Last week my father-in-law overheard me discussing a popular TV show. He briefly asked why I wasted time on such “junk TV”. I brushed off his comment, simply saying this was not junk TV and continued the conversation, explaining and laughing about the show’s contents. My father-in-law continued to listen and eventually asked again, more… Read more »
Sun, sand, surf and studying. Ever dream about post secondary in Australia? Here’s a breakdown of all you need to know. What to study Research the program best suited to you. Whether it is Landscape Architecture at the University of Adelaide in South Wales or Tropical Vet Science at James Cook University in Queensland, researching… Read more »
Conversation is the essence of culture and civilization. Throughout the ages man has exchanged legends around paleolithic campfires and rumours across the backyard fence. We have made idle chit chat over cucumber sandwiches at the vicar’s garden party and debated the fate of nations in solemn parliamentary proceedings. We have whispered in church, bantered on… Read more »
THIS WEEK Three new Voice writers:. Bill Pollett, Rebecca Flan and Shannon Maguire join the Voice as writers this week. HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL SALON – Bill Pollett and his friends are reviving the tradition of the conversational salon: JUNK TV – Not everything on the tube is educational, but is that necessarily a… Read more »
Dear Voice Editor, Last week’s Voice was really good! I especially enjoyed the article on turning 50; it’s nice to see a little humour, as well as the article on a day in the park. These little peeks into the lives of other AU students (which are superbly written), are interesting, entertaining and informative. Keep… Read more »
Response to D. Abrioux’s letter by AUSU President Debbie Jabbour. Originally published in the Edmonton Journal on August 14, reprinted with permission of the author. I would like to thank Athabasca University president Dr. Dominique Abrioux for the information he has provided in response to the letter from concerned AU student J.R. Buhler. While the… Read more »
Response to J. R. Buhler’s letter by AU President Dominique Abrioux. Originally published in the Edmonton Journal on August 12, reprinted with permission of the author. While I am very sympathetic to concerns around the escalating cost of post-secondary education, J.R. Buhler’s letter (August 10) concerning Athabasca University’s position on the proposed Alberta Tuition Fee… Read more »
We love to hear from you! Send your letters to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter in the Voice. The following letter is similar to one by the same author that was originally published in the Edmonton Journal on August 10. The Journal version of the letter was edited for brevity… Read more »
Linda McQuaig on “Value versus Values” September 6, 2003 (Free admission) 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Muttart Hall @ Grant MacEwan College’s Alberta College Campus 10050 – MacDonald Drive – Infoline: 497-5616 On September 6, Grant MacEwan will proudly host The 2nd Annual Muttart Foundation Lecture. This year’s address by Linda McQuaig, noted journalist,… Read more »
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