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The Voice

The Voice is the collective presence of the writers who submit on behalf of the magazine. All praise to them!

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot!

Facebook: How was the testing site for the exam? A student asks Calgarians about their experience writing exams at testing sites. One student found writing the exam through the University of Calgary seamless. Another student wrote at Cochrane library, which cost $20 or $25 and was less stressful than ProctorU or determining a campus location… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Patricia Trottier and Gwyn Morgan Student Essay Contest Sponsored by:  Manning Foundation for Democratic Education Deadline:  November 3, 2024 Potential payout:  up to $2500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be undergraduate students studying in Canada or Canadian students studying abroad, and must be attending school in the 2024/25 year. What’s required:  An online application… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

AUSU Council Meeting Tues, Oct 8, 3:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU Contact governance@ausu.org for Zoom information and meeting package MBA for Executives Webinar Tues, Oct 8, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business www.athabascau.ca/news/events/mba-for-executives-webinar-20241008 RSVP through above link Library Chat Tues, Oct 8, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Oct 1, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Developing Your Research webinar series: Keeping Organized as You Search Tues, Oct 1, 1:00 to 2:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library and Write Site www.athabascau.ca/news/events/academic-research-keeping-organized-as-you-search Register… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

Facebook: Super Moms! A single mom with two children who works five hours daily is enrolled in the Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing and Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Nurse Practitioners.  Her son is enrolled in competitive hockey.  She asks if this is too much to take on at once and several other working student moms… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  The Brian Knull Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by:  Canterra Seeds Deadline:  October 15, 2024, 5pm CDT Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens and residents of Alberta, and be registered in an undergraduate program at an accredited post-secondary institution.  See full eligibility requirements. What’s required:  A completed application form, proof of… Read more »

Student Sizzle—Following What’s Hot!

Facebook: Thesis statement length? How long should a thesis statement be for a third-year paper for a history class is asked.  Responses indicate clarity, not length, is the critical consideration; with other suggestions being that it be concise rather than precise, with a maximum of two sentences, regardless of the level. Reddit: Whatsapp and Concentration. … Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

MBA Application Webinar Tues, Sep 24, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business www.athabascau.ca/news/events/online-mba-application-webinar-20240924 RSVP through above link Library Chat Tues, Sep 24, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page J-Series and TransLab present: Solidarity,… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  The Brandon Langhjelm Essay Contest Sponsored by:  Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms Deadline:  October 27, 2024 Potential payout:  up to $2000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be aged 15 to 25 as of contest deadline, and must be permanent residents or citizens of Canada (or have proof of immigration status in Canada.) What’s required: … Read more »