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Student Sizzle

AthaU Facebook Group Xtina discovers an essay she wrote has been posted online without her permission; AU is investigating at her request.  Steph’s looking for recommendations for a new laptop; the MacBook Air leads the list and she ends up ordering one. Other posts include purchasing textbooks, writing quizzes in airports, and courses ENGL 305… 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 Apr 15: May degree requirements deadline Apr 30: Deadline to apply for course extension for June May 10: Deadline to register in a course starting June 1 May 15: June degree requirements… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

AUSU Council Meeting Tues, April 10, 5:30 to 7:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/april-council-meeting-2/ No pre-registration required; e-mail governance@ausu.org  for meeting package Writing for Publication – Pearls and Pitfalls Wed, April 11, 2:00 to 3:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Graduate Studies fgs.athabascau.ca/news/presentations/ e-mail fgs@athabascau.ca with your student number to… 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 Apr 03: Facebook Live Event Apr 04: Edmonton Meet & Greet Event Apr 10: Deadline to register in a course starting May 1 Apr 10: Council Changeover Meeting Apr 15: May degree… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund Sponsored by:  True Sport Deadline:  April 30, 2018 Potential payout:  variable; estimated at $2000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, active in Canadian sport, and engaged in post-secondary education.  See Terms of Reference for full eligibility criteria. What’s required:  An… Read more »

Student Sizzle

AthaU Facebook Group Jennifer is curious what to expect from ProctorU if her young children need attention during her exam; in the end her exam went smoothly but other students report various issues with interruptions—both from children and from the ProctorU invigilators themselves.  Elizabeth seeks assurance that AU course evaluations are anonymous (they are.) Other… Read more »

Student Sizzle

AthaU Facebook Group Alisha of Calgary wonders if she can use ProctorU or if she must go to the exam centre; the good news is she has choice.  Bill Angela questions whether a supplementary exam will be the same or different than the original and is relieved to learn it will be different.  Gwenyth seeks… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Business Undergrad Info Session Tues, April 3, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-information-session-3/ Register online at above link AUSU Advocacy Facebook Live Event Tues, April 3, 5:30 to 6:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/facebook-live-event-7/ no pre-registration required AU Open House Wed, April 4, 10:00 to 11:00… Read more »

Vintage Voice

Would atheists believe that April 1 is “Atheist Day”?  Here’s a peek at some articles on the subject of atheism: Ethical Anarchy 101.  Writer b.e. hydomako, who sometimes thinks the world is a projection of some malfunctioning machine, argues for the untangling of ethics from religion.  “It should be the responsibility of each of us… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  The Irene Adler Prize for Women Writers Sponsored by:  Lucas Aykroyd Deadline:  April 30, 2018 Potential payout:  $1000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be female, a citizen of Canada or the U.S., and pursuing an undgrad or grad degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized Canadian or U.S. institution in… Read more »