Tammy Lee Moore – The Voice

A Bug In Your Ear… SPECIAL: A Farewell to Tammy Moore; Goodbye from Tammy; a letter from Debbie Jabbour, and comments from the Voice writers.

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 22 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, everybody!

I hope you are all having a wonderful and productive new year so far! I have had a wonderful start to the year, and have found a job in my field – after 10 years and two degrees I am finally an employed junior high English teacher. Okay, okay, not the goal of everyone, but I am having an absolute blast and loving it!

Now, however, it has become time to let go of The Voice and let someone else run with it, dream and expand to continue to let our student paper grow. Are you that person? You can find out more details on the position at http://www.ausu.org/index.php

Now, for the last of my motivational speeches from the Bug – I want to thank AUSU for all of their support and financial resources to the Voice. The paper is one the biggest gifts they could possibly provide to a distance University. It helps you all stay in touch and read and experience each others lives, concerns, learning, and scholastic successes.

I would also like to thank all of the writers – it was far more their input than mine that got the weekly version of the Voice off the ground and running. Without the faithful dedication of our contributors, we would have had nothing to share. Without their inspired and creative energy, it wouldn’t have been wonderful and exciting either!

To the readers, stay tuned, as more growth and interesting developments are sure to come, as more vision and different experience and creative input are poured into the Voice from the next Editor.

And one last time, I would like to encourage you all to write and contribute – this is your student paper, your communication, your voice. You are the ones who create this publication, and without the support of you, there is nothing to show. Submit your thoughts, experiences, goals, opinions, educational rantings and ideas on life. We are your peers, your fellow students, and the people who range from around the world – share with us, get involved – oh, yeah, and get paid!

Best wishes to you all!

Tammy Moore
Out-going Editor of The Voice

Farewell to Tammy Moore,
by Debbie Jabbour
with comments from the Voice writers.

I first met Tammy Moore at Convocation 2001, a few months after I had joined Council. I had communicated with her via email previously, mentioning that I might write something for the Voice. Her first words on meeting me were, “so when do I get your first article?” I wrote my first one the next day, and have not stopped since!

Tammy became Voice editor shortly after the paper went permanently online in January 2001. Not only was she faced with the challenge of coping with a new format, she also had to publish a weekly edition rather than the previous quarterly issues that had been mailed out in hard copy form. Although Council made the transition with good intentions, and as a cost-saving method, they did not adequately communicate this to students. The move to an online edition went almost completely unnoticed – students just stopped receiving the Voice in the mail, without knowing where it had disappeared to! Council itself was in bad shape at the time, with only three people remaining after a period of extended conflict, and relationships with the university had deteriorated. Councillors and university staff had provided much of the content for the hard copy Voice, so the online edition started out rather bereft of writers and resources, with virtually no readership. It was quite a challenge!

I’m not sure Tammy realized just what she was getting into, but she eagerly tackled the job. The first few months were a real struggle. Tammy advertised for writers, but often received only substandard submissions, or none at all. Some items required extensive editing, and Tammy patiently re-wrote and cleaned these articles up so they could be worthy of publication. A few good writers came along and provided a core to build on – but it was a weekly challenge getting enough quality content to publish.

The hard copy Voice had managed to generate some revenue through advertising, and it also charged the University for any articles they submitted (which led to some problems with the university). Council initially believed that the online Voice could also generate revenue, and they decided to try creating the Voice as a separate entity, autonomous and completely independent from AUSU. To that end, in July 2001, they created a “Voice Board” that was given the task of running the Voice.

Unfortunately poor communication led to the demise of this Board, and AUSU Council took responsibility for the Voice once again in September, 2001. As editor, Tammy was put in a very difficult position throughout the whole process. She had wonderful ideas for the Voice, but was being hampered from carrying them out. It was a difficult time – an outgoing Council member was giving Tammy inaccurate and confusing information, she had to deal with an uncooperative webmaster and an incident of plagiarism by a trusted writer, and she had several disgruntled ex-Council members sending her harassing emails and demanding that she print their articles. At times she was no doubt very discouraged – but she stuck it out and continued to work hard to improve the quality of the paper while maintaining its autonomy.

