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The Voice is the collective presence of the writers who submit on behalf of the magazine. All praise to them!

NOTICE: AUSU GENERAL MEETING

AUSU will hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 2:30 pm MST (4:30 pm EST). The meeting will be held via teleconference; all currently active students may attend. Students living outside Canada may also dial in to the teleconference, but please inform AUSU in advance if you’ll be calling from an… Read more »

Green Light – News, Tips, and Tricks for a Healthy Planet

Biodiesels?alternative fuels made from plant-based sources like soybeans?have yet to really take off in popularity or use. Part of the difficulty is that, despite conflicting studies, they’re believed to contaminate regular diesel fuels, and thus can’t share containers or pipelines with petroleum-based fuels. Enter a newcomer in the alternative fuel field: renewable diesels. The fuel… Read more »

Green Light – News, Tips, and Tricks for a Healthy Planet

Vegetarian, schmegetarian?what am I going to serve for dinner? Good news: there are countless easy recipes that allow you to avoid meat and still enjoy a satisfying and delicious meal. The Internet is, of course, a goldmine of suggestions for vegetarian and vegan cuisine. There are some good finds on the Vegetarian Times‘s website (the… Read more »

Did You Know? – AU’s New Web-Based Transfer Credit Search Page

Curious as to how your past coursework might transfer for AU credit? Want to find out whether courses at other universities are equivalent to AU courses, or transferable as AU program requirements? You’ll want to check out AU’s new web-based Transfer Credit Search application, which allows ?students to search transfer credit decisions at Athabasca University… Read more »

Best of 2010

Happy New Year! we’re ringing in 2011 by celebrating what The Voice Magazine is all about: outstanding writing and great selection. As always, the first issue of January highlights some of the best work we’ve published during the preceding year. It also makes a nice snapshot of The Voice‘s focus. From personal accounts to historical… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Winter Wonderland

?I’m dreaming of a white Christmas . . .? croons Bing Crosby in the Christmas classic White Christmas. Other songs speak of a similar longing for that ?winter wonderland.? And indeed for many, a gently snow-covered landscape is the perfect backdrop for a magical holiday. But Mother Nature isn’t always so accommodating, and sometimes there’s… Read more »

AUSU Update – Convocation 2010; AUSU Executive Election

Convocation 2010 AUSU wishes to congratulate this year’s graduates, whether attending Convocation in person or by distance. We wish you the best of luck in your future pursuits. You are an inspiration to all AU students! AUSU Executive Election AUSU has recently held its internal election for the Executive. We wish to congratulate Barbara Rielly… Read more »

Did You Know? – AU’s New Web-Based Transfer Credit Search Page

Curious as to how your past coursework might transfer for AU credit? Want to find out whether courses at other universities are equivalent to AU courses, or transferable as AU program requirements? You’ll want to check out AU’s new web-based Transfer Credit Search application, which allows ?students to search transfer credit decisions at Athabasca University… Read more »

Happy Holidays from the Voice

Maybe It’s due to the White Christmas marathon That’s been playing on television lately, but I can’t get the classic Irving Berlin musical (or its theme song) out of my head. And no wonder: with catchy tunes, great dance numbers, and a heartwarming plot, the film’s the perfect way to de-stress amidst all the holiday… Read more »