By Mercy Lamola
Sixty third- and fourth-year students proved research isn’t just for graduate students at the first Undergraduate Research Symposium Wed., Nov. 29.The Students’ Union held the symposium in MacEwan Hall to showcase students’ work. There was food and music to celebrate the event, and people were encouraged to vote for their favourite research in two categories:… Continue reading Undergraduate Research Symposium Successful
By Kendra Perry
A $19 million grant will help University of Calgary researchers keep Alberta’s water crystal clear. Mon., Nov. 27, the Canada Foundation for Innovation announced the U of C will receive $19 million for research aimed at improving the quality of water in the Bow River downstream of Calgary and to develop less environmentally damaging means… Continue reading U of C gains grants for environment research
On December 6, 1989 a gunman walked into L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal, separated the women from the men and shot and killed 14 women, injuring 13 more. The Canadian government commemorated the tragedy by designating Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. “It’s not just about the L’Ecole… Continue reading Women speak out against violence and poverty
By Amanda Hu
Canadian television is floundering while trying to keep up with its American counterpart, say two University of Calgary professors. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission recently announced plans to revamp the Canadian television industry to keep up with the introduction of high definition technology. While American regulatory bodies have vowed to convert all television to… Continue reading Pair of profs discuss HDTV in Canada
By Sara Hanson
Students who plan on being among the first to attend the University of Calgary’s veterinary school can rest a little easier. In a surprise announcement from Advanced Education Minister Denis Herard last month, the government committed an additional $64 million required for the construction of the school’s facilities. While the announcement came much sooner than… Continue reading U of C vet school slow out of the gate
By Nicole Todd
Jokesters, outdoorsmen, confidants, sons, brothers–that is what was lost with the passing of Kristopher Ryan and Travis Fraser Todd over the past weekend. Sat., Dec. 2, 2006, Kristopher, 27, and Travis Todd, 21, passed away tragically. Kris and Travis were discovered by two family friends at the family’s hunting shack in Southern Alberta. An autopsy… Continue reading A message from the Todd family
University of Calgary president Dr. Harvey Weingarten’s five-year contract is up for review, but faculty and students say they are being left out of the process. Traditionally, presidential terms are extended following the formation of a presidential review committee, which is composed of all stakeholders. However, for Weingarten’s extension a committee has not been formed… Continue reading Presidential review process under fire