Scholarship name: James Lee Foundation Scholarship Sponsored by: James Lee Foundation Deadline: September 15, 2024 Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian residents, age 16 or over, graduating or continuing their education, and be emerging (non-professional) creative talent (e.g. writers, art directors, film makers, recording artists, illustrators, digital artists, etc.) What’s required: Upload… Read more »
Facebook: Clubs or Societies at AU? A student asks if AU has any clubs or societies and inquires about how to create one. A respondent says such services aren’t currently available but recommends that students contact vpcw@ausu.org. The inquiring student has many ideas for clubs, indicating they are a great way to network and develop… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Aug 6, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Thur, Aug 8, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page AUSUnights… Read more »
Scholarship name: Summit Physical Therapy Scholarship Sponsored by: Summit Physical Therapy Deadline: August 31, 2024 Potential payout: $500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be residents of Canada or the U.S., must be attending university or college full-time no later than January 2025 (any field of study), and must have a GPA of at least 3.0 during… Read more »
Facebook: Council member Jan Lehman clarifies myths. AUSU council member Jan Lehman invites students for a conversation. Jan indicates several myths. For instance, unlike popular belief, it isn’t the case that any student can join a student union and impact change, as constraints include “team dynamics, resourcefulness, internal or external pressures, procedural complications, and time… Read more »
Facebook: Don’t drop out of AU! A student is considering dropping out of AU because a required class for the computer science degree, SCIE 326m is challenging for many students. AUSU’s Vice President External commented and agreed that the class is terrible, indicating that it should be considered a philosophy class, loaded with poorly designed… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Jul 30, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Mushroom Display at the AU Science Lab Wed, Jul 31, 2:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Athabasca University, 1 University Drive, Athabasca AB In person Hosted by AU and… Read more »
Scholarship name: Post-Secondary Bursary Sponsored by: Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada Deadline: August 31, 2024 Potential payout: $800 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian residents, registered full-time in a Canadian post-secondary institution, pursuing their first undergraduate degree or diploma, and have a connection with the Norwegian community and/or have an interest in Norway’s culture…. Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Jul 23, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Writing an Abstract for a Conference Wed, Jul 24, 1:00 to 2:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Write Site www.athabascau.ca/news/events/33680 Register through above link Library Chat Thur,… Read more »
Scholarship name: Haywood Hunt Scholarship Program Sponsored by: Haywood Hunt Deadline: August 31, 2024, midnight EST Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have other legal standing that permits study in Canada, and must be accepted or enrolled at a Canadian university or college for the 2024/2025 school year…. Read more »