With Vancouver boasts eateries that draw people from all over the world and some of the most unique desserts in Canada. I had a chance to experience this first-hand on my latest trip to the area. Prior to arriving at our hotel, I had already made a list of top 10 desserts to try in… Read more »
As an AU student, you’ve likely mastered independent learning. So, how about turning your self-taught skills into homeschooling your tots? But perhaps you lack, say, math, physics, or chemistry savvy? No worries. Author Christine Owens says you can still teach through “literature and life” (Owens, 2019, location 47 of 1527, 3%). If I had homeschooled,… Read more »
ADMN 201 (Introduction to Business Studies) is a three-credit introductory business and administrative studies course that is targeted towards students who want an overview of formal business studies at the university level. This course introduces students to the fundamental business topics (or functions) that comprise the typical majors found in Faculties of Business at universities… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the parent of a university student and I’m wondering what happened to manners! It seems for the most part today’s younger generation live by their own rules and are very inconsiderate of other people’s feelings. A lot of my son’s friends come over and barely look at me, even when they… Read more »
Somewhere in the crystal looking glass world, beyond the other side of actual human life, there exist the rarest and most precious beings. I picture them as a combination of mannequin and angel. They are digital divas basking in the pixel limelight, virtual mermaids doing the breaststroke through an ocean of self-regard. These creatures have… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Mach asks whether it’s worth the time and expense to go to AU Convocation; lots of feedback both ways on this one! Amélie is looking for course suggestions that will get her away from her HR program. Thomas wonders if proctor fees can be claimed with tuition on his tax return; most… Read more »
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What would happen if not only the logical but also the poetic aspects of our human nature were linked electronically? The human brain, with its heavily developed prefrontal cortex, allows reasoning and planning far exceeding even a lab rat’s such as seen in Pinky and the Brain (the Brain, online). There’s a lot of brain… Read more »
Scholarship name: DeBeers Group Scholarships for Canadian Women Sponsored by: DeBeers Group Deadline: June 1, 2019, 11:59 pm EDT Potential payout: $4800 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be female, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and entering their first year of an undergrad STEM or STEM-related program at an accredited institution. What’s required: An online application… Read more »
