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AUSU Council Meeting August 11, 2003, 11:00 AM MST – Reported by Tamra Ross Low

Chair: Debbie Jabbour, President AUSU Council Members: Shirley Barg, Nicholas Palamarchuk, Sandra Moore, Mac McInnis, Karl Low, Minutes taken by: Meeting taped for transcription Also present: Voice Editor: Tamra Ross Low, plus 2 student observers. SPECIAL GUEST – Dr. Dominique Abrioux, President, Athabasca University The August 11th council meeting centered around an address by Dr…. Read more »

A Day to Study?

Sunday is my day to do my course. I know it seems like an odd day, as Sunday used to be thought of as a day of rest. Well with Sunday shopping, Sunday has become just like Monday or Tuesday. However, I do allow myself the luxury of sleeping in until 8:30 or 9:00. Then… Read more »

SUDS Conference, July 2003

If I were to choose a campus-based university to attend, I doubt I could find a more attractive one than the University of British Columbia (UBC). Situated on a peninsula on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by trees – the buildings range from old and elegant to avant-garde modern. Even the plainest,… Read more »

Quote of the Week

We love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to voice@ausu.org with ‘Letters’ in the subject line. There is no such thing as security. There never has been. — Germaine Greer

Editorial Pages

THIS WEEK WILL WORK FOR FOOD: Is an arts degree nothing more than the fast track to burger flipping heaven: ? SUDS CONFERENCE – JULY 2003: Report from the 2003 Students Union Development Symposium: REPORT ON THE AUGUST 10 COUNCIL MEETING: Find out what happened, and where your students’ union is going from here… WORTH… Read more »

The first ever Voice writing contest!

THE FIRST VOICE MAGAZINE WRITING CONTEST! $600 in scholarships to be awarded $300 each in the fiction and non-fiction categories Write for The Voice and win money for your education. The Voice is launching its very first writing contest, with categories for both fiction, and non fiction. Non-Fiction: In 1500 words or less, tell us… Read more »

The first ever Voice writing contest!

THE FIRST VOICE MAGAZINE WRITING CONTEST! $600 in scholarships to be awarded $300 each in the fiction and non-fiction categories Write for The Voice and win money for your education. The Voice is launching its very first writing contest, with categories for both fiction, and non fiction. Non-Fiction: In 1500 words or less, tell us… Read more »

Conference Connections

Contributed by The Insider AU Learning Services Conference – October 3 & 4, 2003 – Edmonton, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe. Details to follow. OTHER CONFERENCES CAPDHHE [Canadian Association for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education] – To be held in Calgary, October 29 – November 1, 2003. http://www.capdhhe.org/conference2/index.htm Teaching In A Digital… Read more »