Virtual Student Lounge Mon, Apr 4, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online via Zoom Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/virtual-student-lounge-3/ RSVP through above link CHAT with AU Library Tues, Apr 5, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/page/ann No pre-registration necessary; access through CHAT link on home page CIDER Session Series:  The… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Planning the party.  A student wonders what time June’s online convocation ceremony will take place so that family can plan the watch party; still waiting for AU to update the convocation page. Discord Studying on the double.  A discussion in the #general channel revolves around Letters of Permission in order to take… Read more »

The 1st of April is traditionally a day for fools and pranks.  The Voice traditionally eschews “fake-story” pranks, but that doesn’t stop us from acknowledging what others do on the day. Does anybody flash-mob anymore?  The Voice‘s regular web feature offers links to videos of various pranks.  “We’ll have the uncanny sense of being unable… Read more »

Scholarship name:  SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship Sponsored by:  SeniorCare.com Deadline:  May 15, 2022 Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be currently enrolled (or enrolling in the Fall of 2022) full-time in any 2-year or 4-year university or college program, and either currently caring for a aging loved one, working within the senior community, or… Read more »

The spectre of war looms just over the horizon, while the world holds its breath.  To distract ourselves, we hid out in The Voice‘s archives and found some relevant articles. Plunged into the action.  In one of the first articles The Voice published online (the earlier parts of this story are paper-only), Debbie Jabbour relates… Read more »

Scholarship name:  The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award Sponsored by:  Food Allergy Canada Deadline:  April 4, 2022 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must Canadian residents, under the age of 25, and be entering their first year or continuing their studies at a post-secondary institution.  (Applicants do not need to have food allergies to be eligible.)… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Kinda like eating the cookie before licking off the cream, though.  A student wonders if it’s permissible to write a final exam before completing all the assignments.  Responses suggest it’s possible, but not always advisable.  Bottom line:  check with the course tutor. Discord There’s no life like it.  A question in the… Read more »

Leading change in teaching and learning for a digital world MOOC Mar 27 to Apr 24 Online Hosted by AU and the Commonwealth of Learning news.athabascau.ca/events/leading-change-in-teaching-and-learning-for-a-digital-world-mooc/ Register through above link CHAT with AU Library Tues, Mar 29, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/page/ann No pre-registration necessary; access through CHAT… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Financial Future Scholarship Sponsored by:  InvestmentZen Deadline:  April 1, 2022, 11:59 pm GMT Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be actively enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college. What’s required:  A completed online application form, including contact and academic info, and a 500-1500 word essay on one of three specified topics…. Read more »

CHAT with AU Library Tues, Mar 22, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/page/ann No pre-registration necessary; access through CHAT link on home page AU’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT ®) competition Wed, Mar 23, 12:00 to 3:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/events/aus-2022-three-minute-thesis-3mt-competition/ Register through above link CHAT with… Read more »