Dear Barb: I am the mother of two teenagers and I work full time and take care of my aging parents, plus my husband takes care of his aging parents. We are so busy taking care of everyone that we don’t have a life of our own. We both have siblings and they are doing… Read more »
Scholarship name: TAC Foundation Scholarships Sponsored by: Transportation Association of Canada Deadline: February 28, 2018 Potential payout: up to $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be enrolled in a post-secondary institution in a program related to the transportation field as outlined in the eligibility criteria, have at least a B-grade… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group A lively discussion follows Kazlow’s query about how AU marks compare with those of other institutions. Jodi and other students have noticed they haven’t yet received access to courses with a March 1 start date. Miranda wonders if there’s any way to see grades for older assignments; it’s not looking good so… Read more »
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and you’ll see that reflected throughout this issue of the Voice, as we’ve got ideas for that last minute gift—even if your wallet is looking a little bare—that go beyond the traditional flowers and chocolates. And if you want to keep up with that love life you’ll need… Read more »
To honour Heart Month this February, we look at love from both sides now: coming and going. Strange attraction. Harried student Audrey Karperien takes a break from coding to ponder the algorithm of attraction. “But then, with the help of the shirtless men outside my window, what strange attraction is and is not started coming… Read more »
Each year, Athabasca University invites a Canadian writer to be its Writer in Residence, an invited artist who serves as a resource for students, faculty, and the university and writing communities. This year, AU has chosen Richard Van Camp. He is a proud member of the Dogrib (Tlicho) Nation from Fort Smith, NWT. He is… Read more »
Paddy Storey, originally born and raised in Alberta, now lives with her husband, her teenage daughter, 19 horses, one miniature pony, two donkeys, five dogs, four puppies, and two cats on a cattle ranch North of Quesnel, surrounded by the trees of beautiful British Columbia. She also has a son that recently graduated and has… Read more »
Canadian Investment in the Global Partnership for Education The PIE News said that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an announcement about the increase in commitment for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). As part of what his office called the “Feminist International Assistance Policy,” Trudeau made a pledge during the World Economic Forum to increase… Read more »
Valentine’s day is almost here. There are lots of traditions among couples, some influenced by the consumer culture, while others not. I am all for celebrating it, or not, in your own way. One thing that comes to mind, though, with the tradition of Valentine’s day is poetry. I started to do a poetry challenge… Read more »