GEOG 265 (Introductory Physical Geography I) is a three-credit introductory geography course that concentrates on the exploration of the geographic patterns and dynamics of the atmosphere and hydrosphere, covering the topics of global radiation, energy and water budgets, temperature and precipitation patterns, oceanic and atmospheric circulation, weather components, and climates. There are no prerequisites for… Read more »
Steven Blane is a New York-based singer who writes his songs in a vintage jazz chanteur style, accompanying himself on the acoustic guitar, ukulele, and piano. He’s written an off-off-broadway rock opera, acted in a broadway show, and produced audio-books, among numerous other adventures. His sixth album, So New York, has just been released, and… Read more »
Scholarship name: AES Engineering Scholarship Sponsored by: AES Engineering Deadline: October 6, 2018 Potential payout: $500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be high school seniors or attending a post-secondary education facility. What’s required: An e-mail with contact and school info, along with a 500 to 1000 word essay describing looking back at your life 30 years… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the oldest of three. My parents have a terrible relationship; they drink excessively and argue constantly. I worry about my two little sisters. I don’t know how they are going to be able to maintain any kind of a relationship having my parents as their role models. I have had a… Read more »
Jodi Campbell is the Executive Director of the Athabasca University Students’ Union. Originally from BC, he grew up in the Lloydminster area and eventually moved to Edmonton in 2002 where he attended MacEwan University and graduated from the School of Business in 2006. He started working for MacEwan University as a Consultant/Advisor for the School… Read more »
Love it or hate it, e-texts are now a part of AU life. E-texts (short for electronic textbooks) are the 21st century of textbooks: digital, downloadable versions of printed, hardcopy textbooks. The shift toward e-texts was announced in 2002 as part of AU’s commitment to become “a fully online university”, and, so far, e-texts have… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Katy asks for help interpreting her program requirements in Degreeworks; the consensus is to call an AU advisor ’cause they’re the best! Niki worries that her online exam wasn’t properly closed during a ProctorU session but is resigned to waiting until Monday to confirm with AU. Shari’s moving to Washington state and… Read more »
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Earning my degree through distance gave me the tools to find success in working remotely and in working freelance. While the courses themselves did not relate, directly, to the type of work I am doing now, these courses did give me the skill set I needed to be able to cope with multiple projects and… Read more »
With the school year well underway, students are feeling the pressures of academic life. Depending on work and study load, family obligations, and present living circumstances, the road to a degree can seem impossible. However, arming ourselves with a clear stress management plan protects us from stress meltdowns. Soon we’ll see we can weather the… Read more »