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. 58TH ANNUAL QUALITY CONGRESS May 24-26 Metro Toronto Conference Centre, Toronto, ON, http://aqc.asq.org/ Conference Contact: Robin Barry; Phone: 414-298-8789 x7364; Email: rbarry@asq.org Who should go? Teachers & Trainers – Administrators – Board Members/Trustees… Read more »
Science Collaborative Research Internships Value: Maximum $9,800 for university graduates and $9,200 for college graduates Deadline: None Specified Description: “¢ Internships for recent unemployed or underemployed college and university graduates “¢ Work with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in collaborative research with National Research Council (NRC) “¢ Internships last for up to six months… Read more »
NEW AUSU SPONSORED CLUB The AU Science Students Society is now online. The Athabasca University Science Students Society is the newest AUSU sponsored club. Open to all AU students with an interest in any of the sciences, the AUSSS (or AUS3 as they prefer to be known) has a website featuring links to AU science… Read more »
Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends Last time, Chandler and Monica bought a house and Rachel was fired from her job and offered a new one, in Paris. This week, Ross hesitantly says yes to Rachel, but Joey refuses to even consider the idea. When Rachel leaves, Ross… Read more »
ALL APRIL — COMEDY FILM REVIEWS I can hear you saying, “what is a romantic film like the Mask of Zorro doing in comedy month?!” I have to say that the film does have the best sword work, duels and costumes in recent memory, but it is primarily hilarious. So, that’s my reasoning. “This is… Read more »
Dear Heather… I’ve heard so much about antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and how overuse of antibiotics has caused this problem. What can I do to help fix it or to stop it from getting worse? Rick, Edmonton Dear Rick: This is an important question. We often hear about problems like antibiotic resistance, but rarely do our information… 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 AU DEVELOPS… Read more »
Prime Minister Speaks, but Doesn’t Say Much The Prime Minister recently delivered a speech (http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/news.asp?id=177) to the Empire Club and the Canadian Club in Toronto, Ontario. In it, he speaks of looking for transformative change in key aspects of Canadian life, notably health, learning, aboriginal peoples, communities and Canada’s place in the larger world. Unfortunately… Read more »
Are you part of Canada’s fastest growing pastime? Are you a gardener? If not, why not? The scope and variety of garden gizmos, gadgets, decorations and plant material has never been greater. The dollars spent are staggering. The possibilities are endless. I’ve noticed that individually and collectively, gardeners are characters. Gardeners have their own ‘look’…. Read more »
Where are you from and where do you live now? I was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta, got married & moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta, then moved to Taber, Alberta to have kids and after another move, we now live in Okotoks, Alberta : hmmm : I must like Alberta! What do you like… Read more »