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We’re committed to amplifying student voices, and sometimes do so in the media (no autographs, please). Check out the public activities of your current Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) by date and topic, or scroll for archives of previous administrations.

83rd SLC (MAY 1 2025 – APRIL 30 2026)

83rd SLC

Your executives are: Naomie Bakana (President, third) | Lorraine Ndovi (VP Internal, first) | Gabriela Dziegielewska (VP Academic, fourth) | Julia Law (VP External, second)

SPRING/SUMMER TERM (MAY-AUGUST)
STUDENT HOUSING, FINANCES AND WELLBEING CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
  • Calgary post-secondary students scramble to find housing as dorms fill up (CityNews, 19 August 2025).
  • Rent in Calgary is easing, so why are students still having trouble finding a place to call home? (Calgary Herald, 25 August 2025).
  • UCalgary welcomes Pride (UCalgary News, 28 August 2025).
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  • Class of 2025: Meet the recipients of the President's Award for Excellence in Student Leadership (Education News Canada, 5 June 2025).
  • SLC approves 2025–26 SU Budget, hears Board of Governors update (The Gauntlet, 1 July 2025).
  • UCalgary tuition increases, full student residences come September (LiveWire Calgary, 29 July 2025).
  • UCalgary tuition increases and full residences raise concerns for students this fall (CityNews, 1 August 2025).
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  • Alberta government decries 'baseless, politically motivated' affordable housing report (CBC News, 30 May 2025).
  • Demand for U of C residences slips as rental market cools off (CBC News, 20 August 2025).
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    FALL/WINTER TERM (SEPTEMBER-APRIL)
    STUDENT HOUSING, FINANCES AND WELLBEING CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
  • Town of Olds advocates for revival of Alberta summer jobs program (CBC News, 26 September 2025).
  • “This campus is for you”: How the Africa United Celebration has grown beyond an event into a hub of belonging
    (UCalgary News, 23 October 2025).
  • Food bank usage jumps in Alberta, new data shows (CTV News, 27 October 2025).
  • Food bank visits have doubled since 2019: report (CTV News, 27 October 2025).
  • Seasonal jobs are expected to be in short supply this year (CBC News, 2 December 2025).
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  • FROSH: What is the Students’ Union and what do they do? (The Gauntlet, 11 September 2025).
  • Mac Hall expansion under consideration as SU surveys undergraduates (The Gauntlet, 24 September 2025).
  • Students keep full-time status after withdrawals under new policy (The Gauntlet, 20 October 2025).
  • Honouring the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (UCalgary News, 4 December 2025).
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  • 'For what?': Alberta leads the country with 32% undergrad tuition hike since 2020 (Calgary Herald, 15 September 2025).
  • Alberta panel suggests new post-secondary funding model, institutional neutrality (CBC News, 9 October 2025).
  • Alberta panel recommends new funding framework, dropping EDI (University Affairs, 14 October 2025).
  • Voters want a safer Calgary, but many aren’t sure which candidate will deliver (CBC News, 16 October 2025).
  • Candidate debates for Calgary’s 2025 municipal election (Sprawl Calgary, 18 October 2025).
  • University of Calgary faces $34.7 million shortfall amid more international student cuts (CBC News, 6 November 2025).
  • Inquiétudes en Alberta liées aux nouvelles cibles annoncées de l’immigration (CBC News, 6 November 2025).
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    82nd SLC (MAY 1 2024 – APRIL 30 2025)

    82nd SLC

    Your executives were: Ermia Rezaei-Afsah (President, second-left) | Naomie Bakana (VP Internal, left) | Jessie Dinh (VP Academic, second-right) | Mateusz Salmassi (VP External, right)

