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Time and How to Waste It

Time.  There is never enough of it, and often too much.  There are all sorts of stripes and shades of it.  Time that is beautifully wasted discussing soccer teams and foreign films over plates of cake and cups of coffee at the table of a sidewalk café in Paris or Brugge is a very different… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events!

Developing Your Research How to APA 7 November 18, 2024  1:00 p.m. Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business Register at the Event Link Faculty of Business Undergraduate Program Orientation for New Studnets November 20, 2024: 12:00 p.m. Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business Register at the Event Link AUSU Council Meeting November 21,… Read more »

Minds We Meet—Melveena Roberts

The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Melveena Roberts, a part-time student from Cold Lake, Alberta.  On a personal note, Melveena let us know that she lives with her husband and “four children on earth and two in Heaven.” She is currently enrolled in EDUC 201: The Profession of Teaching, with the… Read more »

Research Assistant Opportunity—New Pedagogies in the Digital World: Globally!

If you’re adept at computer programs, specifically coding with the Python program, then this fascinating Research Assistant job might be for you.  Dr.  Michael Lithgow is researching “international comparative study of pedagogical approaches to user-generated content and open-source intelligence in journalism schools in France, UK and Canada.” The idea here is to contrast different teaching… Read more »

We’ve All Got What it Takes

I was just invited to interview for the global vice president of marketing position.  The company specifies fierce collaboration, so it may be a combative culture, and it doesn’t specify job perks, which is unusual.  But the learning curve is enormous, as I’d manage 10,000 accounts, which excites me! I want to be permanent with… Read more »

Course Exam—CMIS 311: Supporting End-User Computing

I’m back! This week’s Course Exam introduces readers to CMIS 311: Supporting End-User Computing. Overview CMIS 311 is a three-credit, senior-level course offered by the Faculty of Business.  It has no official prerequisites, though completion of CMIS 245 or previous experience with Microsoft Office is recommended. The course consists of three units and five assignments… Read more »

Music Review—Amythyst Kiah’s Still+Bright

Artist: Amythyst Kiah Album: Still+Bright With lyrics like a revolution and social commentary in musical form, Amythyst Kiah’s new album touches on deep and thought-provoking topics that absolutely entrance a listener.  However, despite the catchy rhythms and folk blues inspired tunes, the musical composition leaves lots to be desired.  Comprised of a number of hits… Read more »

My Vision for Humane Senior Care

I applied to be the director of sales and marketing at a seniors’ residence.  I know what will give the residence a unique selling proposition.  It’s what would make me ever consider a home, which I’d otherwise refuse to go into due to certain appalling conditions.  The primary negative conditions are namely the lack of… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name: North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship Sponsored by:  North American Van Lines Deadline:  December 15, 2024 Potential payout:  $1,000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents, and enrolled (or enrolling) as a full-time student at an accredited university or college for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent… Read more »