THIS WEEK From My Perspective: Debbie Jabbour writes about her experiences with AU exams and talks about a stipulation for scheduling longer exams that you need to know about. Read the article, then send me your funny, frightening or just plain weird exam stories for a future Sounding Off column. Also read this week’s Dear… Read more »
Hi Tamra: I have suggestion regarding AU tutors and I will also give you a background for why I am asking this. I have recently registered in my 3rd AU course and as usual I received a welcome letter from my tutor. What I found different in that letter was, she not only welcomed me… Read more »
We love hearing from you! Please continue sending your opinions, comments and ideas to voice@ausu.org. Dear Editor, Re: Tutors – Emails I sympathize with the students that feel ignored by their tutors! So I want to offer some unasked for advice! A tutor once told me she received 100 emails in a single day and… Read more »
THIS WEEK We have a really big issue for you this week, including contributions from two new writers [Trevor Siwak and Donna Koziak], the official announcement for the Athabasca University Students’ Union 10th Anniversary AGM [and no, you don’t have to live in Edmonton to be involved], a letter from a student, and a lot… Read more »
CLASSIFIED SPACE: Students of AU may print classifieds in The Voice free of charge (maximum three per issue) as long as they are not representing a company or product. Ads can be up to 60 words in length and may include a photo. Use The Voice classified space to sell or buy, research or find…. Read more »
Every Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 AM MST and Wednesday from 7-8 PM MST the Athabasca University Psychology Students’ Society gets together to chat about issues pertaining to the world of psychology at AU. Go to http://www.ausu.org/psychology/ and log on the discussion forum link, from there click on Psychology at the top written in blue… Read more »
To suggest listings for events, conferences, or opportunities in your area, contact voice@ausu.org. Finding Solutions for Alberta’s Schools A Public Forum Hosted by the Alberta Liberal Caucus April 24, 2003 7:30 p.m. @ The Provincial Museum of Alberta 12845 – 102 Avenue / Info: 427-2292 http://www.albertaliberals.ab.ca Panelists : Michael Griffith – Policy Analyst, Education Commission,… Read more »
CONTRIBUTED BY AU’S THE INSIDER CU Expo – Community-University Institute for Social Research – “Partnerships, Policy & Progress” – May 8-10, 2003, Saskatoon, SK. Details: http://www.usask.ca/cuisr/cuexpo Distance Education Technology Symposium (DETS-03) – sponsored by the Centre for Distance Education – May 15-17, 2003 – Edmonton, Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe. Details: http://cde.athabascau.ca/DET/2003/ or contact Pat Fahy… Read more »
For scholarships available through the Athabasca University Student’s Union, see the AUSU website at www.ausu.org ESSAY CONTEST ON AYN RAND’S NOVEL Value: $5000 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Administrator: Ayn Rand Institute Notes: Essay should be written on Ayn Rand’s novel “Atlas Shrugged.” There are three second prizes worth $1000 each and five third prizes worth… Read more »