AthaU Facebook Group New student Brittany wants to know where to find her instructor’s name. Amanda seeks input on the material differences of undergrad vs grad courses. Jeffi inquires when the 2016 T2202A forms will be ready. Komal is curious how quickly others have finished their programs. Other posts include student interviews, AUSU, AU’s Writer-in-Residence,… Read more »

Critical Thinking Strategies for Graduate Assignments Tuesday, January 31, 3:00 to 4:30pm MST Online, Adobe Connect Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies http://fgs.athabascau.ca/news/presentations/ e-mail fgseducation@athabascau.ca to register Reckoning the Present: Mediating the tension between the muse and the news Thursday, February 2, 3:00-4:30pm MST AU-Edmonton, 1222 In-person, teleconference, and online Hosted by John… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Megan wants to know how much time she has to re-write an exam. Nadine is seeking an Ottawa-area study partner for 4th year Criminal Justice. Rema wonders what to focus on for the HUMN 201 final exam. Other posts include NAIT courses, supplemental exams, AU third-party review, ID for exams, and courses… Read more »

Scholarship name: Edgar Kerstan Memorial Scholarship, Frank & Betty Woodhams Memorial Scholarship, Mensa Canada Scholarships Sponsored by: Mensa Canada Deadline: January 31, 2017 Potential payout: from $1000 to $3000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program at a Canadian university, and must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. What’s required: A maximum… Read more »

Truth and Reconciliation. University of Toronto is contemplating recommendations to increase the number of indigenous students, hire more indigenous faculty, establish indigenous spaces on its campus, and boost indigenous curriculum. As reported in a recent Toronto Star article, the U of T’s Truth and Reconciliation Steering Committee recently completed a 125-page report which includes recommendations… Read more »

AU Library Orientation Tuesday, January 24, 6:00 to 7:00pm MST Online, Adobe Connect Hosted by AU Library & Scholarly Resources library.athabascau.ca/orientations Login to webinar at: https://athabascau.adobeconnect.com/library/

Scholarship name: Mayor Andrée P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Deadline: January 31, 2017 Potential payout: $4500 Eligibility restriction: Open to female students only, who are enrolled in a Canadian college or university. See the full eligibility criteria. What’s required: A cover letter describing your involvement in campus or community activities… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Sarah wonders what happens if she forgets to check the “evaluate transfer credit” box on her enrolment form. Meanwhile, Heidi wants to know how much it costs to have transfer credits evaluated. Amanda is impressed with the speedy service from the AU library. Other posts include breadth requirements, word count ranges, study… Read more »

Scholarship name: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Sponsored by: Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards Program Deadline: February 1, 2017 (see “Tips” below for important info) Potential payout: up to $28,000 over four years Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, have completed or will complete high school by June 30, 2017, and planning to… Read more »

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Information Session Monday, January 16, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/doctorate-business-administration-dba-information-session/ register online at the above address second session: Monday, January 16, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MST http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/doctorate-business-administration-dba-information-session-2/ Executive MBA Information Session Wednesday, January 18, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted… Read more »