The Voice columnists are enjoying a well deserved vacation. This week, catch up on what happened in 2003 with this selection of memorable articles, letters, and news from the university. In this special year-end edition you will find: * ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLES FROM THE PAST YEAR * * UNIVERSITY NEWS – WHAT CHANGED… Read more »
THIS WEEK SAD DAY FOR AUSU COUNCIL – VP Sandra Moore resigns minutes before council meeting to decide her fate, and councillor Nicholas Palamarchuk is removed from council under bizarre circumstances. Read the special editorial report to learn more… GETTING ALL LIT UP FOR CHRISMAS – Bill Phillip’s adventures in holiday decorating, and some common… Read more »
VP Finance resigns Sunday, December 14th was one of the hardest days yet for AUSU council and staff, and when it was all over, AUSU’s ranks had decreased by two. The main item on the agenda was the motion of removal against council VP Finance and Administration, Sandra Moore. This motion had been announced at… Read more »
THIS WEEK CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS – Despite the troubles of our world, for Bill Pollett, the magic is still there: FAST FOOD NATION: THE DARK SIDE OF THE ALL-AMERICAN MEAL – A new book that will make you think twice before ordering that hamburger. John Buhler provides a frightening overview: THE NEXT STEP – New contributor… Read more »
THIS WEEK FROM WHERE I SIT – New contributor Hazel Anaka’s back in school. NATURE NOTES – Do you have to travel to warmer climes in order to have a vacation? Zoe Dalton offers some cold-weather alternatives that might just bring the peace of mind you are seeking. FROM MY PERSPECTIVE – Debbie Jabbour attended… Read more »
Last November after too many years of considering and then dismissing the notion, I enrolled in university. Not full-time, not in person. I chose the only alternative that made sense for me at this particular age and stage of my life. I chose distance learning through Athabasca University, Canada’s Open University. When my box of… Read more »
THIS WEEK NEW HORIZONS:.A NEW ATHABASCA COURSE LAUNCHED! – ORGB 300 is a new course from AU’s school of business. Learn about this course’s innovative learning features. IT’S BECAUSE HE LOVES ME – Amanda Stamp, and what her case tells us about the value of Canadian laws that are supposed to protect women. VOICE CONTENT… Read more »
Athabasca University’s School of Business has done it again! They’ve just released an exciting NEW organizational behaviour (ORGB) course that incorporates innovative online technology with the course content, creating the perfect learning atmosphere for you, the distance ed student. Organizational Culture (ORGB 300), discusses, as its name implies, the cultural aspects of organizations and workplaces… Read more »
