AthaU Facebook Group Shivani seeks insight into the French program. Paul seeks study tips for the PSYC 333 exam. Jessica wonders if It’s difficult to obtain professor approval for those courses that require it. Other posts include AU’s psychology program,exam invigilation, easy courses for summer, and AU’s game development and programming certificate. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets:… Read more »

Scholarship name: The Loblaw Scholarship Sponsored by: The W. Garfield Weston Foundation and Loblaw Companies Limited Deadline: April 28, 2017, 3:00pm EDT Potential payout: $1500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, must be enrolled or planning to enrol in an undergraduate degree program at a Canadian university or college… Read more »

Writing an Abstract for a Conference Wednesday, April 19, 1:00 to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU’s Faculty of Graduate Studies http://fgs.athabascau.ca/news/presentations/ e-mail fgseducation@athabascau.ca to register Bannock and a Movie “People of a Feather – Part 2 of 2” Friday, April 21, 12:00 to 1:10 pm MDT Athabasca University, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 12th… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Barry, who recently applied to graduate, posts encouraging words for struggling students. Sandra is offering a barely-used HRMT 387 textbook for sale. Megan wonders if It’s possible to download an e-text and have it printed. Cass asks if she can order an e-text so she can listen to the audio version. Other… Read more »

AU Student Town Hall with President Neil Fassina – Edmonton Tuesday, April 11, 12:00 to 1:30 pm MDT Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, 600-9990 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton AB In-person/teleconference Hosted by Athabasca University http://news.athabascau.ca/news/student-town-hall-president-neil-fassina/ e-mail EdmontonStudentRSVP@athabascau.ca by April 8 to RSVP or request teleconference option BComm/CPA Info Session Tuesday, April 11, 5:00 to 6:30 pm MDT… Read more »

Mastering the moves at Dalhousie U. I dare you not to click on at least one of the videos in this story. Fourth-year student Hasmeet Singh Chandok demonstrates that sometimes hobbies can overtake educational pursuits. In a recent article from University Affairs, “A student-led bhangra group is dancing its way across the East Coast?and the… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Samroon queries whether it’s possible to get into a Masters program with a 3-year BMgmt degree. Holly seeks advice on the Certificate in Counselling Women program. Sarah wonders how much time others spend studying for an exam. Other posts include reading for pleasure, referencing course materials, maple syrup spills, and courses ADMN… Read more »

Scholarship name: TransCanada Community Leaders Scholarship Scholarship name: Senior Care Scholarship Sponsored by: A Place for Mom Deadline: April 15, 2017 Potential payout: $1000 (5 awards) Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada (excluding Quebec) or the U.S., enrolled in a program with a medical, nursing, or social sciences related… Read more »

Scholarship name: TransCanada Community Leaders Scholarship Sponsored by: TransCanada Deadline: April 15, 2017 Potential payout: $1000 (up to 100 scholarships available) Eligibility restriction: Applications must be from a community near a TransCanada project or proposed project (see map), must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the U.S., and must be enrolled or… Read more »

Who wants a big fat salary, anyway? English majors and philosophers get shafted again on the salary scale. According to this RBC Royal Bank article, Top Ten Most Valuable Degrees in Canada, a Statistics Canada report suggests that engineering- and business-related degree holders pull in the highest salaries after graduation. If your top priority is… Read more »