Thank goodness that canoe season has arrived once again. Getting back out on the water, feeling the dip and swing of the paddles as they propel this elegant watercraft and its lucky passengers forward, hearing the droplets gently fall and meet the surface of the lake or river — ah, the simple joy of it…. Read more »
It seems to me that there’s considerable misunderstanding about what it means to be bored. In our fast-paced world, being bored is considered to be a very negative state, even an abnormal and unhealthy state. It’s supposedly a state that exists when our external environment isn’t stimulating enough to spark our interest and passion. Think… Read more »
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AUSU Course Evaluations Would you like to know what your fellow students have thought of an AU course? If so, you are not alone. Many students find the input of their peers invaluable when selecting courses or a program of study. AU students may not have cafeterias and hallways in which to share this knowledge,… Read more »
Positive Changes in New Brunswick The Student Finance System in New Brunswick is seeing some positive changes (http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/edu/2005e0620ed.htm). Starting August 1, New Brunswick will have reduced the amount that parents are expected to contribute, increased the amount of funding a student can receive per week, and allowed computer-related costs to be considered as part of… Read more »
Anne Boleyn was born in England, but grew up in France and returned to England in 1522. At that time, Henry VIII was the King of England. He was an intriguing character whose main interests included eating, gambling and women, though he was married. He met Anne Boleyn when she was a mere 23 years… Read more »
Dear Barb, My fiancé and I are graduating from university this year. We have been studying really hard and reading only textbooks for years. This summer we have decided to rent a cottage at the lake for the month of July. While there, we would like to catch up on our reading. Can you recommend… Read more »
On Sunday, Roy and I were outside trying to do some catch-up on the mowing and yard work that had stalled during a week of rain. It was Roy who first noticed the menacing funnel cloud forming to the south-east. We couldn’t quite believe our eyes. I now have a better understanding of the so-called… Read more »
1. The taste of trout cooked in a frying pan outdoors. 2. Listening to Duke Ellington on a suitcase phonograph on the front porch. 3. Reading the sports section in the back of Caffe Artigiano while my daughter reads the Sunday comics section at seven o’clock in the morning when it’s a balmy 22 degrees…. Read more »
“These things happen.” That’s what I overheard standing in line at Cup o’ Joes. Margaret and I used to walk here Sunday mornings before she got sick, and after she retired. I was still teaching one English class a week over at the college. Buying the downtown condo had been Margaret’s idea. We sold our… Read more »
The manufacturer of luxury cars promises you a whisper quiet drive. The cigarette company commends, you’ve come a long way, baby. The plastic surgery clinic asserts that it’s all about me, myself and I. The beer maker offers purity and a glimpse of a happier life. A sixty-dollar scarf from the high-end clothing store will… Read more »
I have no proof, but I’m fairly certain whenever a child is born in Vancouver that the parents are required to sign a legally binding contract, which obliges them to freely use guilt as a means of making their offspring go outside and enjoy the outdoors. “It’s such a beautiful day. Why aren’t you outside… Read more »
Me, the soon-to-be-twice-divorced love cynic, writing a story about love! It no doubt seems strange, but love stories interest me. Not the sappy Hollywood type, but the very real ones that involve real people — particularly those close to you. You might be surprised to find that within your own family there are some of… Read more »
Bitty Browser http://www.bitty.com/ If you’re a website creator, you know the trauma that can sometimes arise from arranging content, especially when there’s a lot of it. There are tables, and frames, and other tricks you can use to arrange things, but sometimes you want something a little different; perhaps you want to use an iframe,… 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 voice@ausu.org, attn: Debbie… Read more »
Business, Sciences and General Education Program Application Deadline: June 1 For Canadian residents who are First Nation status or non-status, Métis or Inuit Enrolled in Canadian university, technical college or CEGEP in program of no less than two years in business, science, law, engineering, information technology, technical studies, education, social work and social sciences Based… Read more »
PEARSON PEACEKEEPING CENTRE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PO Box 100, Clementsport, Nova Scotia B0S1E0 phone: (902) 638-8611 – fax: (902) 638-3315 Dates: all year Internship types: Economics, History, Humanities, International Relations, Library & Info Science, Political Science/Politics and Social Sciences Qualifications / skills needed: Interns must have a university degree (example BA/MA International Relations). Interns will be… Read more »
4th World Conference on Breast Cancer June 8, 2005 – June 12, 2005 – Halifax, Nova Scotia http://www.worldbreastcancerconf.ca ScArt4: Science and Art 4th International Symposium June 9, 2005 – June 12, 2005 – New Brunswick, NJ, USA http://mechanical.rutgers.edu/scart4/ The 2005 Society for Arts In Healthcare Conference – No Borders: pARTners in HEALTHcare June 22, 2005… Read more »
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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 »