By Dan Krut
Last Thursday, as part of the official opening of the Information Commons, Evan Solomon presented his views on the technological and educational era in which we live. Solomon’s presentation was informative, lively and fun. "I thought that it [Information Commons] would be like a Kinko’s, some place where you can print or go on-line," said… Continue reading The Wisdom of Solomon
By Daniel Krut
The Women In Science and Engineering Club celebrated its tenth anniversary by unveiling a poster campaign on April 4. The campaign, aimed at convincing young women in Alberta to choose careers in science and engineering, will distribute posters promoting the achievements of female scientists and engineers to junior and senior high schools across Alberta. The… Continue reading WISE turns 10
By Daniel Krut
Women are doing it in all engineering areas. This was one of the findings of "Academic Choices of Engineering Undergraduates," an award-winning study conducted by an interdisciplinary team of University of Calgary researchers. Professor of Geomatic Engineering Dr. Elizabeth Cannon and Professors of Sociology Dr. Jean Wallace and Dr. Valerie Haines produced the study, which… Continue reading Women work everywhere
By Daniel Krut
Media is increasingly under threat from governments and corporations, was the message delivered at the Media and Democracy forum held last Saturday at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Hall. The forum, hosted by Arusha and Friends of the Herald, consisted of activists, journalists and professors from Calgary discussing the direction that media, specifically newspapers, is heading. The… Continue reading Media and democracy
By Daniel Krut
University of Calgary students picked up their first shipment of Millennium Scholarship cheques at the Fees Office this month. This was the first year students received money from the $2.5 billion fund. Students who receive the scholarship were notified by the foundation by mail in December . "The disbursement was fairly smooth," said Fees Office… Continue reading Millennium money in
By Daniel Krut
If you’ve tried to take out a library book recently and were shocked to discover you have a fine, you are not alone. In September the University of Calgary MacKimmie Library changed its policy on borrowing and fine regulations. "I was pissed off [the change] wasn’t promoted," said fifth-year Psychology student Eric Charles. "I took… Continue reading Students upset over overdue fines
By Daniel Krut
The Campus Food Bank is trying to feed all the hungry Bob Cratchits this Christmas. Starting Nov. 22, the Holiday Food Drive will highlight the needs of hungry students on campus. The week-long food drive will feature numerous events, campus- wide donation tables, and end with a Planet Smashers concert on Fri., Nov. 26. Some… Continue reading Annual Holiday Food Drive begins
By Daniel Krut
Beginning January 2000, the University of Calgary will offer the Bachelor of Social Work program to students in rural communities. The BSW Access Division program is designed to meet the needs of aboriginal, remote and rural communities. Currently, no social work degree program emphasizes the situations remote communities face. "These communities wanted a program that… Continue reading New rural social work program created
By Daniel Krut
In a highly political campaign, students at the University of British Columbia have voted to end their affiliation with the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. CASA, similar to the Canadian Federation of Students, is a national student organization that lobbies the Federal Government on behalf of students. CASA is a member-driven organization, of which the… Continue reading Is UBC in the house?