By Kris Schmidt
Tolerance, perhaps one of the most significant and controversial concepts in our contemporary society, was the subject of an international symposium held at the University of Calgary.The three-day symposium gathered international scholars and students to reflect on the subject from Feb. 21–23. Participants included scholars and students from numerous faculties including German, English, religious studies,… Continue reading Online exclusive: Testing tolerance at the U of C
By Kris Schmidt
Students who have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions have another chance: Chinese New Year is fast approaching. The Year of the Pig begins Sun., Feb. 18. Based on the Chinese lunar calendar, which is based on moon phases, Chinese New Year varies in date from year to year. Each year is also… Continue reading Happy year of the pig!
By Kris Schmidt
The new anti-smoking bylaw passed without torches or angry mobs, and University of Calgary students in particular have had few difficulties. Calgary’s anti-smoking bylaw came into effect Mon., Jan. 1, banning smoking in bars and restaurants. The Black Lounge was converted into a non-smoking establishment Jan. 1, although the Den went smoke-free in September. Students’… Continue reading Smoking bylaw goes down smooth, mostly
By Kris Schmidt
Thanks to a generous donation, NUTV has spruced up MacEwan Student Centre with shiny new LCD-screen television monitors. NUTV recently approached the Telus Calgary Community Board, a community initiative to support technology and youth, for a donation to upgrade their equipment. Telus responded with a donation of $10,000 “It’s exciting to know there are funds… Continue reading LCD screens bring new view to Mac Hall
By Kris Schmidt
The University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business Exective MBA Program was recently ranked as one of the world’s top 50 business schools by the Financial Times. Each year the Financial Times publishes a ranking of executive MBA programs. Surveys are sent to both alumni who graduated three years ago and to the business school.… Continue reading Online Exclusive: Haskayne receives accolades for MBA program
By Kris Schmidt
Lately, Blackboard software has created more anxiety than usual. Gone are the days when the greatest concern was whether an assignment made it to the professor, now people are worried about the future of e-learning solutions and innovation altogether. Blackboard Inc. was recently issued a United States patent for course management systems which provide an… Continue reading Blackboard software launches patent suit
By Kris Schmidt
iPods ar cooler than beer and probably a better study tool, according to a recent study. The Student Monitor, a survey analyzing what’s in and out on college campuses, ranked iPods higher than perennial favourite beer, said Dr. Kathleen Scherf. Enter Project iU, a pilot project created to assess the use of podcasting at the… Continue reading iPod classes: broadcasting live from U of C
By Kris Schmidt
University of Calgary student Emil Dulguerov is set to leave on an economic mission to China this month. The international business and social sciences student was one of just 32 delegates chosen from over 800 applicants for Junior Team Canada, a group of young Canadians sent abroad to identify and develop business interests on behalf… Continue reading Haskayne student goes to China
By Kris Schmidt
Tired of walking to class? Then put your legs to good use and pedal there instead. The University of Calgary’s U-bike program provides the campus with bicycles for public use. The bikes are scattered around campus and are available free of charge to ride on university grounds. Bikes are picked up from the racks, used… Continue reading A bicycle built for U
By Kris Schmidt
Get out the rainbow flags, because Pride Calgary wants Calgarians across the city to show their pride during the month of June.June is Gay Pride Month in both Canada and the United States, and to celebrate, the Calgary gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer community will combine their annual pride parade and festival, with newly planned… Continue reading Calgary joins in June Pride Month celebrations