For children who attend urban schools, especially those living in poverty and those that come from diverse cultural backgrounds, having an effective teacher can be a matter of life and death. These children often have no life options for achieving decent lives other than by experiencing success in school. These are the high stakes involved… Read more »
The most recent AUSU Council Meeting took place on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm MT. All Councillors were in attendance, with the exception of Councillor Katherine Hadden. Also in attendance was The Voice’s Council Meeting Reporter Natalia Iwanek. Key items included Policy Revisions, Council Reports, and the Indigenous Student Representation Committee…. Read more »
“M ED?” Mon, June 29, time t.b.a. Online Hosted by AU www.athabascau.ca/online-learning/how-au-works/open-house/ Register through above link Bannock and a Movie July Edition – Inuit and Inuk Stories July 1 to July 31 Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/events/bannock-and-a-movie-inuit-inuk-stories Access through above link The Grad Lounge Fri, July 3, 1:00 to 2:00 pm MDT Online via Microsoft… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Ella seeks resources for proofreading assignments; responses laud AU’s Write Site, among other tips. Bari asks for AU’s enrolment office email address to follow up on transfer credits; along with the email address, students caution that wait times are longer due to the COVID situation. Jen is concerned about losing access to… Read more »
Scholarship name: AU’s 50th Anniversary I-CARE Completion Bursary Sponsored by: Athabasca University Deadline: July 15, 2020 Potential payout: Tuition credit for a single, 3-credit course Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergrad or grad program at AU, have no more than 15 AU credits to complete for their undergrad program or no more… Read more »
It’s almost Canada Day, and I was reflecting on Canadian desserts. Some tasty Canadian treats include the Beavertail, Nanaimo Bars, Butter Tarts, Sugar Pie, Flapper Pie, Sweet Bannock, and, of course, Saskatoon Berry Pie! Last year we went berry picking at a farm near Sherwood Park (a suburb of Edmonton for those who live elsewhere). … Read more »
Do you want your character to sound like a genius, a doting mother, or a valley girl? You can sound like anyone you want with some tweaks in your dialogue. Typically, your personality dictates what words you choose, unless you change your traits. But ultimately, you want all your story dialogue to sound tight. Here’s… Read more »
Misrepresentative and often dehumanizing single narratives are often seen in literature, film, art, and media. These stories are frequently one-dimensional and often-inaccurate portrayals of communities, often resulting in mistreatment and violence from society and internalized oppression and diminished self-worth for those affected. In her immensely popular 2009 TED talk, The Danger of a Single Story,… Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I am a middle age man in my fifties and I just met a wonderful woman and we are planning to marry. We both lost our spouses tragically to cancer. I don’t have any children, but my fiancé has a daughter who is 20 years old. I thought I got along pretty… Read more »
