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The Final Exam

On Thursday, November 19th, I wrote my last exam for my degree. That is, of course, unless I change my mind on one of my final two courses. The rest I have enrolled in have no final exams. So while it was not my last course it was still a milestone. A milestone which makes… Read more »

Music Review – Bad Mary

Band: Bad Mary EP: Killing Dinosaurs The punk rock music genre is about to get a lot more fun. Marked by fantastic guitar playing, in your face rhythms, and vocals that shake you to your bones, punk rock music has always been a favourite of mine. So when I got the chance to review a… Read more »

The Study Dude – Writing a Dissertation in a Snap

There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to avoid abusive faculties and advisors. Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips you need to help make your learning easier. I’ll also give you straight and honest opinions and personal anecdotes?even the embarrassing… Read more »

Licence to (not) Drive

I have a confession to make: I am 40-something years old and I have never had a driver’s licence. When I disclose this fact, I always brace myself for people’s reaction in case they say what I sometimes feel; “Are you kidding me? Anyone can get a licence from a cereal box! And cars nowadays… Read more »

Meeting the Minds – Talking with Tilly!

Dr. Tilly Jensen is AU’s Associate Dean of Pedagogy and Student Experience. She is also an Assistant Professor of Accounting at AU and was an Academic Coordinator for AU’s undergraduate Accounting Program, and has taught accounting in the Middle East as well as at NAIT and to students enrolled in the British accounting certification program…. Read more »

AUSU Update – AU Calgary Location is a Great Resource for Students!

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact ausu@ausu.org with questions or comments about this page. IMPORTANT DATES – Nov 22: Meet & Greet in Halifax – Nov 30: December course extension deadline – Dec 10: AUSU Council Meeting – Dec 10: Deadline to register for… Read more »

Editorial – More Dangerous if we Don’t

I was head down in The Voice Magazine last week when the attacks in Paris happened, so the first I knew of it was when I started seeing the responses to it appear on Facebook. In Canada, the attacks seem to be serving as a backdrop to the question of whether our government should follow… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Ash points out some educations apps that might help students, including TED TV. Bolt’s question about telling if an exam is online or with paper and pen turns to touch on how helpful (or not) the AU Support Centre is. Also, Rebecca wonders whether appealing a grade for an assignment is worth… Read more »