Are you graduating this spring? Whether You’re looking forward to walking across the stage to receive your diploma, planning on attending in absentia, or just curious about the whole process, Athabasca University’s Convocation page is your clearinghouse for information about the big day. The page, maintained by the University, includes information on daily schedules; how… Read more »

At Home: One-Way Ticket to Mars Bored? Had it with this place? Ready to make a new start?on a different planet? Sign up to take a one-way trip to Mars and become a part of a reality show That’s all about new beginnings. As the CBC reports, at least 35 Canadians have applied to join… Read more »

You may have just missed Bike to Work Week (May 13-17), but the whole month of May is National Bike Month, and It’s the perfect time to remember your bicycle. Cycling is full of benefits?including fresh air and exercise, not to mention the earth-friendly side?and the weather’s finally getting good enough to lure us outdoors…. Read more »

Are you graduating this spring? Whether You’re looking forward to walking across the stage to receive your diploma, planning on attending in absentia, or just curious about the whole process, Athabasca University’s Convocation page is your clearinghouse for information about the big day. The page, maintained by the University, includes information on daily schedules; how… Read more »

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At Home: Drink Your Heritage Move over, Canadian brews: foamy mugs of beer are about to be replaced as Canadians? beverage of choice. Or maybe not. As The Toronto Star reports, there’s a new drink on the market, and It’s exclusive to Canada: poutine-flavoured pop. That’s right. The Seattle-based Jones Soda Co., which has previously… Read more »

If the spring weather isn’t enough to motivate you to get cleaning, organizing, and purging, consider this: Friday, May 10 is also known as National Clean Up Your Room Day. What better excuse to tackle the job? Click through these links for inspiration, get our your mop and a big black garbage bag, and get… 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 »

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At Home: Go South Sure, snowbirds may not love cold Canadian winters. But for those who are equally fed up with chilly springs, there’s some good news: they can now spend a bit more time in the sun before coming home. As the Sault Star reports, a recent immigration reform bill in the US may… Read more »