For all students in their last year of study, there’s probably one date they should keep an eye on: Mar. 1, the deadline to apply to convocate. But what hoops do you need to jump through to get that degree and graduate? To start, choosing courses that fit together within a program is important. Combined… Continue reading Easy steps to convocating
Month: February 2004
Want to take a survey?
University of Calgary stud- ents can expect to fill out one or more surveys ranging from library use to students’ lifestyles in the upcoming month. There are at least six surveys coming to campus this semester, which is higher than usual because of a coincidence in timing. "I wouldn’t be surprised if people get two… Continue reading Want to take a survey?
Bercuson named to Order of Canada
At this very moment, a U of C student is asking “history? What the hell am I going to do with a history degree?” But the University of Calgary’s Director of the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, Dr. David Bercuson, is proving just how far a history degree can go, as he prepares to… Continue reading Bercuson named to Order of Canada
Books gouge students: report
A recent study blasts textbook companies for business practices they say gouge students. The conclusions and methodology of the study have been questioned by both American and Canadian organizations which represent major textbook companies. The report by the California Student Public Interest Research Group, titled Ripoff 101, accuses textbook publishers of publishing new editions without… Continue reading Books gouge students: report
Republic of Love
By Jesse Keith
Adapting a novel to film can bring new life to the story by heightening its visual aspects. Film can also introduce the story to larger audiences by telling the tale in a shorter period of time. Some novels however, are poorly suited for adaptation to film. These novels lack the visual elements needed to create… Continue reading Republic of Love
Professors: Coming and going for cheap
By Falice Chin
Last year, there were rumours about several full-time professors at the University of Calgary being replaced by temporary or part-time teachers. This is a growing concern in academia, despite the apparent shortage of professors across the country. The highly prestigious and professional position of a university educator is now facing “casualization,”–a continuous increase in employment… Continue reading Professors: Coming and going for cheap
Going
By John Leung
When someone says the word Australia, what comes to mind? The classics always come first: koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, Foster’s, Crocodile Dundee and the Crocodile Hunter. But what is the real Australia like, beyond all those stereotypes and symbols we’ve come to associate with Australians and their country?After what has been almost a year and a… Continue reading Going
Election platform? Effective campaign? Who needs them?
By James Keller
Winning a Students’ Union election, regardless of the position you are vying for, is relatively easy–about as easy as you’d expect for a job that pays nearly $25,000, placing you near the top of a $10 million organization. Employing a few seemingly effortless techniques, you too can become an elected official on the SU executive.… Continue reading Election platform? Effective campaign? Who needs them?
French dislike perception of using defensive measures
I don’t care that there will be a tape delay. I don’t care that time and tax dollars have been used to debate the issue. I don’t even care that this is the second time in a week that the public has been deemed too immature to watch television and make their own decisions. But… Continue reading French dislike perception of using defensive measures
U of C scores solid concrete victory
By Вen Li
A team of University of Calgary engineers returned victorious this weekend from the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race. The team placed first overall in the five-day competition hosted by Carleton University in Ottawa. "It was very stiff competition," said Project Manager Lee Martin. "We’ve been working on it since September." In addition to placing first… Continue reading U of C scores solid concrete victory