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The Study Dude—Let Dr. Rogers Pop you a PhD

If you’ve got belly aches, consult a doctor.  If you’ve got study pains, consult a doctor.  The doc might just pop you a PhD.  MD Peter Rogers touts study ideas that helped him score top of class for a medical degree. So, what does the doctor order? Study and get fit—that’s it. When my classmates… Read more »

Council Connection—March 14, 2019 Meeting

The March 14th meeting of AUSU was “business as usual” but had a major change, one that Council hopes will be for the better.  The conference call format changed its platform to the provider Zoom, which specializes in video and conferencing systems.  Zoom will allow AUSU councillors to make more connections with each other as… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  The Irene Adler Prize Sponsored by:  Lucas Aykroyd Deadline:  April 30, 2019 Potential payout:  $1000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be women, Canadian or U.S. citizens, and either beginning or continuing post-secondary education in Canada or the U.S. in a program related to journalism, creative writing, or literature.  See submission guidelines for full… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

AU Open House Wed, Apr 3, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU www.athabascau.ca/discover/open-house/ Register online at above link second session:  Wednesday, April 3, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Looking ahead… Edmonton Meet & Greet Wed, Apr 17, 5:00 to 7:00 pm MDT The Rec Room, 1725 99 St NW, Edmonton AB In… Read more »

The Not-So Starving Student—Farmers’ Market 101

For students looking for a weekend activity that involves exploring locally grown produce, farmers’ markets make an excellent choice to accompany the warmer weather.  Unlike the usual trip to complete the groceries list, farmers’ markets provide an array of artisan food products, crafts and sometimes even live music.  However, if you’re planning to try your… Read more »

The Fit Student—Look Like a Celebrity the Tony Robbins Way

Last week, I watched a documentary called Being Tony Robbins.  Mr.  Tony Robbins lives on a gorgeous island and bathes in a waterfall.  But when he revealed his daily routine, I realized my impoverished life was just as rich.  Don’t believe me?  Well, he meditates daily.  I meditate doing the Wim Hof method.  He has… Read more »

Course Exam—HRMT 322

HRMT 322 (Employment Law) is a three-credit, senior level Human Resource Management course that introduces students to the branch of Canadian law that governs relations between employers and employees, primarily in non-unionized workplaces.  The course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge of employment law, focusing on constitutional law, common law, and statutory law. … Read more »

Dear Barb—Sleeping Dogs Lie

Dear Barb; Hi, my father passed away four years ago and my siblings and I were devastated.  I would say my mother was as well, but now I’m not so sure.  A few months after my dad died, my mom went out for a visit to B.C. to see my uncle—my dad’s younger brother.  When… Read more »