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Mental Health Funding Boost for Students “Post-secondary students in Alberta will be able to better access mental health services thanks to a three year grant from the province,” the Daily Herald Tribune said. There was an announcement made at Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) by Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt. GPRC President and CEO,… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events – Upcoming AU Related Events

Get pumped about peer-review! Tuesday, October 31, 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 register BComm/CPA Info Session Wednesday, November 1, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/bcomm-cpa-information-session-4-2/ register online at above link AU Open… Read more »

Women of Interest – Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher was born October 13, 1925, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England and died April 8, 2013, in Westminster, London.  Thatcher was the longest-serving British prime minister and has been recognized as the most influential politician in British history.  She was Prime Minister from May 4, 1979, to November 28,1990.  As a result of her uncompromising… 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 Oct 31: Deadline to apply for course extension for Dec Nov 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Dec 1 Nov 14: AUSU Council Meeting Nov 15: December degree requirements deadline… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events – Upcoming AU Related Events

Facebook Live Event Monday, October 23, 12:00 to 12:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/facebook-live-event/ no pre-registration required Edmonton Meet & Greet Monday, October 23, 5:00 to 7:30 pm MDT Craft Beer Market, 10013 101A Ave NW, Edmonton  AB In-person Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/edmonton-meet-greet-4/ e-mail services@ausu.org to RSVP Presenting your work at a conference… Read more »

Student Sizzle – Following What’s Hot in AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group  Fred inquires whether course extensions can be requested less than the required one month before the course end date; students respond with instances of exceptions made due to extreme circumstances.  Carlie laments over a perfectly awful ProctorU experience but others assure her this is unusual. Other posts include myAU’s refreshing new look,… 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 Oct 23: Edmonton Student Meet and Greet Oct 31: Deadline to apply for course extension for Dec Nov 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Dec 1 Nov 14: AUSU Council… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week – Digging up Scholarship Treasure for AU Students

Scholarship name:  Live Your Dream Awards Sponsored by:  Soroptimist Deadline:  November 15, 2017 Potential payout:  varies by region; up to $10,000 Eligibility restriction:  Eligibility restricted to women who are the primary financial support for themselves and their dependents, can demonstrate financial need, are enrolled in a post-secondary program, and do not have a graduate degree. … Read more »

Women of Interest – Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel was born August 19, 1883, in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France, and died January 10, 1971, in Paris, France. Chanel is famous for her trademark suits, her little black dress, and of course her perfume, Chanel No.5. Following the death of her mother, she was put in an orphanage by her father. The nuns taught… Read more »