    SPRING/SUMMER TERM (MAY-AUGUST)
    STUDENT HOUSING, FINANCES AND WELLBEING CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
  • SLC approves proposed referendum question regarding the SU’s recent fee proposal (The Gauntlet, 27 July 2024).
  • Students express housing concerns in Calgary as campus residences reach capacity (CBC News, 15 August 2024).
  • Calgary post-secondary schools at max capacity in ongoing housing crisis (CityNews, 16 August 2024).
  • Calgary universities seeing increased demand for food banks (CBC News, 20 August 2024).
  • High demand for university food bank help (CBC News, 20 August 2024).
  • UCalgary sees busy move-in day, breaks record for first-year student accommodations (CTV News, 26 August 2024).
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  • “Yesterday’s actions set back years of progress”: Campus community reacts to encampment and police confrontation with protests and condemnation (The Gauntlet, 10 May 2024).
  • 5 people arrested following pro-Palestinian protest at University of Calgary (CBC, 10 May 2024).
  • Five arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at U of C, Calgary police chief says – SU condemns University administration’s failure to engage with students (Calgary Herald, 10 May 2024).
  • University of Calgary tolerated protest camps in the past. What made this one different? (CBC, 16 May 2024).
  • Campus security called for police at University of Calgary encampment: report (CTV News, 29th May 2024).
  • Officers not wearing 'riot gear,' used 15 pepper balls at U of C protest: Calgary police chief (CBC, 29th May 2024).
  • UCalgary student union calls for investigation into pro-Palestinian protest response (CTV News, 30th May 2024).
  • U of C officials to meet with pro-Palestinian protesters violently evicted from campus (CTV News, 31st May 2024).
  • GFC passes motion for Board of Governors to initiate independent review into May 9 student encampments (The Gauntlet, 24 July 2024).
  • Calgary's university residences unable to accommodate many incoming students (CTV News, 16 August 2024).
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  • SU says more resources needed to improve mental health on campus (Global News, 8 May 2024).
  • Chief Neufeld details the University of Calgary encampment response for police commission (Livewire Calgary, 29 May 2024).
  • Naheed Nenshi (a former SU president) becomes latest UCalgary alum to lead major political party (UCalgary, 25th June 2024).
  • CASA’s Need Not Apply report proposes revisions to Canada Student Federal Assistance program (The Gauntlet, 3 August 2024).
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    FALL/WINTER TERM (SEPTEMBER-APRIL)
    STUDENT HOUSING, FINANCES AND WELLBEING CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
  • Calgary post-secondary students face tight job market heading into new school year (CBC, 3 September 2024).
  • Student housing shortage is ‘desperate’ across Canada - at 6:55 mins (CBC Radio, 4 September 2024).
  • Campus meal programs that aim to combat food insecurity (The Gauntlet, 5 September 2024).
  • SLC presents Student Wellness, Access and Support consultation and approves 2024-25 Annual Operating Plan (The Gauntlet, 8 September 2024).
  • Students’ Union Quality Money program supports an affordable meal option on campus (UCalgary News, 7 November 2024).
  • A sight for sore eyes: post-secondary benefits needed more than ever (SAIT Journalism, 27 November 2024).
  • University of Calgary Students' Union launches affordable meal program for students (CBC News, 7 January 2025).
  • UCalgary students welcome Year of the Snake (UCalgary News, 12 February 2025).
  • Meet your new SU: 2025 General Election results announced (The Gauntlet, 6 March 2025).
  • UCalgary alumni and students among Alberta’s Top 30 Under 30 (UCalgary Today, 4 April 2025).
  • Students struggling to find summer work with recession fears cooling the job market (CBC News, 12 April 2025).
  • Voting stations open on Calgary campuses (CTV, 14 April 2025).
  • Polling stations open at Calgary post-secondary institutions to make voting more accessible to students (Livewire Calgary, 16 April 2025).
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  • University District : un village urbain à Calgary (La Presse, 7 September 2024).
  • University of Calgary proposes additional tuition increases for 2025-2026 academic year (Livewire Calgary, 8 September 2024).
