What if …? In my opinion, this question is the biggest impairment that people in society find themselves with. Especially when it comes to following our dreams or interacting with people who are different than us. What if I’m wrong? What if there’s no resources? What if I’m missing out? We all do this several… Read more »
In a timeless instant, simultaneous and thereby immeasurable, a Queen passed away and a King occupies the throne. This instant transfer in power serves as a reminder that, lest we forget the centuries of history that have culminated in our clickbait culture, aversion to even a moment’s pause weighs heavily on many institutions. Ambiguity breeds… Read more »
If you’ve ever had cordon bleu—chicken stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded, and pan-fried—you’ll recognize part of this. I wanted to make a variation on a deconstructed cordon bleu and decided that instead of having a breading I would use prosciutto. I paired it with fettuccine and a rosé sauce because I liked the idea… Read more »
Artist: Dorothy Bird Album: Belonging U.K. artist Dorothy Bird has released her new album, Belonging. The album is available anywhere you get your music. Belonging is an alternative-pop concept album that dives into personal development—the music, lyrics and artwork are based on the idea that seemingly opposing and unconnected things are in mutual exchange and… Read more »
Dear Barb: My parents divorced when I was ten. My dad remarried but my mom never did. It was a nasty divorce, and my parents remained enemies throughout my life. My mother has become extremely bitter and angry towards men in general. She had a few relationships but nothing lasting. Now she is just a… Read more »
Sometimes all it takes is driving a family member to the hospital to be reminded that our healthcare system is reflective of the best our society has to offer. What a person experiences during their time at the hospital reflects people, across all lines of difference, working toward a common goal: caring for people until… Read more »
We live in a stressful world. Many of us are university students while also juggling work, family, children, and whatever else life throws at us. Everyone experiences bouts of circumstantial stress and anxiety, while others deal with chronic stress or generalized anxiety disorder. Whichever category you fall into, everyone sometimes finds themselves in situations where… Read more »
Learning a new language—at home or abroad—is a privilege that often requires ample time set aside for study, not to mention financial stability. This is something many newcomers and immigrants, my own family included, are not often afforded. However, during my years as a young settler, my learning curve was not as steep. Children possess… Read more »
Taking vacations and time off is often frowned upon in the working world. It’s associated with laziness, lack of work ethic, and lack of willpower. But there are so many reasons why it’s important to take time off and so ask for time off in a strategic and acceptable way. Of course, sometimes, when employees… Read more »
I thought I was an early mover to Web 3.0 with my endeavor to create NFTs, which stand for non-fungible tokens. But now I realize I’ve fallen behind, and I urge you to get familiar with Web 3.0 and the Metaverse fast if you want to be a player in this revolution. But first, know… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
I believe we are meant to love all others, with no exceptions. However, befriending the world, in my view, requires specific characteristics. We all may have unique perspectives on how to love all existence. Given that, here is what I do to strive for this end: Believe that every soul is precious. I believe every… Read more »
AUSU invites you to Indigenous Week from Sept. 19th-23rd, 2022, including three free virtual events on Zoom! First, join us on Tuesday, Sept. 20th at 5:00 p.m. MT, as Cree Elder and Storyteller Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes shares Medicine Wheel Teachings, traditional knowledge that can guide any journey using the fundamental concepts of wholeness, inter- relationship, inter-connectedness,… Read more »
Environmental, Social and Governance: Reclamation in Canada’s Oilsands Tue, Sep 20, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU/ARBRI and Canadian Natural Resources news.athabascau.ca/events/environmental-social-and-governance-reclamation-in-canadas-oilsands/ Register through above link Medicine Wheel Teachings by Elder Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes Tue, Sep 20, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online via Zoom Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/medicine-wheel-teachings-by-elder-cheryle-chagnon-greyeyes/ RSVP through above… Read more »
Scholarship name: Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Sponsored by: Pretty Presets & Actions Deadline: October 15, 2022 Potential payout: $500 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be high school seniors, or enrolled in or planning to enrol in university or college in Canada or the U.S. What’s required: An email with contact and academic info, a headshot… Read more »
Scholarship name: Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Sponsored by: Pretty Presets & Actions Deadline: October 15, 2022 Potential payout: $500 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be high school seniors, or enrolled in or planning to enrol in university or college in Canada or the U.S. What’s required: An email with contact and academic info, a headshot… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group The GPA variations. Answers to a query about GPA clarify that Program GPA includes only courses applicable to the student’s program while Transcript GPA includes every course taken, whether applicable to the program or not. Discord Who let the zucchini in here? Conversations about funding, submitting course work on the final day,… Read more »
This week, we’re changing things up a bit, as you’ll notice we don’t have our student interview Minds We Meet, and that’s because of students like you. Or more specifically, because of a lack of students like you. If you don’t know, we like to present an interview of a new student each week, it… Read more »
