The 2020 Summer Olympics (yes, 2020!) wind up on August 8, 2021 in Tokyo. Each Olympiad seems to gather its own drama, and our writers weigh in on their views of games past. Winning isn’t everything. Really! Following the summer games of London 2012, former Voice editor Christina M. Frey explains why losing is sometimes… Read more »
Bannock and a Movie August Edition: First Nation Stories Aug 1 to Aug 31 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin www.athabascau.ca/indigenous/bannock-and-a-movie/index.html Access through above link AU MBA and the CHE designation Thur, Aug 12, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business and CCHL news.athabascau.ca/events/special-live-webinar-au-mba-and-the-che-designation/ Open to current MBA students; email fb-business@athabascau.ca… Read more »
Scholarship name: George F. Jones Scholarship Sponsored by: Canadian Rugby Foundation Deadline: September 1, 2021, 4pm PST Potential payout: not stated Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be involved in the sport of rugby (as a player, coach, or administrator,) and enrolled in a full-time degree, diploma, or certification program at a Canadian university or college. What’s… Read more »
As we’re coming to the end of the summer, many of us are taking last minute travel trips, camping trips, completing summer classes, and preparing for the Fall. This year, it looks like the Fall will be much closer to normal than it has been for the past year. With the variants, fluctuating weather, and… Read more »
I was scrolling my twitter feed one day and I saw one of the local butchers in Edmonton showing off some skirt steak. It inspired me for that night’s dinner. But when I drove to my favorite butcher and asked them for some skirt steak, they were out. I persevered and picked up some flank… Read more »
Over the last two weeks, I’ve written about the essay research phase and the essay writing phase. This week, let’s focus on the essay editing phase. To earn an A+ essay, it’s essential that you ensure your paper has not a single spelling or grammatical error. That means you need to devote at least three… Read more »
If you have a course that you would like to see a Course Exam article written for or you recently took a course that you would like to recommend to other AU students, please feel free to reach out with the course name and number, and any questions or feedback you may have. We’ll be happy to… Read more »
Dear Barb: I just started a new job that I am enjoying. My cousin knew the boss and got me in. The problem is I do not like my direct supervisor, who happens to be the boss’s son. I have been trying my best to get along with him, but we just seem to butt… Read more »
So Alberta’s big announcement is that if you’ve been diagnosed with COVID, you no longer have to quarantine or self-isolate. Also, there will not be any testing for non-severe cases. Protests are already underway against this action, with many doctors calling it reckless or irresponsible. Supporters suggest that even though we’re seeing a rise in… Read more »
