Facebook: Desktop recommendations for taking a ProctorU exam. A student has asked about the desk setup for a ProctorU exam. Other students have advised that a secondary keyboard might not be allowed, and Bluetooth is disabled for external devices. However, a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard seem to be acceptable. They also recommend that pictures and… Read more »
Scholarship name: G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship Sponsored by: G3 Deadline: April 10, 2024, 12:00 pm CST Potential payout: $5000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be attending a Canadian high school, graduating in 2024, and planning to enroll full-time at a Canadian post-secondary institution in a first-year degree or diploma program in any field of study. (Scholarship… Read more »
AUSU Council Election: Voting Period Mar 14 to Mar 18 Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/voting-period/ More info available through above link Library Chat Tues, Mar 19, 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 The Writing Process Preparing to write Tues,Mar… Read more »
Facebook: Proctor U versus Other Invigilator Options. A student expresses frustration with the 45-minute lateness of the proctor for the exam invigilated by ProctorU. Other students express similar situations, such as a 25-minute delay with the proctor starting the exam with poor communication. Others recommend outside invigilation, such as an external university that can serve… Read more »
AUSU Council Election Campaign Period Feb 27 to Mar 13 Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/campaign-period/ More info available through above link Blended Learning Practice MOOC Mar 10 to Apr 13 Online Hosted by AU and the Commonwealth of Learning www.athabascau.ca/news/events/blended-learning-practice-mooc-spring-2024 Register through above link Library Chat Tues, Mar 12, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT… Read more »
Scholarship name: The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award Sponsored by: Food Allergy Canada Deadline: April 1, 2024 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be Canadian residents under the age of 25, and be enrolled at a post-secondary institution (either entering first year of studies or continuing in current program.) Applicants need not have food allergies…. 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 »
The devastating fire at the Covered Bridge potato-chip factory in New Brunswick last week made us a bit sad. Also a bit hungry. Reaching into the archives for some crumbs… Don’t eat the green chips. Bill Pollett contemplates the idea he might be dying. “That night, I lay in bed wondering how long the poison… Read more »
Scholarship name: BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Sponsored by: BeArt-Presets Deadline: April 1, 2024 11:59 pm EST Potential payout: $5000 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be either university undergraduate or graduate students, or high school seniors. What’s required: An online application, along with an essay of at least 1000 words on one of two topics (either “Digital… Read more »