Athabasca University’s new Writer in Residence, Esi Edugyan, has won a number of literary awards. Her literary expertise can be tapped into by Athabasca faculty and students alike during her 2015‐2016 residency. Marie: Esi, you are a highly accomplished author. What books have you written and what are some of the most prestigious awards you… Read more »
Lauren Calleja is an AU student from Edmonton AB. She is in the MA-IS program with a focus on Equity Studies and Global Change. In addition to her studies, Lauren is the Communications and Volunteer Coordinator at a local non-profit called HIV Edmonton. The Voice Magazine recently interviewed Lauren by e-mail, and here’s what she… Read more »
Dr. William Diehl-Jones is an associate professor of nursing with AU’s Faculty of Health Disciplines, and sits on the research committee for the children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Recently, he took time out of his busy schedule to do this two-part interview for The Voice Magazine by Marie Well. You can find the first… Read more »
Anne Turner is an AU student from Nanaimo BC. She is in the Master of Arts Integrated Studies program at AU and has just completed her seventh course. Anne received her BA degree from Vancouver Island University in 2012 and is an artist as well as an advocate for persons with disabilities. The Voice Magazine… Read more »
Dr. Reinekke Lengelle teaches “Writing the Self” and “Narrative Possibilities” for the MAIS program at Athabasca University. She also teaches for The Hague University where she has developed “Career Writing” – writing used to foster the development of a career identity. She is also a poet and playwright. You can find her peer-reviewed publications here:… Read more »
Dr. William Diehl-Jones is an associate professor of nursing with AU’s Faculty of Health Disciplines, and sits on the research committee for the children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Recently, he took time out of his busy schedule to do this two-part interview for The Voice Magazine by Marie Well. You can find the first… Read more »
Amanda Gillis is an AU student and a life-long resident of Calgary AB. She is in the Bachelor of Arts program at AU with a double major in History and Anthropology. Ultimately, Amanda plans to be an elementary school teacher. The Voice Magazine recently interviewed Amanda, and here’s what she had to say about school,… Read more »
Dr. William Diehl-Jones is an associate professor of nursing with AU’s Faculty of Health Disciplines, and sits on the research committee for the children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Recently, he took time out of his busy schedule to do this two-part interview for The Voice Magazine by Marie Well. You can find the first… Read more »
This week, making up for the holidays, we’ve got two installments of our Meeting the Minds column. This interview with Dr. Junye Wang was conducted by student Scott Jacobsen. Dr. Wang has come to AU as a research chair from the Campus Alberta Innovates Program How did you become involved in Athabasca University? My basic… Read more »
Dustin Blumhagen is an AU student living in Cochrane, Alberta. Dustin is a teacher, writer, and music lover, and he’s currently enrolled in the Labour Studies degree program at AU. Dustin’s schedule as a freelance writer is a bit chaotic, so The Voice Magazine caught up to him via e-mail, and interviewed him about school,… Read more »