Wednesday’s AUSU council meeting started on time and moved along at a crisp pace?two qualities every meeting should aspire to. Once again, agendas were not available to meeting observers, making it difficult to follow the discussion. And once again, the formal meeting was followed by a closed councillors-only session. First item up for discussion was… Read more »
Once upon a time there was a Scanner named Hazel who wanted to know and try everything about virtually everything. (And because she is attempting to believe and live self-acceptance she won’t?will try not to?make the easy and self-deprecating crack about being magpie-like in her attraction to the next shiny new thing.) What this confused… Read more »
Trojans, spyware, ransomware. they’re all words to strike fear into computer users? hearts, and send them on a search for software to protect their devices. That usually means checking things like tech specs, but if You’re smart you’ll look a little further?at the company’s ethics. Because sometimes, even the folks who claim to protect you… Read more »
There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to use your critical thinking to cater human behaviour to the utmost of positive outcomes. 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… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Laurie wonders if her ENGL 255 exam will be marked as stringently as the course assignments. Michelle seeks advice on how to submit an audio/video file on Moodle for an assignment. Other postings include exam courier fees, taking a full course load, and courses ADMN 233, ECOM 320, MATH 265, MKTG 396,… Read more »
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 part nine in the story of how Athabasca University has allowed me to create my own study abroad program…. Read more »
You cringe at incorrect capitalization. You mock misplaced modifiers. You figuratively die every time someone uses the word “literally” incorrectly. And confusion of “your” and “you’re” makes you want to tear your hair out and resign from the human race. That means you’re desperate to promote good grammar, right? Wrong?because none of the above are… Read more »
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Lately I’ve been considering what to do for further education. I finished my Bachelor’s of Arts, English major from Athabasca University (with Great Distinction, if you’ll allow me a moment to boast) a couple years ago, and I’ve been floundering back and forth with what to do next. I’ve got a couple of years into… Read more »
There will be no December 5th issue of The Voice Magazine this year, as your editor is taking a short break. However, regular issues of The Voice Magazine will be available for December 12th and December 19th. Also, as usual, the Voice will go on hiatus for Christmas week because, let’s face it, You’re all… Read more »