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Science vs. Religion

By Darlene Seto

Since Galileo’s persecution by the Inquisition in the 1600s, a deep rift has existed between religion and science. Today, the division continues, as debate rages over human origins and the science of evolution. The topic was brought to the fore recently at the University of Calgary in a seminar debating the subject of creation vs.… Continue reading Science vs. Religion

U of C’s finest return from tour

By Darlene Seto

Two of Canada’s finest have returned to the University of Calgary, fresh from a military stint in the disputed Syria-Israel region of Golan Heights. Master Corporal Les Champ and Corporal Asela Peiris spent five months as members of the United Nations Disengagement Observer force posted in Golan Heights. The pair, both members of the Canadian… Continue reading U of C’s finest return from tour

Justice for Rwanda

By Darlene Seto

Picture walking into a barren classroom where the schoolchildren have been massacred. The image of their skulls left on a table and their clothes left hanging on a clothesline are their only remains. In 1994, some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind occurred in Rwanda. In only three months, over 800,000 people… Continue reading Justice for Rwanda

Steinem stuns

By Darlene Seto

The audience sat rapt, spellbound and awe-inspired by the intellect and charisma of the presenter before them. “We must lay siege to patriarchy!” the female speaker declared, her voice gradually intensifying. “We must achieve reproductive freedom as a basic human right, such as freedom of the speech or any other. Women’s bodies cannot be controlled… Continue reading Steinem stuns

Empowerment and feminism

By Darlene Seto

“A liberated woman is one who has sex before marriage and a job after.” It is with forthright words such as these that have kept celebrated author and journalist Gloria Steinem at the forefront of the women’s rights movement. Steinem will be in Calgary Thu., Apr. 7 as the first lecturer in the Voices of… Continue reading Empowerment and feminism

Haskayne’s new tourism PhD

By Darlene Seto

The Haskayne School of Business has become the first in the world to receive accreditation from the World Tourism Organization for PhD program in Tourism Management. “The WTO is an agency that provides international standards for educational programs specializing in tourism,” explained Dr. Brent Ritchie, Chair of the Tourism Management Area of the Haskayne School… Continue reading Haskayne’s new tourism PhD

Union changes guard

By Darlene Seto

The consequences of out-sourcing have not only affected Food Services employees but upset Albert Union of Provincial Employees Local 52 executive council as well. Shirley Maki ousted Local Chair Albi Sole from his position at the Local’s annual general meeting, Mon., Mar. 7. Sole had been under fire from union members over the decision to… Continue reading Union changes guard

Lewis’ body discovered

By Darlene Seto

The usual din of loud debate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary was eerily silent Tuesday, replaced with a somber atmosphere as students received news of the death of Michael Charles Lewis. The body of Lewis, a Master’s student in the department, was found early Monday, Mar. 7 by firefighters… Continue reading Lewis’ body discovered

Farewell to one of U of C’s finest

By Darlene Seto

After over 25 years working within the inner sanctum of the University of Calgary, Rhonda Williams, currently Director of the University Secretariat, is leaving. Williams, widely regarded by colleagues as an expert on university governance, is heading to the University of Alberta for the newly created position of Head of University Governance. “It wasn’t out… Continue reading Farewell to one of U of C’s finest