The University of Calgary’s free monthly summer barbecues, hosted by the Lutheran Campus Ministry and Campus United Calgary, have become a cherished tradition aimed at fostering community and inclusivity among students of all backgrounds and faiths. These cost-free gatherings, which take place on the last Wednesday of each
Bill 18 — the Provincial Priorities Act — proposed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, is a piece of legislation aimed at giving the Alberta government the authority to review and approve any agreements between the federal government and provincial entities, including post-secondary institutions and municipalities. “Through this legislation, cities and other
Last week's Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) took place on Apr. 9. Resolutions were passed to enforce reporting accountability for SLC members and appoint a candidate as the Faculty of Nursing Representative. VP of Operations and Finance Arlington Antonio Santiago presented Resolution 81.39, which focused on enacting the
Last week’s Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting was held on Apr. 2. Several resolutions that aim at governance modernization, procedural clarity and addressing vacant positions within the Students' Union (SU) were presented. Amendments to the SU Bylaws were presented in SLC Resolution 81.36. This was in response
Last week's Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting took place on March 26 and discussed the SU 2024 General Election Post-Report. The SU 2024 General Election Post-Report was sent to the SLC and entails a detailed account of election-related activities and events from the Chief Returning
The Global Community Challenge (GCC) program at the University of Calgary has become a beacon for change, bringing together students from around the world to address real-world challenges faced by local organizations. In 2023, the GCC took place from October to December and had 72 students from 12 universities
Last week’s Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting on Mar. 19 saw discussions surrounding proposed revisions to the University of Calgary’s Student Appeals Policy Suite. Led by Melissa Morrison, associate general counsel for students appeal and policy, and Courtney McVie, university secretary, the presentation aimed to address potential changes
On Mar. 10, Tibetans across Calgary gathered at the Calgary Municipal Building to protest the Chinese government’s occupation of Tibet and to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan Uprising. After a minute of silence to honour the martyrs of the Tibetan struggle and a reading of the
Last week’s Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting took place on Mar. 12. Several reminders and updates were discussed. Vice President Academic Sandra Amin began by reminding SLC members about the upcoming deadline of Mar. 28 for RSVPs to the Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA). Additionally, Amin emphasized the importance of
As of Feb. 19, the tax-filing season for 2024 is officially underway, with a payment due date set for April 30 and potential late filing penalties applicable. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Lisa Ko, a spokesperson for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), outlined several key changes, benefits and