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AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Jul 2, 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, Jul 4, 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 All… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  belairdirect Scholarship Program Sponsored by:  belairdirect Deadline:  July 31, 2024 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian residents, be completing high school in 2024, and be enrolled in a full-time undergrad program for the 2024-2025 academic year at a recognized publicly-funded Canadian post-secondary institution (or CEGEP if living in Quebec.)  Applicants… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Jun 25, 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 Faculty of Business Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Wed, Jun 26, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business www.athabascau.ca/news/events/faculty-of-business-undergraduate-program-orientation-for-new-students-20240619 RSVP through above… Read more »

Vintage Voice

June 21 is National Smoothie Day.  Several of our health-minded writers explored this nutritious meal-in-a-glass.  (Which can be made without water, by the way.) A little bit of planning goes a long way.  Tara Panrucker outlines some simple ways to sneak more fruits and vegetables into your diet.  “Nothing could be easier than throwing frozen… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships and Bursaries Sponsored by:  CNIB Deadline:  July 3, 2024 Potential payout:  up to $8000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Blind, Deafblind, or have low vision (see eligibility section for definition); be Canadian citizens or have held landed immigrant status for one year prior to date of application; and be pursuing… Read more »

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot!

Facebook: Some great classes! A list of courses relevant to a Bachelor of Social Work program? A student asks about easy ones to prioritize. Recommendations included Trends and Issues in Nursing, which took the students two to three weeks to finish and had no exams; SOCI 287; PSYC 478, which is indicated to be potentially… Read more »

Vintage Voice

Four international organizations, including the World Health Organization, have joined together to mark World Blood Donor Day each June 14.  Naturally, some Voice writers have rolled up their sleeves and wrote about it. It’s in you to give.  Katie D’Souza outlines the need for blood donations during Blood Donor Week.  “It is estimated that approximately… Read more »

Student Sizzle–AU Social Media

Facebook: The AU Student Manual. A student posts the AU Student Manual, which answers most of the questions a student might find on the Facebook forum. The manual outlines topics such as Procedures for Applying for and Writing Examinations, Assignment Drop Box, Library Services, eText, and more. Reddit: Can I get a Master of Social… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  RBC Future Launch Scholarship Sponsored by:  RBC Deadline:  ongoing—apply any time Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be between 15 and 29 years of age, enrolled part-time in school or not in school at all, and be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents. What’s required:  An online application, and a summary of how… Read more »