AthaU Facebook Group Yeah it’s great, but: Students debate the merits and drawbacks of Microsoft Word’s citation tool, with the consensus being you still need to know how to do it yourself. Discord A nice problem to have? One student moaning about having to watch so many movies for one course provokes much interest from… Read more »
Scholarship name: Ellie Bianca Woman Scholarship Sponsored by: The Ellie Bianca Foundation Deadline: March 3, 2021 Potential payout: funding amount varies Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be single mothers of one or more minor children, at least 18 years old, demonstrate financial need, and currently pursuing a technical, vocational, or first degree full- or part-time. What’s… Read more »
Lost in the carnival of red hearts and chocolates, the much-overlooked—but still romantic—Ferris Wheel Day is also celebrated each February 14. Present company excluded, of course. Writer Janice Behrens examines parallels in our behaviour to that of the ruthless Harry Lime character in the 1949 film The Third Man. “Except for the very best and… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group So glad you asked: A student’s question about a potential exam re-mark highlights some important points—AU’s website is the best source of info on AU policies, there’s a student manual link on every course page in myAU, and yes you can contact a tutor about an exam mark after the course end… Read more »
Bannock and a Movie February Edition: nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Feb 1 to Feb 28 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session Tues, Feb 16, 9:00 to 9:30 am MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary; access through above… Read more »
Scholarship name: Ad Standards Scholarship Sponsored by: Ad Standards Deadline: February 28, 2021 Potential payout: $1500 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college. What’s required: A completed application form, a screenshot (or unofficial transcript) of your academic results, a letter of recommendation, and… Read more »
Bannock and a Movie February Edition: nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up Feb 1 to Feb 28 Online Hosted by AU Nukskahtowin indigenous.athabascau.ca/bannock/index.php Access through above link Blended Learning Practice MOOC Feb 7 to Mar 6 Online Hosted by AU and the Commonwealth of Learning news.athabascau.ca/events/blended-learning-practice-mooc-winter-2021/ Register through above link Talk to a Librarian Drop-in Session… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Steps in order: a student attempting to withdraw from a course on the last contract day runs into a roadblock because withdrawals can’t be processed for a course if the exam has already been requested. An AU staffer pitches in with steps to take to get it all done, in order and… Read more »
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This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Jan 30: Deadline to apply for course extension for Mar Feb 10: Deadline to register in a course starting Feb 1 Feb 11: AUSUnights Virtual Student Social Feb 15: Mar degree requirements… Read more »