Mindfulness 101. Universities across Canada are putting meditation and mindfulness on the curriculum. According to a recent Maclean’s article, Universities are teaching meditation to help students control stress. Across Canada, university campuses are offering classes, drop-in sessions, and apps designed to help students reduce their stress levels. In the east, for example, the University of… Read more »
On November 25th, the Board of Governors at Athabasca University released its latest Comprehensive Institutional Plan (CIP). This document will guide the direction of the university for the next three years and clarifies its vision for long term sustainability. It outlines the strengths of AU but also provides a picture of the current and future… Read more »
Athabasca University’s Comprehensive Institutional Plan has been released, and The Voice Magazine has a look at it from the student’s point of view, with Carla Knipe’s feature article this week, “Mixed Messages.” As you can probably tell from the title, the plan is not all roses, as Athabasca University faces some significant challenges, including financial… Read more »
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Dear Barb: Christmas is just weeks away and I can feel anxiety building in me! I’m one of the middle girls out of six in my family, and when we get together it is chaos! Some of us live halfway across the country, and the only time we all get together is Christmas at my… Read more »
After a quick junket to Victoria, BC, and Seattle, Washington, I’m back. What was to have been a proud moment for parents became a mother-daughter trip. Roy ended up staying home to babysit the propane heaters and electric fans trying to dry our damp canola. I was there in Victoria to see Hilary convocate from… Read more »
Edmonton Meet & Greet Sunday, December 8, 4:00 to 5:00pm MST Boston Pizza, 11320 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta In person Hosted by Athabasca University’s Students’ Union https://www.ausu.org/event/edmonton-meet-greet-3/ No pre-registration necessary. Just show up and maybe score some swag! Undergraduate Information Session Monday, December 5, 5:00 to 6:00pm MST Online Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty… Read more »
There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants than for you to record bibliographies like an Indy 500 nerd: fast and formal. Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips you need to help make your learning easier. I’ll also give you straight and honest opinions… Read more »
Scholarship name: Working Parent College Scholarship Program Sponsored by: job-applications.ca Deadline: December 10, 2016 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be employed, have at least one minor-age child at home, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. What’s required: A 600- to 1000-word essay to : “Discuss your experience as a parent… Read more »