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AU Library catalogue upgrade Tues, Aug 23, 9 am to 3 pm MDT Scheduled system outage AU Library There will be no access to the AU library catalogue, databases and subscription resources for about 6 hours from 9:00 MT, due to a system upgrade. AUSU Chats With Accessibility Services Wed, Aug 24, 5:00 to 6:00… Read more »

Gratitude Clarifies Why Are We Here?

I watched a near-death experience story a moment ago where a person died temporarily and reported seeing heaven.  In that heavenly realm, she was granted wisdom.  First, she asked, “Why are we here?” The answer was, “To learn.” And she then asked, “What is our purpose?” and the answer was, “To love.” It was so… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Supplemental confusion.  A student wonders why the grade for a completed course shows as finalized before a scheduled supplemental exam has been written.  Responses assure this is normal, and the grade will be updated once the supplemental is written and marked. Discord You say to-mah-to.  Now that the spat between AB and… Read more »

AUSU Update!

There are many complex and urgent problems facing rural Canada that require interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and diverse solutions. We invite you to be part of conversations on four key issues: rural housing, rural health and well-being, attracting immigrants to and building inclusive rural communities, and rural digital equity. Sessions will highlight what can be adapted to support rural… Read more »

PTSD and the Menstrual Cycle

Menopause can be a difficult health challenge for women.  It’s when the women’s menstrual cycle—how the body prepares women for pregnancy—has essentially stopped for 12 months and not produced a menstrual period.  The cycle itself repeats about every 28 days and continues until menopause at a certain age, usually when the woman is above the… Read more »

Once You Find Your Passion, Keep Doing It

Once you discover what you love doing, do it for the rest of your life.  Don’t listen to the naysayers who argue that there is no such thing as a passion-filled life—that there’s just discipline.  Those people merely haven’t found their passion yet. There are different ways to discover your passions.  For example, you could… Read more »

Music Review—an eeriness to everything

Artist: OBSERVE THE 93RD Album: an eeriness to everything Alt-Rock duo OBSERVE THE 93RD have released their new album, an eeriness to everything. The album is available for streaming anywhere you get your music. Hailing from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the band is comprised of vocalist and guitarist, Derek Henry, and drummer, Dylan Zepp. According to the… Read more »

Dear Barb—Spouse Spending

Dear Barb: Hi, I am writing about my wife.  I think she has a problem with spending money.  We are a middle-class family with two young children.  My wife works part time and I work full time.  While I make a decent living, we don’t have much extra money. Over the last few years, my… Read more »

AUSU Update!

There are many complex and urgent problems facing rural Canada that require interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and diverse solutions. We invite you to be part of conversations on four key issues: rural housing, rural health and well-being, attracting immigrants to and building inclusive rural communities, and rural digital equity. Sessions will highlight what can be adapted to support rural… Read more »