Drink up, Ryerson!

According to The Eyeopener, Ryerson University’s student newspaper, an increase in healthy beverage options could explain a sharp decline in Coca-Cola sales at the university. An exclusive contract with Coca-Cola required Ryerson to sell a certain amount of Coke products within a five-year period. Since there was a shortage in sales, the contract has been extended indefinitely until the sales quota is met. As part of the contract, Coca-Cola paid the university $765,000 – most of which is used for student financial aid and athletics. Additional funding from Coca-Cola will be withheld until enough students opt for the soda.

Have a seat!

For $500 anyone can purchase a seat in the newly renovated CanWest Centre for Theatre and Film. The centre and the University of Winnipeg Foundation have kicked off their “Fall Seat Sale” and are inviting people to purchase a seat in the brand new theatre. Donors will receive an engraved plaque on their seat and a tax receipt. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase equipment for the centre and to complete existing renovations. Purchases are payable over time.

Construction begins at old Army Surplus site

Construction began last week on the University of Winnipeg’s new building at the corner of Portage Avenue and Memorial Boulevard. The LEED Silver, eco-friendly building will be home to U of W’s Faculty of Business and Economics, Global College, Division of Continuing Education Professional Programs, as well as the Plug-In Institute of Contemporary Art. The building will have three storeys, but is designed so a fourth can be added if further expansion is desired. It is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010.

We’re a bunch of nerds!

University of Winnipeg students must love to study. Due to overwhelming interest, the Study Skills Workshop series is back for a second round. Workshops are being offered from Oct. 15 through Nov. 24, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 1L04. The series offers workshops in a variety of topics from how to speak effectively in class to improving reading techniques. Register at least 72 hours in advance to snag yourself a space.
For more information visit http://ccs.uwinnipeg.ca.

Distance ed growing at Red River College

Enrollment in distance education programs at Red River College has shot up 15.3 per cent this academic year. The increase is being attributed to a greater awareness of opportunities through distance education, the increase in the variety of courses being offered and improving technology for the programs. The college currently offers two post-graduate certificates, two diplomas and 13 certificates completely through distance education.

Published in Volume 64, Number 7 of The Uniter (October 15, 2009)