With the hectic back-to-school rush behind us, It’s time to focus on the little pleasures of September: the beautiful autumn colours, the crunch of fallen leaves on the path, the crisp air, and that gentle yet striking scent of fall on misty mornings. Celebrate the first weekend of fall by exploring its strongest symbol, the… Read more »
School may have just started, but those midterms are coming up fast?and It’s time to start thinking of study strategies. Quizlet, whose goal is to ?build beautiful, simple software that helps students learn,? is free web-based software that allows you to search for study aids or create your own. Originally created by a high school… 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 »
A few months ago I had the chance to take part in a wine tasting session. I know; dirty job, but someone has to do it! Leading the lesson was a sommelier with about 15 years of experience; obviously a woman who knows her way around a bottle. Yet she claimed to still be learning…. Read more »
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At Home: The Money Question As Canada rises in world economics, Canadians as a whole are starting to become wealthier. But there’s a dark side that might take the edge off the celebration: we’re also getting deeper in debt. As The Globe and Mail reports, ?Canadians are getting richer, but are saddled with troubling levels… Read more »
?Creativity makes a leap, then looks to see where it is.? Mason Cooley Billy Martin is a percussionist, filmmaker, music producer, composer, sculptor, visual artist, and carpenter and is part of the groundbreaking jazz trio Martin, Medeski & Wood. His latest musical production (due out this month) is Road to Jajouka, a remix tribute to… Read more »
Film: Detropia Directors: Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady Genre: Documentary The Dystopian Landscape of Your Punk Dreams ?These people lost this house to taxes. So the city just lets it sit empty and pyromaniacs come and they burn it up, and this is repeated all over the city. You got these guys who love fires…. Read more »
Look up. Look way up. What do you see? Planets, stars, asteroids?maybe even the future outlines of space colonies and national borders. It might sound like sci-fi, but technology is steadily bringing space settlement closer to reality. The question is, should we allow corporations to sidestep the rules of the Outer Space Treaty? If you’ve… Read more »
Athabasca University has established a search committee for a new AU president to succeed Dr. Frits Pannekoek in 2014. Students are invited to attend a consultation meeting via teleconference or in person. Details are below. AUSU strongly encourages member participation in these consultations to ensure that students take a strong role in the future of… Read more »