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As a proud new grandmother, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I will be fulfilling the many promises I made to my grandson while he was still in the womb. One of those promises is that I will do everything I can to ensure his access to post secondary education. Given that by the… Read more »
Know of a conference that is not on this list? Contact voice@ausu.org with the details and we’ll list it in Conference Connections. WLICSMB’2004 – HANGZHOU CHINA Oct 30 – Nov 1 The Sixth West Lake International Conference on Small & Medium Business The WLICSMB is an important international conference on small businesses. Its basic objectives… Read more »
General Motors Internships Website: http://www.gm.com/company/careers/student/intern.html Position description: General Motors offer internships and co-ops in the areas of business and engineering in the US. Pay: Paid. Competitive compensation. May be eligible for paid housing and reimbursement of travel expenses. Eligibility requirements: Must be a full time student registered at an accredited university who is pursuing a… Read more »
NORTHERN STUDENT SUPPLEMENT Value: $500 – $1500 Application Deadline: N/S Administrator: Northern Alberta Development Council Notes: An incentive for northern Alberta students with a high financial need to enter post-secondary programs. It supplements the Alberta Opportunities Bursary. $500 to $1500 depending on financial need. If you receive the Northern Student Supplement, your student loan will… Read more »
THE AU BUSINESS STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION IS HERE! New AUBSA site, now online — see the Clubs pages for information Finally, the long anticipated AU Business Students’ Association (AUBSA) has a brand new website on the AUSU server, and the club is officially taking members. This club is open to all students with an interest in… Read more »
Bankrupting the Student Loan There has been a change (http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inbsf-osb.nsf/en/br01439e.html) to what happens when you declare bankruptcy while on student loans. Currently, your student loan will not be written off if you declare bankruptcy within ten years of receiving financing. For those who took student loans and then found they were unable to graduate this… Read more »
I’ve always been partial to dark-haired men with moustaches. I even married one. A coincidence? I think not. Now, don’t get me wrong, there are some very attractive men out there who don’t fit that narrow, even shallow stereotype. Right now for instance I happen to think Mike Holmes is the sexiest guy on TV…. 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 GENDER DISPARITY… Read more »
WHAT’S NEW ON PRIMETIME AMAZING RACE – Wednesdays – 9pm on CTV Last week, Jim tripped in the first ten seconds of the race and needed medical attention for his leg, but Dad and daughter still made it to the airport in time for take off. Charla and Mirna were ostracized, Alison and Donny finished… Read more »