In the year 1986, a small Calgary based Theatre Company put on a rodeo. This was not your average bucking horse, bull-riding rodeo. It was an opportunity for new and young talent to express their artistic abilities. For years, the festival was kept open to anybody who wanted to participate. If you had a show,… Continue reading Not Your Average Rodeo
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Theatre Preview: Return of High Performance Rodeo
By John Leung
Various International and local experimental theatre troupes are once again set to invade Calgary in a dramatic rodeo filled with action, excitement and flair. Hosted by the One Yellow Rabbit, the 19th annual High Performance Rodeo is set for Jan. 4 to 30. At their press conference last Tuesday, OYR and their well-traveled curator Michael… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Return of High Performance Rodeo
Lester B. Pearson, the Greatest Canadian
By John Leung
What makes a Canadian great, and what makes a great the Greatest? As the CBC tries to answer this stingy question via its new series The Greatest Canadian, a question must be asked as one takes a look at the top fifty great Canadians as nominated by Canadians themselves, and even the final ten. In… Continue reading Lester B. Pearson, the Greatest Canadian
Bamboo and pandas scare Dinos
By Jo Wynn
As I checked the University of Calgary women’s volleyball results from their tournament at the University of Alberta Oct. 1-3, I was struck by a case of dejà vu. Lose to U of A, win the rest, just like the tournament the previous weekend in Regina. Those pesky Pandas must be getting cocky. Fri., Oct.… Continue reading Bamboo and pandas scare Dinos
New Humanities Dean
By Dale Miller
Dr. Rowland Smith brings experience, expertise and enthusiasm to the table as the University of Calgary Faculty of Humanities’ newest Dean. Formerly the Vice-President Academic at Wilfrid Laurier University, Dr. Smith also spent almost 30 years at Dalhousie University in a variety of roles, including English chair and dean of Arts and Social Sciences. Dr.… Continue reading New Humanities Dean
Women’s Volleyball
Talent The quality and quantity of both the depth and elite talent on this squad are a testament to Kevin Boyles and the program he has built. With BLG Award nominee Joanna Niemczewska leading the way, the Dinos had multiple threats at every position all season long. Coaching The fact that Kevin Boyles has yet… Continue reading Women’s Volleyball
More kudos
By Russ Dyck
Dino footballers Dan Federkeil, Evan Haney and Jeff Montgomery are going to play for the West team in the second annual Canadian Interuniversity Sport East-West Bowl. The Bowl will be held at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario and is comprised of 2005 CFL draftees and a minimum of three athletes from each CIS university.… Continue reading More kudos
Humanities looking for a new dean
By Asma Aejaz
Like the nursing faculty, the Faculty of Humanities is now in the final stages of selecting a new dean. Two external and two internal candidates are vying for the position. Current dean Dr. Pierre-Yves Mocquais, was appointed in Sept- ember 1999. He is not completing his term for personal reasons.Students’ Union Humanities Faculty Representative Paige… Continue reading Humanities looking for a new dean
New Women’s Volleyball Coach
Behind every strong man is a strong woman–or so the adage goes. While this is often used in reference to politicians and their significant others, it could well be tweaked to fit this year’s installment of the Dinos women’s volleyball team.Often hailed for his recruitment, motivation and tactical ability, Head Coach Kevin Boyles has another… Continue reading New Women’s Volleyball Coach
Story in a box
By Megan Gole
“The show Tasty is going to be a smorgasbord of dance elements,” says Dancer’s Studio West Executive Director Damon Johnston. The In TranzDance collective will present a performance of Tasty at Dancer’s Studio West through Oct. 25. In TranzDance is a collective of works by choreographers Laurie Montemurro, Jason Stroh and Nicole Tritter. Each choreographer… Continue reading Story in a box