Hearing the words “self-harm” may give people goosebumps. It can be said that almost everyone knows someone that has struggled or attempted to follow through with self-harm, and that is why being trained on how to prevent self-harm is so important. One organization that is committed to upskilling people and helping them understand how to… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Paying to pay. A post about payment options when enrolling for AU courses reveals that Interac payments are no longer possible through certain banks, leaving fewer options that don’t result in extra time or extra fees. Discord Why so cynical? In the #coffee-shop-lounge, one post makes a connection with AB’s announced tuition… Read more »
I have a course referral you will want to take advantage of. I’m in the final week of a six-week critical thinking and problem-solving course called “Black Belt In Thinking Foundations”. And it is mind-blowing. It’s the first course in a series of three, all of which I am unquestionably going to take. It’s not… Read more »
With the student council by-election coming up, you may wonder about the student council, what they do, and if you should run. The Voice Magazine got to chat with a few council members about their experiences. I was joined by a Councillor, Cilhane Ahmed, the Vice President of Community and Wellness (VPCW), Natalia Iwanek, and… Read more »
I haven’t read Pollyanna, but I’ve been called Pollyanna. I’ve been compared to the neighbor in the Simpsons that kept a chipper attitude, much to Homer’s annoyance. I’ve been criticized for having lofty goals and seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. But I love it! Those traits are part of optimism. A course I’m currently enrolled… Read more »
Dear Barb: My best friend, Tessa, has a teenage daughter who is doing drugs and I don’t know what to do about it. Should I tell her, or should I mind my own business? I learned about this from my teenage son who goes to the same school as Tessa’s daughter. He says she is… Read more »
The province of Ontario is organizing public consultations to create a consumer information package for the car buying process and, in cooperation with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) at some point in 2023. It will be a unique chance for consumers to provide feedback to decision makers at Queen’s Park. I learned about… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Feb 21, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Wed, Feb 22, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Faculty… Read more »
In a world where everything is moving at high speeds, the ability to summarize important information in a one- or two-page document, also known as briefing notes (briefs), can transform an individual into a highly desired commodity. Whether it be in the private sector or public sector, the ability to write effective briefs is a… Read more »
