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Did You Know? – Convocation Photo Album Online!

If You’re in the mood for something bright and colourful before the leaves begin to turn, you don’t need to look any further than AU’s Convocation 2008 photo album. There are more than 70 photos of AU grads, along with their reflections of what made their education journeys special. You’ll also find photos of honorary… Read more »

2008/09 AU Calendar – New Academic Calendar Now Available

AU’s new 2008/09 academic calendar is now in effect, and It’s your official resource for all the latest info on courses, programs, fees, and more. The undergraduate calendar is available here, and you can link to the graduate studies calendar from the same page or click here. Course fees and regulations are effective September 1,… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – When In Rome

With all the airport security, travel advisories, and airline closures these days, vacations are getting more like work every day. If You’re thinking of journeying to far-off lands, here’s some interesting advice you won’t likely find in the average tourism brochure. Odd Travel Guides This Slate article offers up the 10 oddest travel guides ever… Read more »

Voice Vacation

It’s that time of year: classes have started, the leaves are turning gold, and The Voice is taking its brief autumn sojourn. we’ll be on vacation from September 29 to October 3, scrunching through leaves, finishing last year’s Halloween candy, and getting ready to bring you some fabulous fall and winter issues. we’ll be back… Read more »

International News Desk – At Home: New Brunswick committed to green solutions – In Foreign News: George Bush says goodbye to the United Nations

At Home: New Brunswick committed to green solutions While many Canadian government agencies and representatives talk about getting greener and greener, New Brunswick has been standing out as a prime example of putting your money and effort where your mouth is. This week Herménégilde Chiasson, the lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, went green by opting out… Read more »

From the Gallery

On September 22, AUSU council met for their regular public meeting and it was clear that individual councillors (both new and returning) have quickly coalesced into an effective group. One notable item early in the meeting should interest all of you who like your radio straight from the web. Council has put together an ad… Read more »

Education News – Students make Atlantic campuses greener

ANTIGONISH (CUP) ? Student-led green initiatives are taking root on campuses across Atlantic Canada. A community farm and a sustainable residence are just some of the ways students are aiming to reduce their carbon footprints while raising awareness about environmentalism. Alex Redfield is one of the organizers of the Community Sustainable Farm project at Acadia… Read more »

Did You Know? – Convocation Photo Album Online!

If You’re in the mood for something bright and colourful before the leaves begin to turn, you don’t need to look any further than AU’s Convocation 2008 photo album. There are more than 70 photos of AU grads, along with their reflections of what made their education journeys special. You’ll also find photos of honorary… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Politics as Usual

It’s election time again, and as we watch candidates of all stripes engage each other, it might be wise to remember the words of the inimitable George Bernard Shaw: ?Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.? Campaign Toons As Canadians get ready to head to the polls… Read more »