I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for coming here today. I know how much they all meant to us, and I want to let you know that I feel your pain.I still remember the first time I was introduced to them. A 14 year-old skinny-white kid just beginning to experience… Continue reading Eulogy for the rockstars
Month: August 2002
Direct Entry coming soon
By James Keller
Students entering the University of Calgary this fall faced another tough decision when they applied: what faculty to apply for?Under Direct Entry, beginning this September, first-year students must choose a faculty when they apply. In previous years, most programs–except Fine Arts, Engineering, Nursing and Kinesiology–required students to spend at least one year in the faculty… Continue reading Direct Entry coming soon
U of C HPL puts on a show
More than ever we depend on the scientific analysis of human performance–from orthotic footwear to physiotherapy–to overcome the myriad of problems associated with locomotion. Imagine a state-of-the-art facility with the ability to rapidly diagnose muscular and skeletal deficiencies and offer optimal solutions. The U of C’s Human Performance Laboratory is a step toward this paradigm… Continue reading U of C HPL puts on a show
NUTV, CJSW get new space
No more Taco Time for these campus media folk–NUTV is moving up in the world and CJSW is right along with it.At the Tue., Aug. 6, 2002 Students Legislative Council meeting, councilors voted 8-0 in favour of the latest development plan for the third floor of MacEwan Hall that includes new space for both nutv… Continue reading NUTV, CJSW get new space
New WISE coordinator
Last month, Tamara McCarron was appointed the University of Calgary’s first Women in Science and Engineering coordinator, charged with promoting science and engineering to women.McCarron replaces Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, National Science and Engineering Research Council/Petro-Canada Chair of Women in Science and Engineering (Prairie Region) from 1997–2002. McCarron’s position will be funded for three years through… Continue reading New WISE coordinator
Commissioner Preston in trouble?
By Вen Li
Political strife and disagreement claimed the careers of many politicians: Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte and Paul Martin to name a few. Students’ Union Academic Commissioner Gavin Preston may become the latest victim if proceedings to be brought by SU Vice-President Academic Rosie Nagra against him succeed.“For some reason or another, Rosie decided to get rid… Continue reading Commissioner Preston in trouble?
Harassment on campus
There was an unusually high number of on-campus harassment incidents in the month of July. Many occurred in Residence, and two dealt with sexual assault. The first victim was a female student who received medical attention but did not report the incident to the police. Calgary Police Service is currently investigating the second woman’s case… Continue reading Harassment on campus
SU, Oberg discuss university funding
On Tue., Aug. 6, representatives from Alberta universities gathered in Edmonton to further discuss student issues with Alberta Minister of Learning Lyle Oberg. The University of Calgary sent Student Union President Matt Stambaugh, Vice-President External Nick Vuckovic, and Policy Advisor Glen Hughes. At the one-hour meeting, student representatives from the Universities of Alberta, Lethbridge, Calgary… Continue reading SU, Oberg discuss university funding
Library acquires Gibson Collection
By Вen Li
William Robert Gibson passed away last year, but his life-long hobby will benefit scholars for years to come. U of C Alumni Andrew Gibson donated his father’s collection of both common and rare science fiction works to the University of Calgary Library on Thu., Aug. 1, 2002."This is definitely one of the largest collections of… Continue reading Library acquires Gibson Collection
Bruce Springsteen, The Rising
By Nicole Kobie
Only somebody Born in the USA could create such an honest CD in the wake of September 11. His first release with the E-Street Band since that 1984 hit, Bruce Springsteen is back showing is patriotism with songs written mainly in reaction to the terrorist attacks. For the most part, the songs effectively capture the… Continue reading Bruce Springsteen, The Rising