Are Microsoft logins necessary for some courses? A student asks if logging into Athabasca Microsoft is compulsory for a course. A student replies that the Athabasca Microsoft login is how the site identifies the student. Another student responds that Brightpath, which is different from Moodle, requires the Athabasca Microsoft login.
The nightmare of OSAP and extensions. A student asks whether it’s best to withdraw or extend a course if the student is full-time funded through OSAP. Another student says an extension resulted in funding converted from grants to loans, so the student has to pay it back. The student also got notice of being on academic probation, despite an appeal letter and a 4.0, and was at risk of losing all funding for a minimum of 12 months.
Listen to the Elders Story Project about healing journeys. @AthabascaU posts, “The Elders Story Project will hold its first public event on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Join for an evening of transformational residential school stories from Elders and learn about their powerful healing journeys. https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/elders-story-project.”
Read the guide for new business students. @aulibarchives posts, “Are you a new business student looking for advice on where to start your research? Have a look at our Business Research Guide and mini course: https://libguides.athabascau.ca/business.”
Join the 2024 team for the case competition. @AthabascaUBiz posts, “’The case competition represents an amazing opportunity for growth that will allow you to learn new skills and apply the skills you already have.’ 2023 team member Trudy Slaght grew from the competition experience. You can join our 2024 teams! Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wCNRR.”