The recent loss of the Titan submersible got us diving into our archives. We went down the rabbit hole and came up with this pair of sort-of submarine-related articles. He’s a real nowhere man. Lonita Fraser takes a deep dive into the groundbreaking movie Yellow Submarine. “Yellow Submarine became a vehicle not only for the… Read more »
Scholarship name: Building Brighter Futures Awards Sponsored by: Indspire Deadline: August 1, 2023, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: varies by award Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian Indigenous students enrolled or attending full- or part-time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, or technology programs. What’s required: An online application form, details of which are… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Jul 11, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Wed, Jul 12, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Writing… Read more »
Congratulations, AU graduates! The Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the recent Athabasca University (AU) undergraduates who Convocated on Friday, June 16, 2023, online and in person in Edmonton, Alberta. We are tremendously grateful to have shared part of this momentous day with you. You have worked tirelessly to reach this… Read more »
The proliferation of wildfires across Canada this year got us musing on past fire seasons. The Voice writers never disappoint. The view from here and there. Wayne E. Benedict muses on the 2003 fire season then in progress, and on his days on a helicopter fire-fighting crew. “I have a unique insight into forest fires… Read more »
AU Facebook Page Support plan. A poster asks how others cope with spouses/partners/family members who are unsupportive of their education journey and shares that she is feeling alone. Responses pour in sharing kind words and similar experiences. One helpful commenter shares a link to AU’s mental health and wellness services. reddit Missing start date. In… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Jul 4, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library Chat Wed, Jul 5, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Library… Read more »
Scholarship name: Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award Sponsored by: Native Women’s Association of Canada Deadline: July 14, 2023, 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Indigenous women, gender-diverse, or Two-Spirit; under age 31; pursuing post-secondary studies (priority given to applicants studying law or law-related fields of study); and demonstrate financial need…. Read more »
Scholarship name: The Cover Guy 10th Annual Scholarship Sponsored by: The Cover Guy Deadline: July 31, 2023 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be students currently enrolled in, or going to be enrolled in, a program at a university, college, or trade school in Canada or the U.S. for the upcoming school year. What’s… Read more »
A small crisis erupts every time we realize that we are behind, wayyy behind, in our AU studies. To mitigate ensuing chaos and panic, a cogent evaluation of our priorities is logically a ticket to success. We’ve basically got to keep calm and study on. But our mild heroism, with pen thrust behind an ear… Read more »