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Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Gung Loy Jim Scholarship Sponsored by:  BC Cattlemen’s Association and the Jim Family Deadline:  April 15, 2023 Potential payout:  $2000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be BC students who plan to enter their first year of post-secondary education (any field of study) within the next twelve months.  Preference is given to those who are… Read more »

Vintage Voice

The pension protests in Paris got us thinking about that that “city of light.”  Apparently Paris has been on the minds of many of our writers, as we found a wealth of references to Paris in the archives. On the Paris beat.  In one of a series of articles, Tanja Ahlin describes her discoveries while… Read more »

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot

AthaU Facebook Group Keeping ProctorU computer changes contained.  In a post asking for exam advice, a reply includes a tip to set up a separate login for ProctorU, so that any changes they make to a student’s computer will be restricted to that user. reddit Final-day exam plans.  A student wonders if there will be… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Mar 28, 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 Forum: Grammar Tues, Mar 28, 12:30 to 1:30 pm MDT Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU’s Write Site www.athabascau.ca/write-site/writing-forum.html No pre-registration needed; access through above link… Read more »

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot!

AthaU Facebook Group APA frustrations.  Vague remarks from a tutor on a student’s APA citation formatting prompts much wondering on what exactly is the problem; a comment in the thread suggests having the Write Site review the assignment before submitting to the tutor for marking. Discord Where tutor is a dirty word.  A student attempts… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week!

Scholarship name:  The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award Sponsored by:  Food Allergy Canada Deadline:  April 3, 2023 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian residents under the age of 25, and enrolled for their first year of studies or continuing their studies at a post-secondary institution.  Applicants do not need to have food allergies… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

2023 By-Election: Voting Period Mar 16 to 21 Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/2023-by-election-voting-period/ Ballots emailed directly to undergrad voters; more info on above link Library Chat Tues, Mar 21, 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 Forum: Writing work… Read more »

Vintage Voice

With the first day of spring following a few days after March 17’s St Patrick’s Day, there are many reasons why we are thinking green this week! Out-of-this-world celebrations.  Barbara Lehtiniemi muses on the cross-cultural appeal of St Patrick’s Day.  “Green may be the prime attraction of St. Patrick’s Day. By mid-March, Canadians are tired… Read more »

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot!

AthaU Facebook Group Second go-round.  A question about whether a successfully-completed course can be retaken or challenged to boost GPA is quickly answered—yes for retake, no for challenge. Discord Loans that cost an arm or a leg.  A thread trading woes about OSAP student loans has one loan recipient musing that their local crime organization… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Retail Education Scholarships Sponsored by:  Retail Council of Canada Deadline:  March 30, 2023 Potential payout:  up to $3000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled part- or full-time at a Canadian college or university for fall 2023; be pursuing a retail, business, or marketing/design related program; and currently working within the retail industry. What’s… Read more »