By Annie Wang
In an ideal city, everyone has a roof over their heads, food in their stomachs, clothes on their backs and shoes on their feet. This is not the case in Calgary. Every year, more than 4,500 Calgarians, the equivalent of a small town, experience homelessness. They wander around city streets — not knowing where they… Continue reading A roof is not a enough for many homeless
By Annie Wang
The new Student Success Centre has opened on the fourth floor of the MacEwan Student Centre. Supported by Student and Enrolment Services and other on-campus organizations, the new SSC is a one-stop shop that allows the university to better help and advise students. Several student services previously found in various locations across campus will be… Continue reading New Student Success Centre opens
By Annie Wang
Hundreds gathered in the MacEwan Ballroom to hear Margaret MacMillan, one of the most respected historians of our time, examine the challenges of writing about history and share insights into her own writing March 23. MacMillan, this year’s Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Visiting Writer, is a Professor of International History at the University of Oxford. Her gift… Continue reading Margaret MacMillan discusses the challenges of writing history
By Annie Wang
While many know that March 8 is International Women’s Day, most are unaware that the whole month of March is dedicated to the celebration, appreciation and recognition of women. The Women’s Resource Centre at the University of Calgary is holding a number of commemorative events, including an art display showcasing female artists, a potluck lunch,… Continue reading Women’s resource centre celebrates women’s month
By Annie Wang
Representations of homelessness in print news today promote the social exclusion of homeless people, claims a new study done at the University of Calgary by Barbara Schneider and Chaseten Remillard. Looking at the Calgary Herald, Vancouver Sun and Globe and Mail over the course of one year, Schneider and Remillard found that homelessness is significantly… Continue reading Homelessness in the media
By Annie Wang
On May 12, 2008 medical history was made at Foothills Medical Centre. Robotic technology was successfully used to remove a complex brain tumour. Paige Nickason, a 21-year-old Calgary chef and mother, is now doing well thanks to the neuroArm, a groundbreaking surgical robotic system developed by a team led by Dr. Garnette Sutherland, a professor… Continue reading Robotic technology removes brain tumour