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 —
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 Melanie Woods, December 1 2015 —
The end of the semester means the end of classes, but it also means the start of finals. To help you succeed, we compiled a list of five essential items to bring into … Read the rest
RE: Student petitions target university administration
As members of the University of Calgary, we would like to express our support of president Cannon and appreciation for her commitment to supporting students.
We can speak to her work in supporting diversity, … Read the rest
By Fabian Mayer, November 24 2015 —
As students work on final papers and prepare for exams, the Students’ Union is hosting its bi-annual Stress Less Week from Nov. 30–Dec. 4.
The week will feature puppy rooms, yoga and a … Read the rest
The University of Calgary Board of Governors has launched an independent review into the creation of the Centre for Corporate Sustainability. The stated purpose of the review is to “determine whether there was any breach of university policies or procedures … 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 Scott Strasser, November 24 2015 —
A students’ lounge for Faculty of Science students is still in the works and could open by fall 2016.
Students’ Union science representatives and members of the Science Students’ Society (SSS) are submitting … Read the rest
