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AthaU Facebook Group Niki asks for information about how exam re-writes work while Erin celebrates her degree and thanks the group for their support and encouragement. She’s not alone, as Mark is also celebrating his degree, pointing out that, with full time work and kids, even though the degree took over a decade, it can… Read more »
Scholarship name: Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Sponsored by: Vol & Tier Digital Marketing Deadline: November 21, 2016 Potential payout: $4000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled in full-time studies and must not be in their final year. What’s required: A 1000-word essay on how the applicant has “demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial mindset.” Full requirements here…. Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Suzanne’s getting ready to take her clinicals in the Post LPN to RN program and is looking for information on what she needs to show that she has had an allergic reaction to the Flu shot and been advised not to get it again. Lynette was looking for information about an excel… Read more »
Google Scholar Webinar Saturday, November 19, 12:00 to 1:00pm MST Online, Adobe Connect Hosted by AU Library http://library.athabascau.ca/news Login to webinar at: https://athabascau.adobeconnect.com/library/ AU Faculty of Business Toronto Seasonal Cheer Thursday, November 24, 5:30 to 7:30pm EST The University Club of Toronto, 380 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario In-person Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business… Read more »
Scholarship name: The Live Your Dream Awards Sponsored by: Soroptimist International of the Americas Deadline: November 15, 2016 Potential payout: various amounts up to $10,000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be women who are the primary financial support in their household. Full eligibility requirements here. What’s required: A completed application form, including financial information and a… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Mary posts a list of AU Communications course textbooks for sale. Veronica seeks info on the ANTH 402 field project. Megan is recruiting participants for a research project for ANTH 390. Other posts include Terminator movies, late bloomers, studying while parenting, and courses BIOL 235, CMNS 380, MATH 216, PSYC 426, and… Read more »
Ottawa Meet & Greet Sunday, November 13, 5:00 to 6:00pm EST Bier Markt, 156 Sparks St, Ottawa, Ontario In person Hosted by Athabasca University’s Students’ Union https://www.ausu.org/event/ottawa-meet-greet/ No pre-registration necessary. Just show up and maybe score some swag! AU Faculty of Graduate Studies Presentation: “What do Grounded Theory and Stand-up comedy have in common?” Tuesday,… Read more »
Strange Brew for Uni Class Project. Commerce students at New Brunswick’s Mount Allison University have brewed up their dream job. According to a CBC News article, a class project has them setting up and running a nano brewery. Students are so committed to the venture, they’ll continue this project into the next semester. Licensing for… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Stephanie seeks tips for effective note-taking. Renée looks for advice on balancing two dissimilar courses. Djenana seeks students to participate in research on studying online with a disability. Other posts include AU study resources, MAIS, motivation, and courses EDPY 470, GEOL 200, and PSYC 289 and 395. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets: “Meet the… Read more »
Free Tuition is Possible. The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) has published a report that calls for free post-secondary education in Canada. The report, “Time to Think BIG: The Case for Free Tuition”, outlines why the CFS thinks post-secondary education should be free. Citing barriers to education experienced by those who can’t afford it, and… Read more »