From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
The months we live through are not some abstract grid of days and weeks like those represented on a dentist’s or real estate agency’s complimentary calendar. We don’t just move through the seasons, we inhabit them. When I imagine the months of high summer, I think of them as a sort of enchanted, cozy cabin…. Read more »
When I was a little kid, I was a TV watcher. Not a lot of television—my parents wisely wouldn’t let me—but enough to remember things like shoveling snow off the satellite dish to get a better reception. I remember throwing out VHS tapes because they had, as we said, “gone blippy”, and always making sure… Read more »
I have until September to find a career. My EI runs out then. So, I am applying for AU’s MBA for the upcoming September session, which starts in August. In contrast, a physical university Doctor of Business Administration costs over $100,000 out of pocket. I can’t afford that by any means. I also submitted the… Read more »
The best way to describe the significance of Alvin Finkel on Athabasca University would be through the following experience he related to me interview in mid-December: “One colleague, as I introduced myself to a new Registry employee who asked “and what do you do here?” interrupted to say “you don’t ask Alvin Finkel what he… Read more »
AUGSA Elections Information Session January 20, 2025 2:00 p.m. MST Online Hosted by AU Graduate Students’ Association Register at the Event Link Library Chat Tues, Jan 21, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page What’s age got to do with… Read more »
Recently with the cold weather, I’ve been craving DIY BBQ restaurants but with a Japanese flare. Enter yakiniku, a social and sensory Japanese BBQ that brings people together over sizzling grills and delicious flavors. Rooted in tradition but constantly evolving, Japanese BBQ offers a unique way to enjoy high-quality meats, fresh vegetables, and a variety… Read more »
Athabasca University shines in many ways. It provides flexibility for domestic and international students; it offers a range of programs and courses in all disciplines; and it’s Canada’s premier open university with an online model. For all its strengths, though, AU also contains some weaknesses. One that has been on my mind lately is the… Read more »
Daze of June has been teasing the release of their new EP, Stages of Erosion, since November of 2023 when they released the first track. Finally, this long waiting period approaches its end as the album is set to release on February 7th of this year. The EP will feature five songs, three of which… Read more »
