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!

CLASSIFIEDS: AUSU Committees Seeking Members

AUSU COMMITTEES SEEK MEMBERS AUSU Committees are looking for student members who can volunteer just a few hours a month to answer email or attend teleconferences. Anyone who wants to become more involved with AUSU Student Council can gain great experience and insight through committee work. The External Committee, chaired by Shirley Barg, needs representatives… Read more »

News From AU – Contributed by The Insider

AU graduate appointed to COC Christian Farstad, financial officer, chartered financial analyst and AU graduate, has been named Director, Athletic Relations for the Canadian Olympic Committee. Read more here. AU Profs Get Piece of Funding Pie AU’s Drs. Oscar Lin and Peter Holt have each been named to receive some of $325 million in new… Read more »

Free AUSU Student Gift Packs!

FREE STUFF FOR AU STUDENTS FROM AUSU! Do you want a package filled with cool AUSU study related items? This year instead of sending out student planners AUSU has compiled a package filled with products to help you study (and in some cases play). We’ve also included in these packages the latest issue of REALM… Read more »

Conference Connections

Contributed by The Insider IASTED – “International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology” – June 30 – July 2, 2003 – Rhodes, Greece. Details:http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2003/greece/cate.htm Distance Teaching & Learning Conference: – 19th annual -“Working Smarter – Building on Success” – Aug. 13-15, 2003 – Madison, Wisconsin. Details: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference AU Learning Services Conference – October 3 &… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

For scholarships available through the Athabasca University Student’s Union, see the AUSU website at http://www.ausu.org FELLOWSHIPS FOR FULL-TIME STUDIES IN FRENCH (300) Value: $1000 DEADLINE: November 15, 2003 Administrator: Alberta Scholarship Programs Notes: Applicants must be plan to enrol full-time in a post-secondary program of at least one semester in length. At least three courses… Read more »

ISFIR – International Student Festival In Rome

ISFIR | 2003 International Student Festival in Rome ISFiR- the International Student Festival in Rome takes place from July 16 to July 25, 2003. “With about 450 participants aged 18 to 50 from 90-100 different countries, ISFiR is the largest thematic student festival in the world. This year’s theme is ‘Challenging Attitudes,’ and to make… Read more »

Editorial Pages

HAPPY CANADA DAY! This week: 2 New Graduate Profiles Sounding Off – I asked for your opinions on the legalization of gay marriages, and you had plenty to say! Nature Notes – Nothing says spring like butterflies: And much more: Congratulations Canada, on turning 136! July 1st marks another Canadian birthday, and the end of… Read more »