The Students’ Union is often mentioned or written up in the media, and where appropriate we will include links here.
78th SLC
- May 14, 2020, The Gauntlet: 78th SLC settles in for marathon meeting, university administration joins for consultation
- May 14, 2020, The Gauntlet: Grades are in for the outgoing 77th SLC
- May 15, 2020, Global: Coronavirus: Alberta universities look to mostly online courses for fall semester
- May 20, 2020, Livewire Calgary: University of Calgary will waive fees for some on-campus services in upcoming year
- May 20, 2020, The Gauntlet: Haskayne students voice their opinion on university’s handling of transition to online learning
- June 8, 2020, The Gauntlet: Petitions to lower online fall 2020 tuition circulating
- June 12, 2020, Sprawlcast: A Fair Ride: Equity And The Green Line
- June 13, 2020, Calgary Herald: Collecting race-based data is key to real change, say advocates
- June 13, 2020, Flatten the Curve Alberta: The New Normal
- June 17, 2020, The Gauntlet: Performance-based funding delay seen as a win by CAUS
- June 23, 2020, The Gauntlet: SAIT letter requests Minister of Advanced Ed. to halt tuition increases for Fall 2020
- June 24, 2020, The Gauntlet: UPass cancelled for Fall 2020, university and SU looking for alternative
- June 24, 2020, Calgary Herald: U of C aims to boost enrolment, revenue as budget cuts loom
- June 24, 2020, Livewire Calgary: U of C to find new revenue, increase grad students in new 10-year plan
- June 25, 2020, Livewire Calgary: U of C responds to letter, says addressing systemic racism requires ‘longitudinal journey’
- June 30, 2020, CTV: Some students weighing the option of taking a gap year due to COVID-19 regulations
- July 10, 2020, The Gauntlet: Variety of anti-racism resources available from Students’ Union
- July 13, 2020, CBC: Alberta universities plan to do away with dormitory residences during COVID-19 pandemic
- July 13, 2020, CTV: First-year students will pay more to live on campus at University of Calgary
- July 17, 2020, Calgary Herald: Some Calgary post-secondary students face pricier housing as dorms scrapped during pandemic
- July 23, 2020, The Gauntlet: SU sends letter to Minister of Advanced Education outlining series of asks
- July 28, 2020, The Gauntlet: Board of Governors votes to approve new Sexual Violence Policy amidst concerns from students
- August 5, 2020, Calgary Herald: Student union wants province to better support post-secondary institutions
- August 5, 2020, Livewire Calgary: U of C students plea for financial support from the province for the 2020-21 year
- August 10, 2020, The Gauntlet: We need to talk about the Wellness Centre
- August 13, 2020, The Gauntlet: Discounted transit tickets available for UCalgary students in light of cancelled Upass
- August 19, 2020, The Gauntlet: Students concerned about University of Calgary’s tech requirements for online courses
- August 19, 2020, Calgary Herald: Concerns around access, cost emerge as U of C preps for remote learning
- August 26, 2020, CBC Homestretch: University students talk back to school
- August 28, 2020, The Gauntlet: Celebrating Pride at UCalgary: Message from SU President and university, and events you can attend
- September 3, 2020, The Gauntlet: Sixty per cent of respondents concerned with access to reliable study spaces, says SU survey
77th SLC
- May 25, 2019, Global News: University of Calgary looks to address sexual violence at post-secondary institutions
- June 11, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: President
- June 19, 2019, Edmonton Journal: Advanced Education minister promises Chicago Principles details coming soon as students, academics concerned for September deadline
- June 20, 2019, The Gauntlet: Students for Direct Action launch campaign for mental health
- June 21, 2019, The Gauntlet: Second Board of Governors meeting without student-at-large, appeal still ongoing
- July 10, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Vice-president operations and finance
- July 22, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Vice-president student life
- July 29, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Vice-president academic
- July 31, 2019, The Gauntlet: Board of Governors representative appeal results are in: Ayachit as BOG Rep
- August 1, 2019, Calgary Herald: 5 family-friendly things to do Heritage Day weekend
- August 1, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Vice-president external
