AthaU Facebook Group Catherine wonders if it’s better to contact tutors through email or the message and contact link in the student portal; most responders prefer email.  Sharaya seeks advice on the implications of withdrawing from OSAP-funded courses; lots of feedback to point in the right direction. Other posts include balancing classwork and career, the… Read more »

Get out the Vote Student Social – Saskatoon Sat, Sept 28, 2:00 to 4:00 pm CST The Underground Cafe, 430 20th Street W, Saskatoon SK In person Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/get-out-the-vote-student-social-in-saskatoon/ RVSP to ausu@ausu.org Get out the Vote Student Social – Regina Sun, Sept 29, 2:00 to 4:00 pm CST Cafe Français, 1 – 425… Read more »

Scholarship name:  2019 Essay Contest Sponsored by:  Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms Deadline:  October 25, 2019, 11:59 pm PT Potential payout:  up to $2000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution as of January 15, 2019. What’s required:  An online application form, including a maximum 2500-word persuasive essay on this topic: … Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group What do you do when life throws you a curveball?  That’s what one student is seeking feedback on as she contemplates how to get through her current courses.  In other posts, Paul celebrates being awarded AU’s Academic Achievement Scholarship, and Kayla wonders if it’s possible to switch tutors during a course.  And… Read more »

Nursing and Health Studies Library Resources Webinar Sat, Sept 21, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary Get out the Vote Student Social – Calgary Mon, Sept 23, 7:00 to 9:00 pm MDT The Rec Room, 1180 – 901 64 Ave NW, Calgary AB In person Hosted… Read more »

Scholarship name:  Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships Sponsored by:  Horatio Alger Association of Canada Deadline:  October 25, 2019, 5:00pm EST Potential payout:  $5000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens, currently attending high school or CEGEP in Canada, planning to attend university in fall 2020, have a minimum grade average of 65, and be involved in… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Kayla wonders if she needs to cite her textbook when using one of its formula in her report; responses lean toward citing just to be on the safe side.  Jill is curious how long exam marks take for multiple-choice exams; lightning speed seems common.  Katy asks how other students have dealt with… Read more »

Online MBA Application Webinar Tues, Sept 17, 10:00 to 11:00 am MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/online-mba-executives-application-information-session-2019-sep17/ Register online at above link AU Live Chat Tues, Sep 17, 10:00 am and 5:00pm MDT Online Hosted by AU www.athabascau.ca/online-learning/how-au-works/open-house/ Register online through above link How to prepare a Scholarship or Fellowship application Thurs,… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Angela asks other students’ advice on desktop speech-to-dictation apps; so far, Dragon Speak is the most recommended.  Stephanie seeks input on challenging SPAN 300.  Jasmine asks for feedback on how current AU textbooks are, and if an AU degree is valued the same as other degrees; most responders find AU textbooks up-to-date,… Read more »

Scholarship name:  CouponBirds Help to Save Scholarship Sponsored by:  CouponBirds Deadline:  October 10, 2019 Potential payout:  $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be students at an accredited university or college in Canada or the U.S. What’s required:  An online application including contact and school info, a survey on your… Read more »