The AU Students’ Union would like to wish you a happy New Year and all the best in 2023! Pursuing an education can be challenging so it’s important to celebrate milestones, big or small, and you did it—you made it another year! Not only did you make it, but you’re bettering yourself through post- secondary… Read more »
Scholarship name: Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme Sponsored by: Mensa Canada Deadline: January 31, 2023 Potential payout: $1000 to $2500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, be at least 18 years of age as of January 31, 2023, and be enrolled in a full-time program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution during… Read more »
A Tale of Two Presidents! Listen in as AUSU President Karen Fletcher sits down with AU President Dr. Peter Scott to talk about the big plans for AU as Canada’s premiere distance education institution as well as the vital question of whether oatmeal is in fact soup. Starring: AUSU President Karen Fletcher and AU President… Read more »
Holiday closures: Athabasca University Closed Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2, inclusive Reopens Tues, Jan 3, 8:30 am MST Full phone service resumes Thur, Jan 5, 9:00 am MST More info at: news.athabascau.ca/announcements/athabasca-university-holiday-closure-2022/ AU Library Last day to order materials: Fri, Dec 16 Closed Sat, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 2 inclusive Reopens Tues,… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Seeking portals. A new student wonders how to access their student email account; replies offer clues for initial set-up student email accounts. Discord Ready, set…wait. A platform outage prevents several students from accessing their exams, causing re-scheduling headaches and frustration; others offer tips on avoiding rescheduling fees due to such tech issues…. Read more »
Tanisi! The Indigenous Circle at AUSU is looking for up to ten Indigenous undergraduate students at AU to join the organization by representing Indigenous learners at AU, AUSU, and the wider student community. Want a student leadership role? The Circle is formed by Indigenous AU undergraduate students. It meets at least four times a year… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Non-starters. A question about which months are blocked for start dates for financial aid receives a quick response: April, August, and December. Discord Burying the bottom grades. In the #general channel, discussion around the parameters and uses of AU’s Temporary Compassionate Grading Policy, which expires December 31. reddit Scrap the scrap. A… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Dec 13, 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 Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) Info Session Tue, Dec 13, 3:00 to 4:00 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/doctorate-in-business-administration-dba-information-session-20221213/ RSVP through above link Sweater… Read more »
As the holiday shopping frenzy escalates, we glance back at some articles that looked askance at the consumerism of Christmas. Don’t get me started about the chestnuts. b.e. hydomako muses on the meaning of the holiday known as Christmas, and tries to get past the consumerism to the human connections. “But no, the important part,… Read more »
Scholarship name: AUSU Indigenous Student Award Sponsored by: AU and AUSU Deadline: January 15, 2023 Potential payout: Tuition credit toward one AU 3-credit undergrad course Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens, must be of Indigenous kinship as defined by the applicant’s Indigenous nation (includes First Nation, Métis, and Inuit), and be admitted to AU… Read more »