Academic

Students Honour U of C Instructors

On Wednesday April 24, 2013, the Students’ Union (SU) honoured faculty members and instructors for their commitment to student success at its annual Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony. The awards recognize individuals who make significant contributions in assisting students in reaching their highest potential. The Teaching Excellence Awards is a campus-wide recognition program for instructors who make a long-lasting impact on students - and most importantly, it is the students that determine the nominees and winners.

President's Video Message for April 2013

Hey U of C – This is Hardave Birk – your U of C Students’ Union President with a few thoughts before we finish out what has been a fantastic year. I know it’s a busy time of the year for all of us as we approach exams, but there are just a couple final messages and information we want to get to you before exams begin ...

If you prefer text, scroll down to skip the video message.

Tuition freeze helps protect students from budget cuts

Submitted by gene.baines on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 11:47

Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta's post-secondary institutions and student organizations were told Thursday that tuition for the 2013/14 academic year will be frozen at current levels, supplemented by $16 million in additional funding. Alberta's universities, colleges, and technical institutions are being challenged by the Government of Alberta to find financial efficiencies without resorting to student tuition or fees and today's announcement is a part of that plan.

Notice of Election

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices:

TIs the Season ... to Give

MacEwan Conference and Event Centre sure knows how to throw a holiday lunch. No festive culinary detail was missed by the Manager of On Campus Catering, Joan Cuevas, right down to the Christmas pudding. Sharing the stage with the flawlessly prepared traditional meal was a presentation of a $1000 cheque from the Students' Union executive to the Education Students' Association (ESA.)

President's Message for December 7, 2012

Wow – I can’t believe the semester is almost over! The past few months have flown by and it’s already time for exams.

As students ourselves, your Students’ Union knows just how stressful exam time can be. We are committed to making sure that you know where to turn when you’re in need of some extra help.

Look out for your VP Student Life, Hayley Wade, and your VP Academic, Kenya-Jade Pinto, while you’re studying as they will be distributing de-stress packs full of goodies designed to keep you focused and healthy.

Outstanding Undergraduate Research at the 2012 Symposium

On November 29, 2012, the SU hosted the 7th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in MacHall. This year 84 students shared their research through poster presentations with over 250 members of the campus community who took time to visit the symposium and a team of 35 judges made up of faculty and staff from the U of C.

CAUS Wins Big for Student Voters in Alberta

November 20, 2012

The Government of Alberta tabled the Elections Accountability Amendment Act today in the Legislature and among the many changes is one that aims to make it easier for Alberta’s post-secondary students to vote. If passed, the new law will allow students to vote either in the electoral district where they lived prior to their studies or where they live while going to school.

Notice of Acclamation

In accordance with section 56 of the The Union Bylaw, the Chief Returning Officer declares the following person elected to the position to which they were nominated:

Faculty Representative, Social Work

Robyn Romano

Orientation Week 2012: Welcome Video Online

We know you froshies have already enjoyed the Students' Union Orientation Week 2012 video. For the rest of you, and those wanting a 2nd screening, here's the video.

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