  • ASIRT unable to verify serious injury claims from U of C protest camp removal, passes complaints to CPS (Calgary Herald, 30 October 2024).
  • Affordable Market at the U of C offers accessible food, seeks volunteers (established with SU funding) (The Gauntlet, 17 October 2024).
  • The fragile state of student housing (University Affairs, 11 November 2024).
  • Calgary’s $24.45 living wage highlights challenges for students earning minimum pay (The Gauntlet, 23 November 2024).
  • U of C reports $11 million revenue hit after international student enrolment drops (CBC News, 27 November 2024).
  • La baisse d’étudiants étrangers coûterait 11 M$ à l’Université de Calgary (ICI, 1 December 2024).
  • Jump in University of Calgary tuition fees draws concern from students’ union (Livewire, 13 December 2024).
  • Review praises University of Calgary response to pro-Palestinian protest encampment: Students’ Union, law professor say review not satisfactory (CBC, 19 December 2024).
  • SU calls for transparency in MNIF reporting amid regulatory changes (The Gauntlet, 20 January 2025).
  • International study permit data an ‘earthquake’ for Canadian university finances (City News, 31 January 2025).
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  • Rally held at city hall in support of Green Line ahead of council meeting on passing project to province (CityNews, 16 September 2024).
  • Update on Green Line wind-down coming Tuesday as Gondek heaps criticism on provincial government (Calgary Herald, 16 September 2024).
  • Rally held outside Calgary City Hall in support of Green Line LRT (Global News, 16 September 2024).
  • The tycoons reshaping Calgary-area transit (Sprawl Calgary, 28 September 2024).
  • Record delays in Alberta student aid applications leave students in financial uncertainty (The Gauntlet, 9 October 2024).
  • Students’ Union raises concerns over international student visa cuts (The Gauntlet, 27 October 2024).
  • Calgary students’ unions call for more post-secondary funding, affordability measures in pre-budget submission (Livewire, 8 November 2024).
  • Stranded by delays: Why Calgary students need the Green Line (The Gauntlet, 15 November 2024).
  • Human rights are fragile — yet critical to our future (UCalgary News, 9 December 2025).
  • SU proposes student-centric policies for Budget 2025, advanced education minister responds (The Gauntlet, 9 January 2025).
  • La diminution des étudiants internationaux représente une menace pour des écoles (L’actualité, 31 January 2025).
  • Alberta government launches post-secondary review, excludes students’ unions in formation (The Gauntlet, 10 February 2025).
  • Calgary Confederation could be bellwether for Liberal fortunes in 2025 election (CBC News, 14 April 2025).
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    BUDGET 2025 OPEN LETTER CAMPAIGN - FEBRUARY 2025
  • SU Press Release - introduction to campaign and full letter (SU, 11 February 2025).
  • Alberta student leaders urge government to stop cutting classes ahead of 2025 budget (City News, 11 February 2025).
  • Open letter to Alberta government sounds alarm on post-secondary funding (Livewire, 11 February 2025).
  • Calls from post-secondary student unions for more funding (Global News, 11 February 2025).
  • UASU and GSA sign open letter calling for post-secondary funding (The Gateway, 12 February 2025).
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  • Lethbridge students’ groups among those asking province to boost post-secondary funding (CTV News, 12 February 2025).
  • Alberta students associations call for operating grant funding restoration (Red Deer Advocate, 14 February 2025).
  • Calgary close-up: Student associations call for an increase to provincial post-secondary funding (Global News Morning, 15 February 2025).
  • Students’ Association for Red Deer Polytechnic joins call to province for increased funding (Red Deer News Now, 18 February 2025).
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  • AUPE says more than 100 layoffs expected due to RDP cuts - Article cites the letter (Central Alberta Online, 19 February 2025).
  • “Stop cutting classes”: Alberta students unite in open letter to government. (The Gauntlet, 24 February 2025).
  • SU Press Release - Budget 2025: The SU Responds (SU, 28 February 2025).
  • Calgary post-secondary funding remains stagnant despite student letter (Livewire Calgary, 28 February 2025).
  • Reactions to Budget 2025: It “just doesn’t cut it” (The Gateway, 7 March 2025).
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    81st SLC (MAY 1 2023 – APRIL 30 2024)

