Online workshop: Strengthening communities using the co-operative model Tues, Oct 25, 10:00 to 11:30 am MDT Online Hosted by AU and the Alberta Community Co-operative Association news.athabascau.ca/events/online-workshop-strengthening-communities-using-the-co-operative-model/ Register through above link Library Chat Tues, Oct 25, 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… Read more »
Scholarship name: The Smooth Movers Scholarship Sponsored by: The Smooth Movers Deadline: November 30, 2022 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be high school, university, or college students in Canada, U.S, Australia, or Europe. What’s required: An email with a 900-word essay expressing your thoughts on what the future of housing will look like,… Read more »
For those who don’t like turkey (or are sick of endless turkey leftovers), you may be interested to know that October is National Pizza Month. Pizza—and food in general—has been a recurring topic in the Voice over the years. Beyond the box. Shannon Maguire explores the popularity of Kraft Dinner, and offers recipes for some… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Throwing in the towel. A funded student fires off a few questions regarding withdrawing from courses. Responses help guide through the process, and potential effects on funding status. Discord Like death and taxes. Exams are difficult to avoid, and several conversation threads touch on different aspects of booking through ProctorU and AU’s… Read more »
Scholarship name: TD Scholarships for Community Leadership Sponsored by: TD Deadline: November 15, 2022 Potential payout: up to $70,000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be in their final year of high school or CEGEP, and have a minimum overall grade average of 75% in their most recently-completed school year. What’s… Read more »
Leading change in teaching and learning for a digital world: MOOC Oct 16 to Nov 13 Online Hosted by AU and the Commonwealth of Learning news.athabascau.ca/events/leading-change-in-teaching-and-learning-for-a-digital-world-mooc-fall-2022/ Register through above link Learning to Learn Online Express MOOC Oct 16 to Nov 13 Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/events/learning-to-learn-online-express-mooc-fall-2022/ Register through above link Library Chat Tues, Oct 18,… Read more »
Join us for October Pride as we celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students and the greater Pride community! We are hosting a week of free and open events that you can RSVP to on Eventbrite, including a special edition of AUSUnights and a presentation and discussion about inclusive language and visibility. You can find details about upcoming events on the AUSU Eventbrite… Read more »
Library Chat Tues, Oct 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 Ada Lovelace Day: Supporting Equity in Architecture Through the Regenerative Design Process Tues, Oct 11, 6:00 to 8:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Science and… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group YouTube U. A plea for tips to help understand BIOL 204 material leads to the Amoeba Sisters channel on YouTube. Kinda makes you want to check it out, even if you don’t take BIOL. Discord Scrolling for motivation. A lengthy discussion in the #general channel about various ways students motivate/prepare themselves to… Read more »
October in Canada brings Thanksgiving, a holiday to remind us to express thanks for the harvest, and the bounty of the world. No surprise that it’s a topic on the minds of many of our writers. Beauty and the beholder. Zoe Dalton reflects on autumn and our connections with nature. “Thanksgiving, whatever it may have… Read more »