Rodeo ready
Casey Crandall is a college national champion in barrel racing and pole bending—a victory requiring a fine balance in weaving through the obstacles of academic and rodeo life. >> more
Hitting the road in Schulich 1
Arm curls, hot yoga, endurance training and nutritional counseling. It may sound like boot camp for running a marathon but it’s actually part of the training routine for three University of Calgary students who will drive the Schulich 1 solar car from Dallas, Texas to Calgary this summer in the 2008 North American Solar Challenge (NASC). >> more
Law professor receives Trudeau Fellowship prize
A leader in human rights, Kathleen Mahoney from the Faculty of Law is a recipient of the 2008 Trudeau Foundation Fellowships.
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The President's Blog
It’s been a while since my last entry. Since I last wrote, among other things, we have gone through a new federal budget and a provincial election, throne speech and budget; recruited and appointed two new vice-presidents; made significant progress on two big capital projects; finalized and received Board approval of the 2008-09 U of C budget and had a protest about credit cards. Here is the précis.
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Effective Fall 2008, the University is discontinuing credit cards as a form of payment for tuition and general fees. The University is redirecting dollars currently spent on credit card company fees to student financial aid: $500,000 for undergraduates and $250,000 for graduate students. >> more
Spring Orientation
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Research in Action
How are drivers affected by roadside memorials?
Traffic collisions are one of the leading causes of death in Alberta. Roadside memorials have become a way to mark the site of the tragedy by those who remember them. However, the impact of these roadside memorials is largely unknown. Are they a safety measure, a warning to other travellers, a distraction or perhaps even an eyesore? Calgarians are asked to take online survey. >> more
Exploring the ice
Students Chris Fuller and Randy Scharien are mong 200 scientists from 15 countries taking part in Canada’s largest International Polar Year project – the Circumpolar Flaw Lead system study situated in the Beaufort Sea. The study is examining how the Arctic’s physical, biological and geochemical systems are interconnected and how these systems respond to changes in sea ice.
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Events
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Open House on Saturday, May 10 beginning at 8 p.m. Spend an evening with U of C's astronomers and view celestial objects through one of Canada's largest telescopes. >> more
What You Don't Know About Healthy Living May Kill You . Discover how individuals may lead healthier lives, as local experts explore topics in preventative care, fitness, nutrition, mental health and stress management on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. in the Rozsa Centre. >> more
