News & Events

International News Desk – Space Tourism No Joke

In December 2005, a brand new reality TV show hit the UK airwaves entitled Space Cadets. Hailed as “the biggest prank in television history; the biggest hoax in space,” (Channel 4) the program tricked an entire group of people into believing they were undergoing a bona fide space tourism training program in Russia, followed by… Read more »

AU E-LETTERS ARE HERE!

AU has launched an exciting new initiative to assist students and more efficiently utilize AU resources. “Electronic letters (e-letters) is a new feature that will enable undergraduate students to view certain letters online – registration, withdrawal, extension, exam, and final grade, to name a few. The process took more than a year, was worked on… Read more »

Taking Notes: Eye on Education – PhD Grads Plan To Leave Canada

This column focuses on a wide range of issues affecting post-secondary students. Students are encouraged to submit suggestions and educational topics they are concerned about, or personal experiences with courses or university situations they feel other students should know about. If suggest a topic or a course alert for taking notes, contact voice@ausu.org, attn: Debbie… Read more »

Searching for Internships

The Walrus Magazine Toronto, Ontario The Art Internship is six months long. Sessions begin in July and January. Application deadline: April 15 for July 2 There are two six-month Editorial Internship sessions per year. Four interns are chosen for each session, and begin in pairs on consecutive months. Requirements: “ยข must be graduates of a… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Value: $1,000 Application Deadline: May 13 Description: Must be currently enrolled in full-time studies at the undergraduate or graduate level at an accredited four-year college or university. Declared major in accounting or criminal justice, with interest in becoming Certified Fraud Examiners Submit maximum 500 word essay on specified topic. Transcripts and letters… Read more »

Voice Events Listings

To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with the word “events” in the subject line. HAVE A HEART FOR HOSPICE HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN December 01 – December 23, 2005 Calgary 11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Eau Claire Market catherine.bell@hospicecalgary.com http://www.hospicecalgary.com The Holidays can be a special time for sharing memories and thinking about those we love…. Read more »

Conference Connections

HIP HOP ECONOMIC SOCIAL CONFERENCE Jan 5 – 8, 2006 – Atlanta, GA – http://www.tnma.com TNMA conference will have enormous hip-hop celebrities and respected visionaries communicating the importance of establishing a sound financial future. The topics selected are to empower the participants to improve their quality of life. Events include: a celebrity basketball game, celebrity… Read more »

AU E-LETTERS ARE HERE!

AU has launched an exciting new initiative to assist students and more efficiently utilize AU resources. “Electronic letters (e-letters) is a new feature that will enable undergraduate students to view certain letters online – registration, withdrawal, extension, exam, and final grade, to name a few. The process took more than a year, was worked on… Read more »

Click On This – World Wide Wonder

The Egg Man – http://www