Library Chat Tues, Jul 16, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Thur, Jul 18, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Looking… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Energy Creates Scholarship Competition Sponsored by:  Energy Creates Deadline:  August 31, 2024, 3:00 pm MT Potential payout:  up to $100,000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be aged 15 to 25, be Canadian citizens or Canadian residents, and must be in or will enter into a part- or full-time degree or diploma program at an… Read more »

Sadly, I have a nephew who, at a young age, was identified as having a mental health condition. This means that throughout his school years he needs unique attention and a varied curriculum. Other youngsters in this bracket, particularly those bearing marginalized identities, tend too often to fall between the cracks. All students require the… Read more »

Facebook: Join the movement to stop student loans going into review.  AU students are joining forces to advocate against their loans going into review.  Those who want to emphasize the relevance of a September start date or who have been adversely impacted by student loans going into review are encouraged to sign an advocacy form. … Read more »

Library Chat Tues, Jul 9, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Thur, Jul 11, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page

Scholarship name:  Dennis McGann Bursary Sponsored by:  Columbia Institute Deadline:  August 1, 2024 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants, be enrolled or enrolling in Communications studies at an accredited public post-secondary institution in Canada, and demonstrate financial need. What’s required:  A completed application form, including personal, academic, and… Read more »

Interested in digital text and photo layout in a camera context? This posting entails the creation of a journal article using pictures in an academic way.  The applicant will achieve “valuable hands-on experience in implementing an experimental publishing layout for a top-tier academic journal”.  While many folks post their selfies, meals, and pet pics on… Read more »

Facebook: AI at AU. A student asks about Ametros, the AI at AU, and how it works. A student replied that the AI gives supplementary lessons and coaching for trouble areas. Other students believe Ametros quizzes aren’t calculated in the grades, although Ametros participation may be assessed. Reddit: Financial aid for international students. An international… Read more »

Library Chat Tues, Jul 2, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Thur, Jul 4, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page All… Read more »

Scholarship name:  belairdirect Scholarship Program Sponsored by:  belairdirect Deadline:  July 31, 2024 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian residents, be completing high school in 2024, and be enrolled in a full-time undergrad program for the 2024-2025 academic year at a recognized publicly-funded Canadian post-secondary institution (or CEGEP if living in Quebec.)  Applicants… Read more »