My undergraduate degree in Communications from Simon Fraser University was a sham. I read other people’s textbook highlights to cut my reading in half. I learned I could, in a couple of years, pass most of my courses and not really learn that much. And yet, it seems so socially important that we have a… Continue reading Slogging through your degree
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A song for Alberta’s centennial
When Alberta blows out 100 candles on its cake in 2005, Albertans won’t be singing “Happy Birthday,” they will be singing the new Alberta official song. In order to find the perfect tune, the Alberta Official Song Contest is currently soliciting entries. The winning entry will become the official song and the winning composer will… Continue reading A song for Alberta’s centennial
KNES expansion starting
Over 2,500 square metres will be added to the Kinesiology Complex in a $7 million expansion starting in December. “This process has been underway for at least three years,” said Kinesiology Director of Operations John Paulsen, who estimates the construction process will take between 11 and 13 months with little disturbance to the daily operations… Continue reading KNES expansion starting
John Ralston Saul’s coming to town
His Excellency John Ralston Saul will be awarded an honourary degree in what he considers his fourth hometown. He will receive his degree from the University of Calgary Mon., Nov. 10 at the fall convocation ceremony. As part of this honour, Saul will address 768 graduating students. Born in Ottawa in 1947, novelist and husband… Continue reading John Ralston Saul’s coming to town
U of C #1 in Shania fans
U of C students Mike Tobin and Nick Roper are Canada’s “Ultimate Shania Fans” after winning a nation-wide contest put on by CMT. After submitting a comedic video to CMT explaining the five reasons why the 22-year-old Shania aficionados should take the title, the boys were chosen as Calgary winners and went on to claim… Continue reading U of C #1 in Shania fans
Spreading your wings
Last Halloween, I was a butterfly. This Halloween, I was a secretary who was sleeping with her boss. Somewhere between the two Octobers, something happened. I’m not sure what it was, and I’m trying to figure it out. Halloween is originally a Celtic tradition, a festival in which the living communicated with the dead in… Continue reading Spreading your wings
U of C students goofy for Shania
Many 22-year-old guys are into J-Lo, Britney or Beyonce; but University of Calgary students Mike Tobin and Nick Roper are into Shania. The two were recently named Calgary’s “Ultimate Shania Twain Fans” in a contest hosted by CMT in conjunction with Country 105 and other Canadian radio stations. They are now in the running for… Continue reading U of C students goofy for Shania
U-Pass up for debate
The U-Pass is up for renegotiation this October, and students may see a higher price. In 2002, the U-Pass was introduced based on a two-year agreement with Calgary Transit. Last year, students paid $50 a semester and this year it increased to $56 a semester. "We are jointly committed to the two years and it… Continue reading U-Pass up for debate
Representing us to the feds
With tuition due last week and other expenses associated with student life, finances are a problem for some. In an office in Ottawa, students’ concerns are represented at the federal level of government by the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations. "We focus on federal issues with post-secondary education, mostly reforms to student financial aid," explains… Continue reading Representing us to the feds
Non-academic transcripts soon
For many, the only transcripts we are familiar with are ones with 2.0s plastered all over them. With the introduction of co-curricular transcripts in Fall 2005, the University of Calgary is leading Canadian universities by acknowledging post-secondary education is a holistic process taking place both inside and outside the classroom. "The co-curricular transcript is an… Continue reading Non-academic transcripts soon