Anita Rau Badami was AU’s Writer-in-Residence for 2014-2015. She has written several books, received numerous awards, and most recently was featured on CBC’s “Canada Reads”, a discussion of books that Canadians should read. She was kind enough to allow AU student Scott Jacobsen to interview her for The Voice Magazine. You were the 2014-15 Writer-in-Residence… Read more »
Easter weekend means a three-day?and for some a four-day?break. This first long weekend of spring means many things to many people. For some, the Easter weekend pivots around religious observances. For many, Easter means a family gathering, a tasty meal, and lots of chocolate. If nothing else, for most Easter at least means a long… Read more »
The following interview features Dr. Shandip Saha, professor of Religious Studies courses in the Center for Humanities at Athabasca University. His research speciality is in the field of Hinduism with an emphasis upon tracing the religious culture of Medieval India (15th to 18th centuries) As an instructor in online education, what are some of the… Read more »
It’s unfortunate that acting like a human can preclude you from receiving justice. I’m speaking of the Jian Gomeshi trial. If you’re unaware, CBC personality Jian Gomeshi was accused of sexually assaulting three women, and choking one. He has been acquitted of all charges. His defense was not that there was no violence or sexual… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am in my early twenties and just found out I was adopted. I had a very happy childhood and felt loved by my parents, but since I never looked like anybody else in the family, I always felt different. In the back of my mind I wondered if I was adopted because… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Kevin wonders if there is a practice exam available for COMP 318. Manuela posts a link to free tax software. Megan seeks feedback on workload for courses EDUC 309 and 316. Stephen is looking for students to participate in an online survey about smartphone or tablet use by AU students. Other posts… Read more »
Phyllis “Pat” Grosskurth, born March 16, 1924 in Toronto Ontario and died August 2, 2015. In 1965 Pat Grosskurth became the first female professor hired by University of Toronto. She was a literary biographer, whose work was often controversial and ground breaking, hired by the English Department. Her first biographical work, John Addington Symonds: A… Read more »
The meeting of March 10th, 2016 was largely uneventful. There were three major items of note, two reports by committees of AUSU, and the first vote on the changes to the bylaws of the organization. This meeting saw the presentation of the Forensic Audit Committee, a committee that was established in response to a request… Read more »
Often when I enjoy a good book at the end I am left with a book-hangover. I am left feeling satisfied at how incredible it was, and yet sad that it is over. The book-hangover can leave one feeling a sense of loss and uncertainty on how to continue. Often sitting for a moment with… Read more »
