If you had the chance to talk with professors, university staff and top administrators about your educational experiences at the U of C, what would you say to them? On Mon., Mar. 24, students are invited to make their voices heard by taking part in a discussion about what they like and what they don’t… Continue reading SU View: tell professors, staff and administrators what you really think!
Month: March 2008
Violence on the sub-continent
Sadly, the fevered rumours of violence in India are not just the fantasies of malarial dreams. They are the all-too-real reports resulting from a rapidly-industrializing state’s struggles with development and the desperately impoverished that are being left out. Maharshtra is the most economically viable state in India. Home to Mumbai (Bombay), it is also rapidly… Continue reading Violence on the sub-continent
The secession of the pleb
Students would not normally see a difference between sessional and tenured lecturers. This is a good thing: we sessionals are generally as well qualified for the job and we do it at least as well because most of us love teaching rather than focusing on research. Recent media attention has highlighted difficulties we face, such… Continue reading The secession of the pleb
Editorial: Canada won’t go it alone
By Ryan Pike
This past week, the House of Commons voted 198-77 in favour of continuing Canada’s military involvement in Afghanistan beyond the initial Feb. 2009 commitment, extending the mission until Dec. 2011. The vote, coinciding with the 81st military casualty in Afghanistan, was followed by protests against the mission and has called into question Canada’s military role… Continue reading Editorial: Canada won’t go it alone
Editorial: The need for balance
The role of a university in society is debatable. Its two main functions–research and teaching–indisputably play a vital role in society. That said, one function cannot be sacrificed for the other. It has been shown that those with a university degree are more likely to stay above the poverty line, vote more often and overall… Continue reading Editorial: The need for balance
Online exclusive: International Women’s Day
Half of the world’s population consists of females leaving an essential place for gender equality dialogue, not just in Canada, but globally. In 1975, the United Nations declared Mar. 8 would be celebrated as International Women’s Day. Women’s Resource Centre executive director Stephanie Garrett stressed the importance behind the day. “International Women’s Day is an… Continue reading Online exclusive: International Women’s Day
Cutting carbon, one hour at a time
Canada is leading the world in an initiative to raise awareness about global warming. Earth Hour 2008 will feature cities and towns around the world switching off their lights for one hour to take a stand against global warming Sat., Mar. 29. Millions of people will unite to send a national and global message that… Continue reading Cutting carbon, one hour at a time
Core camera courtship
By Daniel Pagan
In a move to combat crime activity, the City of Calgary is deploying new closed-circuit television surveillance cameras in downtown areas in a one-year pilot project. Up to 24 cameras will be installed in various locations in a two kilometer radius around City Hall, such as Olympic Plaza and the East Village, on a wireless… Continue reading Core camera courtship
Former child soldier visits campus
In the backstage area of the MacEwan Ballroom, Ishmael Beah is ushered from the hallway to an otherwise empty stairwell because the photographers think there’s better light there. This is nothing new for Beah on his book tour, here from New York City by way of Sierra Leone. He’s happy to oblige, straightening up from… Continue reading Former child soldier visits campus
Holger Herwig’s history of the hostile
From travels in Germany through to prolific writing, deep-sea diving and movie premiers, Dr. Holger H. Herwig has led a fascinating academic career. Originally trained in German social history, Herwig received his BA from the University of British Columbia and then went to study at the State University of New York, where he was awarded… Continue reading Holger Herwig’s history of the hostile