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 »
Victoria Day weekend is a pleasant respite from the busyness of term papers, finals, and thesis drafts, but coming off that vacation high makes it all the harder to buckle down and get to work. If you’ve had difficulty focusing this week, these resources might help you get back on track: Focus Online The Internet… Read more »
The Canadian Radio-televistion and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is looking for public input on their new plans for television regulation. Input will be taken unti June 25th at this link. What they are looking for input into is their new plan to force broadcasters to allow us to purchase individual channels from broadcasters. Aside from a… Read more »
At Home: University of Saskatchewan President Fired The University of Saskatchewan has been in the news quite a bit lately, first for firing tenured professor Robert Buckingham for being critical of the university administration’s plan to restructure the institution to save it money. Widespread media attention and public outcry quickly had the university re-hire him,… Read more »
The Academy Awards were handed out months ago, and now we’re gearing up for summer blockbuster season. But did you know that the first Academy Awards were held in May, back in 1929? Click through this week’s links for a look at Oscar history. Do Your Research Need to know who was awarded Best Supporting… Read more »
This month at AUSU Council, I was happy to note that Council has officially moved away from the consent agenda format used at the past meeting to a format where the executive and committee chairs go over the highlights of their full reports to Council. This change makes the meetings very useful to average students… Read more »
Athabasca University recently announced the hiring of a new university President. Mr. Peter Mackinnon, former president and dean of law at the University of Saskatchewan will be serving as AU’s Interim President until June 30, 2015, or possibly slightly longer as there is the possibility of extension. Among other positions, Mr. Mackinnon has previously chaired… Read more »
This year marks the hundredth anniversary of Mother’s Day. Cards and flowers are nice, but you know what will really impress Mom? Trivia about the holiday! Well, not really?but be sure to share these links with her: How It All Began What do pacifism and worker’s rights have to do with Mother’s Day? The National… Read more »
