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The great Canadian Federation of Students exodus

By Annalise Klingbeil

Students from 13 post-secondary institutions across Canada — including the University of Calgary — are in the process of circulating petitions asking their peers if they wish to evaluate membership with Canada’s largest student lobby group, the Canadian Federation of Students. Students organizing petitions allege a variety of problems with the CFS, including questionable finances,… Continue reading The great Canadian Federation of Students exodus

Lama inspires day of action

By Annalise Klingbeil

Two-hundred students participated in actNOW, a day of action in the Calgary community which was meant to bridge together the Dalai Lama’s message of compassion with community engagement. The students were divided into 17 teams and participated in various volunteer projects throughout the city — everything from helping Habitat for Humanity build a house to… Continue reading Lama inspires day of action

Spiritual star rocks the Saddledome

By Annalise Klingbeil

His Holiness the Dalai Lama shared his inspirational message of peace and compassion with approximately 18,000 listeners on Wednesday afternoon. The Dalai Lama made his first visit to Calgary in almost three decades for the two-day NOW conference hosted by the University of Calgary.“We must consider the entire world as a part of we,” he… Continue reading Spiritual star rocks the Saddledome

Student part of global climate discussion

By Annalise Klingbeil

At the end of this month, 110 Canadians from all walks of life will gather in Calgary for a nation-wide public consultation on climate change. While Canadians discuss climate change Sept. 26, similar consultations will take place in approximately 40 other countries around the globe. Decisions reached by the randomly selected citizens at each forum… Continue reading Student part of global climate discussion

Schulich complex’s facelift funded

By Annalise Klingbeil

The University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering may soon look different thanks to a government infusion of $23.4 million that will be used to upgrade the complex. The money — $9 million from the federal government and $14.4 million from the Alberta government — will go towards a range of improvements. “Part of it… Continue reading Schulich complex’s facelift funded