It’s time for Elizabeth Cannon to resign. Her five-year tenure as university president has been marred by a series of controversies, including a lawsuit with the Students’ Union, inappropriate relationships with oil companies and excessive administrative spending. Cannon needs to … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, December 1 2015 —
The University of Calgary registrar’s office is considering moving the fee payment and add and drop deadlines up earlier in the semester.
Currently, the course drop deadline for fall and winter semesters is … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, December 1 2015 —
After months of hype, sleepy University of Calgary students finally have a place to rest their weary heads — albeit only for a week. The Students’ Union is hosting nap rooms as part … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, December 1 2015 —
Undergraduate representation on Haskayne’s faculty council has been cut to just one student.
The Haskayne Students’ Association, Students’ Union and Commerce Undergraduate Society urged council members in a joint letter to include the … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, December 1 2015 —
Tuition for Albertan students may be frozen until 2017, but international student tuition isn’t included in that freeze.
The University of Calgary Students’ Union passed a policy on potential international student tuition increases … Read the rest
By Keean Bexte, December 1, 2015 —
Freedom of association isn’t about politics. It’s about the freedom to choose which organizations, activities and points of view you join and support.
Right now, however, students in Alberta are legally required to … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, November 24 2015 —
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) held their annual policy and strategy conference in Halifax last week, where they set lobbying and advocacy priorities for the year.
CASA is made up of … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, November 23, 2015 —
[row][col w=”6″]The University of Calgary Students’ Union loves to talk about mental health. Mental health strategies are brought up at almost every Students’ Legislative Council, and planning mental health initiatives is a big … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 17 2015 —
Friction between the university and the Students’ Union over student representation on faculty councils is easing as the SU changes its approach to the issue.
The SU originally hoped the university would implement … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 19, 2015 —
Wildrose Party members met last weekend for their annual general meeting. One of their adopted policies would make membership in Alberta’s student associations optional, as it is currently mandatory.
Dues are currently $32.50 … Read the rest
