Voluntary leave solves salary freeze conundrum
April Hudson, News Editor
The University of Alberta is no stranger to criticism about the amount of money central administration members make, and now it has responded to that criticism by announcing a voluntary alternative to salary freezes.
Art remembers residential school survivors
Philippe de Montigny, Gateway Writer
The art and words of younger generations are being immortalized in commemorative art exhibits dedicated to those who suffered in Canada’s residential schools.
U of A ranks 22 out of 54 medical research universities listed on global report card
Andrea Ross, Gateway Staff
Although the University of Alberta considers itself a world leader in public research, it scored a grade of C on the newly released University Global Health Impact Report Card.
Eco-car team barred from international competition
Car held up at American border by wrong paperwork
April Hudson, News Editor
After a year of preparation, the U of A’s eco-car team set out for Houston in hopes of running their recently-completed design in the annual Shell Eco-Marathon competition.
CUP: Montreal crackdown on rights to protest continue as Quebec unrest flares up again
MONTREAL (CUP) — “Aha, I fixed it! Now I can make giant bubbles next time — if there is a next time,” said Steve Camille, while adjusting his large blue bubble maker.
Ryerson students demand refund for ineffective course
TORONTO (CUP) — Students at Ryerson’s Chang School of Continuing Education are demanding a refund for a course they say has taught them nothing nine weeks into the Winter semester.
Houghton: Awards committees stuck in past
Michelle Mark, News Editor
When University of Alberta virologist Michael Houghton was phoned with news he would receive one of the world’s most eminent awards in biomedicine, he said his emotions swung almost immediately from elation to apprehension.
SU policy takes steps toward STEP program replacement
April Hudson, News Editor
The Students’ Union is hard at work advocating for student work programs, following the suspension of Alberta’s Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP).
Board of Governors peeved with government mandate
Province-issued letters of expectation need clarification, Board of Governors chair says
April Hudson, News Editor
Two weeks after the release of a provincial budget that shocked Alberta’s post-secondary education system, the Ministry of Enterprise and Advanced Education has released letters of expectation to the province’s 26 institutions.
U of A lands six top spots for ad competition
Billy-Ray Belcourt, Gateway Staff
U of A students are putting their marketing knowledge to the test as they prepare to pitch advertisement solutions to major industry moguls.
Federal budget offers a helping hand for post-secondary students
April Hudson, News Editor
Thursday’s release of the federal budget, titled Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity, saw skill training measures and job creation incentives at the forefront of the government’s priorities for 2013.
CAPSE flash mob rally protests budget cuts
April Hudson, News Editor
The second post-secondary protest in a week filled Quad with students, staff and faculty members Thursday afternoon for a flash mob rally and march across campus.
LGBTQ Camp fYrefly garners $500,000 donation
Katelyn Hoffart, Staff Reporter
A U of A-based camp that aims to empower LGBTQ youths is seeking new heights with the announcement of an ambitious $5 million campaign to take its program nation-wide.
Five hundred protestors march on Legislature
Post-secondary coalition garners massive support from students, staff and citizens in rally against recent provincial budget cuts
Michelle Mark, News Editor
Upwards of 500 protestors marched from the University of Alberta campus to the Legislature Friday afternoon, rallying in support of the newly formed Coalition for Action on Post-Secondary Education.
Environmental responsibility in hands of Albertans, Strombo says
Jennifer Polack, Gateway Staff
Bringing an end to Grant MacEwan University’s Sustainability Week, the university’s Student’s Association (SAMU) closed their sustainability speaker series with the grand finale: George Stroumboulopolis.
Board of Governors — May 10, 2013
05/13/2013
Chivalry Should Die
05/02/2013
The remnants of chivalry still linger today, especially in the dating world.
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Board of Governors — May 10, 2013
05/13/2013
Talk on “commitment,” “excellence” and “unity” dominated Friday’s Board of Governors meeting, as members continue to address financial pressures and determine their next steps in the wake of the budget cut.
