Starting this fall, Athabasca University will be offering over $200,000 in new awards for AU students. This massive awards campaign, designed to complement existing AU student awards, is being launched by the University as a means of off-setting increasing tuition costs and students’ subsequent financial difficulties, as well as rewarding students for academic and social… Read more »
Many Canadian tourists who have visited Germany may not be familiar with the town of Ulm. It happens to be the birthplace of Albert Einstein. Its most outstanding architectural feature is its legendary Gothic cathedral. Ulm Cathedral faces onto a large central square located in the heart of the town. The cathedral is an imposing… Read more »
Pictured: Dr. Frits Pannekoek and his wife Christine. On the morning before Convocation began, I had the opportunity to interview our new AU President, Dr. Frits Pannekoek. Although the university was a hub of activity, we managed to find a quiet spot inside the president’s office. I had met him previously, but this was my… Read more »
A few days ago in the mail I got a letter from learning services. It was to inform me that for approximately two weeks my tutor is going to be unavailable, and if I can anticipate my tutorial needs, to please contact my tutor prior to this time. This includes marking of assignments. When I… Read more »
The Voice Magazine’s coverage of Convocation 2005 concludes with reports from the grounds and more photos. Friday, June 10, 11:00 A.M. – After lingering over a morning coffee with my hosts and some other AU people, I arrive at the university only an hour before ceremonies begin. The atmosphere is much busier today, and few… Read more »
The Voice Magazine’s coverage of Convocation 2005 continues with reports from the grounds and more photos. Keep watching next week as our coverage continues… This year’s AU convocation experience went something like this: Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 P.M. – The university grounds are a sea of relative calm. Most of the staff have already left… Read more »
The Voice Magazine’s coverage of Convocation 2005 continues with reports from the grounds and more photos. Keep watching next week as our coverage continues… This year marked a significant change in the structure of the yearly Convocation at Athabasca. Each year the number of graduates has increased, and this year, Athabasca University’s 28th convocation, we… Read more »
