Easter weekend means a three-day?and for some a four-day?break. This first long weekend of spring means many things to many people. For some, the Easter weekend pivots around religious observances. For many, Easter means a family gathering, a tasty meal, and lots of chocolate. If nothing else, for most Easter at least means a long… Read more »
Anita Rau Badami was AU’s Writer-in-Residence for 2014-2015. She has written several books, received numerous awards, and most recently was featured on CBC’s “Canada Reads”, a discussion of books that Canadians should read. She was kind enough to allow AU student Scott Jacobsen to interview her for The Voice Magazine. You were the 2014-15 Writer-in-Residence… Read more »
Cost pressures on students are rising. With the economic downturn, many Canadian families are having to deal with job losses and the cost of education continues to increase. For AU students in particular, many of whom are adult learners and have the added pressure of having to feed their family, dealing with the cost of… Read more »
There have been continued discussions about the benefit of a call centre model of tutoring for the faculty of humanities and social sciences (FHSS). While this model has proven to be useful in certain faculties, I do not think it is a “one size fits all” solution. The FHSS is based on creative thinking, personal… Read more »
First things first, congratulations need to be given to the new AUSU Council. It might seem like an acclamation is a sure thing but as this Maclean’s article shows, running unopposed does not guarantee a win. This week, we do a course exam on English 255, a course which is a required component for many… Read more »
The first day of spring is still two days away, but I feel like It’s already arrived. An unmistakable aura of spring hovers above the lingering snow, bringing with it a sense of renewal and optimism. I took my first walk along our rural road this week. Walking is unsafe in winter when snowbanks hem… Read more »
The oil downturn and the future knowledge economy means our country has two houses ? so to speak. One housing the resource-based sector of the economy. Another housing the human capital sector of the economy. I consider both houses? contents important. But, I argue, we need a balanced economic plan for the next 5, 10,… Read more »
Often when I enjoy a good book at the end I am left with a book-hangover. I am left feeling satisfied at how incredible it was, and yet sad that it is over. The book-hangover can leave one feeling a sense of loss and uncertainty on how to continue. Often sitting for a moment with… Read more »