During this time, some of the confusion and poor communication spilled over, causing a misunderstanding between Tammy and myself, and I sent her an email advising that I would not be writing anymore. Tammy immediately called me, and after we talked for an hour and shed a few tears together – I apologized for jumping to conclusions and we managed to forge a strong bond of friendship that has seen us through major transitions in this past year.

And what a year of transition it has been! In December 2001, Council executive met with Tammy and did some Voice planning. We thought we had sorted things out and were ready to move ahead and implement some of Tammy’s ideas and plans for the paper, but our troubles weren’t over. At the beginning of 2002, the webmaster departed abruptly, and it took several weeks before we could sort out the mess left behind. For the first time the Voice went unpublished, a situation that was extremely frustrating to writers, Councillors and readers; but to Tammy most of all. Finally we managed to get the Voice back online – but in a less than ideal pdf format.

Once again, Tammy was faced with a new start. Readership had been slowly building up, but it had stagnated again when the Voice stopped publishing and we lost our subscriber list. Many disliked or had problems with pdf, and writer submissions slowed to a trickle. Fortunately Tammy had a core of loyal writers who continued to submit articles every week – but it was discouraging to everyone, starting all over again and feeling that no one was even reading the Voice anymore.

In April of 2002, Tammy came to Council with a proposal to completely restructure the Voice. In her words, she wanted to “make the Voice pretty.” We took her proposal, struck a planning committee, obtained several quotes and went to work. Many Voice readers may not be aware that Tammy Moore is a talented artist who graduated this last year with a teaching degree, majoring in art. Tammy provided artwork; her concept for the front page of the Voice; and humbly accepted Council’s feedback and criticism as we picked it apart. Although most of us loved the idea, some didn’t, and Tammy patiently made adjustments until we had something the majority were satisfied with.

Finally, in July 2002, we proudly launched the online version of the Voice that Tammy had been envisioning and working toward for almost a year and a half! We were thrilled to be moving forward, to have such a great-looking paper. It wasn’t long before new writers started to be attracted to the paper, and all kinds of new features were added to make the content more valuable to readers. Tammy began the project of putting the archives back online, and in October presented a budget to Council with plans to improve the Voice even further. During the difficult months, we had come to realize what an important resource the Voice was to AUSU, and Tammy’s proposal reflected this importance. Most of us on Council had also come to the conclusion that an online newspaper was not going to be self-sustaining, but that as one of our most important student resources we needed to give it our wholehearted support. We eagerly looked forward to implementing more of Tammy’s ideas and seeing the Voice continue to change and grow.

In December I received an email from Tammy that was very disappointing to me, yet exciting at the same time. She advised me that she had been unexpectedly hired to teach full time, and would no longer be able to continue as Voice editor. I was thrilled for Tammy, since I knew how much she wanted to teach. I was disappointed, however, that we would be losing her as editor. In an effort to not lose her completely, a Council member volunteered to help upload the Voice for a while, in the hopes that with some support Tammy might be able to continue in her role as editor. At the beginning of the new year, however, Tammy re-confirmed that, even with help, she could not continue, since her new job required all her focus and energy. We were forced to begin arrangements to search for a new Voice Editor.

We have been through so much together, and Tammy has made an indelible mark on the Voice. She saw it through such turmoil – through several significant transitions, keeping it alive in spite of problems, rebuilding from scratch not just once, but twice. Tammy has always treated the Voice as a project very close to her heart, always giving extra without expecting return. She has worked hard to develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with AUSU Council, attending meetings and events and joining us for casual get-togethers. When it comes to her writers, Tammy is always encouraging and positive, ready to praise them or offer tactful constructive criticism where necessary.

