The University of Calgary is $1.7 million richer thanks to a recent donation from U of C alumnus Graeme Bell. The donation includes money for the faculties of science and fine arts, as well as new student awards and new student space.“The idea was to benefit students as much as possible,” said Bell, who is… Continue reading U of C alumnus gives to undergrads
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Herard means business
Denis Herard, the newly appointed minister of Advanced Education, has one message for students concerned his appointment might slow down the ongoing review of the post-secondary system: Don’t bet on it. “Don’t underestimate the resolve and the passion of this team of ministers,” said Herard. “Post-secondary is the top priority. Just look at the level… Continue reading Herard means business
SU Report Card: President Bryan West
Students’ Union president-elect Emily Wyatt will have some big shoes to fill as Bryan West steps down after two years running the SU. West has brought a high degree of professionalism and competence to the SU and it has gained him the respect of SU staff, his fellow student reps, external post-secondary stakeholders and university… Continue reading SU Report Card: President Bryan West
SU Report Card: VP external Jen Smith
Undeniably, Jen Smith has strong convictions. Unfortunately, Smith has proven unable to put aside her strong beliefs to diplomatically compromise on problems between her and her commission, SU staff, university administration and even government officials. Earlier this year, Smith faced a barrage of charges from her SU colleagues for her inability to play nice with… Continue reading SU Report Card: VP external Jen Smith
SU Report Card: VP events Alex Vyskocil
Alex Vyskocil, self described VP events and good times, brought a number of good ideas and new events to the U of C over the course of his two terms. Not surprisingly perhaps, but a little unfortunate for students, Vyskocil has run out of steam this close to the end of it all. Vyskocil’s biggest… Continue reading SU Report Card: VP events Alex Vyskocil
Hancock resigns
Alberta Advanced Education minister Dave Hancock resigned his cabinet post this week to pursue leadership aspirations for the Progressive Conservative Party. The move comes on the heels of Premier Ralph Klein’s announcement that he will step down in six months. It also comes while the post-secondary system is smack in the middle of a comprehensive… Continue reading Hancock resigns
400 more drunks to invade BSD
There will be 400 more rowdy party-goers at Bermuda Shorts Day Thu., Apr. 13.Capacity in the beer gardens at the annual year-end party has been increased 10 per cent over last year, bringing the total capacity to 4,400 people, according to Students’ Union vice-president events and good times Alex Vyskocil. One thousand guest wristbands will… Continue reading 400 more drunks to invade BSD
Digital library gets big bucks
The University of Calgary is on track to see a massive new digital library building by 2008 thanks to over $100 million in funding announced last week. Alberta Advanced Education Minister Dave Hancock was on campus Fri., March 31, on the eve of the U of C’s 40th anniversary, confirming that $113 million dollars will… Continue reading Digital library gets big bucks
What’s with that big white tent?
The University of Calgary skyline will be forever altered with the construction of the Campus Calgary Digital Library. The plan will see a number of existing campus services take up residence in a new $114 million building nearly as big as the existing library block. “The project itself is a really visionary one,” said acting… Continue reading What’s with that big white tent?
40 years and counting…
April 1, 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of autonomy for the university of Calgary. Not surprisingly, the date also marks 40 years of student opposition to fee hikes, student debauchery and construction due to infrastructure shortages. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The following has been compiled from the Gauntlet‘s own… Continue reading 40 years and counting…