The Gauntlet - The University of Calgary’s independent and …
WEBBy Josie Simon, September 14 2024— Canada, known for its multiculturalism, has attracted immigrants worldwide seeking better opportunities. Among these groups, Indian immigrants have significantly increased over the past decade, enriching the country’s economic and cultural tapestry.
U of C launches Elevate platform - The Gauntlet
WEBOct 28, 2021 · By Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz, October 28 2021—. The University of Calgary recently launched the Elevate platform, formerly known as CareerLink, that aims to enhance, support and guide the academic and professional journey of students. The goal of the platform is to also ensure students reach success by using resources and tools to gain ...
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WEBFrom first-year to graduate school, the Student Success Centre provides diverse programming for students. By Vama Saini, September 28 2024—. The Student Success Centre (SSC) at the University of Calgary offers students comprehensive academic support throughout their university experience. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Roxanne Ross, the ...
What is Canadian Thanksgiving really about? - The Gauntlet
WEBOct 21, 2021 · What is Canadian Thanksgiving really about? By Nimra Amir, October 21 2021—. The general origins of Thanksgiving in the West are often romantically depicted as the sharing of a feast between European settlers and Indigenous peoples to commemorate the first successful harvest season — mainly with pumpkins, potatoes, corn and turkey.
SAIT adopts letter grade, credit, or withdrawal option
WEBApr 23, 2020 · SAIT’s decision was released on April 16, following efforts made by the SAIT Students’ Association (SAITSA) to advocate for the choice. In addition to granting SAIT students the option of accepting letter grades or taking a credit, SAIT has provided a third option at the recommendation of SAITSA — withdrawing from the course.
Calgary Expo 2021: Recap - The Gauntlet
WEBOct 5, 2021 · By Rachneet Randhawa, October 5 2021—. Superheroes, anime, video games and comic book fans rejoice as the fan-favourite pop culture Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo reunited once again for a three-day event at the BMO Centre. The Gauntlet sat down for an interview with the Show Manager for Fan Expo HQ shows in Western Canada including ...
Dancing to heal: Understanding Indigenous cultural gatherings …
WEBJun 28, 2022 · A lot of our dances were for ceremonial healing.”. This includes issues of reconciliation — dance, here, serves as a means to reconnect to one’s roots and to heal the trauma incurred by systemic oppression. Prophesied as an end to colonial expansion, Eagletail explained that “the Ghost Dance was banished by the governments.
Concert review: Alvvays at Mac Hall - The Gauntlet
WEBBy Ansharah Shakil, March 29 2023—. Returning from a five-year hiatus, Toronto-based indie-pop band Alvvays (pronounced “always”) has continued to redefine the limits of indie pop with the 2022 release of their critically acclaimed album Blue Rev.Having first captured the hearts of listeners with 2014’s “Archie, Marry Me,” their unique sound continued to charm their cult following ...
KAYAM on his evolution as an artist and his newest single …
WEBBy Nimra Amir, October 8 2021— Born and raised in Calgary, KAYAM is an up-and-coming artist who released his newest single “WORTH IT” accompanied with a MyNameFrench-directed music video on Sept. 24. With over 500,000 combined plays garnered over his four last singles, KAYAM has received press from Virgin Radio, Sidedoor Magazine, iHeartRadio and HipHopDX. […]
Review: Alberta Ballet’s The Nutcracker
WEBBy Aymen Sherwani, December 18 2022—. The story of the Nutcracker is loosely based on a 19th-century Prussian tale written by E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, in which a young girl’s beloved Christmas toy — a wooden Nutcracker — comes alive, battles the evil Mouse King, and then whisks her away to an enchanted kingdom of flowers and confections.