New Dinosaur Species Discovered Canadian scientists have discovered a new horned species of dinosaur: Spicylpeus shipporum (spi-CLIP-ee-us ship-OR-um). The Canadian Museum of Nature unveiled the fossils of the creature on Wednesday. Bill Shipp named the dinosaur Judith “after the rocky area of his ranch where it was found, known as the Judith River formation.” The… Read more »
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Elizabeth Barrett, (– 1888) became the first professional teacher in Alberta, as a result Elizabeth Barrett Elementary School in Cochrane Albert, was established. Elizabeth’s goal always was to become a teacher. Following graduation from Teacher’s College she began teaching for a short time in Ontario then decided to go to the Canadian Northwest where they… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Mari wants to know the process for disputing a mark. Casey wonders if a course previously attempted is cheaper upon second registration. Jennifer seeks advice on challenging courses. Other posts include citing personal experience, surviving disaster, and courses HADM 339, MKTG 406 and MUSI 267. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets: “Adding insight to analysis… Read more »
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AthaU Facebook Group Several group members express concern and support for AU students and other residents of Fort McMurray, AB. Darren wonders if there’s an advantage to enrolling in a program over going it course-by-course. Larissa seeks advice on 3rd-year PSYC courses. Other posts include PLAR, motivation, hard-copy texts, the COPPUL library card, and courses… Read more »
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Alberta education kept afloat via borrowing Alberta education will remain intact in spite of low oil prices through a deficit. School councils and parents expressed concern about the funding for students because of the downturn in the Alberta economy, but the budget will increase from by 4.3% from the previous year to $7.9 billion. The… Read more »
Margaret Lally “Ma” Murray was born in Kansas in 1888 and died September 25, 1982. Margaret came to Canada in search of a cowboy to marry; instead she met and married newspaper publisher George Murray. Margaret joined George as co-editor and publisher of a number of popular publications including The Chinook in Vancouver, B.C., The… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Xtina seeks insight on the difference between the 3- and 4-year Bachelor of Management programs. Colleen attempts to gauge interest in an online used textbook database. Nicole wonders if she can switch a current exam request to UProctor. Billy announces a new Facebook page for AU Information Systems students. Other posts include… Read more »