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Course Exam—FREN 100

FREN 100 (French for Beginners I) is a three-credit, introductory French course designed for students who wish to begin learning French.  This course will familiarize students with the foundations of the French language and will help them to develop the four basic language skills of reading, writing, aural comprehension, and speaking.  This course may be… Read more »

Dear Barb—Doesn’t anybody want to work anymore?

Hey! I’m a hard-working guy in my thirties, plus working on my degree at Athabasca.  I have never had a problem finding a job, maybe not a top paying job, but at least I was working.  I have a problem with all these young people in their twenties complaining about not being able to find… Read more »

25 Money Saving Tips for Students

There’s no getting around the fact that paying for university is more expensive than ever.  If you aren’t aware of where your finances are at, it can cost you thousands of wasted bucks over the course of a year that could be funding your future instead. From pennies to thousands of dollars, these money saving… Read more »

Editorial—Help Wanted

This week, we move away from interviewing the GSA to interview one of our own AUSU Councillors.  Scott Jacobsen spoke with AUSU Councillor Lisa Oracheski some time ago, and today we present that interview as our Feature article. Also this week, we have a new writer who goes by the name of Darjeeling Jones who… Read more »

Porkpie Hat—All Who Wander are not Lost

To put it kindly, my years of formal education were a mess.  In elementary school, I was “The Little Engine That Couldn’t,” trying to haul freight cars filled with thunderstorms and shadows along torn-up rails, over jagged, bleak mountain passes. Predictably, my high school years were a battleground.  I was forever behind enemy lines, learning… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Jason Lang Scholarship Sponsored by:  Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund Deadline:  September 15, 2018 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Nominees must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, be Alberta residents, be enrolled in an undergrad or professional program of at least two years in length, and have completed at least 80% of a full… Read more »

Student Sizzle!

AthaU Facebook Group Lesley seeks feedback on ENGL 305 Literature for Children; based on overwhelmingly positive reviews she decides to enroll in the course.  Chanelle needs six science credits and students offer their course recommendations. Other posts include writing an exam past the course contract date, creative uses for old study notes, Jason’s rant of… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

AU Open House Wed, September 5, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by Athabasca University www.athabascau.ca/discover/open-house/ Register online at above link second session:  Wednesday, September 5, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online MBA Info Session Wed, September 5, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/online-mba-executives-information-session-12/ Register online at… 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 August 24th: Athabasca Meet & Greet August 31st: AUSU Twitter Giveaway closes September 3rd: AUSU Office is closed for Labour Day September 13th: Public Council Meeting FYi Doctors Discounts FYi Doctor is… Read more »