By Katie Hobday
Wanna play rock paper scissors? You have the opportunity to go down in history as the University of Calgary attempts to stage at world record setting rock paper scissors tournament Wed., Apr. 14 at 12:00 p.m. in MacEwan Student Centre "The initial impetus to create an event like this was a news article about a… Continue reading Rock, paper, scissors
By Katie Hobday
Over 140 people lost their locks in support of cancer research Wed., Mar. 31. The event, organized by Providing a Voice, a University of Calgary student-run organization, raised over $75,000, just under their goal of $100,000, to donate to the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. Last year 23 people shaved their heads in Scurfield… Continue reading Shaving heads for a good cause
By Katie Hobday
Two researchers from the Faculty of Medicine at the U of C were awarded 17 million from Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Dr. Paul Kubes, PhD, a professor of immunology from the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, was awarded $7,171,678. Dr. Garnette Sutherland, MD, a professor of neurosurgery from the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, was… Continue reading U of C gets $17.5 million for medical research
By Katie Hobday
The University of Lethbridge Students’ Union has withdrawn from a provincial university lobby group which includes the University of Calgary, because it does not represent students. The Council of Alberta University Students acts as both a networking tool for student unions across the province and as a lobbying coalition. However, its effectiveness has been criticized… Continue reading Without a CAUS
By Katie Hobday
The race for Vice-President Events was probably the least exciting in an election of epic proportions. With only two candidates running, it was also the smallest. “I’m super happy,” said Alex Vyskocil, who won with 2,954 votes. “I have wanted this position since last year, so it’s time.” Vyskocil, currently an Events Commissioner, says he… Continue reading Vyskocil is eventful
By Katie Hobday
The highly coveted position of Students’ Union Vice-President External was decided last week as voting ended and the election frenzy died down. With five hopefuls vying for the position, the results showed a clear victory for Barski’s Cabinet member Mike Bosch. “When it all comes down, students decide who they want to represent and lead… Continue reading Barski’s Cabinet’s Mike Bosch wins VP External
By Katie Hobday
[ed: Originally posted 2004-02-10]The three-hour presidential forum was the most interesting election debate in quite some time. Six candidates fielded questions and responded to comments from an impressively large turnout of students. With current Vice-President Events Richard “Krafty” Bergen moderating, presidential hopefuls promoted themselves and their platforms in front of roughly 150 students, the largest… Continue reading There can be only one
By Katie Hobday
Nine of the 13 Operations and Finance commission candidates discussed issues and answered questions at their forum Fri., Feb. 6. With current Vice-President External Lauren Batiuk moderating, candidates fielded questions about what they felt were the most important issues and problems pertaining to students, what it means to be an Op-Fi commissioner and how they… Continue reading Op-Fi commission candidates take it to the bank
By Katie Hobday
The forum for the highly competitive race for the position of Vice-President Operations and Finance featured a quintet vying for a spot on the Students’ Union executive. Though each candidate had different ideas on how to approach to the most important issues pertaining to the position, the high cost of tuition and SU budgetary concerns… Continue reading VP Op-Fi candidates cash in at forums
By Katie Hobday
In this year’s election, there are several referenda questions concerning decreases to Students’ Union levies. One levy in question is the Library Assistance fee. "Students don’t need to pay as much to receive the same amount of funding," said Gavin Preston, head of the "yes" campaign to reduce the levy. Preston, who brought the referendum… Continue reading Library Assistance Fee