Stressed-out law school hopefuls can breathe a little easier now as a major admissions policy has been changed. The American Bar Association has instructed law schools to stop averaging the scores of students who take the law school admissions test multiple times, and instead to simply take the student’s highest score. The move aims to… Continue reading Law admission test changes
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$25M donated to digital library
A generous donation has put the University of Calgary digital library back on track. Last month, Don and Ruth Taylor pledged $25 million to further the creation of the Campus Calgary Digital Library, now renamed in their honour. Don Taylor is a Calgary entrepreneur who formerly headed Engineered Air, a heating and air conditioning company.… Continue reading $25M donated to digital library
SafeWalk female shortage
Attention all civic-minded females, SafeWalk needs you. The Campus Security-sponsored program, which provides students with safe escorts on campus, is facing a shortage of female volunteers. Though the SafeWalk service is still available at times, it is being performed by Campus Security officers, rather than volunteers. “Our volunteer teams are composed of one male, one… Continue reading SafeWalk female shortage
Security tight despite barroom brawl
A scuffle at the Den is leading to questions about alcohol and violence at the beloved campus watering hole. On Thur., Nov. 2 a fight broke out involving five Den patrons, all believed to be university students. The combatants were escorted out by bar staff, who then called Campus Security as well as city police.… Continue reading Security tight despite barroom brawl
English magazine needs cash
An important creative voice for students is in danger of being snuffed out for lack of funding. NoD–an undergraduate literary magazine initiated by the University of Calgary English Literature Student Society–owes close to $500 in fees to its publisher for the cost of printing the most recent issue. Without the money, the publication could fold,… Continue reading English magazine needs cash
English students get spammed
University of Calgary English majors were waxing poetic about heaping amounts of unsolicited emails that clogged up their accounts earlier this month. A mailing list with the addresses of all 788 U of C English students was created with a technical error allowing any email sent to the list moderator to appear in every inbox.… Continue reading English students get spammed
Record grant gives big money for U of C medical research
The University of Calgary stands to benefit from the most generous research gifts in Canadian history. The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research announced last week that they will provide approximately $20 million in research funding to bring some of the best minds to Alberta and the university, noting students will receive residual advantages from… Continue reading Record grant gives big money for U of C medical research
U of C kicks off 40th year in style
Despite a discouraging Dinos loss to long-time football rivals the University of Alberta Golden Bears, it was an otherwise clean kick-off to celebrate the University of Calgary’s 40th anniversary. The Sat., Sept. 9 football game and concert event at McMahon Stadium brought together almost 7,000 alumni, staff and students to celebrate the university and its… Continue reading U of C kicks off 40th year in style
$130,000 party kicks off 40th year
The U of C hopes to kick off their 40th anniversary year in style with a $130,000 party. On Sat., Sept. 9 the university will host the Kickoff party at McMahon stadium. The all-day event will feature a pancake breakfast, a Dinos football game and concerts featuring the Stampeders, Spirit of the West and Bedouin… Continue reading $130,000 party kicks off 40th year
A U of C birthday party in style
While most students are looking forward to BSD, the university is getting ready to party in September. The University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics and the Students’ Union are celebrating the U of C’s 40th anniversary by throwing an all day bash with a football game and some big name musical acts Sept. 9, although details… Continue reading A U of C birthday party in style