At Home: Weedzilla Summertime weeds are a homeowner’s curse: they threaten gardens, disrupt lawns, and creep in between the cracks in the sidewalk. But recently, various regions in Canada have been dealing with a weed That’s more than merely inconvenient. As The Globe and Mail reports, the six-metre tall giant hogweed, which has been found… Read more »
At Home: Underwater astronauts Typically, the word astronaut conjures up the image of a cosmic setting: stars, planets, or, at the very least, a white spacesuit. Submarines and underwater exploration are the last things that come to mind, yet recently, that has been the reality for several astronauts, including Canadian Chris Hadfield. As the CBC… Read more »
If You’re an AU student who regularly uses the myAU portal, you’ll notice a small change to the login page soon. AU has announced that, beginning July 7, ?the existing top field entitled ?User ID:? will now be changed to ?AU Student / User ID:?” The updated wording is meant to improve usability and will… Read more »
With all of the publicity surrounding the release of Eclipse, the third film in the popular Twilight series, It’s easy to overlook the real solar eclipse occurring on July 11, 2010, in the South Pacific. Although It’s not visible from most of the inhabited parts of the Earth, this total solar eclipse is still noteworthy:… Read more »
AU has announced that the university will be closed during the week of June 28, although some key services will be available. According to the AU website, the closure is necessary to help balance the budget and is scheduled ?during a reduced period of activity,? which should allow for the least impact on students. The… Read more »
If You’re an AU student who regularly uses the myAU portal, you’ll notice a small change to the login page soon. AU has announced that, beginning July 7, ?the existing top field entitled ?User ID:? will now be changed to ?AU Student / User ID:?” The updated wording is meant to improve usability and will… Read more »
Soccer, football, or any name you call it: World Cup mania is reaching all corners of the globe. With the quarter- and semi-finals beginning shortly, It’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement. This week’s links take us from the history of soccer to the present day, and give us a glimpse of… Read more »
At Home: Shoplifters get hit in the wallet When shoplifters steal goods, they might get away scot-free but somebody always pays. Now, some retailers are putting the high cost of shoplifting right back where it belongs: on the thieves. As the CBC reports, one young shoplifter recently found out the hard way that stores are… Read more »
AU has announced that the university will be closed during the week of June 28, although some key services will be available. According to the AU website, the closure is necessary to help balance the budget and is scheduled ?during a reduced period of activity,? which should allow for the least impact on students. The… Read more »
The AU Library is proud to announce that the library catalogue is now compatible with iPhones and Smartphones. The library catalogue has been compatible with mobile devices for some time, but a new feature has been added to automatically detect and allow searching capability with iPhones and Smartphones. To see the new version of the… Read more »