By Fabian Mayer, November 3 2015 —
The University of Calgary is launching a three-year sexual assault prevention and awareness campaign.
The Women’s Resource Centre (WRC) is leading the project with a $108,270 budget provided by a Students’ Union Quality … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 2 2015 —
Students’ Union president Levi Nilson is calling for an independent investigation into the University of Calgary’s relationship with Enbridge after possible infringements of academic freedom surfaced on Nov. 2.
A CBC investigation alleges … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 2 2015 —
University of Calgary president Elizabeth Cannon acknowledges the university mishandled the establishment of the Enbridge Centre of Corporate Sustainability.
A CBC investigation found that Enbridge had significant influence in setting up the centre … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 27 2015 —
There were few post-secondary changes or announcements in the provincial budget released Oct. 27.
The NDP government re-announced the two-year tuition freeze and its restoration of post-secondary funding. Both policies were first revealed … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 27 2015 —
The Students’ Union and university administration are clashing over student representation on faculty councils. Both sides acknowledge the importance of student representation, but disagree on the process by which students are appointed to … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, October 27 2015 —
The University of Calgary Students’ Union claims it successfully lobbied the newly-elected Liberal Party of Canada on post-secondary issues during the election campaign.
The Liberals highlighted a series of post-secondary policies in their … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 27 2015 —
The Den is hosting monthly bystander intervention training sessions run by the UCalgary Strong initiative.
The program began offering three sessions per week this fall. Senior director of student services Jennifer Quinn said … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 23 2015 —
The University of Calgary’s new undergraduate residence building already requires repairs due to safety concerns. Aurora Hall’s main entrance has been cordoned off since Oct. 20, forcing students to use a back door … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 21 2015 —
The Students’ Union is suing the University of Calgary over the ownership of MacHall. The SU served the university with a statement of claim that aims to establish the SU as majority owners … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 20 2015 —
Discussions between the Students’ Union and the University of Calgary over the operation and ownership of MacHall remain at an impasse. SU president Levi Nilson recently sent a letter to university president Elizabeth … Read the rest
