Jaydan Harrison was raised in a tiny village called Dysart, SK, but currently lives in Saskatoon. After graduating high school, he originally planned to study public policy at Mount Allison University, but it turned out not to be the right fit. After a year of university, he transferred into the Library & Information Technology program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. He graduated in Spring 2024 and hopes to eventually pursue an MLIS. In the meantime, he is working in various nonprofit organizations He is passionate about community services and cultural institutions that enrich the human experience without the barrier of money.
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 »
The long-standing Voice column is back! This week’s Course Exam shines a spotlight on GOVN 301: Governance, the Public Sector and Corporate Power. Overview GOVN 301/POLI 301 is a three-credit, senior-level course offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. It has no prerequisites, though a previous course in political science, governance, or public… Read more »
This week, I am excited to review another governance course—GOVN/CMNS 444: Media Relations. Overview GOVN 444 is a three-credit, senior-level course offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. It has no official prerequisites, though completion of CMNS 301 or another course in communication theory is recommended. GOVN 444 consists of seven units and… Read more »
I’m back! This week’s Course Exam introduces readers to CMIS 311: Supporting End-User Computing. Overview CMIS 311 is a three-credit, senior-level course offered by the Faculty of Business. It has no official prerequisites, though completion of CMIS 245 or previous experience with Microsoft Office is recommended. The course consists of three units and five assignments… Read more »
The Cycle (Elegy) A lifetime or two Finding, taking, thinking, making Little souvenirs of the brain Fill the pool of recollection A currency called time Saving, spending, stealing, lending In this haze of distraction We search for meaning A slow, sinister change Fleeting, falling, losing, stalling The pain of this process Passed down… Read more »
The long-standing Voice column is back! This week’s Course Exam shines a spotlight on GOVN 301: Governance, the Public Sector and Corporate Power. Overview GOVN 301/POLI 301 is a three-credit, senior-level course offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. It has no prerequisites, though a previous course in political science, governance, or public… Read more »