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Dear Barb—The Other Teen

Dear Barb: I am a single mom of two teenage girls.  It’s been difficult being a single mom, especially since their dad didn’t want to be part of their lives.  For the most part, things have gone well.  The girls have done well in school and have not gotten into trouble with drugs or alcohol… Read more »

Editorial—Secret Plans Afoot

Things are starting to come together for something special that The Voice Magazine is going to do later this month and into March. If you’re not subscribed to our reminder list for when the magazine comes out, you may want to consider doing that.  It’s only one email a week, after all, and sometimes it’s… Read more »

Women in Fiction—Lady Eboshi

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the movie Princess Mononoke.  If you haven’t seen the movie but intend to, you should probably stop reading now. After wrapping up Beats from the Basement last month, I’ve been eager to start the new year with an ongoing series that isn’t limited to music or my personal collections.  Given all the… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Ad Standards Scholarship Sponsored by:  Ad Standards Deadline:  February 28, 2021 Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college. What’s required:  A completed application form, a screenshot (or unofficial transcript) of your academic results, a letter of recommendation, and… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Bannock and a Movie February Edition: nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Feb 1 to Feb 28 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Blended Learning Practice MOOC Feb 7 to Mar 6 Online Hosted by AU and the Commonwealth of Learning news.athabascau.ca/events/blended-learning-practice-mooc-winter-2021/ Register through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Steps in order:  a student attempting to withdraw from a course on the last contract day runs into a roadblock because withdrawals can’t be processed for a course if the exam has already been requested.  An AU staffer pitches in with steps to take to get it all done, in order and… Read more »

Fly on the Wall—Being Here Now To Cow Our Academic Anxiety

From the mouths of babes enlightened realizations arise.  This we know if we’re graced with the presence of youngsters in our life.  Consider this exchange between two of my nieces: Niece 1: “Is it tomorrow or today?” Niece 2: “It’s today.” Niece 1: “Oh yeah, it’s always today!” There we have it; today is always… 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 Feb 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Feb 1 Feb 10: Deadline to enter the AUSU 20201 Contest Feb 11: AUSUnights Virtual Student Social Feb 15: Mar degree requirements deadline… Read more »