Tammy has given the Voice a strong foundation to build on for the future. On December 18, 2002, AUSU Council passed the following resolution:

MOTION 121802.05
BIRT Council formally thanks Tammy Moore for her work and dedication to the Voice.
S. Barg/N. Palamarchuk – CARRIED (Unanimously)

Tammy’s contribution to the Voice will never be forgotten. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with her during these last two years, and I am honoured to call her my friend. Although she has moved on to a new career that she loves, I know she leaves behind a paper she loves, and many dear friends. A thousand thank you’s, Tammy, for everything you’ve done for the Voice. May your future path continue to take you ever closer to realizing every one of your dreams. Good luck and farewell!

After writing this article I asked several of the regular Voice writers to add their comments about Tammy, and being writers, they have done so most eloquently. Here’s what they have to say:

I really enjoyed working with Tammy as the Editor for the Voice. I am not able to submit articles every week (although my New Year’s resolution is to submit more of them) and she was very supportive of the articles that I wrote and was very flexible about my schedule. I think that writing for The Voice is part of the AU experience and she contributed to my experience in a positive and supportive way.
… Teresa Neuman

Tammy put her heart, soul, and an extraordinary amount of her time into making the Voice a great paper to read and to look at. Her presence in the paper will be felt for a long time to come, and I will miss having an excuse to chat with her once a week. She has been a good friend, and a tireless editor. I wish her the best of luck with her very challenging new job! I’m certain that she will be one of those great, motivating teachers that students remember fondly for the rest of their lives.
… Tamra Ross Low

Tammy was more than an editor, she was a wonderful friend. If I had a question she was always on it. I take the blame –for our losing her. I “fixed” her wealth corner at home with my feng shui suggestions–she did as I suggested, got her dream job and left us. I miss her already.
… Laura Seymour

In an industry where editors are known to have more colourful personalities than actors, I found Tammy to be very professional and knowledgeable. She always gave me encouraging praise and dealt with every issue in a timely fashion. Tammy was a true pleasure to work with and I believe has earned a star on the editor’s walk of fame! Tammy’s contributions to The Voice could never be accurately measured and she will most definitely be missed for a long time to come. Congratulations to Tammy on finding the teaching job of her dreams and best of luck to her in the future.
… Diane L.M. Cook

I’m personally very sorry to see Tammy leaving the Voice. In addition to exhibiting a very high degree of professionalism, she has always shown great dedication to the published representation of our student body and to “her writers”. In the nearly three years that I have known and interacted with Tammy, she has always been happy and bubbly which I have found to be extremely inspirational as a writer and as a friend. Although she is leaving the Voice, I hope she remains a part of my life by keeping in touch through correspondence. As much as I feel her departure is a great loss to our publication and the students at AU as a whole, I am happy in the knowledge that she is doing what she desires and has worked toward academically for years. Thanks for the motivation Tammy and I wish you well in your new and exciting career.
… Wayne E. Benedict

I’m really happy to get this chance to thank Tammy for her inspirational attitude towards her writers, and her dedication to the Voice. Tam – you were the best editor an aspiring writer could hope for. Your encouragement over the last year gave me the confidence to submit to other publications, and to have faith in what I love – writing. While I’m truly thrilled for you as you embark on this new and exciting path, I’m going to miss you terribly. Best of luck – you’ll do great!
… Zoe Dalton
As the editor of the Voice, Tammy was wonderful for how she always encouraged each writer to find and use their own voice. While we may be sad that she’s leaving us, we can take joy in knowing that she will now be encouraging our young students and the next generation of Voice writers.
… Karl Low

A Bug In Your Ear: FROM May 15, 2002

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve always found it humorous that tourists to Canada make assumptions about Canadian way of life – -both the way we live and the environment in which we live. I grew up in rural towns, and wildlife and forests were not such a novelty; we respected the more harsh aspects of our living conditions, and were wary of potential dangers of weather and nature. Many a time I have sat with friends in the service industry and laughed at the silliness of visitors who arrive in July with full vehicle loads of ski equipment, who then ask directions to the nearest ski hill. Or poked a bit of fun at those who arrive with long underwear and need directions to a place where they can purchase shorts and t-shirts. I’ve even had a few chuckles over those surprised by the fact that we’ve had running water and electricity. Camping, however, is where the egotistical attitudes set in about respect for wild life and the absurdity of those who arrive and want pictures of their children feeding sandwiches to bears, or with their arms draped lovingly around the neck of an elk.

