Ever since the Olympics moved to the new format of alternating between summer and winter every year, I have to admit I’ve had less of an interest. Having it every other year somehow makes it less special than when it was every four years. I understand the reasoning why, how it could be hard for… Read more »
I was listening to an interesting podcast recently, where a couple authors had collaborated on a novel. The novel was a mystery and each author had strengths in areas where the other had weakness. It was interesting to listen to them talk animatedly about working together and the perception of their genre. The last part… Read more »
It’s a double feature issue this week. Our first feature is an interview with fellow student, Skye Van Zetten. It’s always interesting to hear the path to AU that students have taken, and Skye’s path is no exception. Our second feature this week is connected to AU’s recent budget that was leaked to the media…. Read more »
The end of July marks roughly summer’s half-way point. I often dread the act of flipping the calendar over to August because it forces me to acknowledge the beginning of the end of summer. As long as the calendar reads “July”, summer seems to stretch far into the hazy horizon. In August, though, summer seems… Read more »
Athabasca University has taken It’s 2015-2016 proposed budget to the General Faculties Council for review and explanation. I say explanation because That’s something this budget really needs. Do you remember not long ago, just last year, in fact, when reports were coming out that AU was going to be facing insolvency? But our interim President,… Read more »
Athabasca University’s library launched a new orientation video series earlier this month. This 9-part series provides students with a quick overview of how to navigate the AU Library website and how to conduct effective research. The video series is presented in easily-digestible chunks of about 4 minutes each. Each video builds on the previous one… Read more »
On June 26th at 10:00am, council held its in-person meeting in Edmonton, but members were also allowed to join via teleconference. The meeting was called by President Wasylyshyn. Five councillors attended in person, and one by teleconference, but there were three Councillors who were absent including Philip Kirkbride, Dixie Tolver, and Josh Cross. The meeting… Read more »
When I started my last few courses I had an image in mind of what life would be like after graduation. There was an image of writing all day, completing my manuscript, and finding time to garden, kayak, and hike. Images of relaxation with no deadlines, no looming assignments, and no longer counting credits and… Read more »
