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Contributed by The Insider IASTED – “International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology” – June 30 – July 2, 2003 – Rhodes, Greece. Details:http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2003/greece/cate.htm Distance Teaching & Learning Conference: – 19th annual -“Working Smarter – Building on Success” – Aug. 13-15, 2003 – Madison, Wisconsin. Details: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference AU Learning Services Conference – October 3 &… Read more »
For scholarships available through the Athabasca University Student’s Union, see the AUSU website at http://www.ausu.org FELLOWSHIPS FOR FULL-TIME STUDIES IN FRENCH (300) Value: $1000 DEADLINE: November 15, 2003 Administrator: Alberta Scholarship Programs Notes: Applicants must be plan to enrol full-time in a post-secondary program of at least one semester in length. At least three courses… Read more »
ISFIR | 2003 International Student Festival in Rome ISFiR- the International Student Festival in Rome takes place from July 16 to July 25, 2003. “With about 450 participants aged 18 to 50 from 90-100 different countries, ISFiR is the largest thematic student festival in the world. This year’s theme is ‘Challenging Attitudes,’ and to make… Read more »
HAPPY CANADA DAY! This week: 2 New Graduate Profiles Sounding Off – I asked for your opinions on the legalization of gay marriages, and you had plenty to say! Nature Notes – Nothing says spring like butterflies: And much more: Congratulations Canada, on turning 136! July 1st marks another Canadian birthday, and the end of… Read more »
Last week I asked students to comment on the legalization of gay marriages. You had plenty to say! I think that this is a wonderful thing. Why should only straight people enjoy such things as prenuptial agreements, lawyers, divorce, property settlement, custody fights, alimony and such. On the serious side, however, there are so many… Read more »
We love to hear from you. Send your letters to: voice@ausu.org Quote of the Week Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
The following is an overview of the contents of Athabasca University’s National Aboriginal Day special edition of The Insider, as well as a portion of a press release from The University of the Arctic, of which AU is a member. See: http://www.athabascau.ca/insider/2003/June20-03.htm to read the entire issue of the special edition insider. In Memoriam “This… Read more »
AUSU COMMITTEES SEEK MEMBERS AUSU Committees are looking for student members who can volunteer just a few hours a month to answer email or attend teleconferences. Anyone who wants to become more involved with AUSU Student Council can gain great experience and insight through committee work. The External Committee, chaired by Shirley Barg, needs representatives… Read more »
AU graduate appointed to COC Christian Farstad, financial officer, chartered financial analyst and AU graduate, has been named Director, Athletic Relations for the Canadian Olympic Committee. Read more here. AU Profs Get Piece of Funding Pie AU’s Drs. Oscar Lin and Peter Holt have each been named to receive some of $325 million in new… Read more »
