WOLFVILLE (CUP) — The New Brunswick government is again hoping to convince students to stay in the province after completing their post-secondary degrees. Under the Tuition Rebate program, post-secondary graduates of New Brunswick institutions who work and live in New Brunswick will be able to apply for up to $10,000 cash back on their tuition… Read more »
It’s almost here! On June 12, 13, and 14 the AU campus will be buzzing with the excitement of Convocation 2008. The AU website has all the info you’ll need to get ready for the big day, including travel information, schedules, a convocation checklist, and more. You can also find out about the 2008 recipients… Read more »
At Home: Canada Responds to World Food Crisis Canada pledged an additional $50 million this week to help fight the world food crisis. That brings the country’s total monetary promises up to $230 million. In January the United Nations announced that there was a major need for emergency food in Afghanistan and several other countries… Read more »
It’s the weekend, and besides cleaning out eaves, gardening, doing the groceries, visiting family, washing the car, cleaning the house, and cooking like a demon, you might find time to fit in something social and entertaining like seeing a movie. If not, perhaps fitting in a couple of these sites will do the trick. Forget… Read more »
If You’re looking for great tips on how to handle some of the study problems that students encounter, check out AU’s Study Skills page. You’ll find practical solutions on a variety of topics, including time management, getting the most out of textbooks, and even advice on effective ways to highlight texts. Other topics include mastering… Read more »
Study indicates students 12 per cent more likely to suffer mental health issues OTTAWA (CUP) — Post-secondary institutions across Canada are struggling to [meet] students? demands for mental health care services or support. Richard Kadison, chief of mental health services at Harvard University, recently conducted a study in which he found students to be 12… Read more »
An Athabasca University publication, The Book of Answers, has garnered another prize, this one a silver award from the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA). The UCEA represents institutions offering continuing education, including ?public and private accredited colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations with a significant commitment to continuing higher education.? AU’s The Book of Answers… Read more »
At Home: Albertans to Receive Free Health Care It was announced in Alberta’s budget this week that funds have been allocated to cover the personal portion of the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). Currently, Albertans pay $44 per person per month to stay insured under the plan. Until now, anyone reaching the age of… Read more »
Out of our mouths and pens and keyboards, words flow daily. Without them, life would be almost impossible. We are so incredibly dependant on them. We need them in ways not entirely unlike how we need air and sleep and food. Yet we don’t always appreciate them as much as we might. One Sentence How… Read more »
If You’re looking for great tips on how to handle some of the study problems that students encounter, check out AU’s Study Skills page. You’ll find practical solutions on a variety of topics, including time management, getting the most out of textbooks, and even advice on effective ways to highlight texts. Other topics include mastering… Read more »