By Claudia Wong, March 19 2015 —
The three math degrees offered at the University of Calgary will merge by Fall 2016 pending the provincial government’s approval.
Pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics will merge into the bachelor of science … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 19 2015 —
The Students’ Union submitted a six-month notice to withdraw funding from the student ombuds office on March 5.
The student ombuds office was created in 2010. It is jointly funded by the SU, … Read the rest
By Alexander Kim, March 19 2015 —
The University of Calgary hosted the Canadian launch of the World Bank’s 2015 World Development Report on Wednesday, March 18 in the MacHall ballroom. The report looks at the assumptions and effectiveness of … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 19 2015 —
A University of Calgary survey seeking students’ opinions on sexual harassment and assault concluded this week.
University administration is in the process of updating its sexual harassment policy for the first time in … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, March 19 2015 —
Changes are coming to the Dining Centre and other food providers on campus after the university announced last week that American company Aramark will be the new food service operator on campus. Chartwells … Read the rest
Chris Adams, March 17 2015 —
Effective Friday, March 13, Hana Kadri is no longer the Students’ Union vice-president academic.
Kadri resigned her post to pursue the provincial Progressive Conservative nomination in Calgary-Varsity, the riding that contains the University of … Read the rest
By Riley Hill, March 12 2015 —
Conventional wisdom says that politicians would take students seriously if more of them voted. According to University of Calgary political science professor Melanee Thomas, students don’t have the numbers to form an effective … Read the rest
By Alexander Kim, March 12 2015 —
The Alberta legislature passed an amended Bill 10 on Tuesday, March 10, allowing gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in all of Alberta’s schools.
Minister of education Gordon Dirks revealed the revamped bill to the Alberta … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, March 12 2015 —
Residence Services issued a security alert to all students living in residence on March 6 after three female students found dozens of pairs of underwear in their Yamnuska Hall dorm rooms.
They reported … Read the rest
By Stephanie Tang, March 12 2015 —
Need a function catered? The Students’ Union may soon be the go-to food provider for events at the University of Calgary.
The U of C announced that it would seek both a new … Read the rest