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Notice of Election – By-Election 2021
Notice of Election – By-Election 2021 150 150 wrushfel

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

  • Faculty Representative, Cumming School of Medicine (1)
  • Faculty Representative, Faculty of Social Work (1)
  • Faculty Representative, Haskayne School of Business (1)
  • Senate Student-at-Large (1)

Online voting will take place on the 13th, 14, and 15th days of October, 2021 through the myUofC Student Centre. Voting opens at 9 a.m. on October 13th and closes at 4 p.m. on October 15th, 2021. All University of Calgary undergraduate students registered in the Fall 2021 session are eligible to vote.

For more information, visit www.su.ucalgary.ca/elections.

DATED at the University of Calgary in the City of Calgary, Province of Alberta, this 30th day of September 2021.

 

There is also a Notice of Plebiscite as part of the 2021 By-Election. Please see the Elections page for ongoing updates. 

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Notice of Plebiscite – By-Election 2021
Notice of Plebiscite – By-Election 2021 150 150 Gene Baines

These three (3) plebiscite questions will appear on the 2021 By-Election ballot.

Question 1:

Background Information: The Students’ Union Dental Plan was established by Referendum in 1991, and its premiums have never been increased. Students pay $90 annually for the Dental Plan, which provides partial coverage for dental services such as cleanings, fillings, extractions, and dental emergencies. Due to the rising costs of providing the Dental Plan, current coverage levels cannot be sustained without an increase in fees. Without an approved increase, the SU Dental Plan will need to reduce coverage and services to remain financially sustainable. The Dental Plan covers only full-time students, and students may opt-out of the Dental Plan if they have comparable coverage. Changes to this fee would have no effect on students who opt-out of the Dental Plan.

The current low cost of the Dental Plan is only possible because of an exclusive contract with Dental Choice as the provider of all services. Changing this structure to give students more options in which dentist they see would result in a higher fee for the Dental Plan.

Which of the following statements best represents your priorities regarding the SU Dental Plan?

  • I opt out of the Dental Plan, or otherwise do not have an opinion on the cost of the Dental Plan.
  • I am not willing to pay more, and understand that service coverage may need to decrease to keep the Dental Plan at a total cost of $90. This may include decreasing coverage in areas such as preventative services such as cleanings, or decreasing the amount of coverage provided for services such as filling cavities.
  • I am willing to pay up to $10 more each year to maintain current coverage levels and keep Dental Choice as the exclusive provider of these services, for a total cost of $100. No changes would be made to the number of included services, or the total amount of coverage provided for each service.
  • I am willing to pay up to $15 more each year to make some coverage improvements and keep Dental Choice as the exclusive provider of these services, for a total cost of $105. This may include increasing the coverage available for preventative services such as cleanings or increasing the amount of coverage provided for services such as filling cavities.
  • I am willing to pay up to $35 more each year to expand my service provider options beyond Dental Choice, for a total cost of $125. This option would increase the cost of the Dental Plan, but likely would not include any additional services at this time. Students would be able to receive services from the dentist of their choosing at any accredited dental office.

Question 2:

Background Information: Students voted in 1989 to establish a Students’ Union Undergraduate Health Plan, and last increased the fee for this plan in 1993. Students pay $103 annually for the Health Plan, which provides partial coverage of services such as prescription drugs, vision, ambulances, and access to health practitioners. Due to the rising costs of providing this plans, current coverage levels cannot be sustained without an increase in fees. Without an approved increase, the SU Health Plan will need to reduce coverage and services to remain financially sustainable. The Health Plan covers only full-time students, and students may opt-out of the Health Plan if they have comparable coverage. Changes to this fee would have no effect on students who opt-out of the Health Plan.

Which of the following statements best represents your priorities regarding the SU Health Plan?

  • I currently opt out of the Health Plan, or otherwise do not have an opinion on the cost of the Health Plan.
  • I am not willing to pay more, and understand that service coverage would need to decrease to keep the Health Plan at a total cost of $103. This may include decreasing service coverage in areas such as vision services such as eye exams, eye wear and contact lenses, as well as decreasing the percentage of coverage for prescription drug reimbursements.
  • I am willing to pay up to $10 more each year to maintain current coverage for services, for a total cost of $113. No changes would be made to the number of included services, or the total amount of coverage provided for each service.
  • I am willing to pay up to $25 more each year to increase coverage levels and amounts, for a total cost of $128. This may include increasing the amount available for vision services such as eye exams, eye wear and contact lenses, as well as increasing the amount covered per visit for paramedical practitioners such as counseling, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and others.

