MEDIA CHANGE AND SOCIAL THEORY Begins September 6, 2006 United Kingdom – http://www.cresc.ac.uk This conference brings together media scholars and social theorists to try to push forward media theory. We need to enrich the intellectual resources we draw upon to understand the media. Speakers include: Nick Coulbry (London School of Economics) Daniel Hallin (University of… Read more »
To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with “events” in the subject line. CLASSICAL CALGARY – A WALKING TOUR On now to September 17, 2006 2:00 PM -Calgary, AB Glenbow Museum – Ticket Prices Included with Museum Admission Adults $12 – Senior $9 – Youth/Student $8 Children (Under 6) Free – Family $37.50 info@glenbow.org… Read more »
WHAT IS THE BILL 7 AWARD? Administered by Supporting Our Youth and governed by a board of Trustees, the Bill 7 Award was established in 1988 to provide financial support to lesbian and gay students in post-secondary education in Ontario. To qualify for the Bill 7 Award, applicants must: – identify as part of the… Read more »
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S.L.A.P. Update Kim’s Update, July 28 Hello All, Just a quick note to let everyone know how we are doing. Training has been very hard the last month with injuries and illness testing our commitment. It would be easy to just throw in the towel but we have received some very heartbreaking e-mails and none… Read more »
AU Seeking Input For New Publication Athabasca University Public Affairs and Communications is developing a new publication, a report to the community. One of the articles we want to include is about visiting students and the role that AU plays in their post-secondary education experience. We would like to know things such as: “¢ why… Read more »
SketchSwap – http://www.sketchswap.com/ Draw one – get one back! An online drawing tool that lets you use a graphics tablet, or your mouse, to share cartoons and other artwork. 30 Boxes – http://30boxes.com/ Need a simpler online calendar tool? This might be the one for you. Rain – http://www.storynest.com/Pictolaby_web/works/p08.htm Who says you can’t control the… Read more »
As much as I like the idea of a romantic dinner for two at a wonderful French bistro (you know, the type with the crisp white table cloths, glowing tea lights, crushed velvet draperies, and perfect foie gras and creme brulee), the very best meals I’ve enjoyed in my life did not come accompanied by… Read more »
Please come in and make yourself at home. I’m so sorry that I missed your arrival. There’s beer in the fridge, and some good cheese and bread in the pantry. There’s wood stacked up in the fireplace, and some matches on the mantle. Please excuse the dust and the cobwebs, but there just doesn’t seem… Read more »
Over the last few days, I was sucked into the vortex called “Edmonton ‘s Hot Real Estate Market.” No, I’m not leaving the ol’ homestead with its peace, quiet and tranquility for the bright lights and excitement of Alberta’s capital city. Blame my daughter Hilary. Just like it occurred with her brother, it seems every… Read more »