Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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U.S. Ratification of U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This past December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities – the United States ambassador to the United Nations urged the U.S. Senate to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Last December, the Senate voted 61-38 in favour of the treaty, failing to meet the two-thirds majority needed for…
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Destress with Puppy Power
The Puppy Room is happening! December 4 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and December 6 from 11:00am to 1:00pm, University of Calgary members can visit That Empty Space in MacEwan Student Centre to spend some time with dogs brought to campus by the Pet Access League Society.
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Calgary Herald: Council votes to end fee for longer Access Calgary trips
As reported in the Calgary Herald, Calgary City Council voted unanimously Monday to scrap Access Calgary’s $20 surcharge for trips more than one kilometre from a regular transit stop.
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MNT: New light shed on learning disorders
From Medical News Today, a recent story on “the first anatomical evidence that the brains of children with a nonverbal learning disability – long considered a “pseudo” diagnosis – may develop differently than the brains of other children.” This finding, the story goes on to say, “could ultimately help educators and clinicians better distinguish between…
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Exam Jam
This exam season, join the Student Success Centre, SU Wellness Centre and other campus partners for a three day exam jam on the second floor of Mackimmie Library Block. Activities – including seminars, individual academic support, and mental health resources – will be taking place throughout the day from Monday December 9 to Wednesday December…
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