AthaU Facebook Group Paying to pay.  A post about payment options when enrolling for AU courses reveals that Interac payments are no longer possible through certain banks, leaving fewer options that don’t result in extra time or extra fees. Discord Why so cynical?  In the #coffee-shop-lounge, one post makes a connection with AB’s announced tuition… Read more »

Library Chat Tues, Feb 21, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Wed, Feb 22, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Faculty… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group DegreeWorks drops.  A student expresses concern about disappearing course credits on the DegreeWorks table; responses suggest the program has been glitchy lately but it’s possible to have corrections made (if the credits don’t reappear on their own.) Discord Missing the memo.  A question about the new Brightspace platform prompts a thread that… Read more »

Scholarship name:  John Evans Engineering Entrance Award Sponsored by:  Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (CEMF) Deadline:  March 17, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Potential payout:  $5000 Eligibility restriction:  Each applicant must self-identify as a woman, possess Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status, and be a high-school graduate, entering into an accredited Canadian Engineering program. What’s required:  A… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships Sponsored by:  Horatio Alger Association of Canada Deadline:  March 15, 2023, 12:00 pm ET Potential payout:  $5000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens, be full-time grade 11 high school students (or first year CEGEP students in Canada), be intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited… Read more »

Library Chat Tues, Feb 14, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Writing Forum: Organization and time management strategies Tue, Feb 14, 12:30 to 1:30 pm MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU’s Write Site www.athabascau.ca/write-site/writing-forum.html No pre-registration needed;… Read more »

With Valentine’s Day coming up next Tuesday, we delved into the archives to find articles that touched on the essentials:  love and chocolate. Chocolate for happy hearts.  Katie D’Souza outlines the health benefits of chocolate.  “In addition to flavonoids, cacao also contains serotonin, a neurotransmitter that’s important in maintaining a positive mood; perhaps that’s why… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Fallout.  Several threads convey reactions, thoughts, and opinions on the recent AU president switcheroo. Discord Collecting voices.  In the #general channel, a student shares a link to a petition opposing direct political interference in the affairs of AU. reddit Extra work for degrees.  A student working on what they thought was their… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Foundation Scholarships Sponsored by:  Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Deadline:  March 13, 2023 Potential payout:  $2500 to $5000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be, or have been, a permanent ward of a Child Welfare Agency for at least 12 months, or are/were eligible for a provincial or territorial extended care program such as Continued… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Over and out.  A student wonders if they can access the study guide from a previous course through myAU; replies suggest that it’s not possible to go back to view older courses. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets:  “Why is, “I don’t have anything to hide,” not the best mindset when it comes to data… Read more »