Ottawa recently passed Bill C-59. It’s an omnibus act that is being used to make various changes in numerous laws to allow the federal government’s economic statement and budget to be realized. One of the interesting things in the act, as it pertains to post-secondary institutions, is that they are now specifically excluded from the… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Aug 13, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Thur, Aug 15, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page AUSU… Read more »
Scholarship name: James Lee Foundation Scholarship Sponsored by: James Lee Foundation Deadline: September 15, 2024 Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian residents, age 16 or over, graduating or continuing their education, and be emerging (non-professional) creative talent (e.g. writers, art directors, film makers, recording artists, illustrators, digital artists, etc.) What’s required: Upload… Read more »
Facebook: Clubs or Societies at AU? A student asks if AU has any clubs or societies and inquires about how to create one. A respondent says such services aren’t currently available but recommends that students contact vpcw@ausu.org. The inquiring student has many ideas for clubs, indicating they are a great way to network and develop… Read more »
Freiburg im Breisgau is a city of about 236,000 in southwestern Germany. Known simply as Freiburg, the city was founded in 1120 as a free market town. Its location on the Rhine plain and its proximity to established trade routes ensured its success as a trade centre. The University of Freiburg was founded in 1457… Read more »
I lost my job today, and I’m delighted. It’s a huge opportunity to take the next step: a six-figure salary, and I might exceed it. Of course, the ideal route would have been making millions for me and my employer so he could retire and travel the world and I could run his business globally,… Read more »
Matcha is finely ground green tea powder with a vibrant green color. It has been the cornerstone of Japanese cuisine and tea culture for years. The taste of matcha is earthy, bold, and perhaps an acquired taste; one that is becoming more popular across the world. Matcha Swiss roll is essentially a soft fluffy cake… Read more »
Canadians have only a few more days to make a written submission about their experiences, observations, and ideas on the matter of foreign interference in Canada’s federal electoral processes and democratic institutions. All submissions received by August 12, 2024, will be read and considered by the Commission, but there are some important things the Commission… Read more »
A boisterous elementary school lunch hour (it was hot dog day!) gave way not to scholarly study but to an exuberant noisy classroom of kids with bums steadfastly resistant to remaining seated in their plastic chairs. Not flustered, our teacher with his metre stick gave a loud rap on the chalkboard. “Kids” he announced, “we’re… Read more »
My ultimate goal is to win an Academy Award in heaven, and I believe every one of us is intended to win an Academy Award in heaven. Each of our journeys is a miracle—a reason for celebration. Although we all deserve an Academy Award in heaven, we are also meant to love everyone in this… Read more »