Katie Bradley is a Councillor in the Athabasca University Graduate Students’ Association. Here we get to know one of our fabulous AUGSA councillors. What brought you to AU? I first took a course with AU in 2009 when I needed one 4th year communication credit to graduate a semester early from my undergrad at the University… Read more »
The Split Seconds is a punk/rockabilly band that formed in Washington, DC, in 2015. The band is made up of frontman Drew Champion, drummer Sean Peterson, bassist Stephen Parsons, and guitarist Alex Massi. The grittily retro video for “Where Have All the Good Men Gone,” a track from their recently (June 8) released second album… Read more »
Limpid thought and diluted meaning beckon us when we relax our critical faculties; our egos may inflate as we mow down course after course, yet it remains for us to be reflexive and consider what we’d hitherto discounted. Only fools rush in and when we draw conclusions based more on our disciplinary assumptions than on… Read more »
“Guacamole for extra?” is the phrase I hear the most at the local fast food chain or burger joint. But why pay extra for guacamole when you can do it yourself? Moreover, many fast food chains’ guacamole is heavily watered down and loses the richness and nutrients that homemade guacamole contains. Guacamole is simple to… Read more »
What happens when we get cast out? When people we love backstab us? When we get fed fists? Stress happens! In grade school, a girl got persecuted. Swarms of students circled her, shoving her, day in, day out. She feared for her life. So, I started bringing her home at lunchtime. That is, until Mom… Read more »
PHYS 200 (Introductory Physics) is a three-credit introductory physics course in algebra-based physics that introduces classical mechanics and includes a hands-on laboratory component. PHYS 200, combined with either PHYS 201 (Introductory Physics II) or PHYS 202 (Introductory Physics III), is the equivalent of one year of introductory physics. There are no prerequisites for this course,… Read more »
We now have the results of our Voice Survey, emails to the winners have been sent, and we’re just waiting confirmation from them so that we can proudly trumpet who they are before we spill the beans. So, if you haven’t received an email from us at the address you gave, then I’m afraid you… Read more »
Staying organized can be tricky. I have found that, after a busy week, I lose sight of my desk. I have various piles that made sense at one point scattered around. Moving the piles into their appropriate home (and they do all have one, and, no, it isn’t on my desk) is much easier at… Read more »
As summer comes too quickly to an end, I thought I’d fit in a recreational article on getting outside with your furry family member before the snow flies—before it’s too late! Stand-Up Paddleboarding is not merely for people, it’s also an excellent outdoor sport shared with your furry four-legged family member. With proper preparation, gear,… Read more »
Dear Barb: I have gotten myself into a bad situation and I’m not really sure what to do about it. My ex and I had been dating for two years when we broke up. Then I started dating Jay, we get along great and have a lot of fun. Last month I was at a… Read more »
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 Aug 3: Facebook Live with AUSU VP Finance & Admin Aug 9: Public Council Meeting Aug 9: AUSU Annual Members Meeting Upcoming Events August 13th – Spruce Grove Meet & Greet If… Read more »
Scholarship name: Tweaked SEO Scholarship Sponsored by: Tweaked SEO Deadline: August 31, 2018 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Canada or the U.S., and have a GPA of at least 3.2. What’s required: An online application or e-mail with contact info,… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Mihir seeks insight into the political economy program and is rewarded with a direct link to the program page. Natasha has made the leap from part-time to full-time studies and seeks tips to help with the transition. Other posts include AUSU meet & greets, AU student town hall, and courses ACCT 250,… Read more »
Spruce Grove Meet and Greet Mon, August 13, 7:00 to 9:00 pm MDT Tim Hortons, 117 – 70 McLeod Ave, Spruce Grove AB In person Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/spruce-grove-meet-greet/ No pre-registion required; see above link for details Red Deer Meet and Greet Tues, August 14, 6:00 to 8:00 pm MDT Boston Pizza, 3215 Gaetz Ave,… Read more »
