Lost in the carnival of red hearts and chocolates, the much-overlooked—but still romantic—Ferris Wheel Day is also celebrated each February 14. Present company excluded, of course.  Writer Janice Behrens examines parallels in our behaviour to that of the ruthless Harry Lime character in the 1949 film The Third Man.  “Except for the very best and… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group So glad you asked:  A student’s question about a potential exam re-mark highlights some important points—AU’s website is the best source of info on AU policies, there’s a student manual link on every course page in myAU, and yes you can contact a tutor about an exam mark after the course end… Read more »

Bannock and a Movie February Edition: nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Feb 1 to Feb 28 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session Tues, Feb 16, 9:00 to 9:30 am MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary; access through above… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Ad Standards Scholarship Sponsored by:  Ad Standards Deadline:  February 28, 2021 Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college. What’s required:  A completed application form, a screenshot (or unofficial transcript) of your academic results, a letter of recommendation, and… Read more »

Bannock and a Movie February Edition: nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Feb 1 to Feb 28 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Blended Learning Practice MOOC Feb 7 to Mar 6 Online Hosted by AU and the Commonwealth of Learning news.athabascau.ca/events/blended-learning-practice-mooc-winter-2021/ Register through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Steps in order:  a student attempting to withdraw from a course on the last contract day runs into a roadblock because withdrawals can’t be processed for a course if the exam has already been requested.  An AU staffer pitches in with steps to take to get it all done, in order and… Read more »

Bannock and a Movie February Edition: nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Feb 1 to Feb 28 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session Tues, Feb 2, 9:00 to 9:30 am MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary; access through above… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group A library that lends books:  one student’s query about the loan term for AU library books leads to other students discovering that actual books can be borrowed from AU’s library. Discord The horror:  One student’s revelation that coffee causes tummy issues prompts much concern and advice.  Nothing helped, but love was in… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Dick Shaw Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by:  International Society of Explosives Experts – Western Canada Chapter (ISEEWEST) Deadline:  February 16, 2021 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, must be enrolled as a full-time student in a course of study with some relevance to the non-military use of… Read more »

There’s a designated day for just about everything, so no surprise that the Curmudgeon‘s have their own day on January 29.  Curmudgeon is a colourful term to throw around and a couple of our writers have done just that. Not all editors, surely.  Writer and former Voice editor Christina M. Frey invokes cranky editors while… Read more »