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Conference Connections

Contributed by The Insider Distance Teaching & Learning Conference: – 19th annual -“Working Smarter – Building on Success” – Aug. 13-15, 2003 – Madison, Wisconsin. Details: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference AU Learning Services Conference – October 3 & 4, 2003 – Edmonton, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe. Details to follow. OTHER CONFERENCES CAPDHHE [Canadian Association for the Prevention of… Read more »

Free AUSU Student Gift Packs!

FREE STUFF FOR AU STUDENTS FROM AUSU! Do you want a package filled with cool AUSU study related items? This year instead of sending out student planners AUSU has compiled a package filled with products to help you study (and in some cases play). We’ve also included in these packages the latest issue of REALM… Read more »

Survey On Student Barriers To E-Learning

This survey seeks to determine student attitudes toward taking courses online. AU currently offers several online courses, although most are still delivered through the use of print materials. Whether you have taken an online course or not, your input on this important survey is valuable. This survey is a project of UMBC in Maryland. This… Read more »

Edmonton Skydive Center – First Jump Course Training

Instructor Assisted First Jump training is a traditional approach for most first-time skydivers. During a 5 to 6 hour ground training program, your Canadian Sport Parachute Association certified instructors will train you in areas of your skydive including equipment and parachute, aircraft procedures, exiting the aircraft, the skydive, canopy control and landing. You will learn… Read more »

Survey On Student Barriers To E-Learning

This survey seeks to determine student attitudes toward taking courses online. AU currently offers several online courses, although most are still delivered through the use of print materials. Whether you have taken an online course or not, your input on this important survey is valuable. This survey is a project of UMBC in Maryland. This… Read more »

Edmonton Skydive Center – First Jump Course Training

Instructor Assisted First Jump training is a traditional approach for most first-time skydivers. During a 5 to 6 hour ground training program, your Canadian Sport Parachute Association certified instructors will train you in areas of your skydive including equipment and parachute, aircraft procedures, exiting the aircraft, the skydive, canopy control and landing. You will learn… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

For scholarships available through the Athabasca University Students’ Union, see the AUSU website at http://www.ausu.org ALBERTA WOMEN’S SECRETARIAT ‘PERSONS CASE’ SCHOLARSHIP Value: $1000 DEADLINE: September 30, 2002 Administrator: Grant MacEwan College Notes: Must be a full-time student and a resident of Alberta for three years immediately prior to enrolment. Students whose studies will ultimately contribute… Read more »

Edmonton Events

EDMONTON EVENTS To list an event in any Canadian city in the Voice, contact voice@ausu.org. EDMONTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALES! Fringe Book Sale, August 15 – 24 Noon to 10 p.m. daily (except Sun 24th, noon to 6 p.m.) Adult paperbacks / Children’s books! 20th Anniversary Fall Parkade Book Sale Two weekends: September 13/14 and… Read more »