The University of Calgary is reportedly looking to relaunch its suspended degree program in petroleum engineering after a three-year pause.Although the UofC is known as an engineering school, the petroleum program was suspended 2021 amid declining enrolments and widespread energy sector layoffs.Just 10 students graduated from the program in the final year it was offered..“We have engaged with our industry partners, and we look forward to having this important program resume,” UofC.At the time Alberta’s unemployment rate was the highest in the country and the energy industry was reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now a spokesperson has confirmed to The Canadian Press that the process of relaunching the program after a period of record oil company earnings, although no date has been set.“We have engaged with our industry partners, and we look forward to having this important program resume,” said Joe McFarland.That’s not say there weren’t other routes into the petroleum industry; students still had the option of chemical, mechanical and civil engineering classes.In the UofC has seen an uptick of interest in its Master of Sciences in Sustainable Energy Development that was first started in 1996..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The University of Calgary is reportedly looking to relaunch its suspended degree program in petroleum engineering after a three-year pause.Although the UofC is known as an engineering school, the petroleum program was suspended 2021 amid declining enrolments and widespread energy sector layoffs.Just 10 students graduated from the program in the final year it was offered..“We have engaged with our industry partners, and we look forward to having this important program resume,” UofC.At the time Alberta’s unemployment rate was the highest in the country and the energy industry was reeling from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. But now a spokesperson has confirmed to The Canadian Press that the process of relaunching the program after a period of record oil company earnings, although no date has been set.“We have engaged with our industry partners, and we look forward to having this important program resume,” said Joe McFarland.That’s not say there weren’t other routes into the petroleum industry; students still had the option of chemical, mechanical and civil engineering classes.In the UofC has seen an uptick of interest in its Master of Sciences in Sustainable Energy Development that was first started in 1996..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.