AU Grey Cup Campus Party! Fri, Nov 23, 6:00 to 11:59 pm MST Fionn MacCool’s, 3rd Floor City Centre Mall, 10200 102A Ave Northwest, Edmonton AB In person Hosted by AU and the CFLPA news.athabascau.ca/events/athabasca-university-campus-party/ Register online at above link Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Tues, Nov 27, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MST Online… Read more »
I’m having to confront the issue of my personal bias more often in this position that I initially expected. As I’ve said in the past, I believe bias in an article is perfectly acceptable, perhaps even unavoidable, so long as the article remains accurate, truthful, and fair to the point of noting when there’s significant… Read more »
Why study for an International Biology Olympiad? After all, it’s a high school competition and if we’re at AU we’re well beyond that, aren’t we? But studying for mastery gears us for goals. The skills that we’d learn practicing for something as intense as an Olympiad would surely translate into better habits for all our… Read more »
Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born Rebecca Davies on February 8, 1831 in Christiana, Delaware and died March 9, 1895 in Hyde Park Boston, Massachusetts. Crumpler was raised by her aunt, who cared for many of the sick in her neighbourhood. Following her graduation from school, Crumpler worked as a nurse for eight years until 1860… Read more »
You may be rolling your eyes in exasperation at this topic. Come on—we learned how to write paragraphs in high school; give me a break! Rest assured you did not learn how to write effective paragraphs in high school; certainly not university level paragraphs. Indeed, knowing how to write a polished paragraph will drive you… Read more »
Friday, November 23, 2018 may be “Black Friday” in certain countries, but a Canadian-based movement has also declared it “Buy Nothing Day.” Your choice. Going over to the Dark Side. Former Voice editor Christina M. Frey contemplates the absurdity of her Black Friday experience. “The year I went Black Friday shopping, I was embarrassed to… Read more »
Scholarship name: The FormSwift Scholarship Program Sponsored by: FormSwift Deadline: December 15, 2018 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Must be enrolled at, or enrolling in, college or university at the undergrad (4-year) or grad level. See full eligibility requirements. What’s required: An email with school and contact info, along with a business plan infographic for… Read more »
I am a big believer in planning but leaving room within those plans for change and growth. I have learned through the years that even if I take the time to plot and plan, say, my courses, or degree path, that this will generally change. With my degree, I decided early that I would let… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Jeffi asks about AU’s mailing strategy during Canada Post work disruptions; responses indicate some parcels are being sent by Loomis courier. In the wake of repeated posts searching for “easy” courses, Dougal looks forward to a post looking for courses that are “interesting, informative, challenging, and useful. Amen to that, Dougal! Other… Read more »
A week ago I had the honor to participate in a pie eating competition hosted in Edmonton by the University of Alberta. Being an amateur in the food challenge scene meant I had a large learning curve. The pie was exactly 12 inches wide and 1.85 kg in weight. I had no idea how I… Read more »