“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 »
Another new AU course is ready to ship–and this time, it all about the history of religion. Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament (RELS 380) is a three credit humanities course that leads students down the path of knowledge of Biblical translations intertwined with Jewish history. The course is designed to be taken via individualized… Read more »
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This week I’m continuing with last time’s Canadian author theme, but I’ll try to branch out a bit in future! FOREIGNER, BY ROBERT J. SAWYER The latest re-release by Robert J. Sawyer, Canada’s only full-time, lifelong Canadian science-fiction author, is another thoroughly enjoyable read. Foreigner is the third (and final!) book in Sawyer’s Quintaglio Ascension… Read more »
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WIPCE 2005 Nov 27-Dec 1, 2005 – Hamilton, New Zealand http://www.wipce2005.com/ Te Wananga o Aotearoa is dedicated to promoting inspirational ideas and practices from Indigenous communities that can be applied on an international scale. It is pleased to host this world renowned gathering of indigenous educators, researchers and students. The 2005 conference is an opportunity… Read more »
W. H. (Howie) McClennan Scholarship Administrator: International Association of Fire Fighters Award Amount: $2,500.00 Award Deadline: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 Notes: Awarded annually to the sons, daughters or legally adopted children of fire fighters who have died in the line of duty to attend a university, accredited college or school of higher learning in the… Read more »
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Volunteer and Spanish Study – Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Celas Maya Home Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks – Dates: Throughout the year Volunteer and Spanish Study We provide Volunteer Work Projects for students to complement their language study. We work with a network of organizations in Quetzaltenango and throughout the region dedicated to activities that… Read more »
To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with “events” in the subject line. FRINGE A-GO-GO Edmonton, Alberta – 18-28 August 2005 For information: 780 448 9000 fta@fringetheatreadventures.ca http://www.fringetheatreadventures.ca/index.php/fta ONE VISION – MANY VOICES: A CROSS-CULTURAL / ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION CONFERENCE University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Nov. 17-19, 2005 http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/edpolicystudies/ INTRODUCING: ECOTREK – A RACE FOR… Read more »