The CFI moneyland express

By Ricardo Urbina

Research prospects at the University of Calgary have improved to the tune of $2 million.The money was awarded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, an organization formed in 1997 by the federal government with a five-year plan to invest $800 million toward strengthening Canada’s capability for research."Its purpose is to invest in infrastructure programs at… Continue reading The CFI moneyland express

Ranked again

By Jamie Hellewell

You are attending one of the worst universities in the country. At least that’s what the Maclean’s annual University Ranking issue released Nov. 16 suggests.The University of Calgary placed 12th out of 15 in the overall rankings for medical/doctoral schools-a small step up from last year’s 13th place finish.Admitedly, the report wasn’t all bad news… Continue reading Ranked again

What’s a little Pepsi spray gonna do?

By Mark Pickup

It was like any other day at the university. The students were herded into class. The professors were underpaid. The library was under-funded. The labs continued to crumble and the Parking Gestapo continued to toot around in brand new, high-priced vehicles. The normality was almost stifling. Except on this day there was a stir in… Continue reading What’s a little Pepsi spray gonna do?

A personal matter

By Mary Chan

A funny thing happened when I started to fill out my pretty new maroon Teaching Evaluation form. I had to give my id number.Granted, the information blurb at the top of the new Universal Student Ratings of Instruction Instrument states that “You are asked to provide your id number so that the university can access… Continue reading A personal matter

Ready, set, build?

By Mary Chan

After waiting in the starting block for over five years, MacEwan Hall expansion is ready and set. All it needs is the signal to go.The Students’ Union is close to signing a contract with a contractor to begin construction on the long-anticipated multi-use facility, the first phase in a possible three-phase development plan. The contract… Continue reading Ready, set, build?

Reform agenda?

By Collin Gallant

Recent trouble for Reform Party post-secondary wings has commanded national attention and a national response from the party. Aside from several former and present senior party members donating their time and expertise to the Reform Club at Mount Royal College, the Reform Party of Canada has been covering legal expenses for the University of Calgary… Continue reading Reform agenda?