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 »
There’s a sickly stench coming from my back garden, aside from the usual smell of stray cat droppings. Further investigation led me to the small carcass of a blackbird, probably one I’ve seen hopping from branch to branch on the cherry tree outside my living room window. The poor little thing lay crumpled in a… Read more »
Congratulations to all Graduates in 2006! AUSU wishes to congratulate all students who graduated from AU in 2006. New grads should watch their mailboxes for a special keepsake card and bookmark, produced by AUSU to congratulate you on your extraordinary achievement. It’s our little way of thanking you for showing us all what is possible…. Read more »
Dear Barb: I am a mature woman who has recently begun working on my Bachelor of Arts degree at Athabasca University (AU). I have spent my life taking care of my family. I always wanted to return to school, but felt my first obligation was to my family. Even though I have taken the first… Read more »
I remember when I was in grade twelve, one of my mother’s friends telling me that one of the keys to having a long and happy life was to learn to lower one’s expectations. I remember this woman as someone positive and vibrant, and with a perpetual mischievous twinkle in her eye. My recall may… Read more »
We are the pumpkin eaters and flashlight swallowers. We are the mandolin players and the knife throwers. We are the bakers of cherry pies and the writers of madrigals dedicated to Denny’s waitresses. We are the Imperial poets of the overlooked and uninvited. If there were any real justice in the world, we would surely… Read more »
For the past several years, I’ve gotten the full colour brochure announcing the current “Womens Words” summer writing program line-up. I looked over the offerings; I looked at the calendar; I looked at the tuition fees; and then I put the dream of attending back on my ‘someday’ list. This spring, I even called to… Read more »
There are certain things that I once enjoyed, but could now happily go through the rest of my life without ever having to experience again. This steadily lengthening list includes dill pickle flavoured potato chips, watching Friday the 13th films while ripped on acid, karaoke fuelled by peppermint-schnapps, listening to Foghat’s Slow Ride while making… Read more »
July 1, 1904, Mary Steichen Calderone was born. She was a doctor who received international recognition as a pioneer in the field of human sexuality. She was cofounder and President of the Sex Information and Education Council of the United States from 1954 until 1982. As well, from 1953 to 1964, she was the Medical… Read more »
We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. RE: Lost & Found, So Tired July 21, 2006 v14 i27 WOW! What an awesome, thought provoking article! Many have said, in different ways, what Bill has stated, but he has it right… Read more »