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GNST 300 tutorials set to change

By Ashad Mukadam

Students registering in General Studies 300 Fall 2011 semester will notice some differences with the structure of the course’s tutorials. The University of Calgary faculty of arts will increase tutorial sizes from 25 to 30 students and will also have the tutorial components of the course taught by graduate students from the faculty instead of… Continue reading GNST 300 tutorials set to change

SU science faculty rep resigns from office

By Ashad Mukadam

After an unexpected loss, undergraduate students in the faculty of science will now be voting for a faculty representative in the upcoming Students’ Union by-election. Ola Mohajer resigned her post as a faculty of science representative Sept. 30 after being denied a term excusal in the Student Legislative Council meeting last week. “The SLC decided… Continue reading SU science faculty rep resigns from office

Summer jobs difficult to find for students

By Ashad Mukadam

Although more summer jobs are available this year compared to last, students will still have a difficult time finding work. Both the on-campus Career Services and the Calgary Youth Employment Centre have seen some recovery in their job postings, but are not reaching the same numbers they used to. The types of jobs posted are… Continue reading Summer jobs difficult to find for students

Graduate students vote to leave CFS

By Ashad Mukadam

Graduate students voted this week in a referendum on the future of the Graduate Students’ Association’s membership in the Canadian Federation of Students. “We have been meeting with grad students and putting up posters around campus as part of our referendum campaign,” said GSA president Veronique Dorais. “We are following the bylaws of the CFS,… Continue reading Graduate students vote to leave CFS

Spring and Summer U-Pass may be coming to the U of C

By Ashad Mukadam

University of Calgary students taking courses in the Spring and Summer might soon be able to take the bus or C-Train as easily as the rest of the year. The U of C, the Students’ Union and Calgary Transit are currently negotiating the expansion of the U-Pass program to include Spring and Summer semesters once… Continue reading Spring and Summer U-Pass may be coming to the U of C

Paying back student loans harder thanks to fewer jobs

By Ashad Mukadam

Government student loans are one of the few programs not being cut because of the economic recession. However, students graduating with student loans may face a tough time with repayment. With fewer summer jobs posted this year and many employers in Calgary cutting back on staff and other expenses, more students will be required to… Continue reading Paying back student loans harder thanks to fewer jobs

Injury clinic gets runners back on their feet

By Ashad Mukadam

Runners will never have to miss another season again thanks to a new injury clinic that opened on campus to treat knee injuries. The clinic is open to the general public and no referral from a physician is necessary, however, the injury must have happened within the past month. “This is an innovation in health… Continue reading Injury clinic gets runners back on their feet

Vision care sighted in near future

By Ashad Mukadam

University of Calgary undergraduate students could have vision care included as part of their health plan, as soon as January 2009. Otherwise, it could be added in time for the 2009-10 school year. Students’ Union vice president operations and finance Alex Judd and her commissioner Bryan Campbell are looking into options available to add vision… Continue reading Vision care sighted in near future