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Student Sizzle!

AthaU Facebook Group AUSU council president Shawana demonstrates AUSU advocacy in action:  the Faculty of Business student success centre will now keep inquiry tickets open long enough to accommodate student follow-up questions instead of closing them immediately after the initial question, which one student said drove him nuts. Amal reaches out from Tunisia, seeking info… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

AUGSA Meet & Greets Sat, January 27 Calgary:  Socite Coffee Shop, 1223 11 Ave SW, 3:00 pm MST Red Deer:  Starbucks (at Chapters), Gaetz Ave S, 3:00 pm MST Edmonton:  Starbucks, 3227 Calgary Trail NW, 3:00 pm MST Toronto area:  Boston Pizza, 50 Courtney Park Dr, Mississauga, 2:00 pm EST In-person Hosted by AUGSA No… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  SeniorsZen Scholarship Award Sponsored by:  SeniorsZen.com Deadline:  January 31, 2018 Potential payout:  $500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian residents, and enrolled in or admitted to a full-time program at an accredited Canadian college, university, or trade school. What’s required:  An e-mail with contact and school info, along with a 750-100 word essay… 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 Jan 26: Call for Nominations Opens for AUSU Election Jan 31: Deadline to apply for course extension for Mar Jan 26: Deadline to submit Nomination for Election Feb 9: Deadline to register… 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 Jan 26: Call for Nominations Opens for AUSU Election Jan 31: Deadline to apply for course extension for Mar Jan 26: Deadline to submit Nomination for Election Feb 9: Deadline to register… Read more »

Student Sizzle

AthaU Facebook Group Amanda seeks insight on using ProctorU and the comments reveal a surprising rule about smartphones—you have to show it to the ProctorU rep, even if you don’t have one.   Patricia seeks prep tips for writing the GMAT and the comments devolve into a discussion of AU’s MBA.   Cheryl asks and receives advice… Read more »

Vintage Voice

Is your call really important to them?  Taking turns on both sides of the call centre desk. Hang on to your scrotum.  Busby LeClair reveals MegaLog Corp’s sinister call centre strategy.  “You will…be required to explain your question/concern/comment/complaint to a minimum of six obviously bored and uninterested employees in a variety of departments unrelated to… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Kin Canada Bursaries Sponsored by:  Kin Canada Deadline:  February 1, 2018 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, and must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution.   See full eligibility requirements. What’s required:  A completed application form, including contact, educational, and financial information, details on volunteer and… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

New Program Students Orientation (Undergrad) Thurs, January 25, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-new-students-information-session/ Register online at above link Bannock and a Movie “Lana Gets Her Talk” Fri, January 26, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MST Athabasca University, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 12th floor, Room 1222, 10011 – 109… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

AUSU Council Meeting Mon, January 15, 5:30 to 7:30 MST Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/january-council-meeting-2/ No pre-registration required; e-mail admin@ausu.org for meeting package Online MBA Info Session Tues, January 16, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/online-mba-executives-information-session-5/ Register online at above link The Research Itinerary Series – Session 5:… Read more »