There was a recent clip from The View that went viral on Twitter after one of the guests took a stand against banning books in schools. That guest was LeVar Burton, a popular actor who starred as Kunta Kinte in the ABC miniseries Roots and who is an author himself. Burton’s message to everyone was… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Over-extended. A query about course-extension fees produces several responses with potential ways for paying for, or avoiding, the fees in certain circumstances. Discord Nous parlons. A few new subchannels have been added, including the French-only #francophone channel reddit Mapping out the money trail. An Ontario students wonders if she must pay AU… Read more »
Recently I had a busy streak at work and wasn’t able to commit to purchasing groceries, so I decided to try something new – Hello Fresh. Hello Fresh is one of many meal-kit companies that offer to help inspire you to try new meals, reduce the work in meal preparation and also add some enjoyment… Read more »
AUSU celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, with special events to mark the occasion planned for July 11 to 15. This week we peek back at some of AUSU’s history, including its 10th-anniversary AGM and an unexpected office move. A history both “turbulent” and “interesting.” An AUSU press release outlines the upcoming 10th Annual General… 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 »
Scholarship name: Nelson Awards for Indigenous Students Sponsored by: Nelson Publishing and Indspire Deadline: August 1, 2022 Potential payout: not stated Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Indigenous students in a Bachelor of Education or education-related program at a Canadian university or college. What’s required: A completed online application, the details of which are available after… Read more »
The Voice Magazine recently had the chance to chat with Tosin Adetayo (she/her) living in Red Deer, Alberta and enrolled in the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management. Tosin stated, “I started this program in December last year while I was on maternity leave. I used to work with an auto finance company. … Read more »
AUSU turns 30! July 11 to 15 Online and in-person (Edmonton) Hosted by AUSU twitter.com/austudentsunion/status/1542576591330500608 More event info coming soon! The Library Presents: Peer-Review Wed, Jul 13, 12:30 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.facebook.com/events/418234142971595/418234149638261/ No pre-registration necessary; access through above link AUSUnights Virtual Student Social Thur, Jul 14 5:00 to 6:00… Read more »
Celebrate with us July 11-15th as we turn 30! We have a fun-filled week planned, including contest giveaways, a special AUSUnights Virtual Student Social: 90s Retro Edition, and an in-person AUSU Birthday Bash with Student Council at Hudsons on Bourbon St. in West Edmonton Mall! RSVP to the AUSU Birthday Bash! Date: July 16th, 2022… Read more »
We all want to feel passionate about our careers. We want our jobs to offer us a sense of fulfillment, belonging, and value. But to truly get the most out of our profession, we need to give it love. For instance, we must love the thought of waking up on Monday mornings, staying late at… Read more »