Student action results in Sustainable Development success. A three-month campaign by Laval University student activist group “ULaval sans fossiles” helped persuade Laval U to stop investing in fossil fuels. In a February 15, 2017 press release, Quebec City’s Laval University committed to “taking responsible action to switch its endowment fund investments in fossil energy to… Read more »

Scholarship name: RBC Students Leading Change Scholarship Sponsored by: Royal Bank Deadline: February 28, 2017, 3:00pm EST Potential payout: $10,000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be enrolled full-time in a degree or diploma program at a Canadian university or college, and have a GPA equivalent to a 75% average. See… Read more »

Creating a winning 3MT in 3 steps Tuesday, February 21, 1:00 to 2:00pm MST Online Hosted by AU’s Faculty of Graduate Studies http://fgs.athabascau.ca/news/presentations/ e-mail fgseducation@athabascau.ca to register Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Information Session Wednesday, February 22, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by AU’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/doctorate-business-administration-dba-information-session-3/ register online at the above… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Kelly seeks help deciding between her final two choices for tablet/reader. Lynette asks for feedback on COMP 210. Anna seeks student feedback on a BA in Women and Gender Studies. Other posts include a Calgary study group, Australian weather, the AU crest, and courses ACCT 253, HRMT 322, and PSYC 200. Twitter… Read more »

Executive MBA Information Session Wednesday, February 15, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by AU’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/executive-mba-information-session-10am-mst-2/ register online at the above address second session: Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 to 7:00 pm MST http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/executive-mba-information-session-6pm-mst-3/ Executive MBA and the Business of Hockey Info Session Thursday, February 16, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Lindsay posts info for upcoming AUGSA Meet & Greets. Brian seeks details on challenging courses for credit. David posts a reminder for the weekly Calgary study group each Thursday at the Saddletowne library. Other posts include lifelong learning, and courses ENSC 200 and IDRL 312. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets: “#AthaU is #NowHiring an… Read more »

Scholarship name: Walker Family Bachelor of Commerce Award Sponsored by: Barry and Valerie Walker Deadline: February 15, 2017 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be in the 4th year (final 30 credits) of AU’s BComm program, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and (preferably) live in a rural or remote area of Canada…. Read more »

A Course in Bullshit. If you think the world is awash in bullshit, this course is for you. Also, if you don’t think the world is awash in bullshit, this course is for you. University of Washington instructors Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin West will deliver a 1-credit course entitled “Calling Bullshit in the Age… Read more »

Scholarship name: AU First in Family to Attend University Award Sponsored by: Athabasca University Deadline: February 15, 2017 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must not have grandparents, parents nor siblings who have earned a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate, must have completed a minimum 9 AU program credits, and have a GPA of at… Read more »

Business Undergraduate Information Session Monday, February 6, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MST Online Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-information-session/ register online at the above address AU Leadership and Management Development (LMD) Information Session Tuesday, February 7, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/athabasca-university-leadership-management-development-lmd-information-session-4/ register online at… Read more »