By Reem Ghaleb
MacHall’s loading dock will be relocated from the south to the north side of the building in the next 3–5 years as part of the MacHall redevelopment plan. “This is long term so there are no immediate plans whatsoever,” said vice-president of facilities management and development Bob Ellard. “The first phase of any development would… Continue reading Loading dock being moved in re-development
By Reem Ghaleb
University of Calgary researchers recently made some new discoveries surrounding the genes of the opium poppy. PhD student Scott Farrow and biology professor Peter Facchini have been researching the functions of opium genes to better understand their origins. “[Farrow] started to look at those enzymes in detail and found out that [the enzymes] were not… Continue reading U of C opium research sheds light on plant
By Reem Ghaleb
The University of Calgary recently formed the China Regional Advisory Council to address the aims of its international strategy. Chaired by U of C president Elizabeth Cannon, the council includes student and alumni representatives, business leaders and faculty members from research areas such as medicine, engineering and business. “The purpose of the council is to… Continue reading U of C builds ties in China
By Reem Ghaleb
As the classic tale of a newcomer trying to fit in, New Canadian Kid approaches the concept of immigration by allowing the audience to see life through the eyes of recent immigrants. One of the most produced Canadian plays, New Canadian Kid is playing at Storybook Theatre from Sept. 20 to Oct. 5. The play… Continue reading Theatre Review: New Canadian Kid
By Reem Ghaleb
Egypt has endured political conflict since the Arab Spring protests in late 2010. A revolution in early 2011 ended Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year regime, leading to elections with Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood winning the vote. However, a year after coming to power, a coup ousted Morsi and placed civilian and jurist Adly Mansour as… Continue reading Gauntlet Q&A: Sarwat Nafei
By Reem Ghaleb
Team Alberta has built a solar house named Borealis for the biannual Solar Decathlon competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. The competition will take place in Irvine, California from Oct 3–13 where judges will critique the construction and design of solar houses built by 20 international teams. “It has been two years in… Continue reading Ideas brought to life with new solar house
By Reem Ghaleb
A new report released by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy claims that the Dutch Disease phenomenon is actually beneficial to Canada’s economy. Dutch Disease occurs when the price of commodities — in this case oil — increases, causing the exchange rate for a country’s currency to rise. When this happens, other exporting… Continue reading U of C report questions impact of Dutch Disease
By Reem Ghaleb
The online ticketing company Ticketfly has acquired Prime Box Office, leading to the closure of PBO in MacEwan Student Centre. All of PBO’s services — including ticket sales to events happening in Calgary — have been transferred online and are now only accessible on the Ticketfly website. PBO president Greg Stephenson has joined Ticketfly… Continue reading Prime Box Office closed due to Ticketfly buyout
By Reem Ghaleb
Calgary hosted its first annual Doors Open YYC Naked event at 35 sites across the city on Sept. 29–30, offering the public a free, behind-the-scenes look at the city’s most impressive architecture. The public could tour sites all over the city of cultural, historical, artistic and mechanical importance. The University of Calgary participated in Do… Continue reading U of C opened its doors to Calgary
