This month’s donation of the Petro-Canada Building, which currently houses the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, represents the second largest donation to the University of Calgary. The building, constructed in the University Research Park in 1978, has been on lease to the university from Petro-Canada since 1991. The building houses offices for professors, several… Continue reading Petro-Canada donates building
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Preston sees alternative to women’s centre
On Tue., Nov. 23, Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston said there would not be space for a women’s center in MacEwan Student Centre, but it would not mean the proposed resources could not be offered elsewhere. “Basically, it’s an issue of how we dedicate space,” said Preston. “After having not given space… Continue reading Preston sees alternative to women’s centre
Poli-slosh
The Political Science Association held its second Poli-Slosh of the year, Mon., Nov. 3. The Poli-Sloshes are an occasion for political science students as well as others interested in political science to come together and converse about issues relevant to the discipline. The event combines a forum for academic discussion about a political science related… Continue reading Poli-slosh
Eleven new undergraduate scholarships
Students can breathe a collective sigh of relief knowing the University of Calgary Student Awards and Financial Aid department recently introduced 11 new academic awards for undergraduate students. Included are scholarships and bursaries ranging from $500 to a whole year’s tuition and compulsory fees. The awards, totalling almost $25,000 annually, include a range of faculty-specific… Continue reading Eleven new undergraduate scholarships
Prof named influential Albertan
University of Calgary professor Karim-Aly Kassam was recently named one of the most influential people in Alberta by Alberta Venture. Last spring, the Communication and Culture professor made headlines when he became the first Canadian to receive the prestigious Fulbright-Organization of American States grant, given to promising individuals in diverse fields of study. Kassam, who… Continue reading Prof named influential Albertan