At Home: Emergency Vehicle Big vehicles guzzle gas. they’re hard to park. They can be a menace on narrow streets. But It’s not all bad: their bulky frame can save lives, and not just the lives of their drivers. As the Huffington Post reports, a Canadian Hummer driver ?used his car to shield four young… Read more »
Studying by distance? You can still get student discounts at the movies, bookstore, or train station! According to the AU Student Calendar, every ?active Athabasca University student? is eligible to request a photo student identification card. To apply, you need to complete the required form and submit a photo. Acceptable photos are ?taken by an… Read more »
At Home: Time Online Sometimes it seems as though we’re addicted to our technology?so it should come as no surprise that media consumption has risen among Canadians. As the CBC reports, the ?amount of time Canadians spent watching television, listening to the radio and online media use increased last year.? For example, compared with media… Read more »
September’s here, so It’s back to the blackboard, chalk, and workbooks. Or maybe not; over the past few years, teaching innovations in elementary, high schools, and even university and graduate programs are shifting the face of education to a multi-faceted one. Here are a few unique approaches to the three Rs: Fresh Prep Time to… Read more »
With the passing of Neil Armstrong last weekend and a rare ?blue moon? happening tonight, It’s a good opportunity to focus on our largest satellite and nearest celestial neighbour: Once in a Blue Moon Tonight you might observe the rare blue moon, but there’s no need to cue mood music. In fact, contrary to popular… Read more »
Studying by distance? You can still get student discounts at the movies, bookstore, or train station! According to the AU Student Calendar, every ?active Athabasca University student? is eligible to request a photo student identification card. To apply, you need to complete the required form and submit a photo. Acceptable photos are ?taken by an… Read more »
You’re committed to the next step in your educational journey. Congratulations! Now comes the difficult question: how are you going to pay for it? Navigating the maze of financial aid information out there can be overwhelming, but CanLearn will give you a good start in the right direction. CanLearn, an online resource from the Government… Read more »
Almost two millennia ago, Mount Vesuvius exploded in a legendary volcanic eruption that instantly destroyed the two cities thriving near its base. What exactly happened that day?and how can scientists predict when the next big eruption will be? Click through this week’s links to find out. Eyewitness Pliny the Younger’s letters, which describe what he… Read more »
At Home: Electronic Rubbernecking Passing by a big accident? Think twice before Tweeting pics to your followers. As over 20 motorists recently discovered, you might end up with quite a different status than you’d intended. As CNews reports, ?Ontario Provincial Police laid charges of distracted and careless driving after drivers shot images of a collision… Read more »
You’re committed to the next step in your educational journey. Congratulations! Now comes the difficult question: how are you going to pay for it? Navigating the maze of financial aid information out there can be overwhelming, but CanLearn will give you a good start in the right direction. CanLearn, an online resource from the Government… Read more »