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Big changes at Athabasca U: President departs for B.C. Interior; health dean returns to faculty ranks

by David ClimenhagaNovember 5, 2020

Neil Fassina is about to leave his job as president of Athabasca University to lead a small public college in Kelowna, B.C. Two weeks ago, Okanagan College announced in a press release that Dr. Fassina would be taking over as president of the 8,500-student institution on April 1, 2021. “As a family who appreciates the […]

Posted inAlberta Politics

No warning, no consultation, UCP yanks school funding using COVID-19 pandemic as excuse, costing 20,000 jobs

by David ClimenhagaMarch 28, 2020March 28, 2020
Posted inAlberta Politics

Athabasca University and its faculty approach an impasse in bargaining; the province drops a hint of what might be next

by David ClimenhagaDecember 18, 2018
Posted inAlberta Politics

NDP introduces to post-secondary tuition-fee setting a measure of fairness for students

by David ClimenhagaOctober 30, 2018
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Recommendations of independent review of Athabasca University seem unlikely to survive Alberta political reality

by David ClimenhagaJune 14, 2017June 14, 2017
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The Week in Review: We know where the Wildrosers are, but where’s Jason?

by David ClimenhagaApril 14, 2017April 14, 2017
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Cell phone video of Nazi comparison in Red Deer Catholic high school class on abortion should raise political questions

by David ClimenhagaApril 11, 2017
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In subversive move, Edmonton school board chair calls for optional Catholic programs in public schools

by David ClimenhagaFebruary 8, 2017
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Ted Byfield’s back, cyber-crusading for Jason Kenney’s bid to lead Alberta back to the Fifties!

by David ClimenhagaJanuary 30, 2017January 31, 2017
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Athabasca University Students Union eyes legal action to block retroactive changes to nursing program

by David ClimenhagaOctober 14, 2016October 15, 2016
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We don’t need an inquiry – we need to bring the hammer of defunding down now on scofflaw private schools

by David ClimenhagaSeptember 21, 2016September 21, 2016
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Alberta Government names five new members to Athabasca University Board of Governors

by David ClimenhagaSeptember 17, 2016September 17, 2016

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