Following the excitement of the recent AUSU election, council is now busy planning their Annual General Meeting, scheduled for April 6. The meeting takes place at 5:00 pm MST and, as always, all members are ?invited to attend and be heard.? You can call the office to book a line, and the AGM includes an… Read more »
At Home: Strahl holds firm on FNUC funding despite province’s reversal In spite of protests, and a reversal on provincial funding, Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl is standing firm on the decision to pull federal grants to the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC). In February, both Ottawa and the Saskatchewan government announced that long-running… Read more »
With AUSU’s new council elected and the Annual General Meeting fast approaching, change was in the air at the latest public council meeting on March 24. Although the new council hasn’t officially taken the helm yet, some newly elected councillors were at the meeting, ready to learn the ropes. Several items on the agenda dealt… Read more »
Planning to graduate this June? There are some important dates to keep in mind, and AU has an online convocation checklist to help you get ready for the big event! Convocation will take place from June 10 ? 12 this year, and ?for Convocation in June, Applications for Graduation must be submitted by April 1st,… Read more »
Following the excitement of the recent AUSU election, council is now busy planning their Annual General Meeting, scheduled for April 6. The meeting takes place at 5:00 pm MST and, as always, all members are ?invited to attend and be heard.? You can call the office to book a line, and the AGM includes an… Read more »
At Home: Conservatives reject proposed MP3 tax bill Since 1997, Canadians have paid a small levy on blank media, such as DVDs and CDs, that can reproduce media. Now, Conservatives are opposing a bill that would extend the tax to MP3 players and computers. According to the CBC, NDP copyright critic Charlie Angus has introduced… Read more »
Planning to graduate this June? There are some important dates to keep in mind, and AU has an online convocation checklist to help you get ready for the big event! Convocation will take place from June 10 ? 12 this year, and ?for Convocation in June, Applications for Graduation must be submitted by April 1st,… Read more »
At Home: BC may brand itself as healthcare destination British Columbia has plenty of wonders to attract tourists, including skiing, wine tours, and whale watching. And if the province’s health minister has his way, BC could be known for a new tourist draw: health care. As the CBC reports, BC Health Minister Kevin Falcon plans… Read more »
Ireland. Eire. Erin. Hibernia. Whatever you call it, everyone becomes a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating the history and culture of Ireland. This week, we take a look at some of the most well-loved traditions from the Emerald Isle. History of St. Patrick’s Day According to this History Channel video, the patron… Read more »
Whether they’re called caravans or campers, there’s a universal appeal to hitching up and hitting the road that never seems to fade. This week, we take a look at the fascinating world of the caravan, from vintage cubbyholes to modern behemoths. Retro Caravans Writer Chris Haddon doesn’t use his 1963 Airstream Globetrotter for camping. Instead,… Read more »