Question 3:

Using an inflationary adjustment measure, similar to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to adjust the cost of the SU Health and Dental plans over time could ensure these plans remain sustainable without requiring large, infrequent increases to the cost of the plans through successful referendum questions. These increases would occur a maximum of one per academic year, and would only occur if necessary to ensure the plans remained financially viable. This means that students might not experience an increase for several years, or that an increase may occur to only one of the plans, as needed. Students would be informed that the price of their plan was changing prior to the payment deadline. At this time, the SU is considering an increase of up to 4 per cent annually.

Would you be supportive of amendments to the SU’s Constitution that would allow modest increases to the SU Health and Dental Plans to occur without student referendum, if tied to an inflationary adjustment measure?

  • Yes, up to a limit of 4 per cent annually.
  • Yes, without an annual limit.
  • No.

Please see the Elections Page for ongoing updates.

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Notice of Nomination – By-Election 2021
Notice of Nomination – By-Election 2021 150 150 Gene Baines

[alert]Nominations update: we will receive nominations via Zoom link only. See elections page for the link.[/alert]

Notice is hereby given that Nomination Days are Monday, September 27 to Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Nominations for the election of a candidate for the following offices will be received via Zoom video conferencing, or in person at Council Chambers in MacEwan Student Centre, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please visit www.su.ucalgary.ca/elections to access the Zoom link.

OFFICES AVAILABLE (# VACANCIES)

  • Cumming School of Medicine Faculty Representative (1)
  • Haskayne School of Business Faculty Representative (1)
  • Social Work Faculty Representative (1)
  • Senate Student-at-Large (1)

 

There is also a Notice of Plebiscite as part of the 2021 By-Election. Please see the Elections page for ongoing updates. 

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All elections, all the time
All elections, all the time 150 150 Gene Baines

Hello UCalgary,

There’s a lot happening this fall, and a lot of different opportunities to cast your vote. If this is the first time you are eligible to vote, I’ll try to make it a little easier by putting all the info in one place.

Federal Election

Today (Sept. 20) is voting day for Canada’s federal election. There are no voting stations on campus this time, but if you’re not sure where to vote, you can find your find your riding, polling station, and candidates at www.elections.ca

Municipal Election Forum this Thursday

Monday, Oct. 18 is voting day for Calgary’s Municipal Election. Are you undecided on your choice for Calgary’s next mayor? The SU is hosting a Mayoral Forum, this Thursday, Sept. 23. CBC’s Rob Brown will be moderating live from Mac Hall. While there will not be a live audience in attendance, you can view the livestreamed event at https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/2021/calgary-municipal-election-2021/

Can’t get enough election coverage? Ready to dig into topics like equalization? Join Marley next week for a special interview with Professor Trevor Tombe as they sit down to talk about the equalization referendum question on the municipal ballot. The show airs at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 on CJSW 90.9 FM, or you can catch up with the recorded version at https://cjsw.com/program/students-union-weekly/

Pledge to Vote

Let us help you out! The SU wants you to get out and vote this fall. Pledge to vote and agree to receive text and email updates from us, and you will be entered to win some amazing prizes like $250 at the campus bookstore or $100 at the Den! Updates from us will include fun and informative election events, including reminders of when and where you can vote on-campus. Sign up at https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/get-out-the-vote-2021

SU By-Election

Are you a leader in the campus community? Would you like to be? Consider running in the upcoming SU By-Election. We have four vacancies (faculty rep positions for Medicine, Haskayne and Social Work, and a Senate Student-at-Large position). Nomination days are coming up next week. All the info you need is here: https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/about/elections/

Health and Dental Plebiscite (SU By-Election)

You may not have heard yet, but there will be three plebiscite questions on the ballot during the SU By-Election, Oct. 13-15. We’re asking students to let us know what the future plan should look like in terms of student needs, budgets, and priorities. Learn more and preview the plebiscite questions at https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/2021/health-and-dental-plan-plebiscite/

COVIDSafe Campus Reminder

In order to remain open and in-person, the U of C is asking everyone to register in the COVIDSafe Campus program. The program aligns with the new provincial requirements and will allow you to upload proof of vaccination or negative rapid test. In order to reach full compliance, you need to sign in even if you won’t be on campus. As of today, students who have not logged into Thrive Health and completed the COVIDSafe Campus process will not be permitted on campus.

