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Returning Students’ Union (SU) Faculty of Science representative Chaten Jessel has been working hard this past year, creating community initiatives in support of undergraduate students at the University of Calgary.  Three of these projects were in collaboration with other SU representatives from the 2019–20 school year — Manpreet Sahota and Pragya Chopra — and will carry on into Jessel’s second term as faculty rep. These projects include the Earth Science (ES) 160 study space renovation, the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDEA) Awards and the Open Education Resource Fund (OERF)....

In his last week as Students’ Union (SU) President, Frank Finley has introduced the COVID Student Relief Fund designed to support students who have been financially burdened by the pandemic.  In a post made on Reddit, Finley explains that the COVID Student Relief Fund will be awarded to students based on financial need, and that anywhere between $300–$1,500 will be awarded from a pool of $150,000.  Finley spoke with the Gauntlet about this bursary and the effect he hopes it will have on students.  “The pandemic has had devastating effects on students when it comes to employment, whe...

Posted: Apr 23, 2021 4:00 AM MT | Last Updated: April 23 Semhar Abraha with the University of Calgary Students' Union and Chaten Jessel — one of the students behind the initiative, say Alberta lags behind other provinces in adopting free course resources.(Submitted by Abraha and Jessel)

New Quality Money projects have been approved by the Students’ Union (SU).  On March 29, the SU released the list of the approved Quality Money projects with a specific focus this year on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).  The Quality Money program is a partnership between the University of Calgary Board of Governors and the SU to fund projects for the continued improvement of the university, campus life and students. The Quality Money program involves the SU receiving a portion of the students’ tuition to reinvest in student-directed projects. In November, the SU receives applicat...

SU election supplement 2021: Endorsements Kristy Koehler, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief President:  I’ll be moderating the presidential debate so will be abstaining from endorsement to preserve the integrity of the debate.  Faculty of Arts representative: Rody Visotski ran last year and, to what I believe is the detriment of the student body, did not get elected. He’s come back this year for another go and I hope this time, voters choose him. Not only because he says he’ll keep coming back until he gets elected, but because he’s fantastic. He’s passionate, energetic and has a large but...