- September 4, 2019, Global News: MacKinnon Panel report urges Alberta post-secondary schools to rely less on government funding
- September 6, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Arts Rep Marley Gillies
- September 6, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Arts Rep Rayane Issa
- September 6, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Arts Rep Ayotomiwa Oje
- September 12, 2019, The Gauntlet: New waste diversion system in place in MacHall
- September 13, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Arts Rep Justin Gotta
- September 17, 2019, 660 News: University of Calgary investigating faulure of emergency alert app
- September 20, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s who in the SU: Faculty of Science Rep Manpreet Sahota
- September 24, 2019, The Gauntlet: Faculty of Arts rep Tomiwa Oje says arts grads can be entrepreneurial too
- September 25, 2019, Global: University of Calgary food bank in ‘dire need’ of donations due to dramatic rise in demand
- September 25, 2019, LiveWire Calgary: Spike in demand at University of Calgary Students’ Union Food Bank
- September 25, 2019, CBC: Student food bank running out of food, asks community to help
- September 25, 2019, Calgary Herald: Facing higher tuition fees in ‘an expensive city’, international students turn to U of C food bank
- September 27, 2019, Global Calgary: Community responds quickly to call for help from University of Calgary foodbank
- September 28, 2019, LiveWire Calgary: ‘You have people going hungry’ to fund post-sec education: SAMRU rep
- September 30, 2019, The Gauntlet: Campus Food Bank issues emergency plea for donations
- October 1, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Science Rep Angie Hu
- October 2, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Science Rep Michael Nguyen
- October 2, 2019, Utoday: Federal election debate on campus today
- October 2, 2019, Radio Canada (ESP): Estudiantes extranjeros, principales usuarios de banco de alimentos ¿por qué?
- October 3, 2019, The Gauntlet: Calgary Confederation candidates debate student aid, climate change and more
- October 3, 2019, CBC: ‘Everybody’s got a camera phone’: Navigating the digital minefield of modern-day campaign debates
- October 4, 2019, The Gauntlet: SU health plan offers options for birth control coverage
- October 8, 2019, The Gauntlet: Jabs and jests: Federal leaders’ debate recap from The Den
- October 10, 2019, The Gauntlet: Arts rep Rayane Issa launches monthly wellness nights
- October 11, 2019, CTV: Decided voters set to cast ballots as advance poll stations open
- October 15, 2019, The Gauntlet: SU Byeletion: Cumming School of Medicine Representative
- October 15, 2019, The Gauntlet: Students-at-large host event to connect undergrads with Senators
- October 20, 2019, The Gauntlet: SU closes La Taqueria
- October 21, 2019, The Gauntlet: Joshua Lee wins medicine representative in byelection
- October 24, 2019, CBC: Alberta’s post-secondary budget reduced, tuition freeze removed
- October 24, 2019, Calgary Herald: UCP budget freezes K-12 education funding, cuts post secondaries
- October 24, 2019, Calgary Sun: Provincial budget cuts post-seconday funding, freezes K-13
- October 24, 2019, Radio Canada (FR): Les villes et les étudiants : grands perdants du budget de l’Alberta
- October 24, 2019, The Gateway: Budget 2019 leaves students feeling “overwhelmed,” seen as an attack on post-secondary by NDP
- October 25, 2019, CBC Eyeopener: What the Alberta budget will mean for post-secondary students
- October 28, 2019, CBC: Eliminated summer employment program a surprise for students
- October 28, 2019, CBC: CBC Calgary News (skip to 10:00)
- October 30, 2019, The Gauntlet: “The budget should not be balanced on the backs of students”: SU appeals to student body for support
- November 2, 2019, Lethbridge Herald: Post-secondary students voice concerns over budget
- November 4, 2019, The Gauntlet: UCP budget cuts will damage student experience through tuition hikes, SU says at SLC
- November 8, 2019, The Gauntlet: Dean Sigurdson on budget cuts to campus services: “Everything is on the table”
- November 8, 2019, Globe & Mail: Cannabis on campus: A year later
- November 12, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Law Representative Dalal Souraya
- November 12, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Cumming School of Medicine Representative Siavash Zarazadeh
