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Course Exam—CMIS 245 (Computers and Management Information Systems)

According to the syllabus, CMIS 245 (Computers and Management Information Systems) is a three-credit business and administrative studies course that teaches students the skills required to use microcomputer applications (PC applications) effectively.  This course has software requirements, including the PC version of Microsoft Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2016 and the four main applications: Word,… Read more »

In Conversation—with Via Intercom

Via Intercom is a Brooklyn-based duo almost too real for their own good, generating many-layered music to accompany lyrics with multiple meanings.  On December 8, 2017, they released Buzz Buzz Buzz Vertigo, an album I’ve had on repeat for weeks, and not just because the seventh track gave me a case of the willies when,… Read more »

Dear Barb—Chronic Control

Dear Barb: Hi, recently I’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.  It was a total relief to finally put a name to what is wrong with me.  The problem I’ve been having is that most of my family and friends think my illness is all in my head.  Since fibromyalgia is one of those illnesses that are… Read more »

The Not-So Starving Student

The classic comfort food that has won the hearts of children and adults everywhere is fried chicken.  The love for fried chicken is so universal that besides your local fast food chains, fried chicken has appeared on the menu of five-star restaurants.  Despite trying to recreate healthier versions of fried chicken in my kitchen using… Read more »

The Study Dude—Hard Knocks Hobbies

Are you as crafty as Martha Stewart’s prison-time?  She mixed her hobby with hard-knocks, fetching herbs while roaming prison lawns.  She whipped up gourmet meals for inmates while looking polished in prison stripes.   Spotless cell too, I bet. At work, my office looked messy; my hair, Einsteinian.  My computer screen rimmed with sticky notes, scrawled… Read more »

Course Exam—ORGB 364 (Organizational Behavior)

According to the syllabus, ORGB 364 (Organizational Behaviour) is a three credit, first year introductory business and administrative studies course that has students developing a strong understanding of Organizational Behaviour theories and provides students with the skills to be able to apply those theories in a real life setting.  There are no prerequisites for this… Read more »

From Where I Sit—The Shortest Path

As long as I can remember I’ve been a sucker for blank journals.  Of course, back in the day they were a motley collection of simple three-subject coil notebooks or plain-jane, utilitarian books like the old black and white Mead composition books of our youth.  They ranged in size from small, pocket or purse sized… Read more »

Dear Barb—Picking the Right Guy

Dear Barb: I am dating this awesome guy.  He’s great looking, has money, and a charismatic personality.  All my friends think I am so lucky to be dating Derrick.  The problem is I’m attracted to someone else, but I don’t want to end my relationship with Derrick and then regret it after.  The guy I’m… Read more »

From Where I Sit—No Need to Re-Invent the Wheel

Before Christmas I was scoping out the books at Costco.  With their limited space they usually carry the hottest titles and always, always have a discounted price.  I picked up a copy of Timothy Ferriss’ newest titles: Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors.  He is the bestselling author of the 4 Hour Work Week. … Read more »

Council Connection

The first meeting of January 2018 proved to be another marathon session but contained many important issues for council and AU undergraduates.  The meeting was called to order at 5:31.  The minutes from the December 2017 meeting were carried unanimously, but AUSU President Shawna Wasylyshyn clarified a couple of points on them.  The meeting notes… Read more »