AthaU Facebook Group Erin posts a call-out for CFL fans, to be featured in an AU marketing department promo.  Jessica wonders about a delay in student funding for the semester starting October 1; other funded students comment that funding tends to arrive within a few business days of the 1st.  Channy asks if students making… Read more »

Scholarship name:  RBC Future Launch Scholarship Sponsored by:  RBC Deadline:  2020 open deadlines (last date to apply not specified) Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be between 15 and 29 years of age, Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and enrolled part-time in school or not at all. What’s required:  A completed online application form,… 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 Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session Tues, Oct 13, 9:00 to 9:30 am MDT Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary; access through… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Iliana wonders what the pass threshold is for exams; responses indicate it varies by course—always check the course syllabus and/or course manual.  Dana seeks tips on prepping a room for a ProctorU exam invigilation; students chime in with their tips and past experiences. Other posts include double majors, student email, and courses… Read more »

Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session Tues, Oct 6, 9:00 to 9:30 am MDT Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary; access through above link “AU Has a Library?” An Introduction to Library Resources and Services Wed, Oct 7, 9:00 to 10:30 am MDT Online via Adobe Connect Hosted by… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Electric IT Innovation Scholarship Sponsored by:  Electric Deadline:  November 1, 2020, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be university or high-school students. What’s required:  An online application, including a maximum 600-word essay on the topic of internet technology. Tips:  Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions. Where to… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Parking Solutions Scholarship Sponsored by:  Parking BOXX Deadline:  October 15, 2020 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, in a program at an accredited university, college, graduate school, vocational school, or technical school, for the fall semester. What’s required:  An online application form along with an… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Mitch launches a discussion about the online-only 2020 convocation; initial responses indicate some of this year’s grads are feeling disappointed they won’t be able to attend a live event.  Jennifer wonders where to find updates on courses that are temporarily closed; moments later, the link to the course availability list is posted. … Read more »

MBA Application Webinar Thurs, Oct 1, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/online-mba-application-webinar-20201001 RSVP through above link AU 2020 Convocation Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by who news.athabascau.ca/events/athabasca-university-convocation-2020 Visit above link for more info All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Avast, mateys!  International Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD) is on the horizon for September 19, and we’ve plumbed the depths to dredge up some booty from the archives. Prepare to be boarded!  Writer Barbara Lehtiniemi reviews the Monty Pythonesque pirate movie Yellowbeard, which features Cleese, Chapman, Idle, plus Cheech, Chong, and Madeleine Kahn.  “Although… Read more »