Shifrah Gadamsetti is the Chair of the board of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations and is also the President of the Mount Royal University Students Association. She is currently pursuing her second undergraduate degree, but took a few minutes to answer some questions about CASA and her role in it for The Voice Magazine…. Read more »
When you turn 80, do you want to snowboardor decay? Almost 80, Papa, armed with wrenches, stomps his way underneath cars. Papa lifts heavy loads and dumbbell weights. Papa’s phone rings off the hook. Papa might outlive me. Around 80, my former landlady crept up stairwells, frail. She avoided winter sidewalks for fear of falling…. Read more »
Dear Barb: I am in my twenties and still living at home. I work full time and take courses at AU. I have recently begun dating a wonderful guy and I can see us working out long term, because we have a lot of common interests and rarely argue. I have met his family and… Read more »
“All successful academics work hard at the craft of writing,” says stylish writing evangelist, Helen Sword (p. 86). Many find that hard work thrilling (Sword). My thesis barely passed. I wrote longwinded sentences in passive voice. But most students write, well, poorly. Why? Universities rarely teach writing outside of the English department, says Sword…. Read more »
In Edmonton, the Macewan University recently figured out that some of its staff had fallen for an email phishing scam. Some enterprising con-men basically convinced some of the university’s financial administration people that a construction company the university was using had changed its banking information. The administrators helpfully adjusted the banking information on their end… Read more »
If you want to discern the secret ache of the Arab heart, you need look no further than the song “Aïcha,” co-written and sung by the iconic Algerian singer who popularized raï music, Cheb Khaled. In the year of its release, 1996, “Aïcha” topped the charts in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France, and… Read more »
There’s magic in the air on the first of the month. The first marks the beginning of my next AU course. The box of course materials has been sitting here for weeks, filling me with itchy anticipation. I’ve opened the box alreadyI’ve even peeked inside. But todaythe glorious firstI ceremoniously peel the cellophane off the… Read more »
September comes with a series of stressors for new students. For students living independently, cooking is either a headache or a pleasant break from studying routines. Whichever you find it to be, you can benefit from an array of tools to save preparation time so that you can focus on more important things, such as… Read more »
What do the rich and powerful do when family members need mental health care? If youre as ignorant of the lives of the upper crust as yours truly, the first image that comes to mind might be that of Rochesters first wife (in Charlotte Brontës 1847 novel Jane Eyre), shut off in one wing of… Read more »
Using classic novels to study creative writing is an easy way to learn plot and character development. I have found them most beneficial for character development as there is rarely a character that feels underdeveloped or there for no reason, each character is key to the plot. The characters are in control of themselves; the… Read more »
Leadership and Management Development (LMD) Info Session Wednesday, September 6, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU’s Faculty of Business https://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/athabasca-university-leadership-management-development-lmd-information-session-4-2-copy/ register online at above link AUSU Member Consultation for Bylaw Revisions Wednesday, September 6, 1:00 to 2:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU
Mary A. Delaney was an American inventor. Very little is known about her life, other than she received a patent May 12, 1908, for her invention of the retractable dog leash. Here is how Mary Delaney describes why she created her invention: “It is usually desirable that the dog should have a certain freedom in… Read more »
Scholarship name: Act for Impact Scholarship Sponsored by: Scotiabank and yconic Deadline: September 20, 2017, 3:00pm EDT Potential payout: $2500 to $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be citizens or permanents residents of Canada or an international student, enrolled in a Canadian education institution for the 2017/18 academic year, and a member of yconic.com. See the… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Justine posts a link and invitation to AU psyc students and grads to join the new AU psyc group on Facebook. Courtney seeks feedback on RELS 204 Intro to World Religions, which spins off a discussion about helpful courses for essay-writing skills. Other posts include National Student Loans, ProctorU’s invigilator number (hint:… Read more »
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Want to add my favourites to your list: Bird by Bird, by Ann Lamott (I don’t actually own this book because every time I buy one, I give it away. I think I’ve now bought 5 copies so far.) On Writing, by Stephen King Still Writing, by Dani Shapiro Just thought Id share. Laura B…. Read more »