“I speak to the black experience, but I am always talking about the human condition — about what we can endure, dream, fail at, and still survive. – Maya Angelou February 29, 1860 – Canada’s first female Chinese immigrant, Mrs. Kwong Lee, arrived in Victoria British Columbia. February 2, 1897 – Clara Brett Martin, the… Read more »
The sympathy in the young girl’s voice was genuine. It was a moment of pure compassion; of one person reaching out to another across the void in this hard-wired, fast-paced world. “Oh no,” she sighed. “That’s awful.” We were talking about cable. Or, more precisely, cable TV and the really great deal that she could… Read more »
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GEOLOGY FOR NON-GEOLOGISTS – HOUSTON March 6, 2006 – March 9, 2006 Houston, Texas, USA http://www.peice.com/eventdetails.aspx?event=102400&ref=Allconferences&frfi=16734 This popular four-day course will provide non-geologists with a practical understanding of the principles used by petroleum geologists in the search for oil and gas. The session will include both the scientific background and the practical applications of geology…. Read more »
To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with the word “events” in the subject line. PHIL(ANTHROPY) Thursday, February 23, 2006 Time: doors at 6:30, show at 7:30 Location: Red’s, WEM – $6 at the door Bands: Forever After; My Perfect Enemy; OK Cadet; From The Ground Up All ages show – Net proceeds are… Read more »
LEA ROBACK FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Value: $500 – $3,000 Application Deadline: May 15 Description: For Canadian citizens, permanent residents or convention refugees who reside in Quebec, and women pursuing studies at any level from literacy up to the completion of an undergraduate degree. Must not have a university degree acknowledged in Quebec, and must be socially… Read more »
Laughter not time destroyed my voice And put that crack in it – W.B. Yeats, The Friends of His Youth I have an old man’s knees and his crooked wrinkled hands. When the rains approach, my joints begin to ache. I find myself complaining about all the minor physical ailments, just as I remember the… Read more »
Dear Barb: I enjoy reading your column. Here is my situation. I have been dating the same man for the last three years. We are both in our thirties and have not been married previously. We get along great and share many common interests. Recently, I have been getting the feeling that he wants to… Read more »
AUSU Election, Now Under Way The 2006 AUSU election is now open, and members can expect to see campaign materials from candidates on this website and in our forums. Below is the candidate sheet, as approved by our Cheif Returning Officer, Bevan Iwaskow. Candidates will be invited to create campaign posters for you to view,… Read more »