Today is the first day of fall. But just in case that didn’t tip you off that the end of the year is nearing, now’s the time to start the countdown: there are just 99 days left of 2011. The number 99 may figure prominently in music (including 80s protest song ?99 Luftballons? and countdown… Read more »
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Once upon a time (okay, 2009) in a land far away (Andrew, Alberta) a not-so-young would-be author sat down in her parlour and began writing a book. She had long harboured the desire to be published. And over the years she had, in various small ways, secured a byline and publishing credits. Putting quill to… Read more »
In some pursuits, quality and speed go together. Like winning Olympic gold on the 1000-metre short track?or taking the Triple Crown. But in other endeavours, like writing, speed often works against quality. So It’s a surprise to find this recent advice from a literary type himself, a New York Times book critic: if You’re not… Read more »
Update on AUSU awards program AUSU has long had a student awards program to recognize outstanding students and assist those in need. Over the course of the last couple years, though, we’ve sought to revamp and revise our awards portfolio to improve existing awards and add new ones! We now have a wide array of… Read more »
Are you an Athabasca University student who’s struggling with an educational or physical challenge, physical or psychological condition, or permanent or temporary injury or illness That’s affecting your ability to complete your studies? You may be eligible for special support services from AU’s ASD. Based on the Learning Assistance Centres or Offices of Service to… Read more »
At Home: Fine Feathers Fine feathers make fine birds, the old saying goes. But who had the feathers before the birds? A recent discovery in Alberta has scientists and paleontologists eagerly uncovering clues to the evolution of feathers before birds?that is, on dinosaurs. As The Globe and Mail reports, the collection of 11 fossilized feathers… Read more »
Facebook and privacy: It’s a topic That’s gotten old pretty fast. Even the less tech-savvy among us are fully aware that friending your boss and then dissing him in a status update?or posting shots of your latest drunken escapades?could cost you your job. So we do what we think carefully protects our personal life. We… Read more »
Kristen is a Montreal-based country/soul singer-songwriter. While living in New York City she interned at the Brill Building, and from there went on to sing on tracks mixed by Phil Ramone, work with Steely Dan’s live sound engineer, and perform at Rockwood Music Hall and the Bitter End. She recently finished the Tower of Song Tour… Read more »
Film: Potiche (2011) Director: François Ozon Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Fabrice Luchini, Karin Viard, Jérémie Renier, Judith Godrèche ?Instead of getting hard ourselves and trying to compete, women should try and give their best qualities to men?bring them softness, teach them how to cry.? Joan Baez From Earth Mother to Political Saviour, 70s-Style There… Read more »