CASA calls for prioritization of mental health
Policy paper highlights role of federal government in students’ mental well-being
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Mental Beats: Is the mental health of Canadian Soldiers being overlooked?
Mental health is continuing to be an ongoing issue, so why is it being overlooked—especially when its affecting Canadian soldiers? Military suicides is becoming a major problem, and what’s being perceived by Canadians is that our Prime Minister Stephan Harper doesn’t care about the well-being of our soldiers during times of budget cuts. Mental health…
Students at University of Regina protest ties to Israeli institutions
Administration rules out controversial arrangement with Hebrew U, and study tour Michael Chmielewski The Carillon REGINA (CUP)—A group of students, faculty, and community members under the banner of “Coalition for a Free Palestine” held a rally at the University of Regina (U of R) Monday, Aug. 11. Those on campus saw upwards of 50 people start the…
Gleason’s Résum-ale wins the internet: An interview with the guy who put his resumé on a box of beer
Jess Wind The Cascade ABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CUP) — Ever wondered how to make your resumé float to the top of the pile? Recent UFV graduate Brennan Gleason found the recipe with his Résum-ale — a full resumé and portfolio wrapped around four of his own signature beers. And the internet loved it.
Women make a difference in the boardroom
A 10-year study suggests that even one woman on a corporate board can effect positive change
Raymond Chang, former Ryerson Chancellor, dead at 65
Jake Scott and Jackie Hong The Eyeopener TORONTO (CUP)—G. Raymond Chang, 65, Ryerson University’s third chancellor and namesake of the Chang School for Continuing Education, died on Sunday, July 27. Chang, a Jamaican-born Chinese-Canadian, was a Bay street juggernaut, prolific philanthropist and a family man. He served as the school’s chancellor from 2006 to 2012. “Whenever…
Street harassment is not a compliment
Karly Rath The Sputnik BRANTFORD (CUP) – “I’d like to ride you like you ride that bike,” a teenage male said to Sarah Rodrigues, 27, as she rode her bicycle down a path one day.
Designing for accessibility
Khadija Hamidzai The Cord WATERLOO, Ont. (CUP – The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act aims to make Ontario the most accessible province by 2025. Inspired by this, the Council of Ontario Universities held its annual Innovative Designs for Accessibility student competition on May 13.
University of Saskatchewan president Ilene Busch-Vishniac fired
Anna -Lilja Dawson The Sheaf Saskatoon (CUP) — On May 21, the University of Saskatchewan’s Board of Governors announced the termination of Ilene Busch-Vishniac’s appointment as university president and vice-chancellor.
Infographic: George Brown College graduate employment rates
George Brown College ads claim that 9 out of 10 grads are hired within 6 months, but that hasn’t been true since before the recession
GBC students help revitalize Chicago ghost town
Earth Week commemoration brings urban revitalization to Chicago ghost town
Kaleidoscope show transitions students into professional designers
The School of Design’s year end show Kaleidoscope was not just a display of assignments, but a demonstration of hard work and creativity.