The province of Ontario is organizing public consultations to create a consumer information package for the car buying process and, in cooperation with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) at some point in 2023. It will be a unique chance for consumers to provide feedback to decision makers at Queen’s Park. I learned about… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Feb 21, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST 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, Feb 22, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Faculty… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group DegreeWorks drops. A student expresses concern about disappearing course credits on the DegreeWorks table; responses suggest the program has been glitchy lately but it’s possible to have corrections made (if the credits don’t reappear on their own.) Discord Missing the memo. A question about the new Brightspace platform prompts a thread that… Read more »
Scholarship name: John Evans Engineering Entrance Award Sponsored by: Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (CEMF) Deadline: March 17, 2023, 11:59 pm ET Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Each applicant must self-identify as a woman, possess Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status, and be a high-school graduate, entering into an accredited Canadian Engineering program. What’s required: A… Read more »
Join us on Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. MT on Zoom and celebrate Black History Month with Dr. Olukoju from AU as he discusses Politics, Voting, and the Inclusion of the Black Community in Canadian Governance. Dr. Olukoju holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration and a second in Theology. RSVP on Eventbrite! Then… Read more »
Scholarship name: Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships Sponsored by: Horatio Alger Association of Canada Deadline: March 15, 2023, 12:00 pm ET Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens, be full-time grade 11 high school students (or first year CEGEP students in Canada), be intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Feb 14, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Writing Forum: Organization and time management strategies Tue, Feb 14, 12:30 to 1:30 pm MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU’s Write Site www.athabascau.ca/write-site/writing-forum.html No pre-registration needed;… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Fallout. Several threads convey reactions, thoughts, and opinions on the recent AU president switcheroo. Discord Collecting voices. In the #general channel, a student shares a link to a petition opposing direct political interference in the affairs of AU. reddit Extra work for degrees. A student working on what they thought was their… Read more »
Scholarship name: Foundation Scholarships Sponsored by: Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada Deadline: March 13, 2023 Potential payout: $2500 to $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be, or have been, a permanent ward of a Child Welfare Agency for at least 12 months, or are/were eligible for a provincial or territorial extended care program such as Continued… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Over and out. A student wonders if they can access the study guide from a previous course through myAU; replies suggest that it’s not possible to go back to view older courses. Twitter @AthabascaU tweets: “Why is, “I don’t have anything to hide,” not the best mindset when it comes to data… Read more »