Learning to Learn Online AU’s massive open online course (MOOC) Feb 13 to Mar 19 Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/events/learning-to-learn-online-athabasca-universitys-massive-open-online-course-mooc-feb-2022/ Register through above link MBA for Executives Webinar Wed, Feb 16, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/mba-for-executives-webinar-20220216/ RSVP through above link Business Undergrad/CPHR Info Session Wed, Feb 16,… Read more »

Last weekend’s Convoy for Freedom protest in Ottawa was supported by some and dissed by others.  Whichever side you fall on, at least in Canada we can protest.  One of our past writers contributed this pair of protest pieces. My protest is your protest.  Sandra Livingston counters the criticisms of a Tamil protest in Toronto…. Read more »

Scholarship name:  AG Bell College Scholarship Program Sponsored by:  Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Deadline:  March 4, 2022, 5:00 pm EDT Potential payout:  up to $2500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must have bilateral hearing loss diagnosed before the age of 4, must use Listening and Spoken Language as their primary… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Pay now, claim later.  In addition to a lengthy discussion about tuition increases, another discussion provides tips for claiming tuition using various tax software. Discord You want how much?  The jump in tuition dominates the #general channel, followed by the merits of LinkedIn Learning, and comparisons in living locations across the country…. Read more »

Toward Co-operative Commonwealth: Transition in a Perilous Century MOOC Feb 7 to Jun 24 Online Hosted by AU and the Synergia Co-operative Institute news.athabascau.ca/events/toward-co-operative-commonwealth-transition-in-a-perilous-century-mooc/ Register through above link Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Info Session Thur, Feb 10, 3:00 to 4:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/doctorate-in-business-administration-dba-information-session-20220210/ RSVP through above link… Read more »

Tensions are escalating between Russia and the Ukraine—again.  Long-time Voice columnist, Hazel Anaka, penned a pair of columns back in 2014, voicing her concerns about that year’s Russia-Ukraine tensions. Ukrainian at heart.  Hazel Anaka expresses her concern and outrage at events unfolding in her beloved Ukraine.  “I’m sick of the corruption, the entitlement, the insanity,… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Overlapping Degrees  A student wonders if it’s possible to start a Masters program while still finishing off the undergraduate degree. Students respond noting that the program can’t be entered, but the graduate level courses can be taken as a non-program student, but that probably wouldn’t qualify for funding. reddit DegreeWorks Difficulties People… Read more »

Pride Student Lounge Mon, Jan 31, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MST Online via Zoom Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/pride-student-lounge-2/ Email  ausu@ausu.org for Zoom link Virtual Student Lounge Wed, Feb 2, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online via Zoom Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/virtual-student-lounge-2/ Email  ausu@ausu.org for Zoom link All events are free unless otherwise noted

Scholarship name:  Stacey Levitt award Sponsored by:  Parachute Deadline:  February 27, 2022, 11:59 EST Potential payout:  $2500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants currently attending a Canadian secondary school. What’s required:  A completed application form, along with a letter of recommendation, and a 2- to 3-page essay addressing a specified topic… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Kin Canada Bursaries Sponsored by:  Kin Canada Deadline:  February 1, 2022 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and be planning to register as a full-time student in the 2022-2023 academic year at a recognized post-secondary institution. What’s required:  A completed application form (submitted to your nearest… Read more »