The Faculty Association of the University of Calgary (TUCFA) has filed a policy grievance against the university, citing concerns over the consultation process regarding proposed program changes within the Faculty of Arts. The grievance alleges that the administration has failed to adhere to the consultation requirements outlined in the Collective
The annual Crowchild Classic brought together thousands of students, alumni, and hockey fans to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Jan. 31, as the University of Calgary Dinos faced off against the Mount Royal University Cougars. With a crowd of 13,139 in attendance, the energy in the arena was electric from
For the past several weeks, students across the University of Calgary campuses have become increasingly frustrated with the ongoing disruptions to accessible wifi. In an email to students on Jan. 28, the university stated that there would be “intermittent wireless internet outages” on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to
A new free online course from the University of Calgary aims to help Albertans cut through climate misinformation and better understand the impacts of climate change on their daily lives. Preparing Albertans for Climate Change is part of Mobilizing Alberta, an initiative out of UCalgary’s Office of Sustainability, and
As the Jan. 31 deadline approaches, Alberta Blue Cross is urging Indigenous students across the province to apply for its long-standing Indigenous scholarship program. The initiative, now in its 25th year, offers nine scholarships of $1,500 each to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students attending accredited post-secondary
The 82nd Students’ Union is advocating for greater transparency in the university's financial reporting practices, particularly concerning Mandatory Non-Instructional Fees (MNIFs). SU Vice-President External Mateusz Salmassi expressed concerns about the lack of detailed reporting on how these fees are allocated, affecting students' ability to understand
The Joint Labour Council at the University of Calgary convened on Jan. 13, 2025 for its first meeting of the year. Chaired by Joshuah Lockett-Harris of the Graduate Labour Union (GLU), the meeting provided a platform for unions and observers to share updates, discuss challenges and strategize on addressing
On Nov. 4, private consulting firm MNP released their Crisis Management Team (CMT) Review of the University of Calgary’s response to the May 9 student encampment. With the aim of assessing the actions and decision-making of the CMT, the firm concluded that the response was “comprehensive” in addition
The final Students' Legislative Council (SLC) meeting for the semester took place last week. Key topics ranged from the upcoming Board of Governors meeting to significant policy concerns and upcoming student leadership events. Siraaj Shah, the Board of Governors representative, presented a pre-report for the Dec. 13th Board
Theatrical satire can age poorly, but not so for The Book of Mormon. Over a decade after its Broadway debut, this gleefully irreverent musical remains a sharp, hilariously crafted jab at cultural arrogance, organized religion and the conventions of musical theatre itself. The latest touring production played at Calgary’s