By Malia Jolly, October 27 2024—
The federal government’s recent decision to reduce international student visas by 10 per cent sparked concern across Canadian universities. While the changes may not affect enrollment directly, questions linger about tuition hikes, funding cuts … Read the rest
By Kimberly Taylor, August 27 2024—
This year new student orientation will include a play – U Need FRIES With That – focused on common situations students transitioning to university will encounter and educating them on where to find support … Read the rest
By Andreea Timis and Kimberly Taylor, July 16 2024—
An SLC meeting took place on July 9, focused on the special General Faculties Council (GFC) caucus. This meeting was set to happen on July 10 between the Students’ Union (SU) … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, June 25 2024—
An SLC meeting took place on June 11 and discussed the General Faculties Council (GFC) meeting scheduled for June 13 and the approval of the 2024-2025 annual budget.
VP Academic Jessie Dinh led the … Read the rest
By Vama Saini and Nazeefa Ahmed, May 2 2024—
Bill 18 — the Provincial Priorities Act — proposed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, is a piece of legislation aimed at giving the Alberta government the authority to review and approve … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, March 24 2024—
Last week’s Student Legislative Council (SLC) meeting on Mar. 19 saw discussions surrounding proposed revisions to the University of Calgary’s Student Appeals Policy Suite. Led by Melissa Morrison, associate general counsel for students appeal … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, February 25 2024—
Last week’s Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) meeting was held on Feb. 13. Resolution 81.35, which focused on reappointing four non-student members to the Review Board and the Tribunal, was discussed and voted upon.
The … Read the rest
By Sophia Lopez, February 1 2021 —
Nominations for the 2020-21 Students’ Union Club Awards have opened up, and students are now able to nominate any of the 300+ student clubs for one of the 15 awards being offered, each valued … 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, July 23 2020—
On July 13, University of Calgary Students’ Union president Frank Finley sent a letter to Minister of Advanced Education Demetrios Nicolaides, outlining a series of asks to help support students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Amid … Read the rest
