This article is adapted from the original, first published July 15, 2011, in issue 1926. The sky is sunny and the temperature’s warm?and your new box of course materials has just arrived. So why aren’t you feeling more motivated? Although many students continue their course work during the summer, the vibe is often more relaxed…. Read more »
Volume 20 Issue 31 - 08/17/2012
AU Students urge candidates to improve university funding AU students are concerned about the financial health of Athabasca University and the effect of recent news stories on the reputation of the AUSU membership. A recent CBC report notes that in recent years the university has made a series of reserve draws to cover budget shortfalls,… Read more »
As I write this, August is half over?and I can’t believe it. I know time appears to speed up as we age, but this is crazy. I overheard Roy telling a friend on the telephone that he’s ?been very busy every day with very little to show for it.? I can identify with that. Yet… Read more »
Most readers love a good mystery. And one of the biggest mysteries about books has always been editing?that vital yet shadowy bridge between author inspiration and finished book. It’s taken the e-book and indie revolution to ignite a debate about this unseen realm, a realm where well-intentioned authors often stumble around in the dark. It… Read more »
Film: Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life (2010) Writer/Director: Joann Sfar Cast: Eric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta, Anna Mouglalis ?In our family garden my husband is of the genus Narcissus, which includes daffodils and jonquils and a host of other ornamental flowers. There is, in such a genus of man, a pervasive and well-known pattern of… Read more »
A Crush on History, a Love of Change The Carolina Chocolate Drops is an American acoustic band playing in a traditional string band style. Their instruments include four-string banjo, five-string banjo, guitar, jug, harmonica, kazoo, snare drum, bones, quills, fiddle, beatbox, tambourine, mandolin, and cello. They use a mix of both traditional arrangements and their… Read more »
Part II: Hearing from Tunisians ?In all forms of Government the people is the true legislator.? Edmund Burke ?Dictators ride to and fro upon tigers which they dare not dismount. And the tigers are getting hungry.” Winston Churchill Read Part I of this series here. The Arab Spring’s weighty and far-reaching developments and repercussions have… Read more »
You’re committed to the next step in your educational journey. Congratulations! Now comes the difficult question: how are you going to pay for it? Navigating the maze of financial aid information out there can be overwhelming, but CanLearn will give you a good start in the right direction. CanLearn, an online resource from the Government… Read more »
This past week marked the 73rd anniversary of the Hollywood premiere of classic The Wizard of Oz. And while most of us have seen the movie several times, It’s always worth revisiting! This week’s links look behind the scenes of one of the most famous films in North American history. 71 Things You Never Knew… Read more »
At Home: A Good Read It’s hard to put down a good read. Well-written (or even just entertaining) stories can draw you into another world, making it difficult to close your book and pull yourself back into reality when the responsibilities of everyday life call. Especially when You’re at a really, really good part. Recently,… Read more »
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