University of Calgary President Harvey Weingarten secured his $4.5-million pension package with a “handshake deal” according to a government report. Alberta’s Auditor General Fred Dunn’s annual report states the handshake deal did not go into contract until February 1, 2008. Implications and risks for the university, according to the report, include continual over-compensation of senior… Continue reading President’s pension a ‘handshake’ deal
Month: October 2009
The changing face of air travel in light of climate change
Do you worry about global warming? If so, you don’t posses a solitary sentiment. Thankfully, though, ethics and policies are changing in response to Earth’s changing climate. “The value system which drives our society permits the satisfaction of personal pleasure,” said University of Calgary geography professor Dianne Drapper. “Our system is so far removed from… Continue reading The changing face of air travel in light of climate change
Plan It finally set to hit the streets
By Jeremy Zhao
What will Calgary look like in 60 years? That’s the question Calgary’s city council tried to answer last Monday when they unanimously voted in favour of Plan It, a combination of documents that will shape how Calgary will grow economically, socially and environmentally. All stakeholders were generally happy to see Plan It passed, but for… Continue reading Plan It finally set to hit the streets
The great Canadian Federation of Students exodus
Students from 13 post-secondary institutions across Canada — including the University of Calgary — are in the process of circulating petitions asking their peers if they wish to evaluate membership with Canada’s largest student lobby group, the Canadian Federation of Students. Students organizing petitions allege a variety of problems with the CFS, including questionable finances,… Continue reading The great Canadian Federation of Students exodus
Brownís latest lost cause for late night studying
Dan Brown’s works present a paradox, and not because they are jammed full of codes and puzzles to break. They are the type of fiction ideally suited to consumption by sleepy readers incapable of following along with denser, more literary works. But they are also dangerously captivating, proving difficult to put down for proper sleep.… Continue reading Brownís latest lost cause for late night studying
U of C prof Bˆk re-releases book
By Amy Badry
The first few sentences of “Chapter E” in Christian Bök’s Eunoia read, “Enfettered, these sentences repress free speech/The text deletes selected letters/He rebels. He sets new precedents.” This is a good explanation for the influential writer and University of Calgary professor’s book. Bök has rebelled against the standard of modern day writing and set new… Continue reading U of C prof Bˆk re-releases book
Fagan touches up Jacob Two-Two
Cary Fagan spent a decade unable to publish a book. Then he published three in one year. Since that initial blitz, the Toronto-based author has penned a plethora of children’s and adult fiction, including the recently released continuation of Mordecai Richler’s Jacob Two-Two series. Fagan notes that writing Jacob Two-Two on the High Seas presented… Continue reading Fagan touches up Jacob Two-Two
Wordy wanderings come a-callin’
The written and spoken word has a strong history in Calgary. The city hosts two of the medium’s biggest festivals, Wordfest and the Calgary International Spoken Word Festival. Calgarian Craig Davidson — a man who sacrificed his own body twice for his 2007 novel The Fighter by taking a full steroid cycle during research and… Continue reading Wordy wanderings come a-callin’
Keys to the VIP guys talk chicks ‘n’ wings
Under the guise of promoting their show, Keys to the VIP, two men wearing too much hair product and two bald dudes spread out across the country promoting the allegedly delicious new Wingstreet Pizza Hut chicken wings. Keys to the VIP is a reality comedy show featuring a group of four panelists colour commentating on… Continue reading Keys to the VIP guys talk chicks ‘n’ wings
Alberta Fashion Week, week one
Name: Nicholette Freele Occupation: Designer Liaison for Alberta Fashion Week Hometown: Calgary, AB G: What does a designer liaison do?NF: I handle any concerns or questions the designers have. Sometimes they’ll spring things on you like, “Oh, I actually have 14 models.” It can be frustrating. G: Where does your love for fashion come from?… Continue reading Alberta Fashion Week, week one