Re: U of C needs to make student needs a priority
Students for Direct Action is a group that is very passionate about mental health supports for students.
Their letter of Oct. 30 — “U of C needs to make student … Read the rest
There are crises on this campus that the University of Calgary’s negligence has exacerbated, yet everyday students have no oversight of administration and are prevented at every turn from asking questions of the highest governing body of the university.
The … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, October 10 2019—
Faculty of Arts representative Rayane Issa is making good on her platform promises to offer monthly wellness nights for students.
Issa hosted a workshop in September in collaboration with fellow Arts rep Justin Gotta … Read the rest
By Lauren Olson, October 8 2019
Social media. Those little buttons on our phone screens that take us into an alternate reality where we all get to be the stars of our carefully constructed and curated universes. When I was … Read the rest
By Tori Taylor, September 23 2019 —
I Got Mind is an organization of passionate athletes looking to shed light on mental health issues within the sports community. The goal on their cross-Canada tours is to raise awareness and break … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, June 20 2019—
On June 19, Students for Direct Action held a town hall to gather student concerns regarding the state of mental health funding and support on campus. SDA co-organizer Mateusz Salmassi said that issues he … Read the rest
By Susie Ngo, February 6 2019 —
The recent Bell Let’s Talk Day to promote awareness for mental health issues across Canada raises questions on whether the federal government does enough in their own mental health initiatives. The Mental Health Commission of Canada, a relatively young … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, January 29 2018 —
(With files from Jason Herring)
University of Calgary students will have the opportunity to participate in the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations’ #StudentsLetsAct campaign from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1. According to CASA, the campaign’s … Read the rest
By Aymen Sherwani, November 26 2018 —
Are you currently on your fifth cup of black coffee, pretending that it doesn’t taste like diesel, just so you can finish that research paper before midnight? Are you thinking, “Hey, maybe I … Read the rest
By Ashar Memon, October 19 2018 —
Feeling stressed? The University of Calgary Students’ Union is hosting a new series of workshops that it says will help students learn about and manage feelings of stress.
Stress Buster is a series … Read the rest
