When I was a T.A., I gave a group of students an A for their PowerPoint presentation. I told my supervising professor that the students embedded a great video and displayed a beautiful presentation. She gritted her teeth and said, “No bells and whistles.” When I asked her what that meant, she said content was… Read more »
LGST 489 (Alternative Dispute Resolution) is a three-credit, senior-level legal studies course that provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of alternative dispute resolutions (ADR). The course focuses on the two main dispute resolution methods: negotiation and mediation. It also introduces the basic principles and techniques of various dispute resolution methods. Different areas of… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am in a bad situation and I need some advice. My sister and I did our DNA testing to, hopefully, trace our ancestors. Well, we got a big surprise. It turns out we are only half siblings! We don’t know what to do with this information. My parents have been together since… Read more »
The saying goes: the devil makes work for idle hands. And yet, in the next breath, there’s an aphorism stating that hard work is its own reward. So maybe those who toil are doing so because the devil made them do it! Did we merely enroll at AU to further some masochistic need to affix… Read more »
There is something special about the flavor that a bite of pickled veggies adds to a meal. Even for the blandest lunches, a bite into a piece of pickled carrot can instantly add flavor and crunch to the meal. After years of purchasing my dill pickles and pickled onions from supermarkets, I decided that I… Read more »
Do you dream of gaining expertise at some skill? A loved one of mine happily works on a skill for hours daily. She’s clearly a master. But she’ll never admit it. Instead, she’ll say, “I’m far from mastery. I’m just a lifelong student.” So, why do mastery and humbleness go hand in hand? According to… Read more »
BIOL 235 (Human Anatomy and Physiology) is a six-credit introductory biology course that covers all major elements of the human body, including basic anatomy, fundamental organic chemistry, cellular structure and function, and the integration, organization, and control of all the body systems. Students will acquire an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, of physiological adaptations… Read more »
February is Black History month and it is a time when Canadians celebrate the contributions made by Black Canadians who helped to make Canada the culturally inclusive nation that it has become. Portia White (1911-1968) was the first Black Canadian contralto singer to win International praise. Her voice was described by critic Edward Wodson of… Read more »
Dear Barb: My boyfriend never gets me anything for Valentine’s Day, not even a card. I don’t get him anything because he doesn’t get me anything. My friends all get flowers and chocolates and dinner out. I always feel bad when they tell me what they got and I have to say I didn’t get… Read more »
Growing Numbers of International Students at Postsecondary Institutions According to The Canada Immigration Newsletter, the number of international postsecondary students have been increasing with some post-secondary institutions “calling for more,” as the number of international students at Canadian colleges and universities permits the expansion of programs through additions to the funding of the universities. Canada… Read more »