By Scott Strasser, May 23 2016 —
The University of Calgary will be in Canada’s academic spotlight from May 28 – June 3, as 8,000 scholars arrive on campus for the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.
The event … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, May 25 2016 —
UPDATED: A former University of Calgary student charged with five counts of first-degree murder was found not criminally responsible (NCR) by Justice Eric Macklin on May 25.
With the NCR decision, Matthew de … Read the rest
It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for the University of Calgary community.
Closing arguments in the trial for Matthew de Grood were heard May 24. De Grood was accused of five counts of first-degree murder in the April 2014 … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, May 17 2016 —
Bike theft is up 100 per cent at the University of Calgary compared to this time last year, according to campus security.
Eighteen bikes were reported stolen in the first four months of … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, May 16 2016 —
There could be a battle of the burgers heating up at the University of Calgary.
While negotiations are still underway, a Carl’s Jr. could be coming to MacHall by September 2016.
“Sweet and … Read the rest
The Canada Research Chair Program (CRCP) is dedicated to producing world-class researchers at facilities across the country. The University of Calgary — whose 2011 Eyes High initiative set the goal of becoming one of the top five research universities in … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, May 16 2016 —
The University of Calgary failed to meet its Canada Research Chair diversity hiring targets.
While most of Canada’s top 15 research universities managed to achieve at least two of the four CRCP diversity … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, May 17 2016 —
The trial for a former University of Calgary student who was charged with five counts of first-degree murder began May 16 at the Calgary Courts Centre.
Matthew de Grood is accused of fatally … Read the rest
Join Sean, Melanie and Jason as they boldly venture in the the rural Albertan world of the “ferdaboys,” and learn what it really means to wheel, snipe and celly. Be warned: you may not like what they find.
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By Melanie Woods and Scott Strasser, May 10 2016 —
Debate as to who owns and operates MacHall will not end any time soon, but the University of Calgary Students’ Union will continue to operate the building in the short-term.… Read the rest
