2005:  AU announces the advent of e-letters.  This resource-friendly option allowed students to have their letters for course registration, withdrawal, exam, and grades, delivered through their myAU portal.  “The process took more than a year, was worked on by eight staff members from the Registrar’s Office and Computing Services, and the program was extensively tested… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group  Kimberly asks how student mothers stay organized when taking multiple courses; mothers and others respond with tips and tricks to get coursework—and everything else—done. Mícheál inquires whether anyone has managed to get into med school with a social science degree; responses indicate it’s a long shot at best. Other posts include Edmonton… Read more »

Get pumped about peer-review! Tuesday, October 31, 2:00 to 3:00 pm 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 BComm/CPA Info Session Wednesday, November 1, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/bcomm-cpa-information-session-4-2/ register online at above link AU Open… Read more »

Scholarship name:  UpNature Scholarship for Nursing & Medicine Students Sponsored by:  UpNature Deadline:  November 30, 2017 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be a citizen of Canada, US, or Australia, be enrolled in an academic program in nursing, medicine, or related fields, and have a GPA of… Read more »

Facebook Live Event Monday, October 23, 12:00 to 12:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/facebook-live-event/ no pre-registration required Edmonton Meet & Greet Monday, October 23, 5:00 to 7:30 pm MDT Craft Beer Market, 10013 101A Ave NW, Edmonton  AB In-person Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/edmonton-meet-greet-4/ e-mail services@ausu.org to RSVP Presenting your work at a conference… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group  Fred inquires whether course extensions can be requested less than the required one month before the course end date; students respond with instances of exceptions made due to extreme circumstances.  Carlie laments over a perfectly awful ProctorU experience but others assure her this is unusual. Other posts include myAU’s refreshing new look,… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Live Your Dream Awards Sponsored by:  Soroptimist Deadline:  November 15, 2017 Potential payout:  varies by region; up to $10,000 Eligibility restriction:  Eligibility restricted to women who are the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents, can demonstrate financial need, are enrolled in a post-secondary program, and do not have a graduate degree. … Read more »

AU Library Orientation Webinar Tues, October 17, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library http://library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html no pre-registration required AU Meet & Greet – Toronto Wed, October 18, 5:00 to 7:00 EDT Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Dominion Ballroom 123 Queen Street West In-person Hosted by AU Alumni Relations https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/athabasca-university-toronto-meet-and-greet-tickets-38090259993?aff=eac2 RSVP by October 11… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Amanda wonders how to best recognize excellent academic service; Shawna suggests nominating them for an AU Academic Excellence award. Dean asks for clarification on how much refund he’ll get if he withdraws from a course within the first 30 days. Other posts include AU student award deadline, and a revived discussion on… Read more »

Scholarship name: Scotiabank National Scholarship Sponsored by: Scotiabank; administered by yconic Deadline: November 2, 2017, 3:00 pm EDT Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be members of yconic, an online student community (membership is free.) Additionally, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents or be international students with a valid student visa, be… Read more »