We made it! Well, most of us, anyway.  I hope you all enjoyed our Best of issue, and if you missed it, don’t forget that you can always grab the PDF version of it and have it all in one handy file. This is the first all original issue of 2022.  And while it’s not… Read more »

Well, it’s almost halfway through January already, but it’s never too late for some New Year’s Resolutions, as demonstrated by this pair of articles, which were each published on January 13th in their respective years. Success is all in the planning.  Katie D’Souza explains how to achieve resolution success with tips on outlining your goals… Read more »

Everyone knows that sleep is important.  Not getting enough sleep can affect our physical, mental, and cognitive health.  Unfortunately, our high stress and constantly on-the-go world doesn’t encourage getting a good night’s sleep, and many of us struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested in the morning.  In fact, according to the Centres… 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 »

It’s one-month away from Valentine’s Day!  And what a blissful holiday, bursting with love, affection, and romance.  And do I have a treat for you.  You have a mystery Valentine and this fairy tale love is greater than the love of any mother.  It’s love that expects nothing in return.  It’s pure, unconditional love. The… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group What AU students excel at:  peer support.  A student ready to quit AU studies asks for advice, and dozens of students respond with encouragement, guidance, and shared experiences. Discord Bitterly-cold bathroom humour.  During an extreme cold-weather event, students in the #coffee-shop-lounge swap cold stories, including frozen toilets (and frozen turds.)  This, naturally,… Read more »

Who are your fellow students?  At times, in an online learning environment, it can feel like you are all alone, but across the nation and around the globe, students just like you are also pursuing their Athabasca University (AU) studies!  Each week, The Voice Magazine will be bringing you some of these stories.  If you… Read more »

Scholarship name:  E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship, and others Sponsored by:  SME Education Foundation Deadline:  February 1, 2022 Potential payout:  varies by scholarship Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be permanent residents of Canada or the U.S., be enrolled full-time in a degree program in manufacturing engineering, technology, or a closely-related field, in Canada or the U.S.,… Read more »

My all-time favorite secret sauce (or rather powder) for my baking is matcha.  Despite not being the most enthusiastic baker, I certainly love occasionally treating myself, my friends, and my family with some homemade matcha snacks.  As of late, my favorite matcha treat is the matcha shortbread cookie.  Pair the soft, crumbly texture of shortbread… Read more »

This update is provided to The Voice by AUSU. Contact services@ausu.org with questions. AUSU presents Research Week! Broaden your academic experience, enhance your resume or CV, and strengthen your graduate studies application by conducting undergraduate research at Athabasca University! Have your questions answered in an evening with Dr Andrew Perrin, see why and how students… Read more »