And finally, in non-election and non-COVID news – are you an undergraduate researcher?

Have you spent some time in the lab and made a unique discovery? Will your critical analysis lead to positive social change? Share your accomplishments at the Undergraduate Research Symposium for the chance to win a scholarship. Abstracts are due Oct. 8 at 4:00 p.m. For more information or to submit an abstract, visit our website.

I’ll be back with another email soon – there is always lots to share. In the meantime, the best way to stay up to date is to follow the SU on social media, @SUUofC.

All the best,

 

Nicole Schmidt,
President, Students’ Union

 

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News Release: UCalgary refuses to meet, fails to support students after last-minute course changes
News Release: UCalgary refuses to meet, fails to support students after last-minute course changes 150 150 Michael Brown

Calgary – After pulling the rug out from under UCalgary students with hundreds of last-minute course changes affecting thousands of students, university administration has refused to meet with the SU and student leaders on the topic. Instead, the university has announced an inadequate bursary program that does not begin to make up for the stress, anxiety, hardship, and financial loss many students have been exposed to by this university decision.

Students learned in the last two weeks that many in-person classes they signed-up for were moved online. Some courses were moved online as recently as Monday, the day before classes started. Many students had made financial decisions based on in-person learning and had paid hundreds to thousands of dollars for flights, accommodation expenses, and even just parking passes that they now no longer need.

“The university made the decision to move courses online without any student consultation. It is disappointing to see that students are still an after-thought. The bursary the university announced does not come close to covering the sheer number of affected students, nor does it cover the dollar amount many students spent in anticipation of in-person classes.” – SU President, Nicole Schmidt

The university’s Fall 2021 Online Learning Relocation Grant will provide money to affected students but falls well short of reimbursing students for the full amount they may have spent prior to courses being moved online. In addition, only students forced entirely online by the university decision will be eligible. This overlooks students who may still have one in-person class but signed up for up to five and spent money under that assumption.

An unprecedented number of students have reached out to the SU saying they would have stayed in their home country or location and changed the one in-person class they still have to online delivery. The university denied them this opportunity by making changes so late.

The SU is calling on the university to ensure that every student affected by the university decision to move courses online at the last-minute can be fully reimbursed for the costs they have paid. The current bursary does not meet this standard.

“The SU has heard from students who have had courses moved online or even cancelled as recently as Monday, the day before classes start. This is unacceptable. The university has created this entire situation by moving courses online over the last three weeks. They must deal with the consequences of their decisions. Students deserve far better than what the university has put forward.” – SU President, Nicole Schmidt

Media inquiries may be directed to:
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University of Calgary Students’ Union
Cell: 403-560-0577
Email: Michael.brown1@ucalgary.ca

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Welcome Back UCalgary Students!
Welcome Back UCalgary Students! 150 150 Gene Baines

Hello and welcome back, UCalgary students!

If I haven’t had the chance to meet you yet, I’m Nicole Schmidt, your SU President. You’ll be receiving these emails from me every few weeks or so – I’ll be keeping you up to date on SU programs, services, and our ongoing advocacy initiatives.

Speaking of advocacy, we are running a survey right now to learn as much as we can about your priorities and make sure we are putting our efforts in the right places. We know that you might have mixed feelings about the return to campus, access to voting, and rising costs. So with all this in mind, we have extended the deadline until this Friday in order to hear from as many students as possible. Please take a few minutes to fill out the 2021 SU Summer Advocacy Survey by Friday, Sept. 10.

