University of Calgary administration announced a balanced budget and a new Comprehensive Institutional Plan (CIP) for 2014–15 at a town hall meeting on March 21. According to provost and vice-president academic Dru Marshall, this balanced budget will help the U of C further its goal of becoming a top-five Canadian university by 2016. “We really… Continue reading U of C administration unveils 2014–15 budget
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Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights hosts Israeli Apartheid Week
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights has set up shop in MacHall to protest the military occupation of Palestine. Their display is a part of Israeli Apartheid Week, which runs from March 2–5. Events for Israeli Apartheid week are held in 130 cities across the world every year, including 13 in Canada. The event aims to… Continue reading Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights hosts Israeli Apartheid Week
Watch the damned athletes
The International Olympic Charter states that “the practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind.” The Olympics is a time for community and competition that should be offered to everyone regardless of their nationality, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. It is… Continue reading Watch the damned athletes
Candidates pitch platform at forum
The election forum for the 2014–15 Resident Students’ Association was held on January 21 in the Residence Dining Centre. Eleven candidates gave their platforms and answered questions for the six available positions in next year’s RSA executive team. “Constantly we hear complaints about what is happening in residence, with fee increases, wireless Internet, the food… Continue reading Candidates pitch platform at forum
Hotdog eating contest
U of C students gathered for a hot dog eating contest hosted by the Residence Students’ Association on Jan 14. Roughly 150 students showed up. “It’s good to get everybody together, get everybody loud and create a passion for residence and the U of C,” said RSA president Dan Medland-Marchen.
Forty-forth annual Dance Montage
Blending influences, genres and art forms, the 44th annual Dance Montage brings together the University of Calgary dance community on Nov. 21–23. Beginning in 1969, Dance Montage offers a unique experience for dancers and choreographers to explore the art of dance in new ways. This year, there are 10 different pieces choreographed by members of… Continue reading Forty-forth annual Dance Montage
Inside the Conservative convention
Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to over 3,000 Conservative followers at the national Conservative convention on Nov. 1 at the BMO Centre in Calgary. National media organizations were in attendance to hear the Prime Minister talk about Tory accomplishments and plans for the future of Canada. Harper spoke about new economic deals abroad, criticized his… Continue reading Inside the Conservative convention
Student runs for Airdrie city council
Some students don’t wait until university is done before getting into politics. Some choose to get involved as early as possible. Rachelle Reed is one of those people. And while still attending the University of Calgary, Reed will run for an alderman position on Airdrie’s city council for the second time this September. Reed, a… Continue reading Student runs for Airdrie city council
Campus protest held in solidarity with Brazil
“Change Brazil” was the chant of a crowd of roughly 200 people at the University of Calgary on June 18, 2013. The crowd marched in support of the current protests in Brazil. On the same day, over 200,000 people took to the streets in Brazil in one of the largest protests the nation has seen… Continue reading Campus protest held in solidarity with Brazil
New engineering competition
The first ever Canadian-hosted international engineering competition will take place at the University of Calgary from Sept. 11-15. The Shell International Engineering Competition will bring the brightest minds from top engineering schools around the world to showcase unique solutions to environmental issues and find new energy delivery strategies. The competition was founded by the Canadian… Continue reading New engineering competition