Depending on the destination, there are world-class museums and attractions to captivate the tourist. If you seek out a tourist information centre you’ll find lure cards, pamphlets, and coupons all vying for your attention and dollars. It will likely also list all the free activities. In the case of Palm Springs with its year-round hot… Read more »
Dear Members, You may have recently seen information on the internet speculating about the future of Athabasca University. These reports suggest that the Alberta government may broker a merger between AU and University of Alberta, and that this may result in drastic changes to the services and programs offered to students AU students. We want… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, my husband and I have been married almost two years and I am already having trouble with my sister-in-law. My husband and I have been previously married and, unfortunately, our spouses passed away within six months of each other. We met while living in the same condo development while married to our… Read more »
One of the most common internet experiences must be stumbling over one thing while looking for another. You begin with a very focused search, notice an intriguing menu item, and several clicks later you discover hidden internet treasure. That’s how I found the AU Students’ Union Discussion Forums. There’s no attempt to hide these forums…. Read more »
Movie:The Vivian Maier Mystery Director: Jill Nichols If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro’ narrow chinks of his cavern. – William Blake In a time when photography has become so ubiquitous that cameras… Read more »
The next time You’re stuck in traffic, frustrated by gridlock, imagine this: the cars around you flowing smoothly?not a blocked intersection in sight?as you relax behind the wheel and sip your morning coffee. That little piece of auto heaven is closer than you think as driverless cars and self-guided delivery drones move closer to the… Read more »
?The medium is the message,? Marshall McLuhan famously said, and there’s nowhere this is more true than in the job search market. In fact, job seekers experience the effects of the saying every time their resumes create a good impression?or are tossed on the rejection pile. When You’re putting together a resume, having good content… Read more »
When did I lose control of my life? It happened subtly. Perhaps it was the overwhelming busyness of life—work and family obligations coupled with ongoing education and volunteer commitments. Somewhere along the way, my life began to run me. Opportunities got deferred to some magic future time when I wouldn’t be so busy. That time… Read more »
This weeks’ “Did You Know?” article features some comments made in the Athabasca Advocate about AU moving to a call centre model. I was quite surprised when I read it, because, apparently, I view call centres as a positive step toward restructuring AU. At least, this is what the president of the Graduate Students’ Association,… Read more »
