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AU-Thentic Events

Bannock and a Movie April Edition: The Cree Hunters of Mistassini Apr 1 to Apr 30 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin www.athabascau.ca/indigenous/bannock-and-a-movie/index.html Access through above link Business Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Tues, Apr 20, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/faculty-of-business-undergraduate-program-orientation-for-new-students-20210420/ RSVP through above link AUSU April… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Aging Matters Scholarship Sponsored by:  SeniorCare.com Deadline:  May 15, 2021 Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be attending, or enrolled to attend in Fall 2021, an accredited university or college program full-time. What’s required:  A completed online application, including contact and academic info, and a 800-1000 word essay on “Why aging matters… Read more »

The Reading List—April 2021

Like most people, I cannot believe it is April.  With the warm weather returning, many of us look forward to the spring and summer where hopefully things will improve, and life will get a little bit closer to normal.  In the meantime, try some of these recommended reads for April! Selfie by Will Storr Personally,… Read more »

Homemade is Better—Hash Browns

Until I worked in food sales, I always admired hash browns at restaurants.  They were usually crispy, perfectly shaped, and golden brown.  Then I got into cooking and food sales and realized that most restaurants use a premade product from McCain’s or Cavendish.  Pretty much the only two companies that make foodservice quantities of cubed… Read more »

10 Ways to Love Our Fellow Students and Professors

When we love our fellow students and professors, we leverage our grades, our friendships, and our enjoyment of academics. Here are 10 ways to love our colleagues and mentors in academia: #1: Avoid competing with others. Compete only with ourselves. If another student outshines us, seek synergy, where we strive to be our best and… Read more »

Dear Barb—Refilling the Nest

Dear Barb: My wife and myself and our two kids recently had to move back in with my parents.  Because of the pandemic, we both lost our jobs and couldn’t afford our rent.  We feel bad about having to do this.  My parents are retired and have good pensions so finances are not an issue… Read more »

AUSU Update

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Mar 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Apr 1 Mar 11: AUSUnights Virtual Student Social Mar 15: Apr degree requirements deadline Mar 17: AUSU Public Council Meeting Mar 31: Deadline… Read more »

Editorial—Officially Old

Athabasca University students, as an average, have been getting younger over the years, but we’re still have one of the oldest, if not the very oldest, student body of universities across the nation.  So many of you might have some experience with what’s gone on with me recently. I officially had to confront my mortality… Read more »