The announcement, or lack thereof, that students would lose their spot in class if they didn’t pay a $200 registration fee by July 3 was met with anger by many students. The deadline for the fee has since been extended until July 17. Eeshita Arora, a third-year biological sciences student, said she didn’t mind paying… Continue reading Registration fee surprises, angers students
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Charges laid in U of C students’ 2007 death
Charges have been laid in the 2007 death of a University of Calgary student. Nathan Shair, 22, a then-summer intern at XI Technologies, was fatally hit in the head by a mechanical horse at the company’s Stampede party July 12, 2007. When a rider kicked the machine a calf would spring out from underneath the… Continue reading Charges laid in U of C students’ 2007 death
Lack of nursing job postings draws concern
When Misty Patterson decided to enroll in nursing, she was told she’d be guaranteed a job upon graduating. So much so, the licensed practical nurse opted for the express program and finished school in just 17 months. Now, Patterson — along with 60 of her classmates from Bow Valley’s LPN program, as well as graduates… Continue reading Lack of nursing job postings draws concern
Mount Royal makes history
Mount Royal College got one step closer to becoming a university Friday, when the institute made history by handing out its first baccalaureate degrees. The 99-year-old institution granted 29 degrees in three programs — bachelor of arts in criminal justice, bachelor of communications and bachelor of business administration. “The world knows that if you get… Continue reading Mount Royal makes history
Uni to re-evaluate support services
In an attempt to save millions of dollars, the University of Calgary is conducting an administrative review. The iS² Project, or the Innovative Support Services Project, will look into all non-academic services at the university, including: finance, human resources, information technology, the provost group, external relations, supply chain management and research services. Vice-president development and… Continue reading Uni to re-evaluate support services
Rick Mercer reports on the nation
Few have goofed off with more figures synonymous with Canada than Rick Mercer. The political satirist has had a sleepover with Stephen Harper at 24 Sussex Drive, goaltended with Margret Atwood, done search and rescue with David Suzuki and even tailored a suit with Don Cherry. Despite humble beginnings – the CBC star dropped out… Continue reading Rick Mercer reports on the nation
Arts amalgamation passes
It’s official, baret-wearing English majors will be grouped in with calculator-carrying economists starting April 1. Well, almost. The highest governing academic body at the University of Calgary, the General Faculties Council, voted to approve the amalgamation of the social sciences, communication and culture, humanities and fine arts faculties into one arts faculty — a model… Continue reading Arts amalgamation passes
University seeks to replace biggest wig
The search is on for the eighth president of the University of Calgary’s 42-year history. After eight years at the reigns of one of Canada’s G-13 universities, Dr. Harvey Weingarten is moving on this January. To find a replacement, the university set up the Presidential Advisory Search Committee and is now looking for input from… Continue reading University seeks to replace biggest wig
Going Greener
The University of Calgary is set to cut its emissions by approximately 43 per cent from 1990 levels- a move that will save up to $5 million a year once implemented in 2011. The federal and provincial governments gave the U of C $113 million as part of its infrastructure plan Friday, May 15. Half… Continue reading Going Greener
The art of amalgamating faculties
The highest academic governing body at the University of Calgary will vote Thursday on whether or not to lump 60 per cent of all students into one faculty. The move, which is expected to pass with a majority after a discussion at General Faculties Council, would see social science, humanities, fine arts and communication and… Continue reading The art of amalgamating faculties