Humans are affectionate creatures. We can’t help it; we give affection to things that we like, and we can get attached to nearly anything, from cars to shoes to lamps. The problem with this habit is that it can lead to “humanizing” things: that is, we can attribute human-like emotions, and even souls, to the… 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 »
To untangle the detritus of culture in our time, Interdisciplinary Studies affects a useful posture. At Athabasca, for instance, at the Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies “you will learn to think holistically, critically, and reflectively. You will find the connections and points of overlap between specialized and generalized knowledge.” AU’s Interdisciplinary program is called MAIS,… Read more »
The world grows sublime when we approach our hobbies with hearts filled with love. The lights in our souls brighten. The spaces we occupy develop a warmer hue. The music we listen to soothes us like never before. The gym equipment in the bedroom looks extra inviting. All this love paves the way for “downloads”… Read more »
Have you noticed that diction changes during certain periods in your life? That particular words bubble up to the surface of your mind more easily. And I’m not just talking swear words. Despite the storm of big egos, swagger, and constant climate concerns swirling around us, I’ve noticed how I’ve been using hope and humble… Read more »
Time. It’s the most valuable commodity we have. More precious than U.S. dollars, African diamonds, and Siberian caviar. More precious even than beauty, or sleep, or love, or dreams. For, without time, none of these desirable things—and a million other desirable things, besides—could possibly exist. Naturally, there’s never enough of it to go around, and… Read more »
So my prediction missed. The upcoming tariffs were dropped with a small song and dance, and then the whirlwind continued. Threats against Panama, plans to relocate everyone in Gaza permanently, then temporarily, then not at all. In the meantime, Elon takes over government payments and stops USAID, despite being unelected and having no authority provided… Read more »
Country singer JD Clayton is known for the song “Brown Haired Blue Eyed Baby”, with musical styling and topics similar to country music legends such as Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Willie Nelson. On January 13, JD Clayton released a new single titled “Dirt Roads of Red” and an accompanying music video. JD Clayton… Read more »
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (The CHRC) is unable to accept human rights complaints from people who are without legal status to be in Canada. For such individuals, if any of their human rights, those enshrined under Canadian law, are violated, they are unlikely to be able to file a human rights complaint if they… Read more »
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time for family reunions, celebration, and delicious overabundance of food. Every year my family hosts a dinner that includes a variety of dishes to treat extended family members and friends. Every dish served during this festive time carries a deep cultural significance, often symbolizing… Read more »
An MBA is about leadership, and I’ve learned that leadership, like everything good, is about love. It’s not about control. It’s not about screaming at an underling who fails at a task. Instead, it’s about inspiring, motivating, and caring. (I’ve noticed that people stop caring when their spirits break, meaning they need more, not less… Read more »
Facebook: AUSU discontinuation of the app. A student says the AUSU app was discontinued on February 4. Another student is happy with the cost-cutting of AUSU, particularly concerning LinkedIn Learning. Another student misses the opportunity for students to convene and the ability to access course reviews. Yet another student responds that course reviews are still… Read more »
Women’s reproductive health, central to the successful emergence of everyone into life through our ubiquitous origins in the birth canal, has throughout history been an object of inquiry for culture and science alike. In the present epoch technology takes its turn to address timeless and pressing issues to do with women’s bodies. This Research Assistant… Read more »
Scholarship name: TAC Foundation Scholarships Sponsored by: Transportation Association of Canada Deadline: February 28, 2025 Potential payout: between $2,500 and $6,000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, enrolled at a university or college in an academic program related to the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance and program management of road and… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Feb 11, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Developing your research series: Research data management February 11, 2025 1:00 p.m. MST Online Hosted by AU Library and AU Write Site Register at the Event Link MBA… Read more »
