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Conference Connections

DEVELOPING SUCCESS FOR YOUTH October 19 – 21, 2005 Springfield, MO, USA http://www.drury.edu/dsy The thematic conference strands will address the development of the whole child through educational reforms; policy development; collaborative cultures; multi-dimensional educational practices; strategical, visionary planning; innovative curricula and learning experiences; and the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and soul. TEACHING KIDS NOT… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

The Next Great Prime Minister Over $100,000 in prizes for Canadian Students. DO YOU HAVE A VISION FOR CANADA’S FUTURE? “The Next Great Prime Minister” is looking for Canada’s future leaders and has been launched to engage young Canadians in the political process. If you are between the ages of 18 and 29, send us… Read more »

Searching for Internships + Volunteer Opportunities

INTERNSHIP Professional Internships in Vancouver and Toronto Canada Term: Throughout the year Length of Position: 12-24 weeks Experience Required: no Participants Travel to Canada Independently Typically Participants Work Independently Typically The Application Process Time Is 6 weeks The InterNeX internship exchange is a program managed by WAYNE communications that arranges tailored internship placements for international… Read more »

Voice Events Listings

To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with “events” in the subject line. BODY, SOUL & SPIRIT EXPO 23-25 September 2005 – Calgary, Alberta http://www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com/ Cost C$10; weekend pass C$25 Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm If you are seeking options to improve your life, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, expand your consciousness, or improve… Read more »

NOTICE FROM YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION – Work Part-Time for AUSU

AUSU is seeking temporary part-time office help, and we’d like to hire a student if possible. Our new part-time Office Assistant will help AUSU senior staff with the following tasks: “¢ data entry “¢ preparing packages for mailing “¢ monitoring discussion forums traffic “¢ and other basic office tasks as needed The successful applicant will… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Wealth AND Health

On a recent trip to the US, Roy overheard the following priceless line on the CB radio, “Farming is hazardous to your wealth.” Anyone having grown up on a farm or, worse yet, trying to earn a living at it, will acknowledge the unvarnished truth in that statement. Yet we couldn’t help but grin at… Read more »

Women You Should Know – Gladys (McKelvie) Egber

Gladys (McKelvie) Egbert (1897-1968) was born December 31, 1897 in Rapid City, Manitoba. She began studying piano as a young girl and has been described as the world’s best music teacher. In 1909, she was the youngest student awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London, England. As well, she was the… Read more »

Click On This – Bod

Bod The human body is an endlessly fascinating place, doing things that seem magical, inexplicable. Equally as fascinating, perhaps moreso in some ways, as what the body can do, is what we can do to the body. Piercings, tattoos, adornments of all kinds, we use our bodies like a painter uses canvas. Nail Art http://www.nailsmag.com/nailArt/… Read more »

Dear Barb – Leaving Home

Dear Barb: This is my first year of university and I’m finding it difficult to adjust. I just left home and moved into residence with two roommates that are complete strangers. I really miss my family and friends back home. I feel like such a loser. No one else seems to feel the way I… Read more »