Institut Français? Excusez-moi? The University of Regina is receiving over 20 million dollars in order to establish its new Institute francais (http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/newsroom/news_e.cfm?Action=Display&code=3N0440E), or basically, a French language section of the university. Of that funding 6.9 million comes from the federal government, and the remaining 13.8 million will be supplied by the Province of Saskatchewan. While… Read more »

Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends “The one Where the Stripper Cries,” will be on February 5th. (Before Survivor?) Friends airs on Thursdays at 9:00pm Alberta Time, on Global (channel 7 in Calgary) Survivor – ALL STARS Eighteen survivors, 3 teams of 6. The All Stars receive a… Read more »

There’s something absolutely uproarious about comic farce done well:and that is the beauty of this 1989 film. As actor Terry Kiser (Bernie) joked in an interview that in his biggest acting success he winds up being a corpse. I’m afraid so. And what a hoot that corpse is. Start with two dumb guys (Andrew McCarthy… Read more »

Students Support Program to Provide Access to AU Students with Disabilities January 29, 2004 On behalf of Athabasca University students, the Students’ Union today presented a cheque for $2,000 to AU’s Access to Students with Disabilities Program (ASD). The new annual donation from the Students’ Union will provide assistive technology to AU students who require… Read more »

TUTOR BIOS AUSU provides tutor bios on the AUSU website, so that you can learn more about the person on the other end of the phone. Tutors are selected for inclusion on the Tutor Bio pages by nomination from students, If you have had a tutor that you want to know more about, write Mac… Read more »

This column focuses on a wide range of issues affecting post-secondary students. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. If suggest a topic or a course alert for Taking Notes, contact djabbour@ausu.org Attending AU… Read more »

Dear Heather, I’m planning a trip next year with my older brother. We’re going back-packing and hostelling all over Europe, something I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a kid. The problem is our other, younger brother: we know his feelings will be hurt if we don’t invite him, but we’re certain he would spoil… Read more »

Finally Getting the Message? It seems that the Provincial Government of Alberta has finally decided it might be a good idea to put some money where its mouth is. Alberta Learning has promised (http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200401/15800.html) Athabasca University 1.5 million dollars to “redevelop high-enrolment courses for online delivery.” In this round of pay-outs from the Alberta Access… Read more »

Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends Another rerun:apparently this week we’ve got a whole hour of fun though. Friends airs on Thursdays at 9:00pm Alberta Time, on Global (channel 7 in Calgary) Survivor – ALL STARS Not even a week left guys:right after the Super bowl. Don’t miss… Read more »