AthaU Facebook Group Group admin posts a reminder that the group serves as a peer support forum, and is not a substitute for information best obtained directly from AU.  Shauna asks about switching certificate programs; replies direct her to AU advising.  Jacqueline seeks tips for overcoming resistance to essay-writing; many students respond with their best… Read more »

Scholarship name:  BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Sponsored by:  BeArt-Presents Deadline:  April 1, 2020, 11:59pm EST Potential payout:  $2000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be a high school senior, or an undergrad or grad student at an accredited university/academic institution. What’s required:  A completed online application, along with a maximum 1000-word essay on how this scholarship will… Read more »

FHSS Research Talks: Education and Literacy Fri, Mar 6, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, MST AU Edmonton, Peace Hills Trust Tower, Room 1112 In person and online Hosted by FHSS news.athabascau.ca/events/winter-2020-fhss-research-talks-education-and-literacy Access online through above link Looking ahead… Three-Minute Thesis Competition Tue, Mar 17, 9:30am to 4:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by FGS news.athabascau.ca/events/three-minute-thesis-competition More info… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Heather wonders if purchasing the APA manual is worth it; most responders say yes, while others found using online info or a borrowed copy is sufficient.  Regan seeks a hard-copy PSYC 315 textbook and quickly finds one on offer. Other posts include AUSU Student Council election (voting continues until March 2), job… Read more »

Scholarship name:  IBABC Post-Secondary Scholarships Sponsored by:  Insurance Brokers Association of BC Deadline:  March 31, 2020 Potential payout:  up to $5000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be residents of BC and their sponsor must be a full-time insurance industry practitioner in BC; further eligibility varies by scholarship; see scholarship application for full requirements. What’s required:  A… Read more »

Blended Learning Practice MOOC Mar 1 to Mar 28 Online Hosted by AU and the Commonwealth of Learning news.athabascau.ca/events/blended-learning-practice-mooc Register through above link MBA for Executives Webinar Tues, Mar 3, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/mba-for-executives-webinar-20200303 Register through above link “AU has a Library?” An Introduction to Library… Read more »

The AUSU election is coming up, and while distance education makes a lot of things possible, it can make figuring out who to vote for a bit of a challenge.  AU does not really have a centre point that students congregate in and that can be used to easily deliver messages to the student body. … Read more »

Scholarship name:  AEBC/T-Base Scholarship Program Sponsored by:  Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) Deadline:  March 27, 2020 Potential payout:  up to $1000 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be blind, deafblind, or partially sighted (as defined in Applicant Qualifications section), be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and be attending or planning to attend a post-secondary institution… Read more »

AUSU General Election Tues, Feb 25 to Mon, Mar 2 Online www.ausu.org/events/ Check AUSU’s Events page for timelines and details MBA for Executives Webinar Tues, Feb 25, 10:00 to 11:00 am MST Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business news.athabascau.ca/events/mba-for-executives-webinar-20200225 Register through above link 2020 Open Forum Supporting Graduate Learners, Research, and Education Wed, Feb… Read more »

AthaU Facebook Group Faithe wonders how other students manage five courses—one at a time, or work on all five simultaneously; responses show that each student finds their own method after exploring the options.  Mhairi asks if textbooks need to be returned when dropping a course within the 30-day window; responders say yes. Other posts include… Read more »