’s literary scene
Wellness Week kicks off
Protect yourself! That is what the Health Outreach Team and the Students’ Union wants students to remember during Wellness Week. On Valentine’s Day, booths, demonstrations and interactive games were set up to inform students about the importance of personal health. "I think that this is important," said SU Vice-president Events Jared Lorenz. "It’s your body… Continue reading Wellness Week kicks off
Year of the Dragon
A ccording to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Dragon symbolizes good luck and prosperity. If the Chinese New Year Festival is any indication, this prediction is well on its way to becoming reality. On Tuesday, the Hong Kong Students’ Association celebrated the New Year in conjunction with International Week. "Basically we are organizing… Continue reading Year of the Dragon
Who wants to be a university president?
Terry White, love him or hate him, is an important man at the University of Calgary. Now the Student Ambassadors Program is offering a contest for students to step into the president’s shoes, if only for a day. "Actually I started this with the Student Ambassadors four years ago," said White. "Every year, the ambassadors… Continue reading Who wants to be a university president?
U of C receives $1.3M from Royal Bank
The Royal Bank was in full holiday spirit when it announced a $1.3 million donation to the university as part of an ongoing business partnership on Tuesday. "We are committed to our partners to make things happen," said University of Calgary President Terry White. "There is a very major race going on in the information… Continue reading U of C receives $1.3M from Royal Bank
Don’t do windows? Here’s help.
There may be hope for University of Calgary students who are technologically impaired. Beginning Oct. 26, the Information Commons will become a guiding light to people who cannot operate a computer. "We are starting off with Windows NT, Windows ’95, and Windows ’98," said Organizer Heather Weiland. "Basically, we want to get started with these,… Continue reading Don’t do windows? Here’s help.
The Myth of the golden apple
Remember the shiny red apples teachers used to get in grade school? Well, they’re back–sort of. Nominations for teaching excellence awards began Oct. 12 and run until Nov. 5. During this time, students can fill out a form and nominate a professor. "It’s a nice surprise to get some acknowledgment for my work," said Engineering… Continue reading The Myth of the golden apple
Athletics Festival
Consider this a warning for those who fear physical activity: an Athletics Festival is lurking in MacEwan Student Centre from Wed. to Fri. between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Students’ Union is hosting the event to give interested students the opportunity to meet sport clubs and university teams. "In the north courtyard, we are… Continue reading Athletics Festival