AthaU Facebook Group Waiting for approval. A student enrolling in a course requiring professor approval wonders how long that process takes; replies suggest a two-day turnaround is usual. Discord Scheduling options. A query about methods of creating study schedules elicits feedback on various methods—online, offline, high-tech, low-tech—that students employ. reddit Study-buddy opportunities. Several posts seeking… Read more »
Scholarship name: SGI Corporate Scholarship Sponsored by: SGI Deadline: September 30, 2022 Potential payout: $2500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be residents of BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or Ontario; and be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program, relating to the business needs of SGI, in a post-secondary institution in one of those same provinces. See full… Read more »
The approach of Labour Day weekend marks a milestone in the year: the end of summer and the beginning of the traditional school year. Our writers past share opposing perspectives. Bring it on! Janice Behrens anticipates the energy boost from crisp autumn air. “Autumn is a time when it actually feels good to bite off… Read more »
Rural Resiliency: Housing Development in Rural Communities Wed, Sep 7, 10:00 to 11:30 am MDT Online Hosted by AU and the Rural Development Network www.eventbrite.com/cc/rural-resiliency-speakers-series-888149 Register through above link MBA for Executives Webinar Thur, Sept 8, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/mba-for-executives-webinar-20220908/ RSVP through above link All events… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Identifying as a student. A query about student ID is answered with instructions and links to request AU student ID. reddit They are AU exams, after all. A student realizes at the last minute that booking a time with an online proctor (ProctorU in this case) is only one element of the… Read more »
Online lecture: The use of bamboo as a resource of value for architecture in Ecuador Wed, Aug 31, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by Global Studio and AU’s RAIC Centre for Architecture news.athabascau.ca/events/online-lecture-the-use-of-bamboo-as-a-resource-of-value-for-architecture-in-ecuador/ Register through above link Looking ahead… Rural Resiliency: Housing Development in Rural Communities Wed, Sep 7, 10:00 to 11:30… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Locked doors. A lab student shares the frustration of trying to get into Fortress AU for scheduled in-person labs. Day two “should” be easier. Discord Racing against time. Having not started two courses until 9 days before the course completion dates, a student wonders if it’s possible to get it all done,… Read more »
Scholarship name: Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship Sponsored by: AU and Syncrude Deadline: September 30, 2022 Potential payout: $2000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be residents of Alberta, be of Aboriginal ancestry (Status/Non-Status Indian/First Nations, Inuit, or Métis,) and entering or continuing full-time AU studies in AU’s Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management, or Bachelor of Science… Read more »
Working from home has been transformative for me and my family. I understand it is not for everyone, and make no mistake I loved getting morning coffee with my colleagues as much as the next person. But I love being able to take care of family members when they fall ill, I love the ability… Read more »
Scholarship name: Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship Sponsored by: Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Deadline: October 1, 2022 Potential payout: $2500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be in their second or subsequent year of a post-secondary education program, be passionate about agriculture, and have participated in CWA. See full eligibility requirements. What’s required: An online application form including… Read more »