Laura Schultz is the best candidate for Students’ Union Vice-President Academic. She has practical experience as the Communication and Culture faculty representative for two years. She is well-versed in academic issues. Ask her about any academic issue (retention of professors, accessibility, etc.) and she knows her stuff. On top of that, she is well-respected by… Continue reading VP Academic – Laura Schultz
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Schultz tearfully takes VP Academic
By Emily Senger
When the results for the Students’ Union Vice-President Academic were announced, perhaps the most surprised candidate was the winner herself, Laura Schultz. Schultz’s strong campaign matched with two years previous SU experience as the Communication and Culture representative made her a qualified candidate for Vice-President Academic. But this did nothing to lessen her agitation upon… Continue reading Schultz tearfully takes VP Academic
Blended learning a mixed blessing
By Katie Hobday
“It attempts to give the university what our official view of blended learning is,” said Students’ Union Vice-President Academic Laura Schultz. “It clarifies the positives of blended learning and the concerns we feel students have. It reflects the positive and negative aspect of blended learning.” ‘Garrison believes this approach to teaching combines the strengths of… Continue reading Blended learning a mixed blessing
Reflections on Dec 6, 2004
And so their dreams, and hopes have been buried for fifteen years, voices and laughter abruptly silenced that fateful day. Tears and grief from loved ones carry on as reminders of what could have and what should have been. December 6, 2004 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Montreal massacre that saw the lives of… Continue reading Reflections on Dec 6, 2004
USRI–fill it out!
Every year at the end of the semester every student is given the opportunity to reflect back on the courses they have been taking through the Universal Student Rating of Instruction. The purple scan-tron form that you fill in is much more than a trivial little survey, in fact for professors and the university it… Continue reading USRI–fill it out!
Student leaders fear cuts
By Dale Miller
With a proposed $60 to 80 million budget cut on the table for the University of Calgary, undergraduate and graduate students alike have reason for concern. “I think this will be very significant for students,” said Students’ Union Vice-President Academic Laura Schultz. “I think we’re going to see problems with labs, reduced course sections and… Continue reading Student leaders fear cuts
Good Teachers + Great Instruction = Happy Students
What has and what does the Students’ Union do to ensure you are receiving outstanding instruction? Teaching Excellence Awards: Every year students nominate professors who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their classrooms. From the nominations received a committee surveys the classes taught by these outstanding professors. At the end of… Continue reading Good Teachers + Great Instruction = Happy Students
SU has reservations for co-curricular transcripts
Are co-curricular transcripts a good idea? On the one hand, a transcript of your volunteer work during university career sounds like a good idea, however, people have differing opinions about the program. “This is essentially a recognition of students for their involvement at the University of Calgary,” said Students’ Union Vice-President Academic Laura Schultz. “[It’s]… Continue reading SU has reservations for co-curricular transcripts
Ballots – Lawrence Bailey
President: Bryan West While experience isn’t always a benefit in the case of the SU, West has the best chance to be an effective leader because he accepts both the potential and the pitfalls of the position and the organization. VP Academic: Laura Schultz Schultz has been one of the most dedicated and compassionate members… Continue reading Ballots – Lawrence Bailey
Ballots – James Keller
By James Keller
President: Bryan West With no phenomenal candidates in this year’s election, West comes out far ahead of a list of unprepared and unqualified opponents. VP Academic: Laura Schultz As one of the most qualified candidates in any race, Schultz is poised to blow her opponents out of the water. VP External: Kevin Maloney While he… Continue reading Ballots – James Keller