- November 12, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Kinesiology Representative Mathieu Chin
- November 12, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Engineering Representative Barney Maio
- November 12, 2019, Calgary Journal: More to Alberta’s post-secondary woes than over-spending
- November 18, 2019, The Gauntlet: Q Centre celebrates nine years of support, resources and activism
- November 19, 2019, Global News: University of Calgary to Slash 250 jobs after provincial budget cuts
- November 19, 2019, Global News: University of Calgary promises support for exchange students after recommending they leave Hong Kong
- November 19, 2019, CTV: University of Calgary cutting 250 jobs
- November 19, 2019, National Post: University of Calgary to slash payroll after post-secondary funding cuts
- November 19, 2019, Global News: 250 jobs being eliminated at University of Calgary following 2019 Alberta budget
- November 22, 2019, Global News: U of C students brace for proposed tuition hikes
- November 22, 2019, CBC: Everyone will participate:’ U of C proposes tuition hikes to cover grant cut
- November 26, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Haskayne Rep Huzaifah Abbas
- November 26, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Haskayne Rep Maggie Shortt
- November 26, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in the SU: Faculty of Nursing Rep Candace Cho
- November 26, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in Student Government: Senator Jonah Secreti
- November 26, 2019, The Gauntlet: Who’s Who in Student Government: Senator Raquel Jackson
- November 29, 2019, The Gauntlet: Med rep resigns following SLC motion to recommend impeachment
- December 3, 2019, UToday: Top undergrad researchsers tackle orphan wells, anti-vax messages, needs of autistic university students, and more
- December 3, 2019, The Gauntlet: Wetzel’s Pretzels to open in MacHall
- December 5, 2019, The Gauntlet: SU Reps organize Frozen-themed event for student parents
- December 16, 2019, University Affairs: Alberta’s universities tally up the budget cuts
- December 17, 2019, Calgary Herald: Calgary campuses adopt new government-mandated free speech policies
- December 28, 2019, The New Telegraph: Free Speech on Alberta Campuses, officially a reality
- January 10, 2020, 660 News: University of Calgary Students to protest tuition and fee increase proposals
- January 10, 2020, Calgary Herald: U of C approves tuition fee hike, putting blame on government cuts
- January 10, 2020, 660 News: University of Calgary approves tuition increases
- January 10, 2020, CBC: Tuition and student fees going up at the University of Calgary
- January 10, 2020, The Gauntlet: Board of Governors Approves U of C Tuition Hikes
- January 11, 2020, The Gauntlet: UCalgary releases Statement of Free Expression
- January 15, 2020, CBC: Why students and institutions welcome change in Alberta’s post-secondary funding model
- January 20, 2020, Calgary Herald: Post-secondary funding in Alberta will be tied to performance, says minister
- January 20, 2020, CBC: New performance-based post-secondary funding model elicits mixed reactions
- January 20, 2020, CBC: Alberta post-secondary funding will be tied to performance
- January 27, 2020, The Gauntlet: Opposition Education Critic predicts another 2020 post-secondary budget cut as Advanced Minister of Education urges “fiscal restraint”
- January 31, 2020, The Gauntlet: Sex Week returns to campus on Monday
- February 4, 2020, The Gauntlet: SU collecting feedback on performance-based metrics despite lack of information regarding consultations
- February 4, 2020, The Gauntlet: Joshua Lee sworn in as med rep in wake of election controversy
- February 5, 2020, The Gauntlet: Meeting minutes appear to show lack of student consultation on part of BoG rep
- February 6, 2020, The Gauntlet: SU Arts Rep goes viral after Crowchild Classic with controversial sign
- February 10, 2020, Calgary Herald: University students urge province to take action against sexual violence on campus
- February 10, 2020, Edmonton Journal: Province needs to address sexual violence on post-secondary campuses: Council of Alberta University Students
- February 10, 2020, CBC: Report calls for province to develop sexual violence policy for universities
- February 10, 2020, The Gateway: Student advocates call on provincial government to better address campus sexual violence
- February 28, 2020, Calgary Herald: U of C president anticipates job losses following UCP budget cuts to post-secondary institutions
