Features

Meeting the Minds – Dr. “Vive” Kumar, Part III

The Voice Magazine previously interviewed Dr. Kumar in April of 2014. That interview looked more at his background, while this time, Marie Well interviews him about some of this theories and accomplishments. You can read the first and second parts of this interview in our archives. Marie: What is your particular philosophy on student evaluation?… Read more »

The Future of AUSU is Bright!

Have you read articles in The Voice lately that made you wonder what the blazes is going on at AUSU these days? I have. When I went up to AU’s Convocation ceremonies this year, I had the chance to meet AUSU President, Shawna Wasylyshyn, in person, and was so fascinated by what she had to… Read more »

Insolvency, Incompetence, and Other Indiscretions

I remember when the hiring freeze first started. The funding model wasn’t sufficient for AU to support all of its students. Positions started to be left vacant. And then came the massive provincial budget cuts. Layoffs, buyouts, and the elimination of vacant positions. Less staff at the university to assist students. Remaining staff beginning to… Read more »

Minds We Meet – Interviewing Natalie Allport

Natalie Allport is an AU student living in Ottawa. She is a competitive Slopestyle Snowboarder with her eyes on the 2018 Olympics. You can check out her website at http://www.natalieallport.ca. Natalie is in AU’s Business Management program. There was still snow on the slopes in April when Natalie was interviewed via e-mail by The Voice… Read more »

Photo Feature: Around AU at Convocation

AU covers convocation fairly extensively itself, including running a live stream of the ceremonies (you can watch the live stream of the ceremonies starting at noon on Saturday, June 13th, at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/athabasca-university-convocation-2015) So rather than cover that ground again, graduate Bethany Tynes took her camera to give us a tour of the campus and some… Read more »

Minds We Meet – Interviewing Maryam Adham

Maryam Adham is an AU student living in Calgary. Originally from Oregon, Maryam moved to Montreal after getting married, and eventually moved to Alberta. Maryam is working on a double major in Psychology and English. Maryam was recently interviewed by The Voice Magazine about school, psychology, and procrastination. Describe the path that led you to… Read more »

Council Connection – AGM Survivors

It’s one thing to know?just know?that your trusted partner is cheating on you. It’s quite another to hear it from their own lips. The certain knowledge of betrayal?even though not a surprise?brings gut-wrenching dismay. That’s how I felt at the May 27 AUSU Annual General Meeting (AGM) when AUSU Council President Shawna Wasylyshyn confirmed that,… Read more »

Minds We Meet – Interviewing Kathleen McManus

Kathleen McManus is an AU student from southern Ontario. In addition to running her own company, Kathleen is doing a 4-year BA degree, with an English and History double major. The Voice Magazine caught up to Kathleen recently via e-mail, and interviewed her about school, literature, and speaking Elvish. Whereabouts do you live, and where… Read more »