Kevin Pina, a journalist and filmmaker, accused the United Nations of witnessing violence and killing civilians in Haiti. Pina came to the University of Calgary last week for a showing of his documentary, Haiti: We Must Kill the Bandits, which was filmed during the aftermath of the coup d’etat in Haiti. The film details the… Continue reading Journalist accuses UN of crimes against humanity
Month: March 2009
Researchers reaching for the stars
By Jon Roe
The University of Calgary is collaborating with institutions in 20 countries to create the world’s largest radio telescope to answer big questions about the universe. The U of C is the lead Canadian institution on the Square Kilometre Array, a collection of 10s of thousands of radio antenna receiving stations that will collect radio waves… Continue reading Researchers reaching for the stars
U of C partners with TRU for new law program
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops is starting up a new law program with guidance from the University of Calgary. The partnership between the schools will make sure the program gets under way successfully. Throughout the partnership, the U of C will be licensing their curriculum to TRU and will help them adapt it to their… Continue reading U of C partners with TRU for new law program
Marijuana legalization at the public library
Drug reform activists and members of the community discussed cannabis legalization at the Calgary Public Library theatre last Friday. Sponsored by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Canada and Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, the event was part of a cross-Canada tour designed to build public awareness of drug law issues and construct… Continue reading Marijuana legalization at the public library
New residence building under way
A new residence building might answer a few student prayers once completed in spring 2011. The proposed 596-bed building would be built in Lot 50, next to the Dining Centre. Construction will start in April. The suites will have three private rooms sharing a bathroom, kitchenette and a living space. There will also be a… Continue reading New residence building under way
Recession leads to cut backs on campus
The University of Calgary will be tightening its belt for the next financial year, thanks to the slowly sinking economic situation. U of C president Dr. Harvey Weingarten sent out a memo Monday to university employees outlining measures that the university will take to present a balanced budget to the board of governors in April.… Continue reading Recession leads to cut backs on campus
And la bamsha, it’s in
There comes a time during the year when the adrenalin really starts flowing, the rage inside increases and players realize that if they screw up, it’s over– the playoffs. The University of Calgary women’s hockey team won the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference semi-final playoff series 2-0 against the Grant MacEwan College Griffins last weekend. Game… Continue reading And la bamsha, it’s in
Dino women wrestlers throw down to claim CIS gold
By Brad Halasz
Energy poured from the home crowd stands of the Jack Simpson Gym last weekend during the Canadian Interuniversity Sport wrestling championships. Energy seeped through the locker room speeches and on to the mat. Energy burst through the faces of each contestant, but ultimately it was the harnessing of that energy by six University of Calgary… Continue reading Dino women wrestlers throw down to claim CIS gold
Drifter, Dangles and Davey
A rookie’s season can be long, filled with mistakes, spent on the bench and getting hazed by veterans. The season can also be a time to grow, learn from mistakes and prove you belong. The University of Calgary Dinos women’s hockey team were blessed with an assortment of talented rookies this year, complementing the array… Continue reading Drifter, Dangles and Davey
Silver beats bronze
The University of Calgary Dinos women’s volleyball team traded in four bronze medals for a silver medal at this year’s Canadian Interuniversity Sport championships in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Dinos lost to the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 3-2 (25-20, 22-25, 29-27, 20-25, 15-9) in the gold medal match on Saturday. In the CIS quarterfinal… Continue reading Silver beats bronze