This has been a hectic summer, full of happenings and activities, both positive and negative, that made the days fly by. It seemed like I had no summer at all. September is shaping up to be much the same. This year, however, I’ve resolved to adjust my schedule and my many activities to ensure that… Read more »
Sporting more than just a newer, cleaner look, the AU Library has recently updated many of its resources to feature a cleaner, easier to navigate format (view it here: http://library.athabascau.ca/). One of the newest tools added to the site is a Digital Thesis & Project Room (DTPR), which has been designed to “provide researchers access… Read more »
Ahh, vacationing in Portugal… the sun, the beaches, the ancient cities, the history. What could be nicer than tripping through the European countryside, relaxed and feeling that lovely expansiveness that comes from time spent in another culture? But what, one may ask, does such a location offer for the nature enthusiast? Portugal is, without a… Read more »
We love to hear from you! Send your questions and comments to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter in the Voice. RE: Editoral, September 15, 2004 – v12 i36 As a staffer on the “Virtual Helpdesk”, I thank you for some of your points about email, but I have to disagree… Read more »
As of September 5, 2005, all course extensions will need to be purchased before the start of the final month in your course contract. This was the decision of Athabasca University’s Academic Council at the September 15, 2004 meeting. Your AUSU representative at the meeting spoke against this change and some concerns were noted by… Read more »
Classifieds are free for AU students! Contact voice@ausu.org for more information. Adventure! Teach English Worldwide. Get TESOL Certified in 5-days. Study In-class, Online or by Correspondence. Travel & Earn $$$. Job Guarantee. Find out more at globaltesol.com or 1-888-270-2941. http://www.globaltesol.com AU BUSINESS STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (AUBSA) NOW ONLINE! The AU Business Students’ Association website is now… Read more »
Know of a conference that is not on this list? Contact voice@ausu.org with the details and we’ll list it in Conference Connections. GROWING SEEDS OF PEACE 2nd Annual Alberta Peace Education Conference in Athabasca, Alberta Oct 22, 23, 24 Keynote Speaker: Former Senator Doug Roche Roundtable with members of Edmonton Interfaith Centre Choose from over… Read more »
Canada West Foundation Internships Website: http://www.cwf.ca/abcalcwf/doc.nsf/doc/Employment The Canada West Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit public policy research institute. Position description: The internships involve conducting public policy research and engaging citizens in the public policy process. Paid: Yes. Hourly wage. Time and length: The internships are 4 months long and take place from January-April, May-August… Read more »
MR. SUB SCHOLARSHIP Value: $500 Application Deadline: September 2004 Notes: Awarded to a student that has completed first year (30 credit hours) and who is majoring in business computing in any undergraduate degree program. Please see Web site for more information. Contact Information: Ms. Judy Dyck Director, Awards & Financial Aid 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg,… Read more »
AUSU On Klein’s Paper AUSU members continue to write to The Voice concerned about AU’s response to Premier Klein’s essay earlier this year. Specifically, our members want to know how the media attention directed at the academic quality and marking of Mr. Klein’s essay will affect the integrity of their hard-earned degrees. The students’ union… Read more »