By Emily Senger
The University of Calgary is holding a sod-turning ceremony for the joint Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy and Experiential Learning Centre building on Sept. 11. There’s an ad for it on page 19 of this very paper, and there is sure to be burgers, important politicians and maybe even fireworks. But someone needs… Continue reading Editorial: Spinning hype into gold
By Emily Senger
Students across the country will need to stretch the budget a little more for course materials this fall. Access, the Canadian copyright licensing agency, has upped its copyright royalties from 8.7 cents per page to 10 cents per page, as of Sept. 1. The change will be reflected in the price of all photocopied materials… Continue reading Copyright prices go wrong direction
By Sarah Malik
The federal government wanted your input on post-secondary education, but they didn’t tell you. And they didn’t tell student representatives either–who found out by stumbling across the announcement on the federal government’s website, according to president of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations Phillippe Oullette. “Nobody was advised,” added University of Calgary Students’ Union vice-president… Continue reading Secret Fed consultations
By Emily Senger
Better than a Happy Meal toy The University of Calgary offered its first “i” class this spring, where lectures were delivered by podcast, allowing students to download audio files of lectures to play on their computer or MP3 player. Students also got a free iPod for signing up. U of C Students’ Union vice-president academic… Continue reading Summer news in review
By Sarah Malik
In his lovely office overlooking Calgary, blood-stained words spill from Dr. David Bercuson’s mouth. War, conflict, terrorism–terms that have become permanent fix-tures in news and politics–are also the primary concern of the University of Calgary’s Center for Military and Strategic Studies. CMSS doesn’t pretend that it can find a cure for what its director calls… Continue reading U of C pioneers Canadian war policy
The U of C hopes to kick off their 40th anniversary year in style with a $130,000 party. On Sat., Sept. 9 the university will host the Kickoff party at McMahon stadium. The all-day event will feature a pancake breakfast, a Dinos football game and concerts featuring the Stampeders, Spirit of the West and Bedouin… Continue reading $130,000 party kicks off 40th year
September is finally here, and only one question lingers on many students’ minds: “When will the boozin’ begin?” Students drink, this is a fact, but overindulgence is a real concern at any university. To that end, Campus Security, in conjunction with the Students’ Union and the Counseling Centre, have purchased Fatal Vision goggles, also known… Continue reading Heeey good lookin’, lemme buy you a drink
By Sarah Malik
Denis Herard, the Alberta Advanced Education Minister, is on the phone. A former businessman and longtime MLA, he graduated to his new job overseeing post-secondary education in April 2006. Now he wants to talk about his government’s tuition policy and affordability plan to clarify that–despite ongoing criticisms from student representatives–Alberta’s post-secondary system is on track… Continue reading Advanced education on track
By Johanna Hung
In lieu of the typical mid-life investment in sleek cars and leather pants, the University of Calgary is celebrating its 40th birthday by throwing a $130,000 birthday party and unveiling the $3 million Take Your Place initiative. Take Your Place is improving or creating 40 student spaces around campus in hopes of increasing their use… Continue reading Take Your Place: improving education, one paint coat at a time
By Emily Senger
The University of Calgary has some massive plans for expansion in the next four years, but only if the provincial government comes through with massive cash. A provincial government funding injection announced last March means the U of C admitted 660 more students this September than last, and the university plans to further increase enrollment… Continue reading Capital projects in need of cash