Students’ Union Vice-President Operations and Finance Gavin Preston wants to remove the Access Fee from future student fees, in accordance with his job description of ensuring appro- priate administration of SU funds in an efficient and productive manner. Under the management of the Accessibility Levy Committee, and in conjunction with the Disability Resource Centre, the… Continue reading Looking at Access Fee
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Documenting date rape
University of Calgary student Leah Kenyon is receiving praise for her recently completed documentary on drug-facilitated sexual assault. Kenyon, who is pursuing a degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Film Studies, wrote and produced the documentary, Entitled, while fulfilling her position as Associate Producer at NUTV this past summer. With a running time… Continue reading Documenting date rape
Differential tuition and loans
With tuition fees rising, there is a great deal of financial stress placed on University of Calgary students. Particularly those in the MBA, law and medicine programs charging differential tuition fees. According to Alberta Learning’s Tuition Fees Policy, institutions are permitted to charge variable fees to match program costs and program demand. As a result… Continue reading Differential tuition and loans
Budgeting your moolah
As much as you hate the thought of crunching numbers, it is best to start budgeting now while you have the support of family members and the financial aid office, rather than later when you are drowning in debt and struggling to find a new job. Start by listing all your expenses, including tuition, books,… Continue reading Budgeting your moolah
Watch your drinks
With the dawning of a new school year, and the partying that goes along with it, students must be aware of date rape drugs, and that anyone can become a victim. The City of Calgary Police Service was first in contact with the University of Calgary Campus Security four years ago when concerns of date… Continue reading Watch your drinks