Style Scoop: Chui
By Glory Okeleke, September 27 2023—
Get this, It’s the first day back to school at the U of C campus for many after the long (or brief) summer holiday, so you already know the fits are going to be … Read the rest
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What’s for dinner? Game predictions
By Rodrigo Verney, September 27 2023—
Few activities in the sports world hold the electrifying potential of uniting a crowd quite like predictions. Betting on the future is a realm in which no amount of data or mathematical analysis will … Read the rest
Commemorating Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Eula Mengullo, September 27 2023—
The end of September marks the commemoration of the harmful impacts of Canada’s ongoing colonial legacy. On Sept. 29, the Office of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Calgary — in partnership with Calgary … Read the rest
Anti-racism in the classroom: A new badge for faculty
By Kimberly Taylor, September 27 2023—
In response to increased curiosity about anti-racism work and how to apply anti-racist actions to the academic setting, the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning is offering a new micro-credential for faculty: Anti-Racism in … Read the rest
Half of all post-secondary students in Alberta experience sexual and gender-based violence, new report finds
By Gabriela Dzięgielewska, September 26 2023—
A new 13,000 person survey released by the Alberta government this past August found that half of all post-secondary students in Alberta experienced some form of sexual and gender-based violence since starting their studies. … Read the rest
From Geoscience to Earth, Energy and Environment: a multidisciplinary approach to earth sciences
By Kimberly Taylor, September 25 2023—
The Department of Geoscience is now named the Department of Earth, Energy and Environment. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Department head Dr. Edwin Cey emphasized that this is more than a name change … Read the rest
U of C alumni develops an AI tool designed to improve study habits
By Nazeefa Ahmed, September 25 2023—
Penseum is an AI tool that uses notes uploaded by students to generate concise study guides, multiple-choice questions and flashcards as well as provide information to a chatbot to answer questions about the topic … Read the rest
When life is ruff: Finding comfort with pet therapy
By Mai-Lan Bui, September 22 2023—
Coming home after a rough (or should I say ruff) day gets completely erased the moment you see your pet coming to greet you. There is something special about having a companion who will … Read the rest
Law professor tackles racial bias in AI facial recognition technology
By Vama Saini, September 22 2023—
Dr. Gideon Christian, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, has taken on the task of confronting racial bias in artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition technology. His research … Read the rest
Reviewing the multi-sensory room in the TFDL: A triumph in accessibility at the University of Calgary
By Josie Simon, September 21 2023—
On September 5, 2023, I had the opportunity to use the multi-sensory room at the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL). The multi-sensory room is a small, private space located at the back of the … Read the rest