At Home: Ageing workforce will boost economy With nearly 370,000 Canadian jobs lost since last October, some analysts are calling for a slow economic recovery. Others, however, are predicting a surplus of jobs in the next decade?mostly due to the ageing population. In fact, some industries are already feeling the lack of a skilled workforce… Read more »
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Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »
Most AU students are familiar with the university’s excellent library services, but unless You’re a Science student you may not be aware of another great resource That’s available: the science labs. AU ?provides facilities in which to complete all compulsory labs in-person in Athabasca,? and some lab sessions can be organized so students can complete… Read more »
September brings changes for all students heading back to school?and this year, there’s an important change that AU students need to know about. Effective September 1, the exam request policy will change, and that means new deadlines for arranging exams. Requests for invigilated exams inside Canada and the US must now be made 20 calendar… Read more »
At Home: Federal government urges schools and daycares to prepare for H1N1 As Canada’s schools and daycares get ready for the September rush, the federal government is urging them to be prepared for a possible second outbreak of the swine flu, also known as H1N1. Among other recommendations, the government is advising school officials to… Read more »
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If You’re a new AU student (or are thinking of becoming one), a great resource to get things on the right track is the AU Starter Kit. The kit includes links to information on how to enrol in undergraduate courses, ways to access financial aid, and how to apply for graduate courses. Studying at an… Read more »
Annual AGM Held As you probably already know from the AGM Report put out by the Voice, AUSU held its annual general meeting on March 23, 2009. In that meeting a number of important revisions to the definitions of AUSU membership occurred, to make sure that the Councillors you elect are able to represent you… Read more »
Whether we’re mugging for the camera or tattooing stars on our foreheads, our faces are perhaps the most important way we present ourselves to the world. From strange expressions to unusual implants, here’s a look at some interesting faces. Dive Into It These world-class athletes at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Rome have more… Read more »