During each of the three days of convocation, one graduate addressed their fellow students and convocation guests, sharing their thoughts about graduation and the journey that brought them there. On Friday, June 13, the graduate address was given by Kathryn Gordon, of Calgary, Alberta, who received her Master of Health Studies degree. The Voice thanks… Read more »
Book: Kang Zhengguo, Confessions: An Innocent Life in Communist China English Translation 2007 by Susan Wilf, Norton: New York Throughout his life in China, in response to some perceived thought crime against the state, Kang is ordered to write confessional essays. On one such occasion, he muses: ?By then I was an old hand at… Read more »
Following fashion trends may be a frustrating pastime for some, especially when countless hours of time and cash are involved. When it comes to resume writing, however, weighing the value of trends can be beneficial in determining your long-term financial outlook and career satisfaction. Most of us strive to achieve a unique career, avoid being… Read more »
As a single parent, one of the perks of my full-time studies is the various discounts I receive when I show my Athabasca University ID card. Not only do I not pay banking fees anymore, but I save money on my insurance and even receive discounts in some clothing stores in my town. Recently, I… Read more »
What is a Dietitian? Clinical dietitians work as part of an interdisciplinary health care group of professionals by assessing the nutritional status of individuals, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring the effectiveness of nutrition intervention, and providing counselling. In the community, they may develop programs and services to foster better nutritional choices for their clients,… Read more »
The last time I used a GPS in-car navigational system, it routed me down a street that was closed off by construction. I didn’t have a map with me?relying on the GPS, of course?and spent so long arguing with the device about which way to go that I almost missed my cousin’s wedding. Fast-forward four… Read more »
During our recent plumbing emergency and all the preparation for a tour group of visitors to my art studio/gallery, a lot of things got neglected. One of the most annoying things to me was the lack of time to read the Edmonton Journal and National Post each day. Even when I have 14 or 16… Read more »
TORONTO (CUP) ? ?Toronto students under attack, what do we do?? yells a megaphone-wielding student to the back of a rally at the University of Toronto. ?Stand up, fight back,? shout dozens of students in response. Students shouted these, and other, chants as they took to the streets on June 3 to demonstrate against what… Read more »
Meet Your New Council The AUSU Council and staff have added and updated their bio pages. If You’re curious about who these nine people are, you can go to our council page to find out more, or meet our Councillors in the AUSU chat room at the times announced on the front page of the… Read more »
