AthaU Facebook Group Alicia inquires how much time she should expect to devote weekly to each course. Komal seeks feedback on challenging a course. Jaime seeks student input on course MKTG 414 International Marketing and Exporting. Other posts include PLAR, unreadable e-text pages, AUSU by-election results, and courses CRJS 360, EDUC 317, and GOVN 440…. Read more »
Fifth panel by Susan Malmstrom (“Lucky Rabbit”) Missed an issue? Read it from the beginning.
Dear Barb: Recently my 18-year-old cat passed away. I have two dogs at home, and, since Tabby has passed, they seem to be grieving. I am surprised as I didn’t notice them hanging out much together. The dogs are hardly eating and keep checking Tabby’s bed. Often they lay on the sofa with their heads… Read more »
Hilary came to the farm last weekend so she could help us with harvest 2016. Because of the crappy weather, no combining was possible. So, as we caught up on Homeland episodes on Netflix, we also planned a trip. In November, Hilary’s convocation from Royal Roads University in Victoria will see her receive a Master… Read more »
Patsy O’Connell Sherman, was born September 15, 1930, in Minnesota and died on February 11, 2008. Sherman was the inventor of Scotchguard, the fabric protector. In 1989 Sherman was the first woman inducted into the Minnesota Inventors Hall of Fame, and in 2001 into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Sherman achieved many firsts in… Read more »
At 5:31pm, the last meeting of the seven member AUSU Council was convened. By the next meeting, the by-elections will be complete, and the council will be back to its full strength of nine. In addition to the seven councillors, Emily Bonia and Carly Gallant attended as guests. However, before the meeting even began, council… Read more »
Number 10: “Once you see your grade, you’ll get skills in debate.” Debate requires skills in rhetorical devices. Do you know what a metaphor is? Assonance? Chiasmus? If yes, go craft a cunning argument. Number 9: “Your mnemonics remind me of early Alzheimer’s.” Make your mnemonics wildly visual. If you need to remember that a… Read more »
Canadians fall short and long on scientific literacy Science Literacy Week was from September 19th to Septeber 25th, and according to Radio Canada International’s Marc Montgomery, Canadians topped one list of science literates in a 2014 survey. But another survey by the Ontario Science Centre showed significant gaps in the science knowledge of Canadians. “19… Read more »
Band: Bear Mountain Album: Badu Vancouver’s Bear Mountain is back with their sophomore album Badu. Released September 9th, Badu is the much anticipated follow-up to Bear Mountain’s critically acclaimed debut XO, and fans of the band’s unique electronic-indie sound will love this album. Founded in 2011, Bear Mountain has steadily been turning heads with their… Read more »
’Generations lost’ due to low funding for Indigenous schools According to CBC News: Manitoba, “generations” are being lost due to the underfunded Indigenous schools. There are “persistent” shortages “faced by” First Nations students, which the article says requires school divisions to demand a federal government fix for the underfunding. Sherri Rollins, Winnipeg School Division Chair,… Read more »