By Julieanne Acosta, October 14 2022—
October marks food security month and as students face tuition hikes and rising costs of living, many have fought for ways to combat food insecurity. At the University of Calgary, Food Justice Now is … Read the rest
By Cristina Paolozzi, November 25 2021—
On Nov. 25, Food Justice Now — a subcommittee of the club Students for Direct Action — is serving a hot meal of lentil soup and rice to University of Calgary students.
This project, in partnership … Read the rest
The university is looking to sell the University of Calgary bookstore to Follett, an American corporation worth $2.7 billion. Bringing in a private corporation to sell textbooks to students would be kneecapping the student body at its most vulnerable during … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, November 13 2019 —
Around 40 supporters of climate change action gathered at the Kerby Centre on Nov. 11 to discuss a Green New Deal policy package being built specifically for Calgary. Attendees were shown an information … Read the rest
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, September 20 2019—
Students for Direct Action and YYC for a Green New Deal have been canvassing the campus community, looking to enlist support for next week’s Global Climate Strike.
The groups and their volunteers painted their … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, July 16 2019 —
Students for Direct Action has launched a campaign calling for increased mental health funding and changes to the Wellness Centre. SDA co-organizer Mateusz Salmassi tried to bring the group’s concerns to the Board … 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 Matty Hume, February 15 2019 —
A group of University of Calgary students plan to spark student activism with a new campus club. Students for Direct Action (SDA) is a newly-formed club centred on issue-based grassroots activism, according to … Read the rest