I’m not sure when I became citified and less careful: as a frequent summer camper who is particular about placement of food which may draw wildlife, and equally careful about waste and other safety precautions I had believed I was, as other Canadians, smarter about my interactions with the wild. Unfortunately, I have been blessed with a tourist gene, which suddenly came to life the other weekend while I was at the AUSU Council retreat in Banff.

My first degree is in painting, and every so often I paint wildlife pictures for my parents for special occasions such as Christmas and anniversaries. My mother had expressed an interest in having a painting done of a mountain sheep or goat that would invariably match her sofa. As a dutiful daughter, I began this painting some months ago, and have been particularly unhappy with it. Not a wildlife painter as a calling, I haven’t spent much time collecting photos from which to work. I’m ashamed to say I generally steal my source material for such endeavours from calendars, and then place them into a scene of my choice. For this painting, I wanted something different – I didn’t want to cheat; I wanted to provide a painted landscape that I had seen with my own eyes, and an animal whose fur I could remember while I painted in the hairs. My trip to Banff for the council meeting seemed like an ideal solution – there is always wildlife in Banff, supposedly just roaming in the streets. How difficult could it be to snap the pictures I wanted?

Well, although others had seen elk grazing at the front door of the hotel, I was not one of the ones lucky enough to witness it. No other animals apart from the human variety were crowding the streets, and I took a tip from one of the others on the trip that a lake not far out of town had been the sight of many wild mountain goats the day before. Meetings completed and behind me, I decided to see if I could find the lake on my way out of town.

The directions were simple and the view was breath taking in spite of the overcast day, and I found two mountain goats within 15 minutes. I was armed with my camera and high-speed film, and parked the car to begin taking my pictures. Soon I was out of the car, and across the road from my photo subjects. When they both turned away from me, and all I was getting through my lens was two none-to-clean little furry behinds, I figured it was about time to cross the road – although I was perfectly willing to give them the ten feet or so of personal space that would no doubt keep me safe.

The two goats didn’t seem particularly disturbed as I headed towards them; one even took a few steps onto the road towards me. I took several pictures of him before deciding I wanted to get some of his companion who was placed more aesthetically in front of some trees. The ten feet was rapidly dwindling as I edged closer and closer to the goat, and soon I was doing the stupid tricks I do when I take pictures of my cats, with finger snapping and whistling to get them to turn this way and that as I shot through my film. This goat, however, was either far less gullible than my cats, or didn’t realize (as I’m sure my cats do) that if they respond, I go away quicker, for he refused to turn his head toward the insane noises I was making. I realized that to get the shot I wanted, I was going to have to edge down the incline on the side of the road and shoot the goat from below. As I was picking my way down the hill, focussing through my camera as I went so I’d be ready when the perfect shot arrived, I began to slide. Typical tourist fashion, my first concern was for the camera around my neck, and I twisted myself to fall backwards, holding the camera with one hand and the other groping backwards to break my fall. Instead of getting the handful or dirt and gravel I was expecting, I ended up with a fairly close handful of fur. I screamed a little girly scream as I swivelled around to find the goat from the road had snuck up behind me, and had not only broken my fall but I was still leaning rather heavily on him.

This is when it hit me. I am the Canadian tourist. I know better than to get within a couple feet of wild animals. I know better than to whistle and snap my fingers like a new mom taking pictures. I know better than to think a photo opportunity is reason enough to take up all opportunities. Luckily, the goat seemed more surprised than offended. Luckily, he didn’t think pushing me down the hill and into the river was an interesting possibility. Luckily, the fact that I didn’t have a peanut butter sandwich to feed him wasn’t his primary concern.

