AthaU Facebook Group Kodi-Lynn asks about exam completion dates for courses ending December 31; a response suggests students have an extra 15 days after the end of December to complete the exam.  Ashley seeks input on a prerequisite for a masters of counselling program; responders recommend one to two courses that can be done quickly… Read more »

Bannock and a Movie November Edition: The Road Forward Nov 1 to Nov 30 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session Tues, Nov 10, 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 link Talk… Read more »

Scholarship name:  ServiceScape Scholarship 2020 Sponsored by:  ServiceScape Deadline:  November 30, 2020 Potential payout:  $1000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be attending, or will be attending, an accredited university, college, or trade school in 2020, and be at least 18 years old. What’s required:  A completed online application form with contact info and a 300-word… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Jennifer wonders what happens if the internet cuts out during an online exam; suggestions include using a USB stick modem to prevent a signal drop.  Danielle needs tips for studying while parenting; lots of feedback from been-there-done-that parents. Other posts include AU’s service standards, taking five courses at once, asking for a… Read more »

Scholarship name:  2020 Academic Excellence Award Sponsored by:  Global Teletherapy Deadline:  November 12, 2020 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled in a university, college, or grad school for the 2020-2021 academic year, be in good academic standing with their current educational institution, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.  See… Read more »

iPod Day on October 23 celebrates the world-changing rise of the device, first launched in 2001. Coming out of the cave.  Writer Greg Ryan wrestles with how to embrace distance education while avoiding the relentless march of technology.  “I promise my daughter that I’ll dispense with my quixotic aversion to modernity. She wants me to… Read more »

Bannock and a Movie October Edition: Jordan River Anderson – The Messenger Oct 1 to Oct 31 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Learning Café – October Session Fri, Oct 23, 2:00 to 4:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/events/learning-cafe-may-session-2 Access through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session… Read more »

Bannock and a Movie October Edition: Jordan River Anderson – The Messenger Oct 1 to Oct 31 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin news.athabascau.ca/events/bannock-and-a-movie-first-nation-stories-2 Access through above link The Grad Lounge Kickoff for the 2020 GSRC! Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 to 7:00 pm MDT Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU Faculty of Graduate Studies fgs.athabascau.ca/news/events/index.php… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Several posts reveal confusion surrounding the two-step process for booking exams:  booking an invigilator (of which ProctorU is one,) and requesting the exam from AU.  Channy reports a motivation dive during the final course; other students report similar experiences when the end is in sight. Other posts include transcripts, course registration deadlines,… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Live Your Dream Award Sponsored by:  Soroptimist Deadline:  November 15, 2020 Potential payout:  up to $16,000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be women who have been accepted to an undergrad degree or vocational/skills training program, are the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents, and have financial need.  See full eligibility requirements. What’s… Read more »