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Editorial – The Bear in the Room

It’s been quite a week for layoffs. In case you haven’t heard, Target has given a surprise announcement that they’ll be closing all their stores across Canada. Every single one. That means over 17,000 people are losing their jobs and will be talking to Employment Insurance Canada. On the same day, Sony announced that it… Read more »

Did You Know? – T2202A’s are in!

2014 TUITION, EDUCATION AND TEXTBOOK AMOUNTS CERTIFICATE Update from Athabasca University Financial Services? Athabasca University Financial Services is pleased to announce that the official 2014 Tuition, Education and Textbook Tax Credit Certificate (T2202A) forms will be available on-line by the end of February to all eligible students. The forms will not be mailed out and… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – What’s Hot

AUSU Student Forums Sujatha posts an inquiry about the ORGB 364 course syllabus. Linza seeks students’ input on CMIS 455. AthaU Facebook Group Dawn seeks help with the definition of an Old Norse term for HIST 383, The Vikings. Kathleen wonders about the advisability of enrolling in several courses then finishing them one at a… Read more »

Useful Advice

To S.D. Livingston Thank you so much for the article Buyer Beware. During porting my phone from Fido to Rogers my number became a victim of this scam. Keep up the good work. Take care, Sonny. Sorry to hear it hit you, Sonny.

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 – Jan 30: Last business day to extend courses ending February 28 – February 10: Last day to register for courses starting March 1 – February 11: AUSU… Read more »

The Goal Too Far

Recently there was a post on the Athabasca University Facebook page questioning the graduation policies?specifically, when the course work needed to be completed in order to participate in the convocation ceremonies in June. (That would be the first week of May according to the AU website.) As a distance education student I am sure the… Read more »

Rusty’s Gift

Every Sunday morning, without fail, my husband and I drove to our local Humane Society and walked the dogs. I walked the small ones and Ed walked the larger ones. Some days all the cages were full and other days there would be only one or two lonely, scraggly little dogs. Little did I know… Read more »

Maghreb Voices – The Smiling Ghosts of Mides, Part I

“Individually, every grain of sand brushing against my hands represents a story, an experience, and a block for me to build upon for the next generation. I quietly thank this ancestor of mine for surviving the trip so that I could one day return.” – Raquel Cepeda we’re driving through the Dorsal, which is part… Read more »

Minds We Meet – Interviewing Jess Price

Jess Price is an AU student from Vancouver BC. She’s currently enrolled in AU’s Human Resources and Labour Relation program. Jess was recently interviewed by The Voice Magazine about school, culture, and archery. Describe the path that led you to AU. What was it that made you realize you wanted to go back to school,… Read more »