I did get some great shots and a funny story, and hopefully I have a good original painting for my mom to boot. I’m glad I didn’t get a buttful of goat horns. I guess this year I won’t be doing any snickering around the campfire this year:

Photos are the results of the above story — T. Moore

A Bug In Your Ear: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0000

I would like to wish you all a happy holiday season from The Voice for our last issue of 2002.

My thanks to all the writers who have contributed to keep the paper alive and well, and who have dedicated their time and energy to provide us with a wonderful and informative student paper.

I would also like to thank our readers for their insight, helpful suggestions, and wonderful comments. I would like to encourage more letters to the editor when you have comments regarding articles or Voice content.

I hope you all had a wonderful and productive year, and all the best in the year to come!

Tammy Moore
Editor of The Voice

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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE AUSU PRESIDENT

December 15, 2002

On behalf of myself and the rest of AUSU Council, I would like to wish you and your loved ones the very best of the season.

We hope you have a pleasant and safe holiday, and may the New Year bring you another step closer to successfully reaching your goals and dreams!

See you in 2003!!

Debbie Jabbour, President
Athabasca University Students’ Union

A Bug In Your Ear: AN AU ANNOUNCEMENT

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 11 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0000

Athabasca University’s Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment is now published online at http://www.athabascau.ca/html/services/counselling/math/
Two versions of this online test contain 30 or 70 questions that will help assess students’ mathematical skills. Based on their score, the assessment will recommend which Athabasca University mathematics course a student is likely ready to take successfully.

You may also find the online English Language Skills Assessment useful. It is found at http://www.athabascau.ca/html/services/counselling/esl/
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Please contact me at the phone number or e-mail address below if you have any questions or concerns.

Dean Caplan
Instructional Media Analyst
Dept. of Educational Media Development
Athabasca University

THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 04 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0000

CLASSIFIED SPACE:

Students of AU may print classifieds in The Voice free of charge (maximum three per issue) as long as they are not representing a company or product.

Classified ads must follow the direct guidelines and ethics stated in the Voice Policy and should be submitted to the editor at voice@ausu.org with “?CLASSIFIED AD’ listed in the subject title.

The Editor reserves the right to refuse any classified information at her discretion. Thank-you.

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A Bug In Your Ear: White Ribbon Campaign 2002. Contributed by The Community Networks Group

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 04 Dec 2002 00:00:00 +0000

Thousands of supporters around the country and around the world are busy organizing educational and awareness activities with the goal of ending men’s violence against women. Most people co-ordinate their activities around White Ribbon Days which runs from November 25th to December 06.

Schools, community centres, businesses, unions and faith groups participate by spreading the word through ribbon and flyer distribution, poster signings and fundraising events to help local women’s anti-violence organizations. Men wearing the white ribbon make the pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.

White Ribbon Days is a time for men to reflect on their attitudes about and behaviours towards women. It’s a time for men to become role-models to the boys in their life and show the importance of working for equality between men & women, and for leading a life free of violence. It’s a time to remember all the women who have lost their lives or who have suffered harms at the hands of men. It’s also a time for men to show their support for the women in their lives by taking a stand against violence against women.

To all our men friends, colleagues, acquaintances, neighbours, we encourage you to put on a white ribbon during White Ribbon Days and act as a catalyst for change in your community. Violence against women will never end as long as men condone it with their silence. To find out what you can do, please visit our website at: http://www.whiteribbon.com (or) contact us at 1-800-328-2228. Join us!

A Bug In Your Ear: OUR SECOND AU PROFILE:

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 +0000

The student/staff profile of those whose lives are involved with AU is a new column in The Voice. It is our hope that reading about those who are part of the make-up of what makes AU unique will draw our students closer together although we span countries and continents. We are a part of AU, and as such, we carry a common bond.

I hope you will enjoy reading about the students and staff at AU – and be inspired to participate in our new PROFILES column!

