Black History Month has passed, but this final installment of the Black history month series was intentionally left for March 1st, 2024, because Black history is global history and should be celebrated year-round. And the third and final installment highlights one of humankind’s greatest ambassadors, if not the greatest, the Honorable Frederick Douglass. Douglass’ life’s… Read more »
After the regular acknowledgements and house keeping items of the agenda and minutes, the first substantive action of the night was the approval of the annual report for the fiscal year 2022-2023. Approval was unanimous, and so the report should be available on the AUSU website for you to look at right now. In addition,… Read more »
Students want to maximize their time. Likewise, I, too, am on a quest to manage time smartly. I’m currently managing it without a plan, and it shows. I go out for a treat every night and then spend an hour cleaning to bring a loved one joy. I work full-time in my career, often spending… Read more »
When we give to others, it goes on forever. That’s because one act of generosity is a gift of love that impacts all eternity. In light of this, one of the most significant acts of kindness we can provide is role-modeling generosity, as generosity is a virtue we can all easily aspire to fulfill if… Read more »
Pipelines and protests are two things that are synonymous with one another in Canada. When it comes to protesting pipelines, Indigenous Canadians are prepared to spend serious jail time to have their voices heard. Few Canadians are likely to be aware of everything their historical grievances involve, apart from maybe general suggestions of uprooted communities… Read more »
Recently I’ve been learning more about our own bodies and minds and how rest doesn’t always mean sleeping or physical rest. Rest goes beyond the traditional sense, but with the ongoing bombardment of social media, educational commitments, work commitments, and more, it’s no wonder that we’re not just tired in the traditional sense, we’re tired… Read more »
The topic of race might be one of the most contentious issues for many Americans, and there have even been debates about America’s founding document, The Constitution. Those debates have often involved some Americans making the argument that they have not always seen themselves reflected in that constitution. It feels like a claim that even… Read more »
Bergen is on Norway’s southwestern coast, sheltered by islands and mountains. It is Norway’s second-largest city, after the capital of Oslo. Bergen’s stunning scenic setting is only eclipsed by its captivating history. We were cautioned that it often rains in Bergen, but we enjoyed sunny weather during our visit in August 2012. The Rosenkrantz Tower. … Read more »
Have you recently been diagnosed with DEAD? Does this diagnosis leave you feeling marginalized or perhaps even overrun by the world around you? Do not despair. The prognosis is more hopeful than the acronym suggests. You can likely live a long and mostly satisfying life. You can stand proudly by your bookcases, breathe deeply, and… Read more »
