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[entry]The Students’ Union is often mentioned or written up in the media, and where appropriate we will include links here.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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