FREDERICTON (CUP) ? Atlantic Canada is steadily becoming more culturally diverse as international enrolment numbers are on their way up at universities in the region. Despite high supplemental fees and the cost of travel, many international students are still choosing to come and study in Canada, largely due to the efforts of recruiters. That’s how… Read more »
Most people are familiar with the standard fare at amusement parks: roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and hotdogs. But the realm of possibilities is much, much bigger than that, as this week’s look at unique amusement parks shows. Wizarding World of Harry Potter It was only a matter of time before the popular Harry Potter franchise… Read more »
At Home: Homophobia still rampant in Canada’s high schools Gay and lesbian rights may be gaining ground in the mainstream, but Canada’s high schools are still rampant with homophobic attacks. That’s the word from Catherine Taylor, a professor of education and communications at the University of Winnipeg. Professor Taylor is part of a team conducting… Read more »
September brings changes for all students heading back to school?and this year, there’s an important change that AU students need to know about. Effective September 1, the exam request policy has changed, and that means new deadlines for arranging exams. Requests for invigilated exams inside Canada and the US must now be made 20 calendar… Read more »
Digital textbook use is rising, but some have reservations about the technology EDMONTON (CUP) ? Digital textbooks may soon become the new popular learning medium as rising costs of physical textbooks drive students to look for alternatives. Digital textbooks have seen a rise in popularity already in the United States, due to increasing numbers of… Read more »
Voice Vacation It’s that time of year: school’s around the corner, the leaves will soon be gold, and The Voice is taking its final summer sojourn. we’ll be on vacation from September 7 to 11, enjoying the lingering summer sunshine and getting ready to bring you some fabulous fall and winter issues. we’ll be back… Read more »
At Home: Licence battle continues for Hutterites The battle over drivers? licence photos looks set to continue for a southern Alberta Hutterite community. As the CBC reports, the group has asked the Supreme Court of Canada for a rehearing on the issue. The issue began when a member of the Hutterian Brethren of Wilson Colony… Read more »
September brings changes for all students heading back to school?and this year, there’s an important change that AU students need to know about. Effective September 1, the exam request policy will change, and that means new deadlines for arranging exams. Requests for invigilated exams inside Canada and the US must now be made 20 calendar… Read more »
Most AU students are familiar with the university’s excellent library services, but unless You’re a Science student you may not be aware of another great resource That’s available: the science labs. AU ?provides facilities in which to complete all compulsory labs in-person in Athabasca,? and some lab sessions can be organized so students can complete… Read more »
At Home: Ageing workforce will boost economy With nearly 370,000 Canadian jobs lost since last October, some analysts are calling for a slow economic recovery. Others, however, are predicting a surplus of jobs in the next decade?mostly due to the ageing population. In fact, some industries are already feeling the lack of a skilled workforce… Read more »