On a regular basis, I receive messages from people asking me for my opinions of Athabasca University and questioning its overall credibility. I try to always reply in a reassuring manner and try to make the university sound great, though that is not always easy. People tend to just believe what they want to believe… Read more »
When I first started with Athabasca University a lot of what I saw in the online groups were questions about the reputation of the university and how that would affect applications to grad schools and getting a job with that degree in hand. These conversations made me wonder the same thing: was the degree I… Read more »
This column focuses on a wide range of issues affecting post-secondary students. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. If suggest a topic or a course alert for taking notes, contact voice@ausu.org, attn: Debbie… Read more »
Christmas shopping can be a lot of fun, but it can also be incredibly time consuming and stressful if you have a busy schedule. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more stressed shoppers become, and it is difficult not to feed off of that negative energy when you are in the stores. Part of… Read more »
The most recent AUSU Council Meeting took place on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm MT. All Councillors were in attendance, with the exception of Councillor Melinda Goertz and Member Services Coordinator Donette Kingyens, with the addition of the incoming council observing. Also in attendance was The Voice’s Council Meeting Reporter Natalia… Read more »
The most recent AUSU Council Meeting took place on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm MT. In attendance were President Brandon Simmons (Meeting Chair), Vice President Finance and Administration (VPFA) Brittany Daigle, Councillor Sarah Blayney Lew, Councillor Darcie Fleming, Councillor Christine Hudder, Councillor Amanda Lipinski, Councillor Alice Namu, Councillor Lisa Oracheski, Councillor… Read more »
Surrounded—hemmed in by textbooks, papers, and screens—studying can feel a bit claustrophobic. But feeling trapped can always be worse and eminently more physical. A remedy to study fatigue is just a quick trip to the current event annals to provide, if not solace, perspective. Take the recent murder trial of an American named Sarah Boone. … Read more »
I’m back! This week’s Course Exam introduces readers to CMIS 311: Supporting End-User Computing. Overview CMIS 311 is a three-credit, senior-level course offered by the Faculty of Business. It has no official prerequisites, though completion of CMIS 245 or previous experience with Microsoft Office is recommended. The course consists of three units and five assignments… Read more »
You are likely familiar with how non-democratic countries persecute, punish, and imprison all dissenting voices, like activists and journalists, without ever detailing the reasons for doing so. If an “explanation” is offered up, it always ends up being something frivolous and baseless that judges in those places are eager to go along with. “Integrity” is… Read more »
Each time there’s an election for AUSU, the Voice Magazine likes to ask some questions to help Voice readers understand the priorities, goals, and, to some extent, personalities of the candidates. This time is no different, and with voting to open this coming Thursday, March 14th, it’s time that you got to see the results…. Read more »