From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Eclipse, part one. Like many others in Ontario who live in or near the “path of totality” for the April 8 solar eclipse, we made plans to view the event. We live about 15 kilometres away from the northern limit of totality as it crosses eastern Ontario. Why not make the short drive to experience… Read more »
Start your weekend off with some great reads, because we’ve got them! This week, we feature a brand-new interview with a student who I think you’ll be hearing more from very soon. She’s big into music, has some pretty solid tips for new AU students, and looking to connect with some Calgary AU students. Why… Read more »
The short issue last week leads into a bigger one this week. I’m happy to start it off with the latest Minds We Meet, where we speak with an accounting student who has one of the best slogans for when you’re just getting up in the morning that I’ve ever heard. Also, did you know… Read more »
Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, is a bewitchingly beautiful city. It is located on several islands in the east of Denmark, and faces Malmö, Sweden, across the Øresund strait. Originally an 11th-century Viking village, Copenhagen later served as the seat of government for the 15th and 16th century-era Nordic union of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. In addition… Read more »
The unusual but tragic shooting at a school in Finland earlier this week got us musing about life in the land of Nokia and Angry Birds. Moving to Nokia town. AU student Carmen Boudreau-Kiviaho describes life after moving from Canada to Finland. “Although she finds the weather comparable to Ontario’s, Carmen notes that the Baltic… Read more »
Like other global cultures, Chinese people have come to inhabit cities all over the world. Geographers (such as in AU’s undergrad course World Regional Geography) term these folks “Chinese overseas”. This research assistant opportunity seeks two workers to investigate “architecture design, planning, historic & heritage preservation and conservation” in various Chinatowns. Now, if you’re like… Read more »
The Future of Architectural Education Tues, Apr 9, 9:00 to 10:30 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Centre for Architecture www.athabascau.ca/news/events/online-lecture-the-future-of-architectural-education-5 Register through above link Library Chat Tues, Apr 9, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Thur,… Read more »
Scholarship name: Generation Google Scholarship Sponsored by: Google Deadline: April 23, 2024 Potential payout: $5000 CAD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college in Canada or the U.S. for the 2024-2025 academic year, or currently enrolled as a high-school senior for… Read more »
Facebook: PSYC 375 is hell. A student asked about three courses, one of which is PSYC 375. Replies suggest that PSYC 375 is “pure hell” and “absolute hell.” One student clarified that it’s about the history of psychology, and other students said it requires memorizing the textbook, including some unimportant details. Reddit: What’s it like to… Read more »