Vol. 32 Iss. 36

Volume 32, Issue 36 - 09/13/2024

Inside AU: Insights from AUSU’s Welcome Orientation

If you missed the Welcome Orientation by AUSU last week, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are the highlights: Indigenous Student Success Athabasca University respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the Traditional Lands of the Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) of Canada.  We honour the ancestry, heritage, and gifts of the… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Lewis Carroll

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 »

Hosting Your Dream Party—Part III

As mentioned in the two columns prior to this one, I find I love the idea of social gatherings far more than the actual events themselves.  Not to generalize, but I am convinced absolutely everybody else on Earth feels exactly the same.  So, as my modest way of promoting conviviality, global peace, and universal joy,… Read more »

Editorial—The Unlucky Reality

A surprisingly fun issue this week, as Alek has provided us another one of his larger-than-life tales which I’d typically write off as humour reporting, except that he’s got the pics to prove it.  Pics, they say, or it didn’t happen.  Well, right here is proof that it indeed did happen, and a reminder that… Read more »

Is it Possible to Restore the Arctic

Greenhouse gases have become a growing problem since the industrial revolution and from overpopulation.  In the past 40 years, global warming has caused the Arctic ice to melt drastically, with scientists predicting the ice will completely melt by 2040.  Additionally, temperatures rising rapidly each year makes conditions tough for both humans and animals.  The temperatures… Read more »

Chinese Crepe Recipe

Growing up with some non-traditional brunch and breakfast options means that when you’re an adult, you still miss the taste of childhood.  One of my childhood favorites are Chinese crepes, which resemble a green onion cake and are easy to make as well as nutritionally rich and delicious.  Chinese crepes, also known as “jianbing”, are… Read more »

Become One Another’s Guardian Angel

I recently read a book about angels by Lorna Byrne, who claims to have spoken and interacted with angels since childhood.  She suggests that each of us has a guardian angel who follows us everywhere, mirrors our every move, loves us with an indescribable euphoria, and does everything possible to guide us toward unconditional love… Read more »

The Arrow for Hitting the CMO Target

I’ve got the secret for climbing the corporate ranks that could otherwise crush us if we didn’t have this insight.  We might think we are a corporate three when we’re a ten just because we don’t have the right tools.  We may not realize that the failure is not us but a lack of access… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  Pretty Actions Scholarship Sponsored by:  Pretty Photoshop Actions Deadline:  October 15, 2024 Potential payout:  $500 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be either high school seniors, transitioning from high school to university or college, or already enrolled in a college or university inside Canada or the United States. What’s required:  An email with contact… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

Facebook: How much time does it take to complete one course?  A student asks how long it takes others to complete an AU course. Respondents indicated it depends on the types of course and the other commitments involved, with answers ranging from two to three weeks to more than the six months provided, requiring extensions…. Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Sep 17, 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 Exactly What You Need:  Finding Full Text Articles Tues, Sep 17, 1:00 to 1:30 pm MDT Online via MS Teams Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/news/events/exactly-what-you-need-finding-full-text-articles Register through above… Read more »