STUDENT: ANDREA GUMMOW

Voice: What province and city/town do you live in?

Andrea: I live in Edmonton, Alberta.

Voice: Do you have a family/ kids/ pets ?

Andrea: My family consists of myself and my brother, our two cats Max and Shadow, and our pet bird, Lucky.

Voice: What are your hobbies / interests/ activities/ etc.

Andrea: I love to read, write, scrapbook, walk, and be with friends and children.

Voice: Can you tell us about the AU Courses you are taking at the moment, or a favourite course?

Andrea: I’m taking Psych 290, Math 215, English 301, and Biology 204. I absolutely LOVE taking the psych courses, and my favourite course right now is English. I’m studying children’s literature, and it’s so much fun, like a blast from the past. It’s the most enjoyable course I’ve taken so far.

Voice: How long have you been a student? (And where)

Andrea: This is my second year at Athabasca University. I study at home full time.

Voice: What do you think of your courses/ the AU experience/ distance education?

Andrea: I think AU is a great alternative for people who really want to get somewhere in life, but need an unconventional method of studying. The courses are really extensive, and cover a lot of material. They are easy to follow, easy to learn, and fun. Athabasca University has been a great experience for me. It has allowed me to follow my dream of getting a university education when I otherwise would have been unable to do so, due to the demands of my life.

Voice: Do you work? What do you do?

Andrea: Well, studying is a job in itself! But, I also have a job outside of school, doing child care, and house cleaning.

Voice: How (or) Is AU helping you towards a goal?

Andrea: AU is helping me toward my goal of getting an education, and toward bettering my life by giving me a flexible schedule, and one on one help whenever I need it.

Voice: What are your future goals?

Andrea: I plan to complete my BA, and then graduate studies in Psychology. My final goal is to become a developmental psychologist, working with troubled children via play therapy.

Voice: Do you have any advice or words of wisdom for other students?

Andrea: Follow the study plans, and don’t ever be afraid or reluctant about asking for help from your tutors. They really know their material, and are human just like us! Put aside time each day to work on your studies, and don’t work only on one course at a time. That gets really boring. And have fun! University is a great experience, whatever method you choose. And don’t take all the required courses at once. Spread them out, and take something fun!

Voice: Anything else we should know? Funny stories about the dog eating your laptop/ praise for your favourite tutor/ recommendations for a course:.

Andrea: All the tutors I’ve had so far are great. Psych 228, an introduction to child development, is a must do course for anyone interested in child development. I learned so much, and had so much fun in the courses.

AU is great!

Thanks, Andrea, for taking the time to share your experiences with all of our Voice readers! All the best in the future!

Anyone interested in being featured in AU Profiles should email Tammy Moore, Editor of The Voice at voice@ausu.org My thanks for your participation and readership!

Scholarship News

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 +0000

ESSAY CONTEST 2003
The Elie Wiesel
PRIZE IN ETHICS

SUGGESTED TOPICS:

Reflect on the most profound, moral dilemma you have ever encountered and analyze what it taught you about ethics.

How can human beings move beyond hate toward reconciliation?

Explore ethical responses to fanaticism, hate and violence.

What ethical issue concerns you most and what concrete proposals would you make to deal with it?

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2, 2002

Â· ELIGIBILITY: Full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors during the fall 2002 semester.
Students must complete an Entry Form along with their Faculty Sponsor. Any interested professor may act as a Faculty Sponsor and endorse the quality and authenticity of the student’s essay. In addition, students are asked to include a letter from their registrar verifying eligibility.