- March 2, 2020, The Gateway: Budget 2020 unveiling a “sad day” for Alberta students and post-secondaries, says NDP
- March 2, 2020, The Gauntlet: CAUS Chair talks sexual violence white paper
- March 9, 2020, UToday, Students Union elects Frank Finley new president
- March 19, 2020, The Gauntlet, U of C holds virtual town hall to address its response to COVID-19 pandemic
- March 19, 2020, The Gauntlet, All SU events, including BSD, cancelled
- March 21, 2020, The Gauntlet, Federal and provincial student loan relief among emergency COVID-19 measures
- March 22, 2020, The Gauntlet, U of C gives students option for credit/fail in lieu of grades
- March 24, 2020, CBC, How students are dealing with online learning
- March 26, 2020, CBC, University of Calgary offers students choice when it comes to final grades during pandemic
- March 27, 2020, CBC, Alberta college and university performance-based funding changes delayed by pandemic
- March 31, 2020, UToday, Students’ Union approves 17 projects to receive Quality Money funding in 2020-21
- April 1, 2020, CBC, Help available for Calgary university students suffering financially due to COVID-19
- April 2, 2020, The Gauntlet, Elected BoG rep grilled for almost twenty-five minutes regarding international student tuition vote
- April 2, 2020, The Gauntlet, SLC moves online, COVID-19 questions dominate meeting
- April 2, 2020, The Gauntlet, SU rejects proposed mandatory Arts and Culture fee
- April 3, 2020, Calgary Herald, Student group pushes for province to extend delay to funding changes
- April 10, 2020, Calgary Herald, Students facing steep declines in summer work due to COVID-19
- April 14, 2020, The Gauntlet, Quality Money initiatives announced for 2020-21
- April 15, 2020, CTV, Calgary post-secondary schools eyeing online courses through 2020
- April 16, 2020, The Gauntlet, VetMed students struggling with cancelled summer work experience
- April 16, 2020, The Gauntlet, Three projects approved for Faculty of Kinesiology improvements
- April 22, 2020, CTV, Student emergency relief announced
- April 22, 2020, Calgary Herald, Federal emergency funds to lessen financial burden for Calgary’s university students
- April 24, 2020, UToday, Recipients of 2020 Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Awards announced
- April 26, 2020, The Gauntlet, Multisensory room coming to U of C, first of its kind on a university campus
- April 26, 2020, The Gauntlet, New governmental and UCalgary COVID-19 financial supports for undergrad students
76th SLC
- March 28, 2019 The Gauntlet SU expands Refugee Student Board after club dissolution
- March 27, 2019 The Gauntlet Quality Money to fund 18 on-campus projects
- March 4, 2019 CBC News More student jobs: Calgary council votes to restore summer hiring program
- January 30, 2019 The Gauntlet SU brings national mental health campaign to U of C
- December 19, 2018 The Gauntlet University of Calgary Students’ Union prepares to create three-year Strategic Plan
- December 4, 2018 UToday Students’ Union rewards 102 undergrads for excellence in research
- November 30, 2018 The Gauntlet Proposed academic misconduct policy undergoes review
- November 22, 2018 UToday Undergraduate Research Symposium scope magnified to appeal to wide audience of current and future researchers
- November 8, 2018 The Star Calgary University of Calgary picks Ed McCauley as its next president and vice-chancellor
- October 29, 2018 The Star Edmonton Alberta government proposes legislation that would allow it to limit increases in post-secondary tuition
- October 22, 2018 The Gauntlet U of C Students’ Union joins municipal advocacy group Calgary Student Alliance
- October 19, 2018 The Gauntlet SU continues de-stress efforts with Stress Busters workshop series
- October 3, 2018 The Gauntlet Reformed URS opens applications for 2018 event
- September 24, 2018 The Star Calgary Not all students are fans of University of Calgary’s new cannabis policy
- September 17, 2018 UToday Students’ Union undergrad health and dental plan sees new fee structure this semester
- September 14, 2018 The Gauntlet U of C scraps medical note requirement for absences, deferrals
- September 7, 2018 The Gauntlet SU releases municipal advocacy priorities
- September 5, 2018 UToday Advice to Class of 2022: ‘You do your own thing, but we are all connected’
- August 29, 2018 The Gauntlet Stave off stress in That Empty Space
