Scholarship name: Telesat 2024 Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Telesat Deadline: March 26, 2024 1:00 pm EDT Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must identify as female, be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be entering or enrolled full-time in an eligible STEM undergrad program in the 2024 academic year at an accredited Canadian university or technical… Read more »
Pipelines and protests are two things that are synonymous with one another in Canada. When it comes to protesting pipelines, Indigenous Canadians are prepared to spend serious jail time to have their voices heard. Few Canadians are likely to be aware of everything their historical grievances involve, apart from maybe general suggestions of uprooted communities… Read more »
Recently I’ve been learning more about our own bodies and minds and how rest doesn’t always mean sleeping or physical rest. Rest goes beyond the traditional sense, but with the ongoing bombardment of social media, educational commitments, work commitments, and more, it’s no wonder that we’re not just tired in the traditional sense, we’re tired… Read more »
The topic of race might be one of the most contentious issues for many Americans, and there have even been debates about America’s founding document, The Constitution. Those debates have often involved some Americans making the argument that they have not always seen themselves reflected in that constitution. It feels like a claim that even… Read more »
At times, it can be difficult to find a sense of community in the AU digital sphere. However, there are a great deal of events occurring on a consistent basis. These range from style guide tips for assignments to research tips and tricks. This Voice Magazine writer recently had a chance to attend a new… Read more »
Bergen is on Norway’s southwestern coast, sheltered by islands and mountains. It is Norway’s second-largest city, after the capital of Oslo. Bergen’s stunning scenic setting is only eclipsed by its captivating history. We were cautioned that it often rains in Bergen, but we enjoyed sunny weather during our visit in August 2012. The Rosenkrantz Tower. … Read more »
Facebook: Run for AUSU student elections. AUSU provides an infographic with key dates for the upcoming election, with the vote occurring on March 14-18. There is still time to get nominated for an AUSU role (the deadline for nominations is February 26th). AUSU roles can lead to municipal, provincial, and federal political careers. To learn… Read more »
Winter has slowly and surely worn us down. Everyone we know is sick, getting sick, recovering from being sick, or keeping a low profile to avoid getting sick. Our limbs feel heavy as granite, these days, and our lungs like over-filled vacuum cleaner bags. We are briefly duped by a weak sunbeam on our face,… Read more »
In Ontario, Doug Ford’s government is rumored to be providing 1.2 billion to fund Ontario’s universities after an expert panel looking at the post-secondary system made recommendations totalling about 2.5 billion dollars to deal with a post-secondary system that is “currently at serious risk” due to a lack of funding. This risk has occurred, in… Read more »
Have you recently been diagnosed with DEAD? Does this diagnosis leave you feeling marginalized or perhaps even overrun by the world around you? Do not despair. The prognosis is more hopeful than the acronym suggests. You can likely live a long and mostly satisfying life. You can stand proudly by your bookcases, breathe deeply, and… Read more »