Northward ho! This Sunday marks the anniversary of the official opening of the Alaska Highway (also known as the Al-Can Highway). Completed in 1942, the Alaska Highway connects Dawson Creek, B.C. with Delta Junction, Alaska, by way of the Yukon. Although originally it was built as a supply road during World War II, the Alaska… Read more »
If your course contract ends on December 31, 2010 you’ll want to note Athabasca University’s special holiday procedures for requesting and writing final exams. Because the University will be closed for the holidays at 4:30 pm MST on Thursday, December 23, 2010 (it will reopen 8:30 am MST on Tuesday, January 4, 2011), it has… Read more »
The trouble with history is that It’s often seen with too wide a scope. We focus so much on themes, patterns, social mores, and events, that we often lose sight of the fact that the historical canvas is made up of many, many individuals?each with a unique story. This week, when we focus on remembering… Read more »
At Home: Bilingual Benefits It’s no secret that bilingualism is beneficial; it creates the possibility of higher earnings potential and offers cultural insights that are worth their weight in gold. But now there’s another area which a second language can benefit: your brain. As the CBC reports, new research suggests that bilingualism may strengthen the… Read more »
If the sun’s an energy powerhouse?theoretically generating so much that what reaches us in one hour could meet our electricity needs for a year?then why aren’t we making more use of it? Why are we still so dependent on other forms of power generation? Unfortunately, plugging into the sun isn’t as simple as it might… Read more »
I’ve been intrigued by the coverage?and controversy?surrounding the building of what was originally planned to be the world’s first zero-carbon city. Located in the desert outside Abu Dhabi, the city of Masdar seems like a shining beacon of sustainability. However, the project has run into difficulties. Local recession conditions and the astronomical costs of creating… Read more »
As the semester progresses, assignments and essays start piling up. And although many find their coursework stimulating and rewarding, It’s frequently the writing process That’s the biggest challenge. But there’s hope: if academic writing is your Achilles heel?or even if you just want some clarification on when to use a semicolon?consider visiting Athabasca University’s Write… Read more »
At Home: Friend of a Friend Facebook: the ubiquitous social phenomenon has gone from a small online gathering space to a vast network to a hit movie. Users old and young are drawn to the ability to stay in touch, retrieve old connections, and keep up with their friends? antics. Now, there’s a new use… Read more »
November has always seemed like an interminable bridge. The excitement of fall has worn off, a dank chill has permanently entered the air, and a gloomy atmosphere often seems to pervade the houses. To shake it off, this week’s links explore the beauty that even the most miserably cold and wet weather can bring. Dark… Read more »
As the semester progresses, assignments and essays start piling up. And although many find their coursework stimulating and rewarding, It’s frequently the writing process That’s the biggest challenge. But there’s hope: if academic writing is your Achilles heel?or even if you just want some clarification on when to use a semicolon?consider visiting Athabasca University’s Write… Read more »