- July 12, 2018 The Gauntlet The numbers behind Bermuda Shorts Day 2018’s near-$100,000 deficit
- July 6, 2018 The Gauntlet SU passes amendments to Sustainability Policy
- June 22, 2018 The Gauntlet Discussions begin for potential MacHall food court renovations
- June 14, 2018 Voice Online Calgary’s Sagar Grewal is among the 10 new members of Prime Minister’s Youth Council
- May 11, 2018 The Star Calgary University of Calgary on a journey to Indigenize campus
75th SLC
- April 30, 2018 CBC News Campuses offer free menstrual products in the name of educational equality
- March 19, 2018 The Gauntlet Twelve projects approved by Students’ Union Quality Money Committee
- March 15, 2018 The Gauntlet Students’ Union says U of C lack of cooperation behind Bermuda Shorts Day price-tag
- March 14, 2018 The Gauntlet Student politicians pitch secondary suite reform at City Hall
- February 7, 2018 CTV News University and Students’ Union settle lawsuit over ownership of MacEwan Hall
- December 15, 2017 CTV News University Campus Food Bank
- December 13, 2017 Calgary Herald ‘It’s about time:’ Council’s decision on secondary suites widely praised
- October 13, 2017 The Gauntlet Student advocacy group sets sights on deferred maintenance
- September 20, 2017 The Gauntlet Mayoral candidates take campus for forum
- September 8, 2017 Global News Alberta commits $7.5M to improving mental health resources at Calgary colleges and universities
- June 20, 2017 The Gauntlet Province announces $25.8-million post-secondary mental health fund
- June 1, 2017 The Gauntlet U of C sexual violence policy comes into effect
- May 4, 2017 The Gauntlet Research remains a focus as University of Calgary revives Eyes High
74th SLC
- April 27, 2017 The Gauntlet CASA forms two-year partnership with Quebec Students’ Union
- February 3, 2017 The Gauntlet University of Calgary to push for fall reading week by 2018
- January 19, 2017 The Gauntlet Students’ Union sets municipal advocacy priorities
- January 17, 2017 The Gauntlet Student wellness space to open in Yamnuska Hall
- November 15, 2016 Calgary Herald Student leader says focus needed on building maintenance as U of C expands
- October 7, 2016 Calgary Herald U of C Students’ Union loses fight to operate MacEwan Student Centre
- October 7, 2016 CBC University of Calgary students’ union loses control of Mac Hall
- September 9, 2016 Calgary Herald Student jobs still available in weak economy, but not always the right ones
- August 30, 2016 The Gauntlet University of Calgary and SU prepare for Calgary Pride Parade
- August 1, 2016 The Gauntlet Calgary city council rejects two proposals on secondary suite reform
- July 6, 2016 Calgary Herald U of C defends staff salaries amid access, campus repair woes
- June 3, 2016 The Gauntlet University strikes back as MacHall injunction decision postponed
- May 5, 2016 Metro U of C Students’ Union not yet granted injunction in MacEwan Hall dispute
- May 5, 2016 The Gauntlet U of C Students’ Union retains operation of MacHall
- May 3, 2016 The Gauntlet University of Calgary turns down SU “olive branch” with MacHall court injunction set for Thursday
73rd SLC
- April 25, 2016 Metro Court date set for MacEwan Hall ownership injunction
- April 15, 2016 CBC U of C Mac Hall ownership fight ramps up as mediation breaks down
- April 12, 2016 Calgary Herald U of C campus bar not allowed to serve booze on Bermuda Shorts Day
- December 4, 2015 CBC News Nap room at U of C helps students catch up on needed sleep
- November 20, 2015 VICE Media There Is Some Shady Shit Going Down at the University of Calgary
- October 27, 2015 Calgary Herald Update: Post-secondary funding rises, tuition freeze remains
- October 22, 2015 CBC News University of Calgary sued by student union over MacEwan Hall ownership
- October 21, 2015 Calgary Herald Ownership battle for MacEwan Hall headed to court as students’ union files lawsuit against U of Cl
- October 21, 2015 CBC News University of Calgary students especially engaged this election
- October 13, 2015 The Gauntlet Refugee student program welcomes new students to the University of Calgary
- September 17, 2015 Calgary Herald U of C, students’ union at odds over management of MacEwan Hall
- September 8, 2015 CTV News Fee freeze goes into effect for Alberta’s post-secondary students
- May 23, 2015 Calgary Herald NDP promise to roll back market modifier tuition hike
- May 14, 2015 The Gauntlet Students’ Union campaign urged 3,000 students to vote in provincial election