This is an unapologetic love song to my mother – artist of all artists – whose blood, sweat, and artistry gave birth to the existence that is me. This is an unapologetic love song to the artist, the woman – the thinking, feeling human being, whose extraordinary courage and vision brought nine children into the… Read more »
I do not adapt easily to gender stereotypes. During my years of living the single life, I was not one of those women, who for instance, follow a dating strategy of preparing elaborate romantic meals to impress potential partners. No, I was not one of those women, despite the fact that I love good food…. Read more »
When I was six years old, my mother started going for chemotherapy treatments. My father would take me out for Saturday outings to the pictures. The Caprice was one of those grand old movie theatres that would no longer be economically feasible. It had marble-tiled floors in the foyer, red crushed velvet drapes covering the… Read more »
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AU SPORTS CLUB SEEKS NEW EXECUTIVE The AU Sports Club is looking for AU students who are interested in serving on the AUSC executive. All that is required is a few hours a week to respond to emails, add new members to the discussion forum, and locate information to update the website or forum sections…. Read more »
Gabrielle Roy was a Canadian writer with many books and awards to her credit. Roy was born in Saint-Boniface, Manitoba on March 22, 1909. Her determination and strength of character would help her overcome many obstacles. Her impoverished upbringing caused Roy to work very hard at school where she received awards for both her French… Read more »
Dear Barb, I seem to have a lot of difficulty maintaining relationships. As long as I can remember, I have had problems with my parents and my siblings. Then, when I began dating, my relationships all seemed to end after a few months. I never saw this as a problem within myself, but now I’m… Read more »
Health Symposium Available Those in one of the various health-related programs at AU might want to take a look at the Alberta sponsored Health Symposium (http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/symposium/) site. The Health Symposium is going on from May 3rd to May 5th, 2005, with the speakers present being streamed online live through that site. If, however, you can’t… Read more »
Contrary to the media and retail hype, Mother’s Day is, I believe, the official day of reflection. Not the only day, just the official day, that mothers everywhere think about their role, their shortcomings, their successes, and their children. On November 23, 1977, our first child Greg was born. As a 23-year-old first-time mother I… Read more »
The term litter conjures up in one’s mind a messy affair, such as the town park strewn with the remnants of schoolchildren’s lunchablesin the ditch along our favourite scenic drive, its beauty tarnished by unsightly coffee cups, napkins and cigarette butts discarded by irresponsible drivers. Litter! Yuk! Its presence acts as one of those ugly… Read more »
It is always fascinating to see how a German movie confronts that nation’s Nazi past. The main focus of Downfall (Eichinger and Hirschbiegel, 2005) is a twelve-day period in April and May of 1945 leading up to Hitler’s suicide and the collapse of the Third Reich. The movie’s North American showing is especially timely as… Read more »
Attention, Post LPN BN Nursing Students. A new nursing course is currently rolling off the AU press: Professional Practice in Mental Health Promotion (NURS 435)! For those studying in the Post LPN BN program, NURS 435 is “one of the first required paced clinical courses… they will attend,” indicates course author and AU assistant professor… Read more »
I love spring cleaning. I love it so much that I do it all year long. You can feel free to stop reading now, but I promise I am not a total nerd. Spring cleaning is enormously rewarding. It’s the one time when I can take clutter and distractions, and eliminate them once and for… Read more »
In the halcyon days of my youth, like so many starry-eyed youngsters before me, I had wild dreams of a career in the pest control business. My father, unfortunately, had other plans. I’ll never forget the look of seething rage on his face when he caught me flipping through an old tattered, dog-eared catalogue of… Read more »
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4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – PERSON. COLOR. NATURE. MUSIC May 18, 2005 – May 21, 2005 – Daugavpils Latvia “¢ Psychology for Sustainable Education: challenge or illusion? “¢ Sustainable Education for All. “¢ Innovation in Teachers Professional Development – Changes in Education. “¢ Problems of Art and Art Education. “¢ Generative Art. “¢ Tendences of Development… Read more »
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We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter. RE: Pub night with Jack Layton (v13 i17) I would like to thank Mandy Gardner for her timely tribute (in light of the probable early federal election) to one of the few bright… Read more »
Classifieds are free for AU students! Contact voice@ausu.org for more information. AU SPORTS CLUB SEEKS NEW EXECUTIVE The AU Sports Club is looking for AU students who are interested in serving on the AUSC executive. All that is required is a few hours a week to respond to emails, add new members to the discussion… Read more »