Recognizing International Education’s Importance The Alberta minister for Advanced Education, David Hancock, was recently in Mexico promotion post-secondary learning opportunities for the people of that country. Along with 12 representatives from Alberta’s post-secondary institutions, Mr. Hancock also opened a new international education office. (http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200509/188126BFB4884-7428-498D-BAA58FE09AEE85D2.html) I’m hoping this suggests a shift in the typical Alberta government… Read more »

“A Learning Alberta” Recently, the Alberta Government announced a comprehensive review of the Alberta post-secondary education system. Many discussion documents were placed online, and all stakeholders were invited to respond and make suggestions on our how post-secondary system can be improved. The students of the four universities of Alberta have responded through a document drafted… Read more »

I’m back in non-fiction mode this week, possibly because I haven’t been working enough on my course work, and feel guilty. At least when I read non-fiction, I know I’m getting my mental exercise. I read An Anthropologist on Mars, by world-renowned neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks. This collection of case studies and personal anecdotes has… Read more »

(editor’s note: b. e. hydomako has published dozens of articles in the Voice over the years, and we are pleased to have him back after a long hiatus. Look for more articles by b. e. in future issues and see the Voice archives for past submissions by this, and many other authors who have graced… Read more »

Ashley Mae sat quietly in the living room watching Caillou on television as she did most Sundays. It was her favorite show, but today felt different than most Sundays. Something was wrong with her parents. During breakfast they didn’t talk to each other, but they did to Ashley Mae. Their smiles were not like real… Read more »

The lovely late summer wildflowers are out in full bloom at this time of year — real charmers for those who enjoy this last show of colours, textures and smells. However, given what this display represents — the flowering of a group of plants loosely referred to as weeds — it can be nothing short… Read more »

Put down your textbook, set aside that thesis, and hold on tight, because we’re going to turn your world upside down (Just for a few minutes, I promise). Using round numbers only, take a quick guess at how much you’ve spent on tuition in the past two years. Got a number? Good, because now comes… 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: IS IT TIME TO ABOLISH THE MONARCHY? By Mandy Gardner Mandy Gardner suggests, in her article Is It Time to Abolish the Monarchy, that by remaining a “willing member of the Commonwealth”… 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: STUDENT MOMS by Pam Pelmous Wow! I know that I admire all the OTHER moms out there who manage to balance work, family and community, but until I read this article, I… Read more »

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