Posts By: The Voice

The Voice

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

FINAL WEEK! – The first ever Voice writing contest!

THE FIRST VOICE MAGAZINE WRITING CONTEST! $600 in scholarships to be awarded $300 each in the fiction and non-fiction categories Write for The Voice and win money for your education. The Voice is launching its very first writing contest, with categories for both fiction, and non fiction. Non-Fiction: In 1500 words or less, tell us… Read more »

Quote of the Week

We love to hear from you! Send your letters to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter in the Voice. I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. — Albert Einstein

AUSU This Month

Special Bylaw AGM to be held October 15 1800 MST. For details go to: http://www.ausu.org. AUSU IN PERSON DISCUSSION GROUPS Getting together physically with fellow AU students adds to your university experience. Other students will be able to understand and relate to the joys and frustrations of distance learning. It’s also a way to stay… Read more »

Dear Sandra

Dear Sandra, I’m a first time parent going through the horrible threes! I’ve always heard the expression “terrible twos” but when my daughter was two everything was great. Since turning three, however, she has become a constant state of irritation for me. I don’t seem to cut her sandwiches the right way and I always… Read more »

News From AU – Contributed by The Insider

AU’s summer in review … It’s hard to believe it’s over, isn’t it? Already the sun is setting far earlier than seems right, and a much cooler breeze is nipping at the bare ankles of those die-hards who aren’t ready to admit that winter is coming. For some in the AU community, this summer was… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

For scholarships available through the Athabasca University Students’ Union, see the AUSU website at www.ausu.org Athabasca University Awards and Scholarship Information The Office of the Registrar would like to advise students of pending deadlines for scholarships and awards: Award Name: Syncrude Aboriginal Scholarship (http://www.athabascau.ca/html/depts/registry/studawrd.htm#sast) Value: $2,500 Program: Various – see website Basic Criteria: 1st year… Read more »

Conference Connections

Contributed By AU’s The Insider On-line Learning – Sept. 22-24 – Los Angeles, Los Angeles Convention Center Details: http://www.onlinelearningconference.com/ The 10th Cambridge International Conference on Open and Distance Education – “The Future of Open and Distance Education” – September 23-26 – Madingley, Cambridge, England. Details: http://www2.open.ac.uk/r06/conference/conference.htm E-COMM-LINE 2003 Fourth European Conference on E-Learning – “E-Business/E-Commerce/E-Work/E-Health/E-Banking/E-Democracy/E-Government/BB… Read more »

Edmonton Coffee Group – Join us for our next meeting

Classifieds are free for AU students! Contact voice@ausu.org for more information. EDMONTON COFFEE GROUP: Edmonton and Area AU students are holding their inaugural face-to-face get together and you’re invited. It will be a casual social mixer and a way to connect with fellow students. Meet other students in your program, make new friends, have a… Read more »

Quote of the Week

We love to hear from you! Send your letters to voice@ausu.org, and please indicate if we may publish your letter in the Voice. Gratitude is merely the secret hope of further favors. Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680)