By Fabian Mayer, December 1 2015 —
Students at the University of Calgary have launched a petition asking the board of governors to dismiss president Elizabeth Cannon, among other demands.
The change.org petition cites the MacHall dispute, the Enbridge controversy … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, December 1 2015 —
The University of Calgary registrar’s office is considering moving the fee payment and add and drop deadlines up earlier in the semester.
Currently, the course drop deadline for fall and winter semesters is … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, December 1 2015 —
After months of hype, sleepy University of Calgary students finally have a place to rest their weary heads — albeit only for a week. The Students’ Union is hosting nap rooms as part … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, December 1 2015 —
Undergraduate representation on Haskayne’s faculty council has been cut to just one student.
The Haskayne Students’ Association, Students’ Union and Commerce Undergraduate Society urged council members in a joint letter to include the … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, December 1 2015 —
Tuition for Albertan students may be frozen until 2017, but international student tuition isn’t included in that freeze.
The University of Calgary Students’ Union passed a policy on potential international student tuition increases … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 24 2015 —
As students work on final papers and prepare for exams, the Students’ Union is hosting its bi-annual Stress Less Week from Nov. 30–Dec. 4.
The week will feature puppy rooms, yoga and a … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, November 24 2015 —
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) held their annual policy and strategy conference in Halifax last week, where they set lobbying and advocacy priorities for the year.
CASA is made up of … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, November 24 2015 —
A students’ lounge for Faculty of Science students is still in the works and could open by fall 2016.
Students’ Union science representatives and members of the Science Students’ Society (SSS) are submitting … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 19 2015 —
The Students’ Union is seeking an injunction to retain control of MacHall until its ongoing lawsuit with the university concludes. The matter appears before the Court of Queen’s Bench on Dec. 4.
The … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 18 2015 —
Controversies surrounding the University of Calgary loomed large at the university’s budget town hall on Wednesday. Upper-level university administrators presented budget plans, mentioning a 1–1.5 per cent budget cut.
President Elizabeth Cannon and … Read the rest
