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Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Heather seeks student feedback on ACCT courses 245, 250, and 253. Nicole wants to know how other students are dealing with the underused forums for Creative Non-Fiction. Bonita queries which citation style to use for Sociology. Cass is curious if an assignment can be submitted after writing the exam. Other posts include… Read more »

Women of Interest – Ellen Fairclough

Ellen Fairclough, (1905-2004) was the first female to serve in the Canadian Federal Cabinet. She was born in Hamilton Ontario and before entering politics she was trained as an accountant. Fairclough ran for federal office as a Progressive Conservative in 1949, but was defeated. She ran again the following year and won the by-election. During… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – An Art Apart

What if the whole world was your canvas? Radio signals your media? Your own movements your tools? Position artists use GPS to create drawings or messages by cycling, running, or walking along specific routes, and the art-form is growing in popularity. Click through these links for a fascinating look at how to wed the physical… 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 – Feb 29: March course extension deadline – Mar 10: Deadline to register in a courses starting Apr 1 – Mar 10: AUSU Council Meeting (4:30pm MT) –… Read more »

Candian Education News

Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) Local business and the Alberta government are connecting with the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP). The program helps students gain work experience in collaboration with employers. Information sessions will be in Alberta, and already happened in Edmonton. Minister of Labour, Christina Gray, said STEP is valuable to students by giving… 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 – Feb 27: Bylaw Change Member Consultation (11am MT) – Feb 29: March course extension deadline – Mar 10: Deadline to register in a courses starting Apr 1… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Priscilla seeks feedback from other students on the course load for FREN 374 and 375. Lesley is looking for study tips for the Abnormal Psychology exam. Carla declares herself a Chicago style newbie and seeks hints. Other posts include transcripts, in-text web citations, calculating GPA, and courses ASTR 205, COMP 325, HADM… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Learncation

So this year you don’t have plans to travel for spring break, but you’d like to do something other than the same old, same old? Consider a learncation?stay at home but break from your routine by exploring new areas and developing your creativity. This week’s links should get you started on your journey: Create Create… Read more »

Women of Interest – Isabel Janet Macneill

Isabel Janet Macneill was born in 1908 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and died in1990. She began her career with an interest in design, and attended Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Following her graduation in 1926, she attended Nova Scotia College of Art (1928) and then Heatherley’s Art School in London, England. However, her… Read more »

Student Sizzle! – AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Bolt wonders if other students have tried writing exams at their local library. Paul seeks a Calgary discussion group for History of Psychology. And Lisa is looking for a study partner for ACCT 245. Other posts include the rising cost of food, myAU website slowdowns, AU’s Executive MBA, and courses ASTR 205,… Read more »