The first Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting of the year took place on January 11. The Students’ Union (SU) executives gave their second trimester reports and announced the upcoming protest against tuition hikes. VP External Mateusz Salmassi announced that on January 20, the SU will be protesting in the Atrium
The University of Calgary introduced the Josephine Wearmouth Memorial Doctoral Scholarship to underscore the importance of resilience and mental health advocacy on campus. Recipients are awarded for their demonstrated commitment and leadership in improving mental health and fostering a caring campus community, which also strengthens the Campus Mental Health Strategy.
With the end of another year comes yet another round-up. This was a big year for music, bringing something for everyone — from die-hard music fans to casual listeners. We got albums that elicited deep introspection and albums that had us breaking our souls at the discotheque. The Gauntlet
The University of Calgary has introduced a new online module on Indigenous history and culture called “Beginning the Journey Towards Reconciliation.” The course is offered by the Office of Human Resources in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Engagement. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Lauren Remple, human resources representative
Seeking academic and mental wellness support for students can be challenging. Aside from the cost of services, the stigma surrounding mental health can often discourage students from wanting to access the services that they need. Eunice Mingollo, a psychology master’s student and University of Calgary alumna discusses the partnership
Stress is ramping up as students race to the final sprint of the semester. From November 28 to December 2, the Students’ Union (SU) will be hosting Stress Less — a week-long series of wellness activities — to help students decompress as they make their way to finals season. In an
The university library is home to many resources, including the campus culture essential, the Nickle Galleries. The gallery features different exhibits every season, with the Prairie Interlace: Weaving, Modernisms and the Expanded Frame, 1960-2000 and Adrian Stimson: ANTHRO-OBSCENE (and Other Works) currently on display until Dec. 17. Prairie
November observes Family Violence Awareness Month. Across the province, awareness events are typically held to ensure populations can access the appropriate and necessary resources for support. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Dr. Nicole Letourneau — a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Nursing and Cumming School of Medicine — discussed
The University of Calgary has partnered with Bird Canada to address “last mile” transportation concerns on campus. With other alternatives having been tried in the past including Car2Go, Bird provided a program that could assist in this solution. In a written response to the Gauntlet, Susan Austen, director of parking
The Calgary Distinguished Writer’s Program welcomes poet, Leah Horlick, as the university’s new writer-in-residence for 2022/2023 year. Horlick is passionate about telling stories that may have been silenced by multiple systemic factors, either in publishing or in the community. Her award-winning literary work has