Before Christmas I was scoping out the books at Costco. With their limited space they usually carry the hottest titles and always, always have a discounted price. I picked up a copy of Timothy Ferriss’ newest titles: Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. He is the bestselling author of the 4 Hour Work Week. … Read more »
“A mind that is fast is sick. A mind that is slow is sound. A mind that is still is divine.” –Meher Baba, Indian spiritual master Recently, meditation has become more mainstream. Although seemingly mysterious and boring at the same time, to many people zooming around in our fast-paced society meditation has become more of… Read more »
The end is approaching quickly. Too quickly! I revised my study plan for the next few months and realized that I have just over three months of AU studies left—about a hundred days. By April 30 I will have completed all the courses for my degree. Suddenly, graduation will be this year. In one sense,… Read more »
Scholarship name: SeniorsZen Scholarship Award Sponsored by: SeniorsZen.com Deadline: January 31, 2018 Potential payout: $500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian residents, and enrolled in or admitted to a full-time program at an accredited Canadian college, university, or trade school. What’s required: An e-mail with contact and school info, along with a 750-100 word essay… Read more »
This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Jan 26: Call for Nominations Opens for AUSU Election Jan 31: Deadline to apply for course extension for Mar Jan 26: Deadline to submit Nomination for Election Feb 9: Deadline to register… Read more »
The first meeting of January 2018 proved to be another marathon session but contained many important issues for council and AU undergraduates. The meeting was called to order at 5:31. The minutes from the December 2017 meeting were carried unanimously, but AUSU President Shawna Wasylyshyn clarified a couple of points on them. The meeting notes… Read more »
Breakfast is one of the most important meals in a day. Eating an adequate portion early in the day can provide lasting energy to tackle the rest of the day. For AU students, this means more effective studying sessions and a fruitful day spent juggling between academics, personal, and professional lives. Hence, shortly after waking… Read more »
For New Year’s Day, what topped your resolutions? To look as fit as bikini-clad Wonder Woman? As fit as shirtless Ryan Gosling? Or as fit as Michael Moore’s speedo? Every New Year, I make resolutions for fitness—with failing willpower. But this year, I got fit and healthy. And magic happened. My size-six executive wardrobe fits. … Read more »
According to the syllabus, PHIL 333 (Professional Ethics) is a three-credit, third year philosophy course that “highlights ethical issues pertaining to journalists, engineers, medical doctors, accounting, finance specialists, and lawyers.” PHIL 333 is considered a humanities course that has no prerequisites and can be challenged for credit. Professional Ethics is comprised of nine units and… Read more »