Other ways to get involved

Are you visiting Mac Hall this week? We’re running an SU Scavenger Hunt and you can win one of two “night on the SU” gift baskets. Enter by Friday, Sept. 10 – here’s how to play! https://forms.gle/oBunPjFpRAsHjbAm9

One of the best ways to make new friends and enrich your student experience is to join a club. This year, we are hosting a Clubs Spotlight on Instagram that runs through the entire fall semester. Follow along @SUUofCClubs, or check out ClubHub where you can explore your interests and search over 300 different student organizations!

Join a committee. We need students-at-large for lots of different committees this time of year.

Run to be an SU Elected Official in our upcoming SU By-Election! More information, including important deadlines and available positions, is available here.

Volunteer. We have several on-campus programs returning this fall, and our Volunteer Services office is also there to help you find opportunities outside of campus as well.

Elections

We have to talk about elections – a major focus this fall. The first one is the federal election, and it’s coming up quick. We won’t have advance polling stations on campus for this one, but the easiest way for students to vote is to visit elections.ca and request a mail-in ballot. The deadline is Sept. 14, so make sure you do it soon. Not sure which way you are going to vote? Come out to our Federal Election Forum on Friday, Sept. 10 at noon to meet candidates from local ridings.

There is also a municipal election in October, and we have lots more information and events coming soon, so stay tuned. (Pro tip – you can catch our VP External, Marley Gillies, interviewing candidates on CJSW, Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.!) You can also sign up to get election reminders from our volunteers – they’ll text you updates and reminders for both the federal and municipal elections. Register at www.getoutthevote.ca.

 A few more important things

The Den is open again, with all new hours and an all new menu. Visit us in Mac Hall.

Need somewhere to store your stuff on campus? There are still lockers available – log into your Student Centre to reserve yours today!

Finally, if you don’t have health and dental coverage, the SU’s got you covered. Already have health and dental coverage? You may be eligible to opt out of the SU’s health and dental plan. The opt-out deadline is September 24th and you can do so by clicking here. If you’ve already opted out, you’re set – you only have to opt out once during your university career.

I’ll be back with another email soon – there is always lots to share. In the meantime, the best way to stay up to date is to follow the SU on social media, @SUUofC.

All the best,

Nicole Schmidt,
President, Students’ Union

 

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Return to Campus – Fall 2021
Return to Campus – Fall 2021 150 150 Gene Baines

The SU has been inundated with student complaints over the last several days from students who have had their courses moved online at the last-minute, just two weeks prior to classes starting. The SU was not consulted by the university ahead of this decision.

The number of complaints we have received is unprecedented and I want to let you know what the SU is doing and what you can do to let the university know your concerns.

First, we want to hear from you. Thank you to all those who emailed the SU or sent us messages on social media. If your courses have changed please reach out to us and let us know. Please email feedback@su.ucalgary.ca with your concerns. Please include details like which and how many courses have changed for you.

If you have spent money to travel to Calgary, put a damage deposit down on a place, paid rent, or even just bought a parking spot on campus, we want to hear from you. We also want to hear from you about how you feel generally about this last-minute change by the university.

Also, we recognize that not all students feel the same way about this issue. As such, if you are happy with having your courses moved online we want to hear from you too. Please tell why this works better for you.

Finally, the SU is calling on the university to reverse the decision to allow instructors to change how classes are delivered. Our expectation is that the university honour what students signed-up for. Failing that, we believe that the university should reimburse students for all expenses incurred while preparing to return to in-person learning. You, as students, paid these expenses in good faith expecting that your choice to learn online or in-person would be honoured and respected.

The university has let you down and we are stepping up to fight for you.

 

Nicole Schmidt, President
The Students’ Union

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A Guide to Great Study Spots around the UCalgary Campus
A Guide to Great Study Spots around the UCalgary Campus 1300 500 Gene Baines

By: Rafael Sanguinetti

This Fall, both first-year and second-year students will be joining their first-year counterparts in experiencing the act of physically attending classes for the first time in their post-secondary careers. Adjusting to this new environment is no simple feat; the University’s Main Campus alone spans over 200 hectares which, according to the institution, is bigger than Calgary’s own downtown.

With such a huge space, along with the University’s four additional campuses, finding a good place to study can be a difficult, and often daunting, task. Fortunately, this guide, while not exhaustive, is here to provide some well-known study locations throughout the facility that can be used while waiting in between classes or cramming before a major exam.

The Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL)

TFDL is arguably the University’s main library, and it sits right at the centre of the Main Campus location, making TFDL an ideal study location for students that want to be relatively close to any of the buildings on the campus. The library has six floors: the bottom three floors are usually quite busy and are often used by students working in group assignments or meeting with friends in between classes, while the top three floors are dedicated exclusively to students who prefer to study in a quiet (and we mean quiet) environment. Overall, TFDL is the go-to place to study for anyone on Main Campus; however, there are other great spots for when this library is too busy or too far from your next class.

Bennett Jones Law Library

The Law Library is a great spot for students who prefer a more traditional library vibe over TFDL’s more modern environment. Located in Murray Fraser Hall by the south side of the campus, the Law Library is also convenient for students with classes near Craigie Hall, Professional Faculties, or the Education buildings. While popular among law students, all undergraduate students are welcome to use the library for their own studying needs.

Energy Environment Experiential Learning (EEEL)

For students with classes on the north side of the campus, including the Engineering building, ICT, Environmental Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences; EEEL can be a great study spot. EEEL is home to many of the University’s science laboratories, where students conduct experiments for their physics, chemistry, and biology classes, among others. Expect to see a lot of students sporting white lab coats!

The Atrium – Administration Building

The Administration Building is home to one of the most unique—and most popular—study spaces on the campus: the Atrium. This greenhouse-style space is great for students who either want to relax or study in a lively environment. This spot is particularly liked during the winter as it can get quite hot and humid! The Atrium is located on the east side of the campus, which is near Professional Faculties, Social Sciences, Science Theatres, Science A, and the University’s LRT station.

Kinesiology Buildings

Located on the Campus’s west side, the Kinesiology Buildings have several convenient areas for studying uses. Most notably, the atrium in Kinesiology Building B is a popular spot. The Kinesiology Buildings contain many of the University’s athletic facilities, including the Fitness Centre, the Jack Simpson Gym, and the Outdoor Centre, and the Aquatics Centre, among others. The Kinesiology Buildings are also connected to the Olympic Oval, MacEwan Student Centre, and Hotel Alma.

Health Sciences Library and Feasby Lounge – Foothills Campus

Finally, even for students who spend lots of time at the Foothills Campus, there are two excellent study spots at the Cumming School of Medicine! Firstly, the Health Sciences Library, like TFDL, is a general and popular go-to spot for students. Containing several work desks, group spaces, and quiet areas, the Health Sciences Library is perfect for loud group projects or focused studying. Secondly, the Feasby Lounge is a great place for students to socialize, study, or eat. The Lounge contains several desks for work, as well as table games like ping-pong, foosball, and pool for leisure breaks while studying.

There you have it, a list of six study spots to check out in the upcoming semester. Because this list is not comprehensive, there are several more study spots around the University that may be more convenient for different styles of studying. In fact, the Students’ Union has also compiled a map of several student-approved study spaces, which can be accessed on our website. As students explore the campus grounds starting in Fall 2021, making note of potential study spaces is strongly encouraged. Asking senior students about their preferred study spots may also be helpful.

As always, the Students’ Union Representatives are happy to address any further questions or concerns. Good luck in the upcoming school year and happy studying!

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Advocacy Update – Return to Campus
Advocacy Update – Return to Campus 150 150 Michael Brown

Advocacy Blog – Return to Campus

The SU executive and staff team have been working hard over the summer months to ensure a safe return to campus for all students. We know that students want to return to in-person learning but we need to make sure that it’s done safely and with the proper accommodations, flexibility, and supports in place.

Last week, the University announced plans for mandatory masking as well as testing for those who aren’t vaccinated. These are positive steps to keep our campus community safe, but the details are lacking.

Rest assured that our advocacy on the latest university announcement is ongoing, but the SU has been at the table to ensure that students are at the centre of the return to campus plan. Here are some of the things we have advocated on over the summer and where we’ve seen progress and some wins.

For class size information:

  • The university has committed to clearly advising students ahead of the fall semester on how they can check their class size when registering for in-person sections. Communication from the university early-on will allow students to make an informed decision about the classes they feel comfortable enrolling in. This information will also be provided in orientation content.

