AthaU Facebook Group  Amanda scrambles for options to re-write two missed exams before the December 31 course end date; looks like ProctorU will be her best bet.  New student Shoshana seeks and receives tips for tackling MATH 215.  Chanelle is looking for a study partner for SOCI 231, Sociology of Religion. Other posts include AU… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Shawna follows up on an old thread about ProctorU:  AU students can now take washroom breaks during ProctorU-supervised exams.  Whew!  Ricky is looking for who to contact at AU to discuss transfer credits and help plan his Bachelor of Management program; suggestions include the Faculty of Business.  Leslie wonders if she can… Read more »

This week, two different Christmas shopping strategies from Voices past. Getting her jingle on.  Student Rebecca Brewer learns that December exams and Christmas shopping are not all that compatible.  “Malls are mean and nasty places in December. ‘Tis the season for stealing parking spots and being a big hurry.”  Christmas Clichés, November 18, 2005. If… Read more »

Holiday closures: Athabasca University Closed Saturday, December 23 to Monday, January 1, inclusive Reopens Tuesday, January 2, 8:30 am MST More info at:  news.athabascau.ca/news/announcements/holiday-closures/   AU Library Last day to order materials: Monday, December 18 Closed Saturday, December 23, to Monday, January 1, inclusive Reopens Tuesday, January 2, 8:30 am MST More info at:  library.athabascau.ca/page/ann… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Scribendi Community Leadership Scholarship Sponsored by:  Scribendi Inc. Deadline:  December 31, 2017 Potential payout:  $1000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time at an accredited college or university. What’s required:  An online application with personal and academic information, along with a 150-word essay on what you’re doing to make a… Read more »

This week, settle into some armchair travelling by following AU students adjusting to life overseas. Beer drinkers on the buses, dogs in the malls.  In a nine-piece series, Edmontonian John Buhler observes some perplexing aspects of German culture as he settles into a 6-month stay.  “We have encountered so many spiders here that I’m starting… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group  Jennifer is curious whether she can access her etext before the course start date; so far the answer is a solid “maybe.”  Admin JoAnne posts a reminder of the group’s unofficial status and includes links to official channels.  Miranda wonders if unsuccessful scholarship applicants are notified; answers supplied are AUSU—yes, and AU—not… Read more »

AUSU Council Meeting Tues, December 12, 5:30 to 7:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/december-council-meeting-3/ No pre-registration required; e-mail admin@ausu.org for meeting package

Scholarship name:  CFI Scholarships Sponsored by:  Corporate Finance Institute Deadline:  December 31, 2017 Potential payout:  $500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be studying in Canada at the bachelor, master, or doctorate level, must demonstrate financial need or hardship, and have a passion for finance.  Applicants must also have a LinkedIn profile. What’s required:  An online application,… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group  Laura seeks help with MLA citations for two web resources with similar names; she ultimately gets the answer she needs from the AU library.  Danielle seeks guidance on a HIST 201 assignment but all she gets are crickets. Other posts include myAU login issues, AUSU events, study spots in Calgary, and fancying… Read more »