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AU-Thentic Events

Bannock and a Movie July Edition: Inuit and Inuk Stories Jul 1 to Jul 31 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin www.athabascau.ca/indigenous/bannock-and-a-movie/index.html Access through above link Learning to Learn Online Express MOOC Jul 19 to Aug 15 Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/events/learning-to-learn-online-express-mooc-summer-2021/ Register through above link Faculty of Business Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Thur,… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Altered Expectations.  One student wonders if other students actually read all three novels covered in ENGL 211.  Some read once, some read twice, some did audio books or watched the movie version, and some skimmed or skipped (mostly likely to be given short shrift:  Great Expectations by Dickens.) Discord Library meet-up.  A… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Jeremy Dias Scholarship Sponsored by:  Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity Deadline:  August 30, 2021 Potential payout:  not specified Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens or residents, and must be high-school or CEGEP students entering an accredited post-secondary institutions or students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution. What’s required:  An email… Read more »

AUSU Update!

This update is provided to The Voice by AUSU. Contact services@ausu.org with questions. Undergraduate Abstract Submissions Welcome at GSRC The Athabasca University Graduate Students’ Association and the Faculty of Graduate Studies are excited to announce the call for abstracts for the 2021 Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC), which will take place virtually on October 1st and 2nd. Current AU graduate students and… Read more »

The Struggling Student Rants—When the Going Gets Tough

I started working on a different piece for this issue of the Struggling Student Rants.  However, someone said something to me a few days ago which got under my skin. I recently found myself exploring career options at 40 and, while discussing my options with someone, they told me to go deliver pizzas.  This got… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Beer Can Chicken

This week I chose a popular recipe that most YouTube or tv cooks will make.  It is easy and typically turns out moist and delicious.  Beer can chicken is incredibly simple, and you don’t even need to use regular beer.  I chose Coors Original, but non-alcoholic beer also works.  The idea behind this dish is… Read more »

The Study Dude—Five Signs of a Great Essay

Good writing can jump a grade from a D to an A—and fast. The guy who just can’t get a C could easily get an A by taking action on tips for writing great essays. With that said, here are five signs of a great essay that can bolster GPAs: Great essays have a variety… Read more »

Dear Barb—Dating on the Line

Dear Barb: I was in a long-term relationship and, unfortunately, it ended last year.  Since then I have been trying to meet people online and it doesn’t seem to be working for me.  I have been on a lot of dating sites and been chatting with a few guys.  The messaging seems good for a… Read more »