For study spaces on campus:

  • ICT 102 will be designated for students to use for online classes. This room was selected because it has good Wi-Fi access and charging stations. Access to this room means that students won’t have to leave campus to attend their online classes.
  • The university will also designate an additional room for online courses should ICT 102 be continually in use by students.
  • Students will be allowed to us empty classrooms and library spaces for this purpose as well.
  • The university is developing an interactive map for students to find spaces on campus to attend online courses.

For students who need accommodations or flexibility:

  • The university has committed to developing a centralized website where students can find information about COVID-related accommodations. These would come into play if, for example, you are required to self-isolate or you are immunocompromised. This website will include an interactive flowchart to direct students to the proper place to apply for accommodations.
  • The administration has increased resources for Teaching Assistant (TA) supports to be available in the fall semester to assist students who have to self-isolate.
  • The administration has committed to expanding the existing accommodations process to include COVID-19 specific considerations.
  • Students requiring long-term accommodations can fill out a COVID-19 accommodations request form.
  • Students requiring short term accommodations are encouraged to talk with their professors about academic supports in the class. Professors have been directed to take COVID-19 considerations into account for the fall semester.
  • The university committed to providing supports for students who need to self-isolate or quarantine and end up missing classes. This is ongoing.

For students living in residence:

  • Students will now be let out of their residence contracts later on than normal to accommodate the shift to online learning.
  • Should a student test positive, the university has set rooms aside for students to isolate.
  • The university has committed to providing additional wellness and mental health supports to residence students who have to self-isolate.
  • Residence students on meal plans will have be able to have their food delivered while they isolate.

This is not the end of the advocacy we are doing. We have brought forward other concerns that the university needs to work through. These include:

Discrepancy in course delivery formats: The SU has learned that some professors who are teaching in-person classes are also choosing to make an audio or video recording available to students who are uncomfortable attending in-person. This is great but this choice is being left up to individual professors. We feel this Information on the availability of lecture recordings should be made available to students when they enroll in the class or at least on the syllabus. We would also like to have this option made mandatory for all classes. We continue to meet resistance to these ideas but we will not stop pursuing it.

Rapid Testing: There have not yet been details provided on the frequency of rapid testing for those who aren’t vaccinated or refuse to disclose their status. There have not been details released on exactly what occurs when someone tests positive. These details must be clarified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Students win back ability to vote on campus in the municipal election
Students win back ability to vote on campus in the municipal election 150 150 Michael Brown

 Calgary – After being told in July by Elections Calgary that campuses would not receive ‘Vote Anywhere’ or election day polls, Elections Calgary has reversed course and will now be offering on campus voting for students, regardless of which ward they live in.

The Returning Officer has confirmed that four post-secondary institutions, including UCalgary, will receive two days each of on campus voting during the advance vote period ahead of the October 18th municipal election.

“This is a big win for students. Without advocacy from the SU and the Calgary Student Alliance we know that Elections Calgary would not have offered on campus voting at all. I would like to thank the Returning Officer and Elections Calgary for working with us to find a solution that doesn’t leave students behind when it comes to voter accessibility.” – SU VP External, Marley Gillies

While the polls will be on campuses for less time than they were in 2017, they will nonetheless help to engage students in the voting process by making it easier for them to participate in electing a new city council. The SU will continue its advocacy to ensure a full return to ‘vote anywhere’ advance voting in the next municipal election.

Student advocacy efforts received strong support from City Councillors and election candidates, alike. We extend our gratitude to Evan Woolley, Druh Farrell, Jeff Davison, Jyoti Gondek, Brad Field, and Jan Damery. We offer them our thanks for their support and their willingness to stand with us to make this important call for change.

“Students should know that they have elected officials and candidates in their corner when it comes to issues like this. The SU and CSA received tremendous support from elected officials and those running for elected office. Advocacy may take time, but it can lead to change and this situation is a prime example.” – SU VP External, Marley Gillies

The SU will now turn its attention to encouraging students to vote and will run a strong Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign to encourage students to take advantage of the accessible voting they now have access to.

Media inquiries may be directed to:

Mike Brown

External Communications Specialist

University of Calgary Students’ Union

Cell: 403-560-0577

Email: Michael.brown1@ucalgary.ca

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