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Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Mari looks for information on the human services degree with AU, and whether it might be better to go for Social Work instead. Meanwhile, Kristy is moving toward her master’s degree but having to deal with applications only being accepted once per year. Shannon has a problem in that a course needed… Read more »

Women of Interest – Severn Cullis-Suzuki

Severn Cullis-Suzuki, an environmentalist, was born November 30, 1979. Severn has followed in the footsteps of her well known father and environmental activist, David Suzuki. At the age of nine she founded (ECO) an Environmental Children’s Organization where she strives to teach other children about environmental issues. Three years later, Cullis-Suzuki, along with her friends,… Read more »

AUSU Update

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 – June 24: Edmonton Meet & Greet (4-5pm) – June 26: In-Person AUSU Council Meeting (Edmonton) – June 30: July course extension deadline – July 8: Deadline to… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Curtis wants to know if he can get a full refund if he withdraws from a course within 30 days. Melissa seeks advice on getting a student loan through the AB government. Laura is trying not to get distracted by a box of new course materials. Other posts include used textbooks, student… Read more »

AUSU Update!

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 – June 14: AUSU Council Meeting – June 15: July degree requirements deadline – June 24: Edmonton Meet & Greet – June 26: In-Person AUSU Council Meeting (Edmonton)… Read more »

Women of Interest – Lillian Helena Smith

Lillian Helena Smith was born on March 17, 1887 in London, Ontario, and died at the age of 95 in 1983. In 1912 Smith became the first trained children’s librarian in Canada. At 25 years of age she began working at the Toronto Public Library, children’s collection, where she remained for 40 years. She introduced… Read more »

Canadian Science News

Bay of Fundy might give enough energy for all of Canada The Bay of Fundy around Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is the not-so resting place of the “highest and strongest tides in the world.” It might be utilized for a sustainable and renewable form of energy called tidal power. The coastline at the bay… Read more »

Women of Interest – Helen Irene Battle

Helen Irene Battle was born August 31, 1903 in London, Ontario and died June 17, 1994. She was the first woman in Canada to earn a PhD in Marine Biology. She earned her degree through the University of Toronto in 1928. She joined the faculty of the University of Western Ontario and remained there from… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Michelle wants to know where she can view a recording of AU’s convocation. Amanda seeks insight on ORGB courses. Sidney and others share photos of their AU diplomas. Other posts include online invigilation, adulting, AU newbie, and courses CLAS 309, MATH 265, and PSYC 402. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets: “Please note the upcoming… Read more »

AUSU Update!

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 – June 9-11: 2016 Convocation – June 10: Deadline to register in a course starting July 1 – June 14: AUSU Council Meeting – June 15: July degree… Read more »