Barbara Lehtiniemi is an AU student living in rural North Glengarry, east of Ottawa, Ontario. After a lengthy career in finance, Barbara has switched gears to become a student and a writer. Barbara is in AU’s Bachelor of General Studies program. The Voice Magazine easily tracked Barbara down: She’s a freelance contributor to the magazine…. Read more »

Not every AU student is on summer vacation! Many students continue their studies through the summer and keep connected through social media. AUSU Student Forums In the By-Election 2015 forum, Philip gets the ball rolling by announcing his intention to run for council, and inviting questions and comments. AthaU Facebook Group Kristin posts her exuberance… Read more »

To beer or not to beer? It’s hardly surprising that International Beer Day (August 7) falls around the dog days of summer, when the need for refreshment is at its greatest. Grab a cold one from the fridge and celebrate with this week’s links! A Taste for the Weird If craft breweries no longer excite… Read more »

Carla Knipe is an AU student currently living in Calgary, Alberta, although she was born and raised in Castlegar, British Columbia. Carla works part-time for the Calgary Board of Education as a meal supervisor (aka “lunch lady”) in an elementary school, a job that she assures us is “a lot more difficult than it looks.”… Read more »

AUSU Student Forums In the Business and Administration course discussion forum, neomonkey has found out that his tutor is on vacation for over a month ? the one he wants to do his exam in. AthaU Facebook Group Danielle wants to know what people’s favorite and least favorite courses are, and why. Shannon asks about… Read more »

Feeling suddenly artistic? If the warm weather’s making you want to create, take inspiration from this summer-themed art: Sanded Summer art instantly brings sand sculptures to mind, and though there are thousands of sand sculptors and competitions across the globe, It’s hard to get tired of the amazing creations made from just water and sand…. Read more »

Students are chilling for summer while AUSU gears up for a by-election. AUSU Student Forums No new discussion threads this week, but AUSU added a new forum, By-Election 2015, in preparation for this summer’s AUSU By-Election. Continuing topics include AUSU’s election, the future of the AUSU Forums, AU’s credentials, and course POLI 277. AthaU Facebook… Read more »

AUSU Student Forums In the Business and Administration course discussion forum, Dave seeks study suggestions for the ADMN 417 exam. Other topics include retaking courses, AU’s financial situation, AUSU’s health plan, the upcoming election, council conduct, and courses CHEM 217 and CMNS 358. AthaU Facebook Group Tina seeks information on temporarily withdrawing from a program…. Read more »

Ravi Parhar is an AU student from British Columbia. Ravi has been taking courses at AU to fulfill prerequisites for full-time studies. He returns to University of British Columbia this fall. The Voice Magazine recently interviewed Ravi via e-mail about education, Nietzsche, and community involvement. Whereabouts do you live? I have spent most of my… Read more »

Closure Concerns Abound If the recent reports about AU’s financial situation have you worried, perhaps you can at least take solace in knowing that you’re not alone. In the 2015 Survey of College and University Business Officers, almost one in five chief business officers of colleges and universities are worried that their institutions are at… Read more »