For the romantic, Valentine’s Day is all hearts and flowers and declarations of love; for the cynical, It’s a Hallmark holiday and a waste of time and money; and for the lonely, It’s sad and depressing. This year, make your Valentine’s Day count by getting educated about real heart health and safety?you might be able… 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 »

At Home: Health Premiums vs. International Students The Montreal Gazette has a story out about how international students in Quebec are being forced to choose between continuing their education in Canada or not due to the high health premiums they are charged. Single coverage is currently $951/yr, an increase of over 60% since 2009. For… Read more »

My four year old daughter found one more thing to love in the AUSU planner that you missed. Each month, there’s a picture beside the space left for a task list. The new AUSU logo figures are hidden in almost every picture. (Almost. Pretty sure the center guy’s not in March, September, or November) My… Read more »

During the Election, AUSU will be holding a vote to approve the implementation of a new Health Care Plan. This plan will cost $325 per year, however students can opt out of the plan before the fees are applied. Those who do not, however, will receive benefits of up to $500 in dental (including preventative… Read more »

During the Election, AUSU will be holding a vote to approve the implementation of a new Health Care Plan. This plan will cost $325 per year, however students can opt out of the plan before the fees are applied. Those who do not, however, will receive benefits of up to $500 in dental (including preventative… Read more »

Stressed out? Of course you are! But if It’s our hectic modern lifestyle that generates much of our stress, It’s also thanks to modern technology and knowledge that we can calm ourselves down. This week’s links examine some ways science and technology can help us reduce stress and increase our personal sense of peace. TechnoCalm… Read more »

At Home: Taxes for Tuition? Nova Scotians Agree In Nova Scotia, a poll from the Nova Scotia Post-Secondary Education Coalition show that nearly 71% of people making between $40,000 and $70,000 are willing to pay higher taxes if they knew it would go toward lowering tuition in Nova Scotia universities and colleges. With recent reports… Read more »

This Sunday It’s all about the game. Whether You’re keen on sports, prefer the commercials, or just like the excuse to gorge on game day food, consider this your Super Bowl companion. Drag your laptop to the couch and click through these links while You’re waiting for the next play: The Football Code So maybe… Read more »

Every other year, AUSU holds its election to determine who the members of the next student council will be. These positions are part time for regular council members, but three of the elected members will be chosen from within the group to serve as the executive, the president, vice-president external and vice-president finance & administration…. Read more »