The sound of a door locking behind us can be unsettling, especially in an automobile.  It’s as though moments of potential are, at least symbolically, closed off to us.  One commentator describes the process: “it’s an emasculating scenario when going to dinner with friends: riding in their backseat to the restaurant.  When one attempts to… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Expensive mistake.  A student who accidentally enrolled in the wrong course gets dinged for a $228 fee to correct the mistake.  An intervention needed here! Discord That’s why it’s called general.  Discussions in the #general channel bounce from OSAP to snow to tax forms to slogging through course readings. reddit Beyond the… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Digital Marketing Scholarship Program Sponsored by:  SEOReseller Deadline:  December 15, 2021 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be university students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. What’s required:  An online application form, along with copy of your transcript, a short bio statement, and a minimum 500-word essay discussing the impact of… 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.  So in this weekly column, I, a self-proclaimed bookworm—and, unsurprisingly, an… Read more »

Remembrance Day is time where many of us feel especially patriotic.  We wear our poppies, attend Remembrance Day ceremonies, and share a moment of silence to remember those who have served our country.  While all of this is wonderful, it is important to remember our troops always—not just on Remembrance Day.  Here are some ideas… 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 »

This Update is provided to the Voice by AUSU. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. Don’t miss out on your chance to provide valuable feedback! Your response will impact AUSU advocacy and service priorities so we can best serve our student members and help you have a positive student experience while studying at Athabasca University. Please take a… Read more »

When I was in culinary school, we made this dish.  While I have created my own version, it blew my mind when I first had it.  I was impressed with how easy they were to make, and the flavours combined perfectly.  This recipe utilizes the natural sugar in orange juice to create the glaze and… Read more »

AU’s business students need to learn how to write an executive summary.  But, let’s face it, we may all need to learn how to write one at some point, particularly if we plan on becoming entrepreneurs or managers.  Managers make decent salaries, so learning this skill may come in handy. An executive summary is a… Read more »

If you have a course that you would like to see a Course Exam article written for or you recently took a course that you would like to recommend to other AU students, please feel free to reach out with the course name and number, and any questions or feedback you may have.  We’ll be happy to… Read more »