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The Mindful Bard – The Band’s Visit

DVD: The Band’s Visit Theatrical Release: February 8, 2008 DVD Release: July 29, 2008 Starring Sasson Gabai, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri, Khalifa Natour Directed by Eran Kolirin Deep Calling Unto Deep ?There’s nothing more lofty and more wonderful than our ability to be with each other and create. Why, this is a cure for everything!?… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Easy, Affordable, and Simple

Over the years I’ve bought many Remembrance Day poppies. This year was no exception. Each day I wear one on my outfit and another on my coat so whether I’m coming or going, inside or out, there’s no doubt that I remember. Even the laziest and cheapest among us can do this. It’s easy, affordable,… Read more »

Did You Know? – Holiday Exam Requests

Planning on writing an AU exam as the holiday season approaches? If so, there are a couple of important things to keep in mind. If your course contract ends on December 31, you’ll be allowed some extra time to schedule your exam. As the AU calendar explains: ?All examinations for courses with a contract end… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Let It Snow

we’re barely past Halloween, but snow has already started falling and shovels and mittens have hit the store shelves. Winter isn’t all bad, though, as this look at the beauty of the season proves. Canadian Snow Sculpture Team Who knew there was a Canadian snow-sculpting team?or even an international organization, the Association Internationale de Sculpture… Read more »

This World – Across the Continent in 22 Days, Conclusion

Part VI: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming to Shreveport, Louisiana This is the final instalment in a series chronicling the adventures of the author; her husband, Adam; and two-year-old daughter, Kiersten, as they travelled by car from Alaska to Louisiana in summer 2008. Day 17: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming It rained last night, but we stayed… Read more »

Education News – Finley oversees federal student aid again

Re-appointment of old minister invokes harsh memories OTTAWA (CUP) ? Diane Finley has got her old job back?a move that has frustrated at least one post-secondary lobby group. The Conservative government announced its new ministry at a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, October 30 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. As part of the cabinet shuffle, Finley… Read more »

Around AU – AU Store

Want to show off your AU pride? Looking for a Christmas gift for that special AU student? Simple: just go to the AU store and check out all the latest gear. There are some great AU branded items available, including women’s fleece zip jackets in colours from green to orange to purple and more. You’ll… Read more »