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Did You Know? – Access to Students with Disabilities (ASD)

Are you an Athabasca University student who’s struggling with an educational or physical challenge, physical or psychological condition, or permanent or temporary injury or illness That’s affecting your ability to complete your studies? You may be eligible for special support services from AU’s ASD. Based on the Learning Assistance Centres or Offices of Service to… Read more »

Did You Know? – Access to Students with Disabilities (ASD)

Are you an Athabasca University student who’s struggling with an educational or physical challenge, physical or psychological condition, or permanent or temporary injury or illness That’s affecting your ability to complete your studies? You may be eligible for special support services from AU’s ASD. Based on the Learning Assistance Centres or Offices of Service to… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Monkey See

Today is Curious George creator H.A. Rey’s birthday, and libraries and museums are joining in the celebrations. But George isn’t the only monkey to have made his mark on the literary world. Whether It’s some sense of kinship with the primates or just the entertainment value of a monkey in the lead role, monkeys have… Read more »

Did You Know? – Student ID Cards

Studying by distance? You can still get student discounts at the movies, bookstore, or train station! According to the AU Student Calendar, every ?active Athabasca University student? is eligible to request a photo student identification card. To apply, you need to complete the required form and submit a photo. Acceptable photos are ?taken by an… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Whistle for a Breeze

With Irene causing flooding and knocking down trees last month and Lee putting a wet end to Labour Day plans last weekend, one thing is clear: we’re in the middle of hurricane season. In fact, although the season runs from June to November, September is one of the more active months for tropical storm activity…. Read more »

Did You Know? – Student ID Cards

Studying by distance? You can still get student discounts at the movies, bookstore, or train station! According to the AU Student Calendar, every ?active Athabasca University student? is eligible to request a photo student identification card. To apply, you need to complete the required form and submit a photo. Acceptable photos are ?taken by an… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Hand Over the Cash

Whether You’re headed out for one final weekend at the cottage, or spending Labour Day in town, odds are good that you’ll be making a stop at an ATM for some fast cash. And how appropriate: today marks the anniversary of the first magnetic stripe-based ATM’s opening way back in 1969. Click through these links… Read more »