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Not happy with Proctor U? One student posts that Proctor U gave poor customer service and that the student experiences technical difficulties when booking or rescheduling exams. Another student replies that AU has hundreds of approved invigilators to choose from. Yet another student responds that exams can be done at some libraries, local colleges, and universities, although at an expense.

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Dyslexia and ADHD high achiever! A student with dyslexia and ADHD requests advice on manageable courses. Another student says to see a psychologist or psychometrist that can assist with recommending an academic path for people with dyslexia. Others say to get AU disability academic accommodations. Several say the student should go into the trades; however, the student with dyslexia and ADHD holds a career that pays in the six-figure range.

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AUSU hosts 3 Indigenous Student Week events@AthabascaU posts, “Next week, join @austudentsunion for the first of their 3 Indigenous Student Week events! ‘What is the I in FNMI?’ will review Tapisa Kilabuk’s research on Inuit ways of being, knowing, doing and relating to Indigenous studies programs.”

AU may offer an MSc in Architecture. @FST_AthabascaU posts, “The Faculty of Science and Technology offers a BSc in Architecture, and maybe soon, a MSc degree. Read about the proposed new online masters program here. https://news.athabascau.ca/faculty/faculty-of-science-and-technology/faculty-of-science-technology-eyes-new-master-of-architecture-program/.”

Find your book through Interlibray loans. @aulibarchives posts, “Can’t find the item you’re looking for? We might be able to find it via interlibrary loan! Check our InterLibrary Loan guide to learn more! https://libguides.athabascau.ca/ILL.”