Grace Marie Bareis – 1875-1962 Grace Marie Bareis was born in Canal Winchester, Ohio on December 19, 1875. Bareis received her A.B. (first honors) from Heidelberg College and went on to become a graduate student at Bryn Mawr College from 1897-1899. She taught mathematics and science at Miss Roney’s School in Philadelphia PA from 1902… Read more »
This column focuses on a wide range of issues affecting post-secondary students. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. If suggest a topic or a course alert for taking notes, contact djabbour@ausu.org RISING DISSENT… Read more »
Dear Barb; My husband and I and our two children have just moved from a rural area into the city. My son is 12 and in grade seven. He has always done well in school. However since moving to the city he is having a lot of problems. The other kids are teasing him about… Read more »
At the age of thirty-seven She realized she’d never ride Through Paris in a sports car With the warm wind in her hair -From The Ballad of Lucy Jordan, Marianne Faithful I – Thirty-seven Trapped. Slowly, inevitably the understanding creeps in: I will never be able to afford a house in this city; this crappy… Read more »
AUSU’s Website Has a New Look The AUSU website has a new look and navigation. Please stop by to take a look and let us know what you think. It’s possible that a few links may not be working as we go through and ensure the new menu system is updated, so please write webmaster@ausu.org… Read more »
Human Capital over Infrastructure Statistics Canada has recently released a report (http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/81-004-XIE/2004006/litearn.htm) that just backs up what I’ve been saying for a long time. Investing in human capital, that is, investing in improving the knowledge, skill-sets, and education of the populace, is far more beneficial for the economy as a whole than investing in physical… Read more »
Finally, some really welcome news about food from the scientific community. Something that doesn’t involve the splicing of fish genes into fruit. Timely, too, considering that Easter is close upon us, and it’s time to once again consider the mysterious connection between Christianity, rabbits, eggs and chocolate. I am talking about the latest health research… Read more »
SAINT JOHN, N.B. (CUP) — The turn of the 20th century was a time of both rapid industrialization and rapid societal change. The concept of an international women’s day began to take shape throughout the United States and the industrialized world in the 1850’s as women (mostly young immigrants) were being exploited in sweatshops —… Read more »
Edmonton, AB – Yesterday’s introduction of Bill 1 by the Government of Alberta established a $3 billion post-secondary education endowment, an amount that surpassed students’ expectations. In August 2004, the Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS) presented the idea of establishing a $1 billion endowment to the government. The extent of the government’s commitment to… Read more »
You can fairly smell spring now, it’s so close to popping into our lives. But let’s face it – those last weeks of (dare I say the word?) winter often feel the longest of all. The calendar may say one thing, but every other sense tells us that this season isn’t yet ready to release… Read more »