Just southeast of Belize City, Hurricane Richard made landfall Oct. 28 causing damage to a University of Calgary research post. The system was classified as a category one hurricane and, according to Belizean newspaper Amandala, overall damage was estimated to cost $25 million CAD. The storm caused a nation-wide power outage and damaged about 831… Continue reading U of C research monkeys hit by hurricane
Month: November 2010
Security maintains order during the fall
Everyday the battle between chaos and order at the University of Calgary is waged behind the scenes, away from the public eye. The men and women of campus security put themselves at risk and deserve respect. We at the Gauntlet salute them every several months with a recap of the dangerous and strange events they… Continue reading Security maintains order during the fall
New awards and recognition event planned for clubs
Each year the Students’ Union recognizes standout club members with awards and scholarships during an invite-only, community-wide gala in May. This year the SU will be honouring all clubs with a specific clubs event at the end of the year. Six awards will be given out to clubs based on an application available in February.… Continue reading New awards and recognition event planned for clubs
No place to go for cats in the city
Local cats are in a crisis. Three of the city’s most credible feline pounds, the Humane Society, the Meow Foundation and the Animal Services Centre, are nearing capacity and looking for a solution. “We are always at capacity,” said Meow Foundation executive director Debbie Nelson. “Whatever space we have, we fill.” The Meow Foundation can… Continue reading No place to go for cats in the city
DANCEMONTAGE
It’s no surprise that annual events change, evolve and adapt. In the case of one of Calgary’s stalwarts, Dance Montage, now in its 41st year, the change over the last few years is remarkable. Though originally a collaborative project between the faculty of kinesiology and the University of Calgary’s dance program, the performance’s guidance was… Continue reading DANCEMONTAGE
Dr. Seuss in a whole new light
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Some Calgarians are drawing from Seuss’ sage wisdom, using the feet in their shoes and the brains in their heads to make their way down to Seussical, a musical based on Dr. Seuss’ books, where… Continue reading Dr. Seuss in a whole new light
New downtown gallery focuses on innovation
Endeavor Arts & Event Space is fresh out of the womb, having been on the Calgary arts scene for just nine months now. The gallery is gaining momentum and a reputation as a prime venue for digital and innovative arts. Located in the heart of Victoria Crossing, it typifies a growing trend. “Calgary is starting… Continue reading New downtown gallery focuses on innovation
Creative student thinks up greatest idea for movie
What was an otherwise average mid-morning class turned into an exercise in excitement when third-year University of Calgary business student Alexander Dumont came up with what may possibly be the best idea for a film of all time. Unhindered by his Wednesday morning ARTS 472 History of Modern Dance lecture, Dumont dreamt up what many… Continue reading Creative student thinks up greatest idea for movie
Alarm clock sabotages woman’s life
Fourth-year architectural technologies student Tracey Vanderhelm reported the latest in a long string of dangerously negligent acts by her bedside clock after the alarm failed once again to go off at the proper time. Vanderhelm’s coworkers were dismayed by the woman’s most recent incident with her Emerson brand clock-radio after she arrived 24 minutes late… Continue reading Alarm clock sabotages woman’s life
Man’s loneliness ends with purchase of potted plant
A void was filled in the heart of third-year chemistry student Micheal Blackston Nov. 22 with the recent acquirement of a green fern.The fern, which Blackston has decided will be displayed in either the living room or the kitchen, looks to take over the role of a loved-one in the 21-year-old student’s life. “After Melissa… Continue reading Man’s loneliness ends with purchase of potted plant