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AUSU This Month – Congratulations Grads; News Release: ALA Report

Congratulations to all Graduates in 2006! AUSU wishes to congratulate all students who graduated from AU in 2006. New grads should watch their mailboxes for a special keepsake card and bookmark, produced by AUSU to congratulate you on your extraordinary achievement. It’s our little way of thanking you for showing us all what is possible…. Read more »

DEATHRACE: Sean Rutledge Update

S.L.A.P. Update New Leg 1 Runner – Sean Heather, the runner set to run Leg 1 for slap, had to withdraw due to an arm injury. Sean has stepped in to take her place. Wow, I can’t believe I am doing this! I first heard of the Canadian Death Race a year ago from a… Read more »

From Where I Sit – A Life of Structure and Order

I’ll let you in on a little secret. I live a very structured, disciplined and orderly life. For instance, I never ever let dirty dishes pile up in the sink. Unless of course there’s an episode of Gray’s Anatomy on the television that I’ve missed watching. Or an impromptu trip to the city. Or a… Read more »

Lost & Found – Love and Empire

When I was an explorer, you were like a hidden continent spread out before me. I traversed your lowlands, studied your fables, and pitched my canvas tent beside your hidden rivers. I breathed deep into my lungs the spices of your ancient trade routes and drew maps describing all of your wonders in elaborate pen… Read more »

The Good Life – Living With Toxins

As reported on November 15 of last year by Environment News Service (http://www.ens-newswire.com/), a 2005 study conducted by Environmental Defence found 60 different toxic chemicals in the bloodstreams of average people living in various places across Canada. The chemicals they found include “stain repellents, flame retardants, mercury and lead, DDT, and PCBs.” The executive director… Read more »

DEATHRACE: AU Students Run to Help Abused Women

S.L.A.P. Update Eagle Women’s Emergency Shelter Residential services and 24 hour crisis line: Eagle Women’s Emergency Shelter is a small but comfortable short term emergency facility whose purpose is to provide a safe, supportive environment for women and their children who are victims of family violence or who because of crisis situations find themselves in… Read more »

From Where I Sit – Thanks Oilers

Over the last several weeks, gallons of ink have been spilled writing about the Stanley Cup playoffs in general and the Oilers’ Cinderella story in particular. That’s not counting tattoo ink for the truly obsessed fan. How to adequately describe what’s gone without resorting to cliché? I’m most grateful for what this run for the… Read more »

Dear Barb – What can I do with an English degree?

Dear Barb: I have just finished my English degree at Athabasca University. I’m wondering what career options I have with an English degree. It seems a lot of English graduates go into teaching, but I’m not sure that’s what I want to do. I am willing to further my education if necessary. Can you suggest… Read more »

AUSU This Month – Congratulations Grads; News Release: ALA Report

Congratulations to all Graduates in 2006! AUSU wishes to congratulate all students who graduated from AU in 2006. New grads should watch their mailboxes for a special keepsake card and bookmark, produced by AUSU to congratulate you on your extraordinary achievement. It’s our little way of thanking you for showing us all what is possible…. Read more »