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VOICE MERCHANDIZE – SHOW YOUR AU PRIDE!

The same Voice mugs and fleece jackets that you have seen pictured as prizes on the Annual Reader Survey page, are also for sale at great introductory prices. Own your own Voice logo merchandize, and let everyone know that you are a student of Canada’s premier distance education provider! The Voice coffee mug is a… Read more »

Conference Connections

Know of a conference that is not on this list? Contact voice@ausu.org with the details and we’ll list it in Conference Connections. ATLANTIC UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITIES BIOLOGY CONFERENCE AND AQUACULTURE CONFERENCE Mar 5-7 The annual Atlantic Undergraduate Universities Biology Conference and Aquaculture Conference is being hosted by the University College of Cape Breton (UCCB), in Sydney,… Read more »

AUSU This Month

AU SPORTS CLUB, NOW ONLINE! The AU Sports Club (AUSC) is now online and accepting new members. If you are a fan of sports or athletics, and would like to keep up to date on happenings in the world of sports, or just have an opportunity to speak with other sports fans, then this club… Read more »

Athabasca University Honoured By The ICDE

In 2002 I realised that it was more than past time for my life to change. I hadn’t finished my university degree the first time around, and this fact was dogging me for many reasons; a lack of self-satisfaction not being the least of them. I realised that in order to move forward personally and… Read more »

Best Test

One of the keys to taking an exam, especially the essay or short-answer types, are understanding what it is the questions on the exam are asking you to do. Below are some key terms to keep in mind. “ยข Compare: Emphasise similarities between two or more sources, or show how they relate to one another…. Read more »

Primetime Update

Missed your favourite shows? No problem. Primetime update gives you the rundown. Friends Last week, Joey revised his resume after he couldn’t learn French, Monica and Chandler found out that the father of their future child is not a murderer, and Rachel threw herself to an unwilling Ross (however they leave us with an inkling… Read more »

AU Honours List – January

The Voice wishes to congratulate the following students, who have made the AU honours list for January 2004 Arril, David – London ON Atwell, Laura – Ardrossan AB Avery, C.E. Julie – Bedford NS Baird, Laura – Lethbridge AB Balash, Tracy – Edmonton AB Baptista, Theresa – St Albert AB Barrett, Thomas – Coquitlam BC… Read more »

Paper Chase

While writing an essay it’s important to remember that until you hand it in, nothing is carved in stone – not even the thesis. If, in the midst of researching or writing your drafts, you hit on a thesis that’s more appropriate, or simply one you prefer, use it – just make certain it still… Read more »

Taking Notes: Eye On Education – Free Thesis Website

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 djabbour@ausu.org FREE THESIS… Read more »