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Research Assistant Opportunity—Marginalized Out of Philosophy?

This research assistant posting seeks to “investigate resources, approaches, limitations, and obstacles within Western academic philosophy for engaging in conversations with philosophical thinkers who are marginalized by or outside of the discipline as it is traditionally conceived and practised within the academy.”  Ethnography, known in some contexts as audience participation, is at play here.  That’s… Read more »

AUSU Update!

Share Your Feedback and Win Big with AUSU As a student at Athabasca University (AU), you have the unique opportunity to study in an online environment that can provide convenience, flexibility, and customizable learning experiences. However, it also comes with its challenges. That’s why the Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) exists – to advocate for… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Nov 14, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Learning MLA Tues, Nov 14, 12:30 to 2:00 pm MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU’s Write Site www.athabascau.ca/news/events/learning-mla Register through above link Library Chat Thur, Nov… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

Facebook Comical post.  A student posts a picture of the four horsemen of procrastination: napping, snacks, social media, and minor chores, and asks, “Anyone know these four?”  One student quips that she plans on acquiring postgraduate degrees in all four “with a major on napping.” Reddit Issues with ProctorU.  A student writes an exam with… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  Boster Bio Scholarships Sponsored by:  Boster Bio Deadline:  November 30, 2023 Potential payout:  $1000 USD Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must have been accepted into a research position in biology or medical-related lab on a full-time or substantial part-time basis (minimum 9 credit hours worth of research work for the next two semesters); for high… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Nov 7, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MST 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 series: Preparing to write Tues, Nov 7, 12:30 to 1:30 pm MST Online via Microsoft Teams Hosted by AU’s Write Site news.athabascau.ca/events/the-writing-process-series-preparing-to-write/ Register through above… Read more »

Vintage Voice!

If you’re feeling a bit peckish today, you might be interested to know it’s National Sandwich Day.  For some reason, the humble sandwich has filled a number of Voice articles. Excuse me while I cocoon.  Bill Pollett embraces cold-and-flu season and some virus-busting raw-onion sandwiches.  “I’m enjoying this homebody thing so much that once this… Read more »

AUSU Update!

Don’t Miss Out on the AUSU Fall Awards and Bursaries Cycle! One great benefit of being an Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate student is the numerous awards and bursaries available to you through the Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU). Not only does the AUSU Awards and Bursaries Program provide financial support, but it also recognizes the… Read more »

AUSU Update!

Don’t Miss Out on the AUSU Fall Awards and Bursaries Cycle! One great benefit of being an Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate student is the numerous awards and bursaries available to you through the Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU). Not only does the AUSU Awards and Bursaries Program provide financial support, but it also recognizes the… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

Facebook Required class no longer offered for your degree? A student asks if anyone has ever had a course required for their degree that AU no longer offers.  Another student recommends speaking to an advisor about arranging a substitute course. Reddit How a phone quiz at AU works.  A student asks about the format of… Read more »