Library Chat Tues, Jun 25, 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 Faculty of Business Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Wed, Jun 26, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business www.athabascau.ca/news/events/faculty-of-business-undergraduate-program-orientation-for-new-students-20240619 RSVP through above… Read more »

June 21 is National Smoothie Day.  Several of our health-minded writers explored this nutritious meal-in-a-glass.  (Which can be made without water, by the way.) A little bit of planning goes a long way.  Tara Panrucker outlines some simple ways to sneak more fruits and vegetables into your diet.  “Nothing could be easier than throwing frozen… Read more »

Each vocation in our lives has at least two overarching themes. First, we are called to do something because we find it gratifying and second we are called to undertake a career because of the reward that it provides.  Being a nurse is one such instance where caring for others and being able to demonstrate… Read more »

Scholarship name:  CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships and Bursaries Sponsored by:  CNIB Deadline:  July 3, 2024 Potential payout:  up to $8000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Blind, Deafblind, or have low vision (see eligibility section for definition); be Canadian citizens or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to date of application; and be pursuing… Read more »

Facebook: Some great classes! A list of courses relevant to a Bachelor of Social Work program? A student asks about easy ones to prioritize. Recommendations included Trends and Issues in Nursing, which took the students two to three weeks to finish and had no exams; SOCI 287; PSYC 478, which is indicated to be potentially… Read more »

Four international organizations, including the World Health Organization, have joined together to mark World Blood Donor Day each June 14.  Naturally, some Voice writers have rolled up their sleeves and wrote about it. It’s in you to give.  Katie D’Souza outlines the need for blood donations during Blood Donor Week.  “It is estimated that approximately… Read more »

Facebook: The AU Student Manual. A student posts the AU Student Manual, which answers most of the questions a student might find on the Facebook forum. The manual outlines topics such as Procedures for Applying for and Writing Examinations, Assignment Drop Box, Library Services, eText, and more. Reddit: Can I get a Master of Social… Read more »

Scholarship name:  RBC Future Launch Scholarship Sponsored by:  RBC Deadline:  ongoing—apply any time Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be between 15 and 29 years of age, enrolled part-time in school or not in school at all, and be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents. What’s required:  An online application, and a summary of how… Read more »

Library Chat Tues, Jun 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 Convocation 2024 June 19 and June 20 Athabasca Regional Multiplex, 2 University Drive, Athabasca AB In-person and online Hosted by AU www.athabascau.ca/convocation/ See above link for info 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 »