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Samantha Stevens is an AU student from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu QC. She is in the Bachelor of Arts program, English major, but is rounding out her education by also studying philosophy and psychology. The Voice Magazine didn’t have to go too far to find Samantha: she writes music reviews and other articles for the magazine. We recently… Read more »
Infrastructure Budget The federal Liberals released their first budget on March 22 with billions of dollars pledged for infrastructure spending. The budget supports post-secondary education via “funding for infrastructure, research and innovation, financial assistance, youth jobs and skills training, and indigenous education.” According to the chair of Universities Canada and the president of the University… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Ryan seeks feedback on French and German courses. Kevin is looking for senior COMP and CMIS courses with practice exams. Ashley has re-enrolled and is contemplating which direction her studies should take. Other posts include double majors, course extension fees, going back to finish high school, PLAR, and courses ADMN 232, ECON… Read more »
Overwhelmed by April showers . . . of paperwork? The weather may be warming, but for those who are stuck inside with mounds of headache-inducing paperwork as tax time approaches, here’s some good news: a few tools that may make the first half of this month (and the coming tax year!) go just a little… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Isabella announces a name change for the Athabasca University Student Mom’s and Dad’s Club Facebook page. Stephen seeks other AU-related social media sites where he can post a research-related question. Kevin seeks clarification on residency credits. Other posts include BPA-Human Services, re-enrolling, calculating GPA, and courses HRMT 310, PSYC 402, and RELS… Read more »
“But in Gondor, the New Year will always now begin upon the twenty-fifth of March when Sauron fell, and when you were brought out of the fire to the King.” Gandalf’s words in Return of the King are part of the story behind Tolkien Reading Day, established March 25, 2003 by the Tolkien Society “to… Read more »
Keeping AU in Athabasca The Advanced Education Minister of Alberta, Marlin Schmidt, wants to keep AU in Athabasca, Alberta. Dr. Layton Shaw, President of the Faculty Association, expressed concern about AU staff being gradually moved away from Athabasca. Professional jobs have been reduced in the Athabasca area while shorter-term/contract work in Edmonton has been increasing…. Read more »
Stephanie Wieler is an AU student from Calgary AB. She has completed her University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations which she will be using to gain entry into the Bachelor of Professional Arts?Communications program. The Voice Magazine recently interviewed Stephanie by e-mail, and here’s what she had to say about school, exhaustion, and… Read more »
Winter may not technically be over yet, and odds are we’ll get a few more cold days sandwiched in among the bursts of warmer weather. But don’t let that stop you from getting a head start on your spring cleaning! This week’s links will inspire you to get busy cleaning indoors, even if a blizzard’s… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Kevin wonders if there is a practice exam available for COMP 318. Manuela posts a link to free tax software. Megan seeks feedback on workload for courses EDUC 309 and 316. Stephen is looking for students to participate in an online survey about smartphone or tablet use by AU students. Other posts… Read more »