Mary Eileen Travis was born on March 16, 1931, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, and died on December 21, 2005, in Rothsay, New Brunswick. In 1983 Travis became the first woman to head the Saint John Board of Trade. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree and her Library Science degree at McGill University, Travis… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Alysha expresses frustration at DVDs for ANTH 275 that skip over damaged parts. Miranda is taking her first 400-level course and wonders how different it will be from a 300-level course. Erica seeks input on how many courses to take at one time. Other posts include program changes, volunteers to user-test AU… Read more »
What happens off-campus stays off-campus? Some students who attended a private off-campus costume party in Kingston, Ontario, may be in line for some on-campus punishment. Queen’s University is investigating the behaviour of some students, whose ethnic-themed costumes could have violated the university’s student code of conduct. A CBC News article investigates the question of how… Read more »
Caresse Crosby was born Mary Phelps Jacob on April 20, 1891, and died January 26, 1970. Caresse was the first person to receive a patent for the backless brassiere. During the beginning of the 20th century women’s undergarments were extremely uncomfortable and even unhealthy to wear. Crosby was a young socialite who often attended events… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Nicole inquires if AU’s nursing courses are only for those who have completed a nursing degree elsewhere. Colleen wonders if She’s over-thinking exam prep for PSYC 323. Carla seeks feedback from nursing students affected by the program change. Other posts include ProctorU exams, selling used textbooks, and micro and macroeconomics. Twitter @AthabascaU… Read more »
Scholarship name: Working Parent College Scholarship Program Sponsored by: job-applications.ca Deadline: December 10, 2016 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be employed, have at least one minor-age child at home, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. What’s required: A 600- to 1000-word essay to : “Discuss your experience as a parent… Read more »
Edmonton Meet & Greet Sunday, December 8, 4:00 to 5:00pm MST Boston Pizza, 11320 Groat Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta In person Hosted by Athabasca University’s Students’ Union https://www.ausu.org/event/edmonton-meet-greet-3/ No pre-registration necessary. Just show up and maybe score some swag! Undergraduate Information Session Monday, December 5, 5:00 to 6:00pm MST Online Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty… Read more »
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Elizabeth Magie was born in Macomb, Illinois, in 1866, and died in Arlington, Virginia, in 1948. Magie developed The Landlord’s Game, a board game which was said to be the stimulus for the Monopoly game. The game was based on the economic philosophy of Georgism, with the goal being to show how rents enrich property… Read more »
Scholarship name: Working Parent College Scholarship Program Sponsored by: job-applications.ca Deadline: December 10, 2016 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be employed, have at least one minor-age child at home, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. What’s required: A 600- to 1000-word essay to : “Discuss your experience as a parent… Read more »