AthaU Facebook Group Alisha of Calgary wonders if she can use ProctorU or if she must go to the exam centre; the good news is she has choice.  Bill Angela questions whether a supplementary exam will be the same or different than the original and is relieved to learn it will be different.  Gwenyth seeks… Read more »

Business Undergrad Info Session Tues, April 3, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-information-session-3/ Register online at above link AUSU Advocacy Facebook Live Event Tues, April 3, 5:30 to 6:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/facebook-live-event-7/ no pre-registration required AU Open House Wed, April 4, 10:00 to 11:00… Read more »

Would atheists believe that April 1 is “Atheist Day”?  Here’s a peek at some articles on the subject of atheism: Ethical Anarchy 101.  Writer b.e. hydomako, who sometimes thinks the world is a projection of some malfunctioning machine, argues for the untangling of ethics from religion.  “It should be the responsibility of each of us… Read more »

Scholarship name:  The Irene Adler Prize for Women Writers Sponsored by:  Lucas Aykroyd Deadline:  April 30, 2018 Potential payout:  $1000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be female, a citizen of Canada or the U.S., and pursuing an undgrad or grad degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized Canadian or U.S. institution in… Read more »

Proposed Student Fee Increase – Member Consulation Mon, March 26, 5:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/2018/03/new-proposed-ausu-fee-increase/ No pre-registration required Introduction to Open Access Tues, March 27, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration required MBA in Hockey Management Info Session Tues, March 27, 10:00 to 11:00 am… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group New student, Kimberly, seeks tips for handling the five courses she’ll begin soon; replies vary from scary to caring.  Amber seeks feedback on whether the MAIS will help her career goals.  Samara is slogging through her first three courses and asks for—and receives—peer support. Other posts include women in STEM, waiting for… Read more »

Scholarship name:  InvestmentZen $1000 Financial Future Scholarship Sponsored by:  InvestmentZen Deadline:  April 1, 2018, 11:59 GMT Potential payout:  $1000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be actively enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university. What’s required:  An online application form, along with a 500-1500 word essay on one of three topics related to personal finance…. Read more »

2018 Internal 3MT Competition Wed, March 21, 10:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Graduate Studies fgs.athabascau.ca/news/presentations/ e-mail fgs@athabascau.ca with your student number to register more info on 3MT at: fgs.athabascau.ca/news/events/3mt.php Online MBA Info Session Wed, March 21, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/online-mba-executives-information-session/ Register online… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Professor Bob posts a poll to gauge interest in an undergrad course about sex work and sex workers; so far the overwhelming majority of responses fall into the “hell, yes!” category.  Bill Angela reports tech issues during an exam that shortened the available time; responses from students and AU reveal options in… Read more »

On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, we glace back at a pair of Ireland-themed articles. Touring troubled Belfast.  Writer John Buhler recounts his stay in Belfast, Ireland, still edgy from The Troubles.  “It was startling for me to discover…that many of the men around the pub were convicted terrorists.”  Travel Photo Feature—Belfast’s Gritty Side,… Read more »