    81st SLC

    Your executives were: Shaziah Jinnah Morsette (President, middle) | Sandra Amin (VP Academic, second) | Arlington Antonio Santiago (VP Operations & Finance, first) | Ermia Rezaei-Afsah (VP Student Life, fourth) | Mateusz Salmassi (VP External, fifth)

    SPRING/SUMMER TERM (MAY-AUGUST)
    STUDENT HOUSING, FINANCES AND WELLBEING CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
  • Calgary university students struggling to find summer work (Livewire Calgary, 23 June 2023).
  • UCalgary students scramble to find housing (CityNews, 11 July 2023).
  • Alberta campus food banks see doubled demand from students (CBC News, 15 August 2023).
  • University students struggling to find housing amid affordability crisis (Global News, 26 August 2023).
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  • Violet King’s legacy lives on through recipients of inaugural award
    (UCalgary News, 26 July 2023).
  • Hundreds of post-secondary students in Calgary hunting for housing as campus residences full (CBC News, 08 August 2023).
  • Hundreds of post-secondary students in Calgary on waitlists for on-campus housing (Global News, 09 August 2023).
  • Thousands move into dorms as U of C sees record number of applications for accommodation (CBC News, 28 August 2023).
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  • Canada lost 17,000 jobs in May — mostly among young people (Ici Radio-Canada Première, 9 June 2023).
  • University of Calgary Students’ Union pushes for affordable housing as rents rise (Global News, 11 July 2023).
  • The political battle over postsecondary education in Alberta (University Affairs, 23 August 2023).
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    FALL/WINTER TERM (SEPTEMBER-APRIL)
    STUDENT HOUSING, FINANCES AND WELLBEING CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY
  • Student Legal Assistance provides legal services to students and low income Calgarians (The Gauntlet, 1 September 2023).
  • Calgary housing strategy Day 1: Overall support, stories of hardship without a home (Livewire Calgary, 15 September 2023).
  • The fight over Calgary’s housing plan (The Sprawl, 26 September 2023).
  • University of Calgary Recovery Centre piloting substance-free residence for students (Calgary Herald, 01 November 2023).
  • Calgary student housing: An Action-Journey (Calgary Journal, 23 November 2023).
  • She didn't know she had ADHD for years. Awareness centre says she's not alone (CBC News, 10 December 2023).
  • Bermuda Shorts Day party closes street, draws police to frustration of neighbours (CTV News, 10 April 2024).
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  • U of C requires doctor’s notes for deferred examinations again amid shortage of doctors from Wellness Services (The Gauntlet, 8 September 2023).
  • Alberta invests $5 million in U of C's new science facility (Calgary Herald, 12 September 2023).
  • The University of Calgary launches seven-year strategic plan (The Gauntlet, 19 September 2023).
  • Former Ghanaian president visits campus, praises UCalgary’s diversity (UCalgary News, 22 November 2023).
  • UCalgary salutes Black heritage and academic excellence (UCalgary News, 1 February 2024).
  • Alberta will be allowed to welcome more international students than in 2023 (Calgary Herald, 09 April 2024).
  • 2024 Students’ Union Teaching Excellence Awards winners announced (UCalgary News, 24 April 2024).
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  • Alberta post-secondary students pay more tuition than national average: report (CTV News, 9 November 2023).
  • Elements of immigration system 'out of control,' says federal minister as pressure to make changes increases (CBC News, 19 January 2024).
  • 'Not enough to address housing crisis': Calgary international students, lawyer react to permit cap (CBC News, 23 January 2024).
  • Alberta post-secondary students and faculty warn flat 2024 budget will squeeze universities, students (Edmonton Journal, 11 March 2024).
  • Alberta government now processing provincial attestation letters for international students (CBC News, 13 March 2024).
  • Student leaders worry as U of C revenues now rely on tuition more than base grants (CBC News, 27 March 2024).
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