It’s a practice many people engage in but loathe to be caught at. we’re not talking about picking one’s nose, singing in the car, or pocketing a few extra restaurant ketchup packets for later. we’re talking about re-gifting. Re-gifting is simply the practice of giving, as a gift, something you yourself received as a gift…. Read more »
Over the holidays AU, like most businesses, closes. AU courses that would have ended December 31st have their exam deadlines extended into January to accommodate the closure; this can mean that you feel like you have some “bonus-time.” It can feel like a great time to get ahead or caught up. But on top of… Read more »
You’ve heard of the slow food movement? Taking half a day to prepare a grand repast and then spending the rest of the day eating it? Sarcasm aside, making slow food a way of life is economical, healthy, sustainable, and life-enhancing. It’s a way of living that belongs smack dab in the middle of the… Read more »
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So here we are, we’ve made it through 2016, with a few bumps and shakes along the way. It’s been a heck of a year, hasn’t it? Terrorist attacks have been increasingly frequently reported, and the newest trend of using vehicles against the so-called “soft targets” is disturbing simply because there’s not much that can… Read more »
We’re in the closing weeks of the year. Soon eyes will turn to top ten lists of the year, resolutions, and exclamations about where the year went. AU is closing for the holidays soon, and many of us will make promises to use this time to really forge ahead on our courses or other tasks… Read more »
’Tis the season when money seems to flow out more than in. Regardless of to what degree you do?or do not?celebrate Christmas, this time of year is peak season for spending. Social gatherings, gifts, travel?the list of expenses is endless. If you’re already short on money, this seasonal drain of funds is even tougher to… Read more »
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Athabasca University’s Comprehensive Institutional Plan has been released, and The Voice Magazine has a look at it from the student’s point of view, with Carla Knipe’s feature article this week, “Mixed Messages.” As you can probably tell from the title, the plan is not all roses, as Athabasca University faces some significant challenges, including financial… Read more »
There must be something about working with books that makes library staff happy. Every time I interact with anyone who works in a library?whether It’s a public or an academic library?It’s a pleasant experience. I took my COPPUL card out for a test run recently. A COPPUL card is a reciprocal borrowing card that allows… Read more »