In 1999, transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith held a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed the year previous. This vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death and began an important tradition that has become what we know today as the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR).
The Calgary Stampede is in town until July 16, but if you’re looking to avoid the large crowds on the midway, check out these ten free (or relatively cheap) non-Stampede-related activities and events happening this month!
Come celebrate gender identity and expression at Gender Bender, happening tonight, March 23rd, at 8 pm in West Gate Social! This classic event began in the 90s (!!) and features performances by local drag kings and queens, as well as your own …
Today (February 11th) is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and Technology. This annual observance promotes the equal access and participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. We connected with SAMRU’s Women in …
Welcome back to campus! We hope you had a restful break over the holidays. Now that school is back in session, we wanted to share a few different ways to make the most of your SAMRU membership and ensure that the new …
Looking for some activities to do over the winter break, but don’t want to break the bank? Look no further! Here are some things to do that are fun and affordable! 1. Lions Festival of Lights The Lions Festival of Lights is …
SAMRU will close for the break on December 26th, 2022 and return on January 3rd, 2023. If you need support during this time, here are a few community resources that may be helpful. Mental Health Support Distress Centre Phone or Text support: …
The Fall semester is done; you made it! Here at SAMRU, we want to sincerely commend you for your accomplishments this semester. With the new year approaching, what better time to reflect on some of SAMRU’s biggest accomplishments and most popular events? …
We asked the campus community for their best Reading Week study tips – here’s what your peers had to say!
In the coming weeks, SAMRU REC’s (Representation Executive Council) Vice President Student Affairs, Pamela Malec, will be engaging in a new initiative geared towards connecting with students and learning more about their time on campus.
