AUSU is a fantastic organization that is devoted to representing the student body of Athabasca University. Not only are they the relay between the university and the students, they also provide many services that are of benefit to students, and promote peer-to-peer support. In addition, AUSU also offer a variety of student awards and bursaries,… Read more »
November 15 is America Recycles Day, but the green activity shouldn’t be limited to our neighbours to the south. These Canada-friendly resources will help you figure out what you need to do to help reduce waste by recycling wherever possible. Thumbs Up What can you recycle? What needs to be disposed of in the trash?… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Jessica wonders if many AU students are taking their degree at AU, as opposed to taking credits in support of degrees elsewhere. Gwenyth inquires how long a student can take a break from AU studies before having to be reassessed. Other postings include the AU Library and courses ACCT 245, BIOL 235,… Read more »
This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create this content. Contact ausu@ausu.org with questions or comments about this page. IMPORTANT DATES ? Nov 10: registration deadline for an Dec 1 start date ? Nov 11: Remembrance day, AU closed ? Nov 12: AUSU Council Meeting ? Nov 28: Last business day… Read more »
On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the X-ray?revolutionizing medicine and unknowingly giving elementary schools a go-to image for the most underused letter of the alphabet. Celebrate the X-ray this week by taking a closer look at what lies beneath. Pics Or It Didn’t Happen Accidents will happen, and X-rays make it possible to save… Read more »
AUSU Student Forums In General Student Chat, Dea questions how to deal with one bad course mark That’s dragging her GPA down. In the same forum, “peaceandgeek” wonders if anyone has had success with AUSU’s Study Buddy listing. Other topics include an online study group using Skype, and course HADM 369. AthaU Facebook Group Casey… Read more »
This Halloween, thousands of partiers and trick-or-treaters will don masks to portray their favourite heroes and villains. But a bit of makeup can accomplish the same thing?and when It’s taken to the limit, the result can be so good It’s scary. This week’s links showcase some incredibly talented work. The Painting Lady Monstrously good? The… Read more »
AUSU Student Forums Student Rajdeep of BC posts info about an AU study group she is trying to start in the Vancouver area and worldwide online. Other topics include advice about contacting Tutor Services. AthaU Facebook Group Ryan posts his reflections on the call centre. Emily seeks advice on the PHIL 335 exam. And Renee… Read more »
A recent issue of the Times Colonist has an article about how university graduates in BC weathered the downturn better than those who hadn’t graduated. Only five years after graduating, those students who graduated at the start of the recession in 2008 had an unemployment rate of only 4.7% where the national average was 6.6%,… Read more »
AUSU Student Forums Tamra from AUSU announces the AUSU Health and Dental Plan is now up and running. Students will want to check this out before they enrol in their next course. FAQs at http://www.ausu.org/services/healthfaq.php and plan details at https://www.mystudentplan.ca/athabasca/en/home. Other topics include courses COMM 329 and EDPY 310. AthaU Facebook Group Mistelle launches a… Read more »