FIRST PRIZE: $5000.00
SECOND PRIZE: $2500.00
THIRD PRIZE: $ 1500.00
HONOURABLE MENTIONS: $ 500.00 EACH

Entry forms, detailed guidelines and further information are available online at http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802
New York, NY 10017

Telephone: 212.490.7777

Kinsmen and Kinettes Bursary – Hal Rogers Endowment Fund

Value: $1000

Application Deadline: February 1

Description:
Â· Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Â· Must be full-time students in the upcoming school year at a recognized post-secondary institution
Â· Selection is based on demonstrated high ideals and qualities of citizenship
Â· Recipients must not have previously received a bursary from the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund
Â· Applicants WILL NOT be eligible for consideration if the application form is mailed directly to the Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada without receiving prior endorsement from a Kinsmen, Kinette or Kin club

Instructions:
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Michael Luchkovich Scholarships for Career Development

Value: Not specified

Application Deadline: August 1

Description:
Â· Residents of Alberta
Â· Present full-time employee pursuing further training
Â· Minimum full-time work history of 3 years
Â· Program of study may be up to six months of full-time study or up to one year of part-time study
A semester of study towards an undergraduate degree or diploma program will normally not be considered
Instructions:
Â· Application deadlines are December 1, April 1 and August 1
Â· For further information please visit

Contact Information:
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A Bug In Your Ear: AU PROFILES

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:00:00 +0000

The student/staff profile of those whose lives are involved with AU is a new column in The Voice. It is our hope that reading about those who are part of the make-up of what makes AU unique will draw our students closer together although we span countries and continents. We are a part of AU, and as such, we carry a common bond.

I hope you will enjoy reading about the students and staff at AU – and be inspired to participate in our new PROFILES column!

LAURA SEYMOUR: STUDENT

Voice: What province and city/town do you live in?

Laura: Calgary, Alberta, CANADA, North America, The Earth, The Milky Way:.

Voice: Do you have a family/ kids/ pets ?

Laura: My husband and an imaginary pug dog.

Voice: What are your hobbies / interests/ activities/ etc.

Laura: Sewing, writing, playing the lottery, learning the keyboard.

Voice: Can you tell us about the AU Courses you are taking at the moment, or a favourite course?

Laura: I have just signed for my second Psychology course Psyc 290. My favourite course will be an exotic “filler” course in Greek Mythology or was it Greek History?

Voice: How long have you been a student? (And where?)

Laura: I graduated MRC from an intensive one year course that is now defunct -Professional Writing Certificate. I have been with AU for almost one year.

Voice: What do you think of your courses/ the AU experience/ distance education?

Laura: I got my high school education in Ontario through distance ed. I wouldn’t study any other way!

Voice: Do you work? What do you do?

Laura: I do Craniosacral Therapy and am a Reiki Master.

Voice: How (or) Is AU helping you towards a goal?

Laura: There is a course in Biology I can take to assist me with my Cranio studies. I also believe a LOT of people put a great deal of merit in a degree:though why is beyond me!

Voice: What are your future goals?

Laura: To be able to feel proud of my educational achievements.

Voice: Do you have any advice or words of wisdom for other students?

Laura: Never let the grade average you get deter you from your goals. Churchill’s report card said he’d never amount to anything, and Einstein couldn’t pass any Math exams. It’s how you apply your learning that counts.

Voice: Anything else we should know? Funny stories about the dog eating your laptop/ praise for your favourite tutor/ recommendations for a course:.

Laura: Sorry, my imaginary pug dog does what it’s told and never pees on the floor! That’s why I have an imaginary pet!

Laura is also our newest weekly contributor to The Voice, and has been writing for us for several months now. You can catch all of her articles by typing her name into the Writer Search section of The Voice, and checking out her feisty temperament and fantastic twist of humour.

Anyone interested in being featured in AU Profiles should email Tammy Moore, Editor of The Voice at voice@ausu.org My thanks for your participation and readership!

THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Tammy Lee Moore — Wed, 13 Nov 2002 00:00:00 +0000

CLASSIFIED SPACE:

Students of AU may print classifieds in The Voice free of charge (maximum three per issue) as long as they are not representing a company or product.

Classified ads must follow the direct guidelines and ethics stated in the Voice Policy and should be submitted to the editor at voice@ausu.org with “?CLASSIFIED AD’ listed in the subject title.

The Editor reserves the right to refuse any classified information at her discretion. Thank-you.

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