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The Travelling Student – Training

My name is Philip Kirkbride. I’m a college graduate from Ontario studying at AU. I’ve always wanted to do an exchange program or study abroad but never found the right time to do so. This is the story of how Athabasca University has allowed me to create my own study abroad program. In the last… Read more »

The Writer’s Toolbox – A Company Affair, Part I

What’s in a name? No, It’s not a rhetorical question?and it touches on something vital that writers need to remember when talking about companies, brands, and organizations. Corporate logos, business names, products, and brand taglines may look or sound simple, but they often have a complex history. In fact, frequently they represent huge investments of… Read more »

AUSU Update!

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 – May 31: June course extension deadline – June 9-11: 2016 Convocation – June 10: Deadline to register in a course starting July 1 – June 14: AUSU… Read more »

The Fit Student – Zero in on that One Thing

Studying demands we zone in on our priorities, whether that is getting A’s or living as the best parental model possible. With so many distractions in everyday living, our key priorities are often sidetracked, yielding a less than optimal outcome. And what about those New Year’s Resolutions we made this past January? How many resolutions,… Read more »

AUSU Update

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 – May 27: AUSU Annual General Meeting – June 10: Last day to register for courses starting July 1 – June 10: AUSU Council Meeting – June 11-13:… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AUSU Student Forums In the Ask AUSU forum, user “serenebarb” queries AUSU council on unusual salary expenditures for the period of November to January. AthaU Facebook Group Eva posts lists of courses that will be offered at AU’s Bow Valley campus and the MacEwan downtown campus this fall. Eli needs help clarifying some issues with… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Sculpted

Summer’s on its way, which means soon sand sculpture artists will take to the beaches to build marvelous, if ephemeral, works of art. But while you’re waiting for it all to unfold, take a look at these artists, who use unusual mediums to create incredible pieces. From undersea sculptures to edible art, you’ll be awed,… Read more »

The Abject

A sheet of paper flew out the window of my family’s Volkswagen Jetta as we emitted screams of delight. As it whipped out of sight between traffic and raindrops we realized what we’d just done. We’d been warned not to release our newfound toy, which flapped noisily in the wind, and we’d broken the rule… Read more »