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THIS WEEK THREE NEW CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE! NIFTY FIFTY : MAYBE – The first contribution from Barbara Godin, celebrating the joys of being a mature student: A DAY IN THE PARK – Stacey Steele’s first article, a recollection of a perspective-changing afternoon during a class trip to Quebec: WORKING FOR THE RAILWAY- Wayne Benedict is… Read more »
Linda McQuaig on “Value versus Values” September 6, 2003 (Free admission) 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Muttart Hall @ Grant MacEwan College’s Alberta College Campus 10050 – MacDonald Drive – Infoline: 497-5616 On September 6, Grant MacEwan will proudly host The 2nd Annual Muttart Foundation Lecture. This year’s address by Linda McQuaig, noted journalist,… Read more »
THE FIRST VOICE MAGAZINE WRITING CONTEST! $600 in scholarships to be awarded $300 each in the fiction and non-fiction categories Write for The Voice and win money for your education. The Voice is launching its very first writing contest, with categories for both fiction, and non fiction. Non-Fiction: In 1500 words or less, tell us… Read more »
THE FIRST VOICE MAGAZINE WRITING CONTEST! $600 in scholarships to be awarded $300 each in the fiction and non-fiction categories Write for The Voice and win money for your education. The Voice is launching its very first writing contest, with categories for both fiction, and non fiction. Non-Fiction: In 1500 words or less, tell us… Read more »
Dear Sandra, After a hard day of studying and surviving the heat outside, all I want to do is sit on the couch and veg to watch a good show. Problem is, all that’s on TV lately is reruns. Any suggestions for some good summer movie rentals? B. from Alberta Dear B., I think I’ve… Read more »
CHAT WITH AUSU ONLINE If you have a question for AUSU, or would like to get to know your council, drop by the chat-room [accessible through the ‘Message Forums’ option on the AUSU home page http://www.ausu.org. You will need an AUSU web site account.] during one of our chat times and talk live with AUSU… Read more »
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Instructor Assisted First Jump training is a traditional approach for most first-time skydivers. During a 5 to 6 hour ground training program, your Canadian Sport Parachute Association certified instructors will train you in areas of your skydive including equipment and parachute, aircraft procedures, exiting the aircraft, the skydive, canopy control and landing. You will learn… Read more »
For scholarships available through the Athabasca University Students’ Union, see the AUSU website at www.ausu.org Athabasca University Awards and Scholarship Information The Office of the Registrar would like to advise students of pending deadlines for scholarships and awards: Award Name: Syncrude Aboriginal Scholarship (http://www.athabascau.ca/html/depts/registry/studawrd.htm#sast) Value: $2,500 Program: Various – see website Basic Criteria: 1st year… Read more »
Contributed by The Insider Distance Teaching & Learning Conference: – 19th annual -“Working Smarter – Building on Success” – Aug. 13-15, 2003 – Madison, Wisconsin. Details: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference AU Learning Services Conference – October 3 & 4, 2003 – Edmonton, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe. Details to follow. OTHER CONFERENCES CAPDHHE [Canadian Association for the Prevention of… Read more »