Like other global cultures, Chinese people have come to inhabit cities all over the world. Geographers (such as in AU’s undergrad course World Regional Geography) term these folks “Chinese overseas”. This research assistant opportunity seeks two workers to investigate “architecture design, planning, historic & heritage preservation and conservation” in various Chinatowns. Now, if you’re like… Read more »
The Future of Architectural Education Tues, Apr 9, 9:00 to 10:30 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Centre for Architecture www.athabascau.ca/news/events/online-lecture-the-future-of-architectural-education-5 Register through above link Library Chat Tues, Apr 9, 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,… Read more »
Scholarship name: Generation Google Scholarship Sponsored by: Google Deadline: April 23, 2024 Potential payout: $5000 CAD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college in Canada or the U.S. for the 2024-2025 academic year, or currently enrolled as a high-school senior for… Read more »
Facebook: PSYC 375 is hell. A student asked about three courses, one of which is PSYC 375. Replies suggest that PSYC 375 is “pure hell” and “absolute hell.” One student clarified that it’s about the history of psychology, and other students said it requires memorizing the textbook, including some unimportant details. Reddit: What’s it like to… Read more »
April 1 is well-known as April Fools’ Day, but, all kidding aside, it’s also National Greeting Card Day. We’re giving the pranks a miss this year in favour of vintage mentions of greeting cards. I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. Bill Pollett traces the subtle markers of advancing age. “For me, the… Read more »
AU Systems outage Mar 31 to Apr 1 affecting some AU systems including course registration and exam requests Hosted by AU www.athabascau.ca/news/announcements/upcoming-system-outages See details at above link Library Chat Tues, Apr 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 The… Read more »
Scholarship name: Global Lift Equipment Scholarship Sponsored by: Global Lift Equipment Deadline: April 15, 2024 Potential payout: $500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must residents of Canada or the U.S., be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the U.S. in the fall of 2024, and have a GPA of 2.5 or… Read more »
Facebook: What are your AU programs and aspirations? A student asks about the programs and completion goals of other students. The responses include: 1. A BA in Psychology and Philosophy with a Doctor of Law goal, 2. A Communications undergraduate degree with the goal of an MSc in Neuroscience, 3. A Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary… Read more »
Scholarship name: Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship Sponsored by: Investintech Deadline: April 12, 2024 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be currently accepted to or enrolled in a university or college in Canada, be pursuing a course of studies or program leading to a diploma, undergrad, or graduate degree, and show evidence of interest… Read more »
Two hundred and thirty years ago, on March 22, the United States passed the Slave Trade Act of 1794. The act, which prohibited the building or outfitting of ships for the slave trade, was but one step towards the U.S. abolition of owning slaves in 1865. We present two articles on the topic, from ten… Read more »