By Fabian Mayer, October 20 2015 —
More students are seeing Wellness Centre counsellors for mental-health counselling than in previous years.
University of Calgary director of student wellness Debbie Bruckner said the increase is partially a result of the SU … Read the rest
By Babur Ilchi, October 22 2015 —
The Students’ Union isn’t sold on the University of Calgary’s new $500 admissions deposit for incoming students.
SU president Levi Nilson thinks the new policy will help ensure fewer problems with enrolment, but … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 20 2015 —
The Liberals’ near 50-year drought in Calgary is over. The party won both Calgary Skyview and Calgary Centre as part of a dramatic nation-wide resurgence that saw them form a majority government.
In … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, October 20 2015 —
The University of Calgary registrar’s office wants to phase out Degree Navigator in the next year and replace it with a software program called Academic Advising.
Like Degree Navigator, Academic Advising is a … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, October 20 2015 —
The Students’ Union had a solid financial start to the semester, with their MacHall businesses posting strong September numbers.
La Taqueria, the SU’s new Mexican food vendor, had approximately 500 visitors per day … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 13 2015 —
The federal election is just around the corner and the University of Calgary Students’ Union is making its final push to encourage students to vote on Oct. 19.
The SU hopes to sign … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 13 2015 —
Construction on the University District, formerly known as West Campus, recently began in earnest, and bulldozers now roam the site.
The West Campus Development Trust (WCDT) is in charge of designing and planning … Read the rest
By Tahiya Jubaydah, October 13 2015 —
Refugees are currently a prominent political issue due to ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq. The Students’ Union has partnered with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) for nearly 30 years to … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 13 2015 —
Open textbooks are gaining momentum at the University of Calgary after being used in several philosophy and math courses this semester.
The Students’ Union is hoping to promote further adoption by creating a … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, October 13 2015 —
Prospective University of Calgary students will now have to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure their admission. This new policy takes effect in the fall of 2016. The deposit will then be … Read the rest
