Posts By: The Voice

The Voice

The Voice is the collective presence of the writers who submit on behalf of the magazine. All praise to them!

AU-Thentic Events – Upcoming AU Related Events

Leadership and Management Development (LMD) Info Session Tues, October 10, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business https://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/athabasca-university-leadership-management-development-lmd-information-session-4-2-copy-copy/ register online at above link Manufacturing Management (MMC) Info Session Tues, October 10, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business https://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/athabasca-university-manufacturing-management-mmc-information-session-4-2-copy/ register online at above link Online… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week – Digging up Scholarship Treasure for AU Students

Scholarship name: JCCF 2017 Essay Contest Sponsored by: Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms Deadline: October 15, 2017 Potential payout: up to $1500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled in a Canadian college or university. What’s required: An online application, along with a maximum 2500-word essay on “Should federal and provincial governments restrict public funding from… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Chris posts about a Toronto AU meet and greet Oct 18 which other students hadn’t heard of but track down online. Nicole asks about accessing online exams through Lotus Notes; it turns out they are accessed through a direct link and not myAU. Sam wonders how to arrange a telephone quiz with… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events – Upcoming AU-related Events

Business Undergraduate Info Session Monday, October 2, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business https://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-information-session3-copy-2-copy-2/ register online at above link AU Open House – Lethbridge Wednesday, October 4, 6:00 to 7:30 pm MDT Fairfield Inn & Suites, 4081 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge AB In-person Hosted by Athabasca University https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/au-open-house-information-session-tickets-38059985441 Limited… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week – Digging up Scholarship Treasure for AU Students

Scholarship name: HealthGrad.com Leadership Scholarship Sponsored by: HealthGrad.com Deadline: November 1, 2017 Potential payout: $2000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be currently enrolled in qualified healthcare-related program at the undergrad, grad, or doctorate level, and have a minimum GPA of 3.2. See the full eligibility requirements. What’s required: An online application form, along with an 800-… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook GroupEverybody’s favourite Jason posts an update on his post-grad progress. Brenda seeks advice on resolving a Moodle issue with AU IT support, then follows up with the resolution. New member Allison reaches out to other BA PoliSci students. Marcy’s looking for a real text to replace an e-text and several students direct her… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events – Upcoming AU-Related Events

Saskatoon Meet & Greet Sunday, September 24, 1:00 to 3:00 pm CST Stonebridge Starbucks, 3160 Preston Ave, Saskatoon, SK In-person Hosted by AUSU https://www.ausu.org/event/saskatoon-meet-greet/ no pre-registration required MBA Info Session – Vancouver Tuesday, September 26, 12:00 to 1:30 pm PDT Sheraton Vancouver Wall Ctr, 1088 Burrard St, Vancouver BC In-person Hosted by AU’s Faculty of… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week – Digging up Scholarship Treasure for AU Students

Scholarship name: Montem Health and Wellness Scholarship Sponsored by: Montem Outdoor Gear Deadline: September 30, 2017 Potential payout: $1500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled in high school, college, university, or trade school, and have a passion for a healthy lifestyle. What’s required: An e-mail with contact and school info, proof of student status, along… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook GroupFred wonders why there’s a lag time between course registration and course accessibility; the rest of us wonder why we never noticed. Samantha is curious how long it will take for AU to process her marital name change—the wrinkle is her upcoming exam with ProctorU, which requires a name match. Barbara’s looking for… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week – Digging up Scholarship Treasure for AU Students

Scholarship name: Hiking Ambition Wellness Scholarship Sponsored by: Hiking Ambition Deadline: September 30, 2017 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled at high school, college, university, or trade school, and must have a passion for a healthy lifestyle. What’s required: An e-mail with contact and school info, along with a 500-1000-word essay on… Read more »