School’s nearly out, and kids are gearing up for summer camp. But they’re not the only ones. In fact, there an increasing number of summer camps geared exclusively to adults. Here’s a sampling of what’s available: On Broadway If you love the idea of seeing your name in lights, you can live out your performing… Read more »
The June 11th, 2014 Council meeting was uneventful, perhaps because it was sparsely populated. President Jason Nixon was unable to attend due to illness, and both the Vice-Presdent, Finance & Administration Corrina Green and Office Manager, Karyna McDonald were on their way up to the Convocation Ceremonies in Athabasca, so were unable to attend as… Read more »
At Home:Study says Canada needs to Promote Bi-Lingualism The Canadian Association of Public Schools ? International (CAPSI) has recently completed a study that concludes that Canada’s public schools are not doing enough to promote French classes as an option for either domestic or international students. For many international students, English is already a second language,… Read more »
If you haven’t already, you can watch Athabasca University’s annual convocation ceremony online at this link: http://t.co/Ckv78DJ4Tk While Thursday and Friday’s ceremonies are already over, the Saturday and Sunday ceremonies are still to come and are worth checking out, if for nothing other than to hear the vocal group Asani’s multi-lingual rendition of “Oh Canada”… Read more »
Changes to AU Course Materials In the fall of 2013 AU began the process of replacing hard-copy textbooks for all undergraduate courses with e-text versions. Implementation has been staged in phases with about two dozen courses being transitioned each month. AUSU is supportive of the provision of electronic materials for students who want them, but… Read more »
Changes to AU Course Materials In the fall of 2013 AU began the process of replacing hard-copy textbooks for all undergraduate courses with e-text versions. Implementation has been staged in phases with about two dozen courses being transitioned each month. AUSU is supportive of the provision of electronic materials for students who want them, but… Read more »
We use them every day for nearly everything we do?yet rarely give a second thought to those marvellous instruments of ours. I’m talking about hands, those appendages that can hoist a sledgehammer, dry a tear, or perform the most intricate surgery (well, only if You’re a surgeon, but still). These sites offer a look at… Read more »
Convocation is rapidly approaching, and, like in past years, AUSU is providing bus service from Edmonton for those graduating students who are having difficulties finding their own transportation from Edmonton up to Athabasca University. AUSU also has arranged discounts with hotels both in Edmonton and in Athabasca for those students who are interested in attending… Read more »
Changes to AU Course Materials In the fall of 2013 AU began the process of replacing hard-copy textbooks for all undergraduate courses with e-text versions. Implementation has been staged in phases with about two dozen courses being transitioned each month. AUSU is supportive of the provision of electronic materials for students who want them, but… Read more »
How to get all that coursework done by 2016? How to keep the budget balanced this year? How to lose those five pounds before summer starts? we’re told that if we just motivate ourselves, we’ll be on the way to reaching our goals. But It’s not always that simple, is it? This week’s links take… Read more »