AthaU Facebook Group Laura seeks info on a source for online recordings of plays. Kari wonders why assignments aren’t marked within the time stated. Other posts include Proctor U exams, selling textbooks, and courses BIOL 235, CHEM 350, ECON 385, FREN 101, and MATH 309. AUSU Forums – New! In the Introductions forum, AUSU councillor… Read more »

AU Open House & Info Session Thursday, June 1, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by Athabasca University http://www.athabascau.ca/discover/open-house/ register online at above address second session: Thursday, June 1, 6:00 to 7:00 pm MDT Introducing AU President Dr Neil Fassina – Calgary Thursday, June 1, 6:00 pm MDT Fort Calgary, 750 – 9 Avenue… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Heidi posts a news story about 93-year-old AU almost-grad Louisa Daley. Kevin asks how to get a printed version of his e-text. Joanna seeks guidance on whether she should take POLI 277 or 278 first. Matthew seeks recommendations on psychology courses. Other posts include funding for grad studies, and courses ADMN 233,… Read more »

You want fries with that diploma? Ontario students can skip class for the first year of their business program if they opt for on-the-job training from McDonald’s. According to this Globe and Mail article, McDonald’s training is now a path to a college diploma, the burger giant and Colleges Ontario have negotiated a deal which… Read more »

Scholarship name: The Peter Elzinga Family Foundation Scholarships Sponsored by: The Peter Elzinga Family Foundation Deadline: June 1, 2017 Potential payout: $600 to $2000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be residents of Alberta and enrolled in an educational institution to begin no later than September 2017. Check the application form for full eligibility requirements. What’s required:… Read more »

Scholarship name: Student Essay Contest Sponsored by: Fraser Institute Deadline: June 1, 2017 Potential payout: up to $1500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be a Canadian high-school, undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled in the 2016-2017 and/or the 2017-2018 year. See the full eligibility requirements. What’s required: An essay of 1000 to 1500 words on “Regulating the… Read more »

AUSU Annual General Meeting Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 to 7:00 pm MDT Telephone and online Hosted by AUSU http://www.ausu.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2/ Free study tools from AUSU when you RSVP and attend the AGM; RSVP to admin@ausu.org Accounting Conference?Research, Teaching, and Practice – Edmonton Friday, May 26, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm MDT DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton,… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Lesley shows off her book haul for ENGL 305 Literature for Children. Dean seeks feedback on the Bachelor of Science Computing and Information Systems Major. Micheál seeks input on courses to complement psychology studies. Other posts include ProctorU, convocation, exam request deadlines, etext choices, and courses ADMN 233, CRJS 360, MATH 244,… Read more »

Financial Planning Webinar Wednesday, May 17, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/financial-planning-webinar/ register online at above link Using NVivo as a Research Tool Wednesday, May 17, 12:00 to 12:45 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU’s Faculty of Graduate Studies http://fgs.athabascau.ca/news/presentations/ e-mail fgseducation@athabascau.ca to register Student and Alumni Meet-and-Greet… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Sarah seeks insight on writing a supplemental exam. Renee wonders if construction noise is an issue at the Calgary exam centre. Vicki is looking to buy an HRMT 387 textbook. Other posts include DegreeWorks, course waiting list, student funding, grad portraits, and courses FMAC 503 and MATH 244. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets: “’I… Read more »