At this month’s meeting, Call Centre concerns were aired, including the Centre’s long return process, and unsatisfactory response content. A representative of the AU registrar’s office attended the early part of the meeting, answering questions and taking notes on several issues, including current scholarship eligibility- it seems that while full-time student status is a requirement… Read more »
A new regular Voice opportunities column Check the News and Events section for new listings every two weeks Internships, Apprenticeships, and Co-ops. As a student you have probably heard these words and various others like them thrown around, but do you really know what they mean and more importantly do you know how to get… Read more »
While the AUSU 2004 election was being held, I was packing for a months-long visit to my parents who live in China. As I strolled down the Q&A web page, I read: “Q. If I am elected, do I need to live in or around Edmonton to attend Council meetings? A. Not at all.” That… Read more »
AU students are often able to benefit from sample term papers that professors and other students have shared with them. These examples give us an idea of what kinds of things the professor may be looking for, and can be a mark of excellence that we strive to meet. I’ve often been asked by my… Read more »
Ahh, the weather is finally warming up enough for the plant kingdom to fully come back to life. Splashes of green and jewels of colour are once again making their mark on the winter weary landscape. Along with this new surge of floral vitality, however, comes the bustling activity of life of a different sort,… Read more »
Are you interested in having a better command of the English language? Athabasca University’s ENGL 146, Reading for Academic Purposes, may be for you. First released in April 2003, Reading for Academic Purposes (ENGL 146) is a non-credit course whose goal is to aid students in improving their English skills, including reading and comprehension. Reading… Read more »
The conclusion of Debbie’s three part article on burnout. In previous instalments Debbie spoke about her challenging job as a family support worker, and the gruelling on-call schedule that left her exhausted and disillusioned. Throughout this whole time, in spite of my exhaustion, I absolutely loved the work I was doing. This was what I… Read more »
“Hello, Toronto!” My Hometown I begin my journey, with a smile and a frown, through the paved streets of my hometown. Where the doors are open for a weekend each year, during the spring season, brightening up the town with plenty of joy and cheer. Ole Toronto Town I. Roaming into the ROM, where his-story… Read more »
Research Chair for E-Business Created The Government of Canada is putting $700,000 into creating a research chair (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/news/2004/p040427.htm) for e-business activities. While I’m normally in favour of more money going toward education, even if it is on the research side of things, this one strikes me as not necessarily the best move. The reason is… Read more »
Do you use your PC merely as a word processor for typing essays and other coursework? Or do you think of your PC as an account manager, a graph and chart producer, a presentation tool, and a gateway to the world through the internet? Athabasca University’s new course, Microcomputer Applications in Business (CMIS 245), is… Read more »