My name is Philip Kirkbride. I’m a college graduate from Ontario studying at AU. I’ve always wanted to do an exchange program or study abroad but never found the right time to do so. This is the story of how Athabasca University has allowed me to create my own study abroad program. In the last… Read more »
AU covers convocation fairly extensively itself, including running a live stream of the ceremonies (you can watch the live stream of the ceremonies starting at noon on Saturday, June 13th, at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/athabasca-university-convocation-2015) So rather than cover that ground again, graduate Bethany Tynes took her camera to give us a tour of the campus and some… Read more »
How does your garden grow?or does it? If the approaching summer weather is making you yearn for a bigger backyard or even a small square of earth to plant vegetables or herbs, there’s good news: now more than ever, gardening doesn’t require large spaces or even a backyard at all. This week’s links show you… Read more »
Have you ever heard that saying about the tip of an iceberg? That even though you can see part of a problem, there’s likely to be a much bigger part of it lying unseen? As an AU student at this week’s regular AUSU council meeting, I got that impression for a couple of reasons?and left… Read more »
I remember my first lonely months as an AU student. Although I work well on my own, I know from experience that my learning process is enhanced by contact with fellow students. In my classroom of one, there is no enlightening discussion, no variety in points of view, no camaraderie. When I discovered the AUSU… Read more »
With summer upon us, student activity has slowed down, but here’s what’s been on the minds of those at AU. AthaU Facebook Group Marc posts information on how to easily extend the length of an essay. Janine seeks guidance on planning for her BFA. Lesley wonders why courses are so expensive when they don’t come… Read more »
No Dry County is a Texan indie band with a sound that combines rootsy Americana, folk, and classic rock, brilliantly displayed in close harmonies and a lively stage presence. Their first full-length album, The Night Before, was just released this March. Recently the band’s vocalist Trent Langford took the time to talk to Wanda Waterman… Read more »
Album: Currency of Man Artist: Melody Gardot “?Cause I believe in a world where we all belong, And I’m so tired o? seein? every good man gone.” – Melodie Gardot, “Preacher Man” The above quote is from a song that memorialises the brutal racist killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955. This is… Read more »
What student wouldn’t love to bask in the Navy SEAL mindset during exam time? If you don’t idealize parachuting out of planes into frigid, turbulent waters or sentencing yourself to Hell Week, at least you can take comfort that the Navy SEAL mindset also applies to everyday things, such as studies and work. What have… Read more »
