By Kristy Koehler, September 3 2020—
The University of Calgary Students’ Union (SU) released the results of their summer advocacy survey at a Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting on Aug. 26. The Gauntlet followed up with vice-president external Marley Gillies … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, August 28 2020—
Wearing a mask the moment you step outside of your room unit, no open common areas, no guests allowed, traditional dorm residence buildings remaining closed and increased opportunities for community building and socializing through a … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, August 28 2020—
“I think it’s vitally important to understand students’ role in the Queer rights and liberation movement, to understand our role in pushing forward this societal progress […] It’s important to remember that while things seem … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, August 27 2020—
“It takes a village to raise a beer and a beer to raise a village” is Village Brewery’s slogan, which attests to their support to give back to their village through committing 10 per cent … Read the rest
By Eula Mengullo, August 19 2020—
The University of Calgary’s Study Abroad program introduced a variety of virtual global exchange programs and opportunities available to students this upcoming fall semester.
Colleen Packer, director of the International Learning program, said that although the … Read the rest
By Krishna Shetye, August 19 2020 —
Calgary’s recent mandatory mask bylaw for indoor public areas has sparked a citywide rush for masks. The City of Calgary is offering free masks near public areas, such as train stations, to prevent … Read the rest
By Jenn Gorrie, August 19 2020—
With COVID-19 regulations affecting many businesses, Twisted Element, well-known as Calgary’s LGBTQ+ nightclub, has re-opened their kitchen in an attempt to stay active as an establishment.
Now known as Twisted Pride Pub, the Queer-friendly space … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, August 19 2020—
“What happened to not having barriers to education?” asked a Reddit user in a thread about the University of Calgary’s technology requirements for online coursework, posted on the r/UCalgary subreddit.
Kathleen Hughes, a professor in … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, August 13 2020—
A student at the University of Calgary is helping low-income and disadvantaged youth access high-quality tutoring.
Kayleigh Yang, a student in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program, started CanShine Tutoring, a non-profit initiative to … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, August 13 2020—
Following the University of Calgary and Calgary Transit’s decision to suspend the UPass program for Fall 2020, the Students’ Union (SU) has been advocating for an affordable alternative for students who will still be … Read the rest
