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AU-Thentic Events

AUSU Member Consultation #2 for Bylaw Revisions Fri, Jan 10, 5:30 to 6:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/member-consultation-2-for-bylaw-revisions/ No pre-registration required; access info at above link Hack the Library:  Using Discover to Accesss Journal Articles, Books, and E-Books Tues, Jan 14, 3:00 to 4:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No… Read more »

Student Sizzle!—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Angela relates problems that cropped up during a recent exam (including noise from another apartment), which triggers a conversation thread about woeful exam experiences.  Spiff reminds other students to schedule their exams with BOTH Athabasca University and ProctorU (or other invigilator.)  Marina seeks student feedback on CHEM 217 labs; lots of reassuring… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  SME Education Foundation awards scholarships Sponsored by:  SME Education Foundation and sponsors Deadline:  February 1, 2020 Potential payout:  varies by scholarship Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be residents of Canada or the U.S., current high school, undergrad, or grad students, attending an accredited Canadian or U.S. university or college in Fall 2020, have a… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Research Webinar Series: The invasion of sexual boundaries and the cultural sensitivity of words Wed, Jan 8, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/events/research-webinar-series-the-invasion-of-sexual-boundaries-and-the-cultural-sensitivity-of-words Access through above link Live chat – Doctorate in Business Administration Wed, Jan 8, 2:00 to 3:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/live-chat-doctorate-in-business-administration-20200108… Read more »

AUSU Update

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Dec 20 – Jan 2: AUSU Holiday Closure Dec 31: Deadline to apply for course extension for Feb Jan 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Feb 1 Jan 15: Deadline… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Razanne seeks tips for balancing four courses with full-time work; fortunately many AU students have done just that.  A reminder from Olivia about the AU Textbook Buy/Sell group at www.facebook.com/groups/683489552051685/.  Eddy wonders if any other students are attending the BIOL 325 lab at AU in February. Other posts include buying used textbooks,… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  Dick Martin Scholarship Award Sponsored by:  Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Deadline:  January 31, 2020, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout:  $3000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled full- or part-time, in an occupational health and safety related course or program leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma, or… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events & Closures

Holiday Closures Athabasca University Closed Wed, December 25 to Wed, Jan 1, inclusive Reopens Thurs, Jan 2, 8:30 am MST More info at:  news.athabascau.ca/announcements/holiday-closures-2019 AU Library Last day to order materials: Wed, Dec 18 Closed Wed, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 1, inclusive Reopens Thurs, Jan 2, 8:30 am MST More info at:  library.athabascau.ca/page/ann AUSU… Read more »

Vintage Voice

With Christmas coming up next week, we cast a glance back at a trio of articles about Christmas Classics, both movies and television specials.  Former Voice editor Christina M. Frey compiled these, and included interesting bits of trivia for many of the old favourites. Animated specials never get old.  You can watch these with your… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events—Upcoming AU Related Events

Graduate Student Research Series: A Gaybourhood Begins: Settlement and Community Building in Vancouver’s West End Mon, Dec 16, 2:30 to 3:30 pm MST Online, Hosted by AU Faculty of Graduate Studies www.eventbrite.ca/e/fgs-presents-the-graduate-student-research-series-featuring-tara-diakow-mais-2019-tickets-84612318723 Register online at above link AUSU December Council Meeting Mon, Dec 16, 5:30 to 6:30 pm MST Online, Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/december-council-meeting-5/ No… Read more »