A Course in Bullshit. If you think the world is awash in bullshit, this course is for you. Also, if you don’t think the world is awash in bullshit, this course is for you. University of Washington instructors Carl T. Bergstrom and Jevin West will deliver a 1-credit course entitled “Calling Bullshit in the Age… Read more »
Scholarship name: AU First in Family to Attend University Award Sponsored by: Athabasca University Deadline: February 15, 2017 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must not have grandparents, parents nor siblings who have earned a post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate, must have completed a minimum 9 AU program credits, and have a GPA of at… Read more »
Business Undergraduate Information Session Monday, February 6, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MST Online Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-information-session/ register online at the above address AU Leadership and Management Development (LMD) Information Session Tuesday, February 7, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Business http://business.athabascau.ca/event-details/athabasca-university-leadership-management-development-lmd-information-session-4/ register online at… Read more »
Canadian Christians are behind in education According to The Catholic Register, the Canadian Christian population “is less educated than Canadian Jews, Muslims, Hindus, and even those who have no religious affiliation.” This is based on reportage from the Pew Research Center. The Pew Research Center, based in the United States, conducted a global study of… Read more »
Barbara Askins was born in 1939 in Belfast, Tennessee. In 1979, Askins was the first individual women to be named National Inventor of the Year. She developed a method to enhance underexposed photographic negatives that were basically useless by using radiology. Askins process was employed by NASA, as well as by the medical industry in… Read more »
Critical Thinking Strategies for Graduate Assignments Tuesday, January 31, 3:00 to 4:30pm MST Online, Adobe Connect Hosted by Athabasca University’s Faculty of Graduate Studies http://fgs.athabascau.ca/news/presentations/ e-mail fgseducation@athabascau.ca to register Reckoning the Present: Mediating the tension between the muse and the news Thursday, February 2, 3:00-4:30pm MST AU-Edmonton, 1222 In-person, teleconference, and online Hosted by John… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Megan wants to know how much time she has to re-write an exam. Nadine is seeking an Ottawa-area study partner for 4th year Criminal Justice. Rema wonders what to focus on for the HUMN 201 final exam. Other posts include NAIT courses, supplemental exams, AU third-party review, ID for exams, and courses… Read more »
The Accidental Brain Drain of Canada According to University Affairs, Adam Crymble described developing in a small town in Ontario, Canada. He felt as though Canadians who moved abroad were traitors in some sense. “They had shunned our country for monetary gain, or sunshine or fame.” Crymble said, “But I’ve become one of those people… Read more »
A promising year of science ahead According to The Manitoban, 2017 is looking to be a promising year for science. Canada will be beginning its search for the Chief Science Advisor. Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science, said, “This search for a chief science advisor is a historic moment.” The position is critical because of the… Read more »
Scholarship name: Edgar Kerstan Memorial Scholarship, Frank & Betty Woodhams Memorial Scholarship, Mensa Canada Scholarships Sponsored by: Mensa Canada Deadline: January 31, 2017 Potential payout: from $1000 to $3000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program at a Canadian university, and must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. What’s required: A maximum… Read more »