This month’s donation of the Petro-Canada Building, which currently houses the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, represents the second largest donation to the University of Calgary. The building, constructed in the University Research Park in 1978, has been on lease to the university from Petro-Canada since 1991. The building houses offices for professors, several… Continue reading Petro-Canada donates building
Month: February 2004
B.C. students lose grants
By Natalie Sit
Student groups reacted with shock and devastation to the British Columbia government’s move to discontinue student grants. In B.C., students with high financial need receive part of their student loan as a grant which means they only repay the loan portion after graduation. The government will direct the $30 million from student grants towards post-secondary… Continue reading B.C. students lose grants
How will the new Mel Gibson movie about Jesus end?
By Alan Cho
Clayton wins Op-Fi
By Natalie Sit
Greg Clayton, a current Events Commissioner, will handle the Students’ Union finances as the newly elected Vice-President Operations and Finances. Clayton is “pumped” to begin his job and start making changes. “It was intense,” said Clayton, who won with 1,478 votes, just before he headed to the Den to celebrate. “I’m glad the independent majority… Continue reading Clayton wins Op-Fi
West victorious as president
By James Keller
A MacEwan Student Centre meeting room erupted in cheers Fri., Feb. 13 as Bryan West was named Students’ Union President for the coming year. Chief Returning Officer Shuvaloy Majumdar left the results of the presidential race until last, slowly reading off the names and totals of the bottom four candidates as they scrolled down a… Continue reading West victorious as president
Schultz tearfully takes VP Academic
By Emily Senger
When the results for the Students’ Union Vice-President Academic were announced, perhaps the most surprised candidate was the winner herself, Laura Schultz. Schultz’s strong campaign matched with two years previous SU experience as the Communication and Culture representative made her a qualified candidate for Vice-President Academic. But this did nothing to lessen her agitation upon… Continue reading Schultz tearfully takes VP Academic
Barski’s Cabinet’s Mike Bosch wins VP External
By Katie Hobday
The highly coveted position of Students’ Union Vice-President External was decided last week as voting ended and the election frenzy died down. With five hopefuls vying for the position, the results showed a clear victory for Barski’s Cabinet member Mike Bosch. “When it all comes down, students decide who they want to represent and lead… Continue reading Barski’s Cabinet’s Mike Bosch wins VP External
Vyskocil is eventful
By Katie Hobday
The race for Vice-President Events was probably the least exciting in an election of epic proportions. With only two candidates running, it was also the smallest. “I’m super happy,” said Alex Vyskocil, who won with 2,954 votes. “I have wanted this position since last year, so it’s time.” Vyskocil, currently an Events Commissioner, says he… Continue reading Vyskocil is eventful
Students say no for SLA, yes to U-Pass
Students voting in the Students’ Union general election had a shot at direct democracy with five referendum questions on the ballot. Students voted overwhelmingly to continue the U-Pass, with 4,370 in favour to 1,328 against. “Personally, I’m quite surprised with the margin of victory,” said “No” campaign organizer Oliver Bladek. “I respect the decision of… Continue reading Students say no for SLA, yes to U-Pass
SU will not waive fees for Ramadan
By Natalie Sit
The Muslim Students’ Association will have to pay $2,610.80 for Ramadan room bookings despite petitioning the Students’ Union to have the fee waived. Debate centered on whether it was a religious or a club issue. However, an amendment striking statements mentioning the religious significance was passed. As well, an amendment to reduce fees by 75… Continue reading SU will not waive fees for Ramadan