Online lecture: The use of bamboo as a resource of value for architecture in Ecuador Wed, Aug 31, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by Global Studio and AU’s RAIC Centre for Architecture news.athabascau.ca/events/online-lecture-the-use-of-bamboo-as-a-resource-of-value-for-architecture-in-ecuador/ Register through above link Looking ahead… Rural Resiliency: Housing Development in Rural Communities Wed, Sep 7, 10:00 to 11:30… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Locked doors. A lab student shares the frustration of trying to get into Fortress AU for scheduled in-person labs. Day two “should” be easier. Discord Racing against time. Having not started two courses until 9 days before the course completion dates, a student wonders if it’s possible to get it all done,… Read more »
Scholarship name: Syncrude/Athabasca University Aboriginal Scholarship Sponsored by: AU and Syncrude Deadline: September 30, 2022 Potential payout: $2000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be residents of Alberta, be of Aboriginal ancestry (Status/Non-Status Indian/First Nations, Inuit, or Métis,) and entering or continuing full-time AU studies in AU’s Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management, or Bachelor of Science… Read more »
Let us know how tuition & fee increases have impacted your university experience at AU. How: AUSU Town Hall meetings What: Tuition & Fees discussion Why: preventing future increases When: September 12, 2022 @ 5 pm MT November 7, 2022 @ 5 pm MT Where: virtually on Zoom Did you know that AU students have… Read more »
Scholarship name: Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship Sponsored by: Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Deadline: October 1, 2022 Potential payout: $2500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be in their second or subsequent year of a post-secondary education program, be passionate about agriculture, and have participated in CWA. See full eligibility requirements. What’s required: An online application form including… Read more »
World Photography Day is every August 19. Smartphones have encouraged everyone to try their hand at taking more photos, and we’ve dug up some articles to inspire you. The best time to begin is always now. Barbara Lehtiniemi describes how her photo-a-day project advanced her photo-taking skills. “The project has prompted me to become more… Read more »
AU Library catalogue upgrade Tues, Aug 23, 9 am to 3 pm MDT Scheduled system outage AU Library There will be no access to the AU library catalogue, databases and subscription resources for about 6 hours from 9:00 MT, due to a system upgrade. AUSU Chats With Accessibility Services Wed, Aug 24, 5:00 to 6:00… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Supplemental confusion. A student wonders why the grade for a completed course shows as finalized before a scheduled supplemental exam has been written. Responses assure this is normal, and the grade will be updated once the supplemental is written and marked. Discord You say to-mah-to. Now that the spat between AB and… Read more »
There are many complex and urgent problems facing rural Canada that require interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and diverse solutions. We invite you to be part of conversations on four key issues: rural housing, rural health and well-being, attracting immigrants to and building inclusive rural communities, and rural digital equity. Sessions will highlight what can be adapted to support rural… Read more »
There are many complex and urgent problems facing rural Canada that require interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and diverse solutions. We invite you to be part of conversations on four key issues: rural housing, rural health and well-being, attracting immigrants to and building inclusive rural communities, and rural digital equity. Sessions will highlight what can be adapted to support rural… Read more »