By Jim Dunsdon
Editor, the Gauntlet[Re: “Boylove” feature] In your recent edition of the Gauntlet you featured articles on pedophilia, which for some individuals is a very emotional charged and upsetting topic. It is important for U of C students to know there are resources on campus if they or their friends have been negatively impacted in anyway.… Continue reading Support available
By Chris Tait
Residence Services will be asking students in residence to leave 24 hours after their last exam this semester. Prior to last year, students were able to stay until 24 hours after the last final exam in the exam period. "The change was initially put in place last summer," explained Residence Director Jim Dunsdon, who is… Continue reading Done finals? Leave rez.
By Chris Tait
Earlier this year, new Residence Director Jim Dunsdon teamed up with the Residence Students’ Association to create a new re-admission process for returning residence students. The old system, which was based on points gained by volunteering and participating in the community, has been replaced by a lottery. The new lottery system, which features randomly drawn… Continue reading Points plan gone
By Chris Tait
Council Chambers were packed with anxious students at the Residence Students’ Association’s bi-weekly meeting Wed., Jan. 21. The turnout was larger than usual due to the anticipated major changes for students returning to residence next year. The new Residence Director Jim Dunsdon created the new program; he spearheaded a similar program at the University of… Continue reading Returning to Rez changing
It’s only a small step forward, but it’s still a step in the right direction. University of Calgary campus radio station CJSW was given the green light from vice-provost students Ann Tierney and the university to go to tender, meaning their new space may be built within the decade. Station manager Chad Saunders explained what… Continue reading CJSW takes another baby step towards new crib
While progress on affordable housing for students is as slow as any other university related project, it has not been forgotten. Provincial politicians met with Calgary officials and the Students’ Union on Monday to discuss different ways to increase affordable housing. Calgary-Currie Liberal MLA Dave Taylor met with others in a sparsely attended forum in… Continue reading Housing debate continues, slowly
Residence students can look forward to waterproof roofs, new locks and upgraded kitchens in Fall 2008.The board of governors recently passed the Residence Students’ Association’s proposition of a $20 million five-year residence rehabilitation and renewal plan. While the board approved the association’s plan to go to the province for funding, rent will still be increased… Continue reading Rent to increase in married residences
In an era of economic boom, the University of Calgary is finding itself in a dire situation. No, the university is not going to close its doors, but major repairs and renovations are needed on residence buildings–and five may be too far gone. The residence buildings are only a small portion of the estimated $360… Continue reading Rez buildings raise maintenance queries
Tommy Douglas once said, “a nation’s greatness lies not in the quantities of its goods but in the quality of its life.” Today’s goods are not the only things crossing international borders, as more and more people find themselves travelling from country to country. The Students’ Union, Student and Enrolment Services, and the Centre for… Continue reading Far-out health care
A new residence building proposal is in the works to tackle the growing numbers of students in need of affordable housing. Those involved in making the building plans are hoping the proposal will be completed by the end of the semester. If approved, the new building will help the school approach the recommended 15 per… Continue reading New residence proposed