Friday the 13th rolls around at least once—and as many as three times—per year. We bravely peered in the vault for what our writers past have thought of the day. You have nothing to fear but… Maxie van Roye examines paraskavedekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th.) “While admittedly nothing bad has ever happened to me—or… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Kayla is curious if students can do a major with two minors; a check with AU suggests not. Bee has just finished the first semester of AU studies and gives a summary of how it went. Leslie seeks info on how to print more than ten pages of a Vitalsource etext at… Read more »
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 15: Jan degree requirements deadline Dec 16: AUSU Public Council Meeting Dec 20 – Jan 2: AUSU Holiday Closure Dec 31: Deadline to apply for course extension for Feb Jan 10:… Read more »
Scholarship name: POLAR Northern Resident Award Sponsored by: Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies Deadline: January 31, 2020 Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be long-term residents of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, or the Provincial North, as identified by the Northern Boundary Map, and be enrolled full-… Read more »
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 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Jan 1 Dec 10: AUSU Bylaw Revision Consultation Dec 15: Jan degree requirements deadline Dec 16: AUSU Public Council Meeting Dec 20 –… Read more »
Scholarship name: Mayor Andrée P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Deadline: January 10, 2020 Potential payout: $4500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be female, Canadian citizens, and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate study at a Canadian university or college. What’s required: A completed online application form, along with two letters of… Read more »
You Can’t Get a Degree from “Google University” – Critically Evaluating Internet Sources Tues, Dec 10, 2:00 to 4:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.eventbrite.ca/e/you-cant-get-a-degree-from-google-university-critically-evaluating-internet-sources-tickets-80504189197 Register at above link Seasonal Cheer – Kelowna Tues, Dec 10, 5:00 to 7:30 pm PST Kelowna Yacht Club, Spinnaker Room, 1370 Water St, Kelowna BC In person… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Kristy wonders if ENGL 255 exam essay questions will be treated as drafts for marking purposes; this fires up an intense discussion on ENGL 255 in general. Kayla seeks tips on other online universities; responders provide some options. Sam asks for student feedback on Biology courses. Other posts include ProctorU, invigilation centres,… Read more »
Scholarship name: Digital Excellence Scholarship Sponsored by: iGotcha Deadline: December 1, 2019 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian or U.S. residents, and enrolled in college or university. What’s required: A two-stage process: first, submit a message to introduce yourself and describe your passion and involvement in the digital world. Applicants passing the… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Lindsay asks for feedback from students about how courses from AU and TRU compare; early responses suggest AU courses compare favourably. Jordynn is curious how much time to expect to devote to each AU course; plenty of great advice from students with different study styles. Kayla seeks tips on which courses similar… Read more »