Strong radio signal from nearby star a false alarm. According to CBC News, scientists detected a radio emission which has them excited. A space telescope from Russia detected a “strong signal” from a star. The star?s, HD 164595, strong signal was detected with a Russian radio telescope called Ratan-300. Ken Tapping, a scientist at NRC… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Hailey begins her first semester with AU this week and seeks pointers for staying on track. Susanne seeks info on signing up for a clinical placement. Ermin offers to assist students taking statistics. Rachel wants to know where to sell used textbooks. Other posts include PLAR, re-booking an exam, and courses HIST… Read more »
Alice Wilson, (August 26, 1881-April 15, 1964) was the first female geologist and paleontologist in Canada. She also became the first female Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1937 and was a member of the Order of the British Empire. During her life Alice Wilson struggled against health issues, along with the struggle… Read more »
Immigrant families educated about Canadian education system According to The Globe and Mail, 100s of immigrant families learned about high schools in Canada through the Newcomers Orientation and Welcome to B.C. (NOW B.C) event, which took place on the morning of August 29. Jerry Wu, Manager of the Settlement Workers Schools program, said over 500… Read more »
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AthaU Facebook Group Jake wonders how long it takes for an online exam to be marked. Amanda is taking her first exam with ProctorU and asks for tips on using the service. Michelle compliments tutors on reaching out to students through the Facebook page during the recent e-mail malfunction. Other posts include grouped study courses,… Read more »
Education is not constrained by textbooks and writing papers, and Athabasca University is offering its students an opportunity to take their studies to Europe and learn their lessons firsthand. From September 11 to 23, AU students have the opportunity to gain insight and awareness in the field of international social co-operatives in Monte Genezzo, Tuscany…. Read more »
Condoleezza Rice was born November 14, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the first female African-American Secretary of State and the second African-American Secretary of State following Colin Powell. Rice was the first female National Security Advisor and served during President Bush’s first term in office from January 20, 2001 – January 26, 2005. As… Read more »
This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact ausu@ausu.org with questions or comments about this page. IMPORTANT DATES – Aug 31: September course extension deadline – Sept 6: AU Open House Webinar – Sept 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Oct 1 – Sept… Read more »
Alberta education minister supports LGBTQ students According to Global News, David Eggen, Education Minister in Alberta, emphasized support for the LGBTQ community. He stated this in an open letter via the social media platform Facebook on August 16. He said students should form Gay-Straight Alliances. In the letter, he said, “You have the right to… Read more »