VANCOUVER (CUP) — Although research shows that public awareness of the risks of AIDS is in decline, the disease continues to infect and kill thousands of people everyday, speakers told a crowd gathered to mark World AIDS Day in Vancouver. About 100 participants lit candles in memory of those lost to the disease outside the… Read more »
Early Canadiana http://www.canadiana.org/ A project to provide access to Canada’s published heritage Early Canadiana Online (ECO) is a digital library providing access to over 1,522,000 pages of Canada’s printed heritage. It features works published from the time of the first European settlers up to the early 20th Century. elearningeuropa.info http://www.elearningeuropa.info/ Reviews, articles, and resources devoted… Read more »
As noted last week, I’ve always managed a heavy schedule and task-load, and even though I had been apprehensive about whether I would be able to cope with the demands of my job once I had started Master’s studies, I did not find it that hard. Well, at least not for the first few months…. Read more »
NEW VOICE COLUMN — HELP FOR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTER Have you seen those pesky advertisements that appear while browsing the internet? I’m sure you have, and that like me, you have found them extremely annoying. But, we can stop them! To do this, first I must classify them into 2 categories. Browser Pop-ups — ads… Read more »
Do you use your PC merely as a word processor for typing essays and other coursework? Or do you think of your PC as an account manager, a graph and chart producer, a presentation tool, and a gateway to the world through the internet? Athabasca University’s new course, Microcomputer Applications in Business (CMIS 245), is… Read more »
Classifieds are free for AU students! Contact voice@ausu.org for more information. TEACH ENGLISH Overseas: Jobs $$ Guaranteed-Great Pay. TESOL Certified 5 days in-class, on-line or by correspondence. FREE Information Seminar. FREE Infopack: 1-888-270-2941 or globaltesol.com – http://www.globaltesol.com CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY AND REIKI. Tired of sore shoulders, back or neck? History of injury or overwork causing chronic… 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. INTERNATIONAL CELTIC CONFERENCE Oct 14-17 From October 14-17th, 2004, the University College of Cape Breton will host the International Celtic Conference, Forging a Future for Celtic Languages and Cultures, under the direction of… Read more »
CULTURAL AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Value: $12,000 – $19,000 US Deadline: None Specified Administrator: Rotary Foundation (Rotary International) Notes: For citizens of a country in which there is a Rotary club. Persons with disabilities are eligible and encouraged to apply . Must submit letters of recommendation and transcripts. Deadlines vary. Applicants must contact their local Rotary club… Read more »
To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with the word “events” in the subject line. Ember Swift – http://www.emberswift.com Tuesday, April 20th in Edmonton Sidetrack Cafe, 10333 – 112th St. 7:00pm / $12 For more info: 780-421-1326 Wednesday, April 21st in Grand Prairie Second Street Theatre, 10130 98th Ave. With Stephan Kijek 8:00pm /… Read more »
The Organization The Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS) is a non-partisan group consisting of representatives from students’ unions at Alberta universities. CAUS, on behalf of undergraduate university students, addresses post-secondary education issues with the provincial government, acts as an education stakeholders group, and works with other groups to support students’ interests in post-secondary education…. Read more »