In 1997, the predicament of Gattaca?s Vincent Freeman seemed like nothing more than a far-fetched?though intriguing?vision of the future. Vincent dreams of being an astronaut. He’s intelligent, healthy, talented, committed?a perfect candidate, except for one small matter: his genetic makeup isn’t quite ?perfect? enough. Fast forward to 2008 and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act that… Read more »
New Council Takes Office – New Executive Elected At 7:00 pm, April 14, 2008, the 2006/08 AUSU council was dissolved and the newly elected councillors began their two-year term. The election of the new executives was also completed. The execs will serve for one year, at which time a mid-term re-election will take place for… Read more »
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The National Post has been excerpting Daniel McGinn’s House Lust. In the three parts I’ve seen, he touches on a broad range of topics I find endlessly fascinating. According to the book, ?real estate falls into the category of intimate things??topics like roles and relationships you discuss with close friends. Preoccupation with all things real… Read more »
CD: Rachael Davis, Antebellum Queens Release date: 2008 Label: Fox on a Hill Well, my things are old, ragged and worn, My jeans are holey, my dress is torn. Please, please, Papa, would you try to buy my love? ?Please, Please, Papa,? Antebellum Queens Forgive me, but I imagine the making of this CD as… Read more »
Are you curious about the role of mass media in Canada? Interested in how the mass media impacts Canadian life? Wondering about profit and loss in the media industry? Athabasca University has effectively answered these questions and more in its new Communication Studies course, Media and Power in Canadian Society (CMNS 202). Cross-listed in the… Read more »
Consider a Career as a Social Worker What is Social Work? Social work is a discipline concerned with helping people, families, groups, and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being. According to the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW), social workers are concerned with ?individual and personal problems but also with broader social issues… Read more »
If You’re looking for great tips on how to handle some of the study problems that students encounter, check out AU’s Study Skills page. You’ll find practical solutions on a variety of topics, including time management, getting the most out of textbooks, and even advice on effective ways to highlight texts. Other topics include mastering… Read more »
WOLFVILLE (CUP) — The New Brunswick government is again hoping to convince students to stay in the province after completing their post-secondary degrees. Under the Tuition Rebate program, post-secondary graduates of New Brunswick institutions who work and live in New Brunswick will be able to apply for up to $10,000 cash back on their tuition… Read more »
It’s almost here! On June 12, 13, and 14 the AU campus will be buzzing with the excitement of Convocation 2008. The AU website has all the info you’ll need to get ready for the big day, including travel information, schedules, a convocation checklist, and more. You can also find out about the 2008 recipients… Read more »
At Home: Canada Responds to World Food Crisis Canada pledged an additional $50 million this week to help fight the world food crisis. That brings the country’s total monetary promises up to $230 million. In January the United Nations announced that there was a major need for emergency food in Afghanistan and several other countries… Read more »
It’s the weekend, and besides cleaning out eaves, gardening, doing the groceries, visiting family, washing the car, cleaning the house, and cooking like a demon, you might find time to fit in something social and entertaining like seeing a movie. If not, perhaps fitting in a couple of these sites will do the trick. Forget… Read more »
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