Tag: Su View

By Luke Valentine

Ahhhh . . . the only thing better than the taste of that inaugural morning coffee following a long weekend is the taste of a FREE morning coffee provided by your Students’ Union. As I’m sitting here, sipping on my free cup of Earl Grey and watching all those oblivious students in that horrendous queue… Continue reading SU View: SU offers free weekly events and entertainment

Hi-di-ho! We are your Students’ Union executives and we’ll be working diligently to make sure you have an amazing time this year. Luke, your VP Events, will be throwing sweet events for you like Cinemania, That Empty Space and Bermuda Shorts Day; Pam, your VP Academic, will make certain you have the resources and support… Continue reading SU View: the word

By Richard Freeman

Fear not! The Taylor Family Digital Library construction will not get in the way of the Digital Revolution: Bermuda Shorts Day 2008! This year’s party on Fri., Apr. 18 is jam-packed with the finest bands from around the country. Michael Bernard Fitzgerald will be rocking a party set with triple-drum action. Jah Cutta will be… Continue reading SU View: BSD–Digital Revolution

By Mike Selnes

On Mon., Mar. 3, Albertans went to the polls and with overwhelming support elected the provincial Conservative government to another term in office. With the ballots counted, Calgary will be represented by 18 Conservatives and 5 Liberals when the legislature opens later this month. Once again our university riding will be represented by Liberal Harry… Continue reading SU View: The SU weighs in on provincial election results

By Brittany Sargent

Has a University of Calgary instructor inspired you? Is there a certain class you enjoy because the instructor is so enthusiastic about the material? Has a teacher gone beyond the call of duty to assist you in your academic and career goals? Well, you now have the chance to thank them appropriately. The Teaching Excellence… Continue reading SU View: Nominations now being accepted for teaching excellence

By Fraser Stuart

The Academic Competition Support Program is a new and innovative Students’ Union initiative funded through Quality Money. The goal of the program is to enhance the student experience by providing an opportunity to apply and showcase academic talents in a competitive environment. It also aims to enhance the University of Calgary’s profile in the post-secondary… Continue reading SU View: Funding Support for Academic Competitions

By Brittany Sargent

You’ve seen the posters, you’ve walked past the forums and now you know it’s here again. It’s time to vote in the Students’ Union General Election. Each year, the student body head to the polls to elect the students who will work to serve and represent them during the 2008-09 academic year. The SU plays… Continue reading SU View: SU General Election Stand Up and Be Counted!

By Fraser Stuart

The University of Calgary Students’ Union is consistently working to ensure environmental issues and sustainability is a priority. However, the SU is only one part of the campus community that can take an active approach to sustainability. As an undergraduate student at the U of C you also have the opportunity to make a true… Continue reading SU View: Funding available for your ideas on sustainability at U of C

By Fraser Stuart

Looking to meet some new people on campus? Having trouble convincing strangers on the bus to join you in the pursuit of your favourite hobby? Starting to get the feeling you are the only person in the western world in your program? The answer to these and many other worries may be solved in joining… Continue reading SU View: Clubs, your ticket to awesometown!

By Richard Freeman

Sigur Ros are playing live in That Empty Space Tue. Jan. 22 at 3 p.m! Well, ok, the world-renowned Icelandic band won’t be making it to Calgary any time soon, but we have the next best thing: Sigur Ros’ new film Heima! The film follows the band as they embark on a free tour of… Continue reading SU View: New Music on Film Series at That Empty Space!