The meaning of life: what can that mean? Possible answers run the gamut of human thought and experience. Meaning is both personal and general; each of us has our own private mission statement whether we think of it that way or not and invariably there will be affinities between ours and others. As AU students,… Read more »
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A few weeks ago, Athabasca sponsored something called the Singularity U Summit, 2019, up in Edmonton, and invited alumni and students to attend. The event was free, but you had to sign up to get access to the video feeds of what was going on at the conference. I did so, and I attended a… Read more »
Do you want to tip into health-nut status? No shame in that label. But do one better and claim the status of health coconut. Now, that’s a tasty way to shine your skin, teeth, and hair. I use coconut oil throughout the day. With coconut oil, you can “condition your hair … hydrat[e] your skin… Read more »
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams I know I should be boycotting Facebook like my socially conscious cohorts, but it’s just such a handy way to stay connected with friends and family back home and to share a… Read more »
Online MBA Info Session Wed, May 22, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/online-mba-executives-information-session-2019-may22/ Register online at above link Third Annual Accounting Conference Fri, May 24, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm MDT DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 16615-109th Avenue NW, Edmonton AB In person Hosted by AU Faculty of Business… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Jason hints that he’ll soon be looking for research subjects; a queue begins forming immediately. Wayne wonders how to tell if a course’s exam is online or paper; replies suggest that info isn’t always easy to find. Angela seeks feedback on student loans versus lines of credit; lots of province-specific feedback flows… Read more »
Madison Daviduik is a twenty-one-year-old from Swan River, Manitoba. She lives with her family on a family farm and works full-time as a Supervisor for their local Aquatic Centre. She is currently enrolled into the Bachelor of Commerce – Finance program and is a self-proclaimed nerd. This is her story. Can you give us a… Read more »
Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant whose popularity has taken off in recent years in North America, by instructing consumers and hoarders alike to rediscover joy by decluttering and throwing away stuff (Green, 2014). At 19 years old, Ms. Kondo started working as a professional tidier in Japan when she founded her organizing consulting business… Read more »
Although you may already be on the path to an educational goal and career, it is good to think about things from another perspective. Many students, despite starting university, still do not know exactly what path they want to take and what their career choice will be. The role of AI in the job sector… Read more »