Executive Blog

Uof A Proposed Tuition Hikes?

2009 11 21, 6:18 | Kory Mathewson

What do you think about the University of Alberta Proposed Tuition Hikes? Check out the article in the Edmonton Journal… Then let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

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My Quotes in the Media: May-November 2009

2009 11 20, 5:03 | Kory Mathewson

NOVEMBER 11: SU looks to boost election turnout with promotion, student feedback [The Gateway] According to SU President Kory Mathewson, addressing the social networking question may be critical to solving the ever-present concern over student disengagement. "I think the numbers of this student survey really provide some motivation for the momentum going forward. Students are invested in their education at this institution and they're trying to get involved. They're pushing the boundaries -- they're wanting to get involved in the Students' Union."

NOVEMBER 11: U of A waits for approval on tuition hike [iNews 880] Students at the University of Alberta are hoping to hear this week if the province will give the university the go-ahead for big tuition hikes. Students' Union president Kory Mathewson says the province has a regulation that caps increases at the rate of inflation, but the Stelmach government could decide to override that. He says students could also be paying a mandatory fee of 300 dollars.... Read More

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Help the SU catch the poppy thief!

2009 11 05, 3:11 | Beverly Eastham

At approximately 10:10 am on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, a female walked up to the counter of the Students’ Union Info Link and proceeded to steal the money box that was used for the Remembrance Day Poppy Drive. She was with a male accomplice that was the “look out” while she removed the box from the counter and simply walked out of the building.

FEMALE SUSPECT #1 described as in her mid 30’s, Caucasian, brown hair in a bun, black rimmed circular glasses, dark coloured jacket, black leggings, grey coloured ‘uggs’. (boots)

MALE SUSPECT #2 described as Caucasian, thin build, short brown hair, wearing black jacket, with fur lining around the collar, dark colour pants and white shoes. Carrying backpack w/ reflective ‘V’ on the back.

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Students’ Union Executive Trip to Augustana Campus

2009 11 02, 2:10 | Kory Mathewson

The 2009-2010 Executive headed out to Camrose, Alberta to visit the wonderful Augustana Campus, and all the amazing individuals on the Augustana Students’ Association.

Students' Union and Augustana Students' Association

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U of A Students’ Union Survey ends October 30 2009

2009 10 27, 3:30 | Kory Mathewson

The survey is closing on October 30 2009 and you only have a few days left to provide vital feedback to the Students’ Union, and help guide the organization over the next several years.

To be eligible to win some great prizes, including: a 13” MacBook Pro, 3 Mini-Fridges, 5 8GB iPod Touches, 10 Bookstore Gift Certificates, 20 Room at the Top and Dewey’s Gift Certificates, and 1000 Free Coffees, you must complete the Survey and fill in a valid Undergraduate CCID, so that we may contact you if you win.

Head to http://www.su.ualberta.ca/survey to fill out the survey.

Thank you, and have a great year,
Kory Mathewson

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