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
By Fabian Mayer, November 17 2015 —
The University of Calgary plans to take over the operation of MacHall from its Students’ Union when the operating agreement between the two parties is terminated on Dec. 9.
Attempts to negotiate a … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 17 2015 —
The cost of living on campus is going up again. Proposed residence fee increases range from a fraction of a per cent to just under six.
The largest hike will be applied to … Read the rest
By Kate Jacobson, November 17 2015 —
The Wildrose Party recently passed policy that would make joining a post-secondary students’ union optional. The policy recommends that changes are made to Alberta’s Post-Secondary Learning Act, and was passed unanimously at last … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, November 17 2015 —
University of Calgary administration and the Students’ Union are looking to renew their funding agreement on the student refugee program. The current agreement of three years expires in April.
The student refugee program … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 17 2015 —
Friction between the university and the Students’ Union over student representation on faculty councils is easing as the SU changes its approach to the issue.
The SU originally hoped the university would implement … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 17 2015 —
The University of Calgary Board of Governors (BOG) launched an independent review into its dealings with Enbridge to determine any wrongdoing.
Earlier this month, a CBC investigation discovered that Enbridge gained considerable influence … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, November 3 2015 —
The provincial government is considering changes to the labour laws of the Post-Secondary Learning Act (PSLA) that could impact university staff’s ability to strike.
The reassessment is in response to a January 2015 … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 3 2015 —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will be sworn into office in Ottawa on Nov. 4.
During the election campaign, Trudeau’s Liberal party made promises ranging from legalizing marijuana to deficit-funded infrastructure … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, November 3 2015 —
The Students’ Union is finalizing its nap room plans, which will debut during Stress Less Week at the end of the fall semester.
The nap room will be in That Empty Space between … Read the rest
