Every year at the United Nations, member states vote on which countries will take over as part-time members of the Security Council. There are ten such members, each serving a two-year term with five countries replaced each year. Canada has served once every decade since the United Nations began in 1946 and it has never… Continue reading A vote of non-confidence
Month: October 2010
Let them wear the veil if they want to
In France, a bill recently passed through both legislative chambers and currently awaits the signature of President Nicolas Sarkozy. This bill will make it illegal to publicly wear a full-face veil, like the niqab or burka. The legislation was approved by the Constitutional Council last week, passed almost unanimously in both chambers and enjoys widespread… Continue reading Let them wear the veil if they want to
Cameron’s visit puts end to crude arguments
James Cameron’s visit to the Alberta oilsands several weeks ago brought closure to a particularly embarrassing side of Alberta. Not the oilsands, mind you — but Alberta’s media. If you have tuned into any local news as of late, you’ll know that Cameron’s visit came hot-on-the-heels of intense scrutiny surrounding the environmental impact of Alberta’s oilsands,… Continue reading Cameron’s visit puts end to crude arguments
Bike shelters bring no-ride zones to campus
By Amy Badry
Cyclists will soon have to follow new guidelines regarding bicycle use on campus. The University of Calgary is planning to construct bike shelters as well as introduce no-ride zones at the school. “What we want to try to do is create better relationships between the pedestrians and the cyclists,” said vice-president facilities management and development… Continue reading Bike shelters bring no-ride zones to campus
Higher student debt loads and default rates
“Your lovin’ gives me a thrill but your lovin’ don’t pay my bills. Now give me money, that’s what I want!” The Beatles had it right, even back in the ’60s. In August, the federal government came close to hitting a $15 billion cap on the amount of loans it can give to students and… Continue reading Higher student debt loads and default rates
Cannon officially sworn in as new president
By Jodde Mason
Dr. Elizabeth Cannon was officially inducted as the eighth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary on Oct. 6. U of C Chancellor Jim Dinning lauded Cannon’s strategic vision as well as her inspirational and transparent leadership. “We opened our search to potential leaders and not just across Canada, but around the world,” said… Continue reading Cannon officially sworn in as new president
Business class lets students make dreams come true
Senior marketing students in the Haskayne School of Business are gaining real world sales experience in the Selling Smiles 101 program. As part of the course, assistant professor of marketing Derek Hassay requires his students to establish their own independent contracting businesses selling Cutco Cutlery to raise funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation. After five… Continue reading Business class lets students make dreams come true
Book collection donated to U of C
The University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute acquired a rare collection of over 2,400 neuroscience research books including some over 450 years old last month. The collection was sold by collector Dr. Robert Gordon, a retired neurologist from Houston Texas, who assembled the texts over the last thirty years. The acquisition of the collection, valued… Continue reading Book collection donated to U of C
U of C looks to the STARS for sustainability
By Colin Minor
The University of Calgary is now part of an international program that comprehensively measures and tracks the progress of sustainability practices in universities. The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System will provide the U of C with data on sustainability initiatives. The program also reports sustainability practices publicly to encourage environmental accountability. “What I’m anticipating… Continue reading U of C looks to the STARS for sustainability
Students raise $3,700 for food bank
The University of Calgary commerce undergraduate society held their annual Hunt for Hunger on Oct. 2, raising $3,695 in cash and 377 food donations for the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank. There were 21 volunteers who also helped the day to be a success. “I thought it was awesome,” said Calgary Interfaith Food Bank development coordinator… Continue reading Students raise $3,700 for food bank