I got in touch with AUSU’s president, Karen Fletcher, to ask her about the recent change in AU’s President, including as to what your student representatives on the board knew about the whole affair, and what happens now. In her response, she noted that “despite being board members, with full voting seats, students were not… Read more »
I don’t love giving criticism. In fact, I avoid doling it out altogether. That’s because I love all people and refuse to see their flaws. But I’m coming to love receiving it. When I receive criticism, I reflect deeply on it. Sometimes I’m ready for the criticism to trigger change; other times, I’m not. But… Read more »
Artist: Haviah Mighty Single: Room Service Canadian rapper, singer, DJ, and producer, Haviah Mighty, has released a new single titled “Room Service”. The single is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Haviah Mighty is from Brampton (apart of the GTA), which is actually where I was born and spent the first few years… Read more »
Dear Barb: I think I may have read something similar in a column, but I can’t remember your advice. My husband and I adopted a kitten from a cat rescue organization six months ago. Ginger was three months old when we got him. We had just lost our dog and decided we would get a… Read more »
Scholarship name: Foundation Scholarships Sponsored by: Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Deadline: March 13, 2023 Potential payout: $2500 to $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be, or have been, a permanent ward of a Child Welfare Agency for at least 12 months, or are/were eligible for a provincial or territorial extended care program such as Continued… Read more »
I’m learning to be a critical thinker. I’d like to show you how to apply critical thinking to achieving an AU degree. You may want an undergraduate or graduate degree but feel apprehensive about pursuing one. If so, here is a process for critical thinking you may benefit from applying: First, you take that goal—finishing… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
The skin care industry is alive with many different products, treatments, and expenses. It’s hard to navigate and understand what is relevant and what is not. How do we find the right skin care regimen day in and day out. Furthermore, what difference should I be noticing? What are some things that are recommended and… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Over and out. A student wonders if they can access the study guide from a previous course through myAU; replies suggest that it’s not possible to go back to view older courses. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets: “Why is, “I don’t have anything to hide,” not the best mindset when it comes to data… Read more »
