Vol. 32 Iss. 34

Volume 32, Issue 34 - 08/30/2024

Minds We Meet—Chimaraoke Obinna

The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Chimaraoke Obinna (he/him), a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services program student living in Calgary, Alberta. Chimaraoke stated, “I acknowledge that I live, work, and study on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—2023 Bestsellers in Canada

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 »

Fly on the Wall—Thar Blows The White Whale: The White Male?

Whether it’s blameless tragedies, like ice cream faceplanted onto pavement, or injurious words offending a visible minority, unfairness is rife in this world of ours.  It takes a noble spirit to face the forces of darkness and disappointment, a stance augmented by post-secondary education where we learn the reasons and details for assorted social maladies. … Read more »

DIY Caramelized Onion & Roasted Garlic Flatbread

Recently a lot of family members had the chance to visit me from overseas and I was looking for easy recipes as appetizers for my guests.  I wanted appetizers that would be unique, not store-bought.  Then after asking around my auntie, a kitchen snob, she recommended that I start with caramelized onion and garlic flatbread. … Read more »

Editorial—The Importance of Messaging

If you’re in Calgary, you should check out the city’s YouTube channel, as we’re currently under “Stage Four Water Restrictions”, and there are apparantly a lot of Calgarians who don’t know about it.  Calgary has shut down one of its two water purification plants as more inspections of our main water feed pipe, underground, have… Read more »

The Foreign Interference Commission—Connecting with Canada’s Economic and Security Partners

In 2025, Canada is set to reassume the G7 presidency.  But the Foreign Interference Commission submitting their findings to members of Parliament on December 31st, 2024, which will likely influence Canada’s G7 priorities.  Foreign interference is a problem that troubles democracies around the world, yet Canada happens to be the only country to ever set… Read more »

Unemployment Opens Opportunities

When temporarily jobless, we can bust a move on other fronts, making waves that enrich lives.  Throw in a little impulsivity, which is typically a weakness, and some surprising growth opportunities may arise.  That’s because everything has a silver lining: weakness and strength, good and bad, although strengths and goodness trump all.  For instance, every… Read more »

The Strategy for Securing Six-Figure Jobs

We all can earn six figures, seven figures, or much more.  Nothing is truly out of our reach.  Only our self-limiting beliefs prevent us from achieving impossible dreams.  If we want to catapult to great heights, first, realize we can accomplish anything we wish, no matter how severe our present circumstances are.  I’ve seen people… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship Sponsored by:  Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Deadline:  October 1, 2024 Potential payout:  $2500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must have participated in CWA, and must be in the second or subsequent year of a post-secondary program of at least two years in duration. What’s required:  An online application form, including contact… Read more »

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot!

Facebook: Award Winners! A top contributor on the Facebook page received an AU scholarship, asking if others received one.  Students received awards for BSc Computing and Information Systems, math, and AU history.  A student’s 99% average resulted in a win of the Dipak Saraswati Memorial Award, where other AU students celebrated the win, including with… Read more »

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Library Chat Tues, Sep 3, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Thur, Sep 5, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page MBA… Read more »