?When people decide to live, destiny shall obey, and one day . . . the slavery chains must be broken.? Tunisian poet Abu Al-Qasem Al-Shabi ?I think that every free person who really loves this country has to fight injustice and corruption. I think this is also my duty. I really love my country and… Read more »
At Home: Wine and Dine If steak’s on the menu for your next fine dining experience, chances are you’ll choose to accompany it with a glass of red wine. A British Columbia cattle rancher has taken that concept one step further: if beef pairs naturally with wine, why not start the pairing while the beef’s… Read more »
This is the second of a special three-part Voice report on Athabasca University’s 2009 Convocation, which took place June 11, 12, and 13. The Voice offers its warmest congratulations to all this year’s graduates! Accompanied by bright blue skies and balmy temperatures, graduands and guests filled the halls of the Athabasca Regional Multiplex once more… Read more »
During each of the three days of convocation, one graduate addressed his fellow students and convocation guests, sharing his thoughts about graduation and the journey that brought him there. On Thursday, June 11, the graduate address was given by Marcel Ducharme, of Calgary, Alberta, who received his Master of Distance Education degree. The Voice thanks… Read more »
STUDENT: Angelica Nancekievill When health problems made traditional university no longer possible for her, Angelica Nancekievill transferred to Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Arts in English program. The London, Ontario-based student, who’s studying English literature, explains why she chose AU for distance education. She also describes some of the challenges of distance study as compared with… Read more »
On Thursday, June 12, the graduate address was given by Lorna Weisbrod, of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, who received her Master of Arts?Integrated Studies degree. The Voice thanks Lorna for sharing the text of her address, which is printed below. Madam Chair, Mr. President, distinguished guests, members of the platform party, graduates, families and friends, ladies and… 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 »
STUDENT: Katie Tippelt This week, we introduce AU student Katie Tippelt, a single mom in her first year of Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations program. Katie, who lives about an hour east of Toronto, is enthusiastic about AU and the opportunity it provides for single parents. She explains why AU’s flexibility… Read more »
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