Month: November 2006

By Stephanie Mamayson

The first building scheduled for construction under the University of Calgary’s $1.5 billion capital expansion plan has been delayed. The Campus Calgary Digital Library is one of several capital projects the university hopes will add 7,000 new student spaces by 2010, but in a recent release, the U of C announced an opening delay to… Continue reading Library construction delayed

By Emily Senger

Respected Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Henry Fok Ying Tung passed away in Beijing last week. Fok is well-known on the University of Calgary campus for his donation of $2 million this fall to construct a new residence building for international students and visiting scholars. Fok’s philanthropy to the Dr. Fok Ying Tung International… Continue reading Philanthropist passes away

By Patrick Rodrigues

With a groundbreaking ceremony in September, the ball has been set in motion for a new international student residence. The Dr. Fok Ying Tung International House will address housing needs and also add a bit of new life to campus, while minimizing environmental impact as much as possible. This is the vision of international house… Continue reading Plans for new rez take shape

By Tyson Vandament

Calgary’s Stampeding cultural scene is often accused of lasting only ten days of the year and being a thinly veiled excuse for public intoxication. But Calgary philanthropist and piano enthusiast Esther Honens wanted to put Calgary on the map for something other than cowboys and oil. In 1991 she began her goal of building one… Continue reading World class musicians take the Rozsa Centre stage

By Scott Sondergaard

As a city that recently surpassed one million people, Calgary is getting more and more big city problems, and one of them is the availability of parking. Shortages are usually reserved for those who work downtown, but this time University of Calgary students will be feeling the squeeze. As part of the U of C’s… Continue reading Parking woes to worsen

By Katy Anderson

Premier Ralph Klein­–the infamous high school dropout–will be teaching college students next fall. Mount Royal College has just announced the creation of the Ralph Klein Chair in Media Studies, thanks to a $2.5 million donation by a group that wishes to remain anonymous. The first occupant of the chair will be the man himself. “We’re… Continue reading Ralph Klein begins new career as Mount Royal College instructor

By Sarelle Azuelos

After a long week of constant campaigning, last Friday night the phone lines closed for the annual CJSW funding drive. Donations to the University of Calgary radio station totalled approximately $216,000. Although, as of Mon., Oct. 30, the amount had reached $218,039, and was continuing to increase. While the funding drive may officially be over,… Continue reading CJSW tops funding record

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