While writing an essay it’s important to remember that until you hand it in, nothing is carved in stone – not even the thesis. If, in the midst of researching or writing your drafts, you hit on a thesis that’s more appropriate, or simply one you prefer, use it – just make certain it still… 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 FREE THESIS… Read more »

Dear Heather, I have done a few courses through AU and enjoyed them, and I’m thinking of trying to get a bachelor’s degree. How do I plan my program and decide which courses I should take? Steve, Calgary AB Dear Steve: Congratulations on deciding to earn a degree! It’s a challenge and requires lots of… Read more »

A Day for Learning The latest Alberta provincial government “boost” to education came recently in the form of an announcement (http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200402/15973.html) of $20 million dollars to be spread across the Learning Ministry. Minister of Education, Dr. Lyle Oberg, proclaims that “As a government, we have increased funding for basic education and post-secondary learning in order… Read more »

Call me crazy but I love to iron. That’s probably a very good thing since the man I married only wears long-sleeved shirts—-work shirts, dress shirts, sports shirts. Many of my friends look at me in disbelief. With today’s synthetic fibres, relaxed lifestyle and harried pace who in her right mind still irons? I do…. Read more »

The recent so-called Sponsorship Scandal(1) has shaken confidence in the federal Liberal government. It is but one more issue that certain partisan groups and individuals can point to in criticism of Canadian federalism under its present structure. Canadians who are even moderately informed of current events and Canadian history are familiar with Quebec-separatist’s discontent with… Read more »

AUSU COUNCIL CANDIDATE – Shannon Maguire See http://www.ausu.org/election/candidates.php for a list of all of the candidates. How did you first become aware of AUSU Council, and why do you want to be a part of council in 2004? I first became aware of AUSU Council when I read about them on the AUSU website. Distance… Read more »

AUSU COUNCIL CANDIDATE – Teresa Neuman See http://www.ausu.org/election/candidates.php for a list of all of the candidates. My name is Teresa Neuman and I am running for election to Council. I would like to thank The Voice for this opportunity to express my views about being part of AUSU Council and the AU experience. I am… Read more »

AUSU COUNCIL CANDIDATE – Joy Krys See http://www.ausu.org/election/candidates.php for a list of all of the candidates. How did you first become aware of AUSU Council? While I was looking for a study companion, the idea of creating a club for student moms came to me. Since then, I got to know many council members and… Read more »

AUSU COUNCIL CANDIDATE – Cindy Stobbe See http://www.ausu.org/election/candidates.php for a list of all of the candidates. How did you first become aware of AUSU Council, and why do you want to be a part of council in 2004? I first became aware of AUSU through a co-worker who used to sit on Council. This was… Read more »