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AUSU Update!

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact ausu@ausu.org with questions or comments about this page. IMPORTANT DATES – Sept 9: AUSU Council Meeting – Sept 10: Last day to register for courses starting Oct 1 – Oct 10: Last day to register in courses starting… Read more »

My Philosophy

Sometimes it is a simple conversation that reminds us why we started this journey. A conversation about nothing regarding to studying, yet it can serve as a much needed reminder. The other day I was chatting with my cousin about weekend plans and she casually mentioned not being able to find a book covering specific… Read more »

AUSU Votes – The Results Show

Here’s the good news about AUSU’s recent by-election: the results are in, and the new councillors were chosen by a record turnout of more than 1,500 voters. The strange news? The ballot choice that resonated with the highest percentage of voters was … no one. Before we take a look at the numbers, let’s send… Read more »

Late Summer Lament

There’s a certain point in summer when the days fall away quickly, like the last desperate sands draining out of an hourglass. In early August, the summer—according to the calendar—is barely half over. Yet, just like reaching the halfway point of a one-week holiday, I begin to anticipate the end long before it arrives. Autumn… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AUSU Student Forums In the General Course Discussions forum, Colleen is looking to connect with other Nova Scotia students. In the Business and Administration forum, “jstudent” seeks a study buddy for ORGB 364. And in the State and Legal Studies forum, Anthony appeals for help in deciding whether to pursue or ditch CRJS 360 this… Read more »

Dear Barb – The Crime of Divorce

Dear Barb: I have a very dysfunctional family and it has been that way as far back as I can remember. My parents divorced when the kids were all quite young. It was a difficult divorce. My parents do not speak to each other and the extended families have chosen sides, therefore I really don’t… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Tomorrow is Another Day

As I write this on Monday, August 24th, I’m still vertical. “So what’s the big deal,” you may be wondering. The deal is that I’ve survived the coordination of another successful Babas & Borshch Ukrainian Festival. And while I always try to learn from the failures and successes of others, the lesson I’m still learning… Read more »