MATH 244 (Business Mathematics) is a three-credit, introductory mathematics course that is designed to introduce the basic mathematical skills that are needed to understand, analyse, and solve mathematical problems that are encountered in business, finance, and in investment decision making. MATH 244 has no prerequisites, though students are expected to be able to perform the… Read more »

Yesterday was the first full public meeting of the new 2018-2020 AUSU Council.  A bunch of new Council members means that I suddenly know a bunch of people who can be badgered into giving interviews, and you’ll find the first of those showing up in this week’s issue.  Some of them have been previously interviewed… Read more »

Mother’s Day falls on May 13th this year.  It is a day to celebrate all that your mother, or mother figure, has done for you, and, if nothing else, honor her for bringing you into the world.  Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, but we all believe our mothers are special and unique.  All… Read more »

Natasha Donahue is an Athabasca University Students’ Union Councillor serving as the Vice President Finance and Administration, and an undergraduate student at Athabasca University.  Donahue is working towards an undergraduate degree in science with dreams of working at CERN and the Perimeter Institute.  She is a mom with a passion for science and a long… Read more »

BComm/CPA Info Session Tues, May 15, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/bcomm-cpa-information-session-7/ Register online at above link Bannock and a Movie “Birth of a Family” Part 2 Thurs, May 17, 12:00 to 12:50 pm MDT Athabasca University, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 12th floor, Room 1222, 10011 – 109… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Jennifer expresses frustration with AU’s recent technical woes; response thread indicates AU is accommodating those negatively affected.  Emilia seeks feedback on HIST 365 and 460.  Tuyen relates how power outages and ProctorU (don’t) work; responses indicate AU displays understanding in these situations. Other posts include study tips, timeline for final grades, and… Read more »

Try speedreading an e-book.  It’s like speed-baking a frozen turkey.  Impossible!  But if stuck with a frozen fowl, top students will quickly get it golden. In grad studies, I did speedreading.  Often, I’d be the only student prepared for discussion.  But when I’d speed-read dense material, I’d glean only the clear-written sentences.  The rest escaped… Read more »

Scholarship name:  2018 Emerging Mystery Writer Scholarship Sponsored by:  Mystery Weekly Magazine Deadline:  May 30, 2018 Potential payout:  $300 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be a Canadian or US citizen, 23 years of age or younger as of Jan 1, 2019, and commencing or continuing post-secondary studies at a recognized institution in Canada or the US… Read more »

I’ve been working in a sporting good store for nearly four years.  It’s not that my job is bad, necessarily.  I do really enjoy the people I work with, but we make crap money.  At a certain point I think we’ve all asked ourselves if the fun we have at work is worth eating thirty-cent… Read more »