Studying by distance? You can still get student discounts at the movies, bookstore, or train station! According to the AU Student Calendar, every ?active Athabasca University student? is eligible to request a photo student identification card. To apply, you need to complete the required form and submit a photo. Acceptable photos are ?taken by an… Read more »

At Home: Word Play Playing a few rounds of Scrabble during family game night?or carrying on a slower-paced game with strangers via Facebook or a smart phone app?is usually a casual activity. But for serious Scrabble players, It’s all about the game. In fact, they’re so well-practiced in the art of Scrabble play that It’s… Read more »

Harvest season is approaching, but right now many adventurous food-lovers aren’t thinking about the earth’s bounty. That’s because It’s also fair time, which means the chance to sample some of the most bizarre concoctions dreamed up by cooks with a vat of oil and contempt for the arteries. One of this summer’s big hits has… Read more »

At Home: Mad Plastics During 2003’s mad cow disease scare, the Canadian cattle industry was changed forever. Even eight years later, its effects are still being felt: certain parts of the cow, now considered a risk for passing on the disease, are discarded and sent to landfills. However, scientists are discovering a new use for… Read more »

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For first-time students, program selection and planning is a significant undertaking. But even if You’re well on your way to earning that degree or certificate, It’s important to revisit and revise your program plan continuously as circumstances and interests change. There’s no better time to put it all together than back-to-school season! Although all the… Read more »

Did you miss Athabasca University’s 2011 Convocation? Want to reminisce over a past year’s ceremony? Wondering what you need to do to graduate in 2012? Check out these links and discover Convocations past and future. Watch It Happen If you’d like to watch footage of past Convocation ceremonies, or view photo albums, be sure to… Read more »

The Canadian government has designated August 15 as National Acadian Day in honour of the Acadian people who were forced to flee Eastern Canada in the 18th century. Despite the destruction of their settlements and the dispersion of their families, the Acadians and their culture survived?and survive still. Click through these links for a taste… Read more »

Over the summer It’s easy to become lax about our commitment to caring for our planet. But even the smallest actions can make an impact in the aggregate! Take a look at your trash; odds are good that it contains those cardboard tubes from toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Did you know that they… Read more »

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