Style Scoop: Chui
By Glory Okeleke, September 27 2023—
Get this, It’s the first day back to school at the U of C campus for many after the long (or brief) summer holiday, so you already know the fits are going to be … Read the rest
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Commemorating Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Eula Mengullo, September 27 2023—
The end of September marks the commemoration of the harmful impacts of Canada’s ongoing colonial legacy. On Sept. 29, the Office of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Calgary — in partnership with Calgary … Read the rest
Anti-racism in the classroom: A new badge for faculty
By Kimberly Taylor, September 27 2023—
In response to increased curiosity about anti-racism work and how to apply anti-racist actions to the academic setting, the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning is offering a new micro-credential for faculty: Anti-Racism in … Read the rest
Half of all post-secondary students in Alberta experience sexual and gender-based violence, new report finds
By Gabriela Dzięgielewska, September 26 2023—
A new 13,000 person survey released by the Alberta government this past August found that half of all post-secondary students in Alberta experienced some form of sexual and gender-based violence since starting their studies. … Read the rest
Beakerhead celebrates ten years of being wonderfully weird
By Leonie O’Sullivan, September 25 2023—
Since its liftoff in 2013, Beakerhead has been welcoming Calgarians with open arms to both the strange and exciting elements of science. This nerd-loving festival employs the ingenuity and beauty of the arts to … Read the rest
The Temptations make their way to Calgary with Ain’t Too Proud
By Ramiro Bustamante Torres, September 22 2023—
Broadway brings to Canadian stages a musical based on the life of the Temptations, an R&B and soul vocal group from Detroit that began their career in the 1960s, called Ain’t Too Proud: … Read the rest
CIFF 2023: Janet Perlman spins a charming tale in The Girl with the Red Beret
By Ansharah Shakil, September 21 2023—
The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is one of the most anticipated annual events in Calgary through its role as a celebration of independent and local filmmakers. One of the most exciting aspects of … Read the rest
The University of Calgary launches seven-year strategic plan
By Nazeefa Ahmed, September 19 2023—
On Sept. 16, the University of Calgary launched its seven-year strategic plan, Ahead of Tomorrow, at the Genesis Centre. The document lists four sub-goals that the U of C aims to achieve by the … Read the rest
UCalgary’s new Aerospace Innovation Hub soars to new heights with $2.5 million funding
By Vama Saini, September 15 2023—
After securing $2.5 million in funding from PrairiesCan, the University of Calgary’s Aerospace Innovation Hub (AIH) is set to transform Alberta’s aerospace sector and position Calgary as a prominent global aerospace innovation hub.
The … Read the rest
Perspective through portraits: A visit to Nickle Galleries
By Ilana van der Merwe, September 15 2023—
The Nickle Galleries — A local gem located within the Taylor Family Digital Library that often goes overlooked by students — host a variety of uniquely curated exhibits that feature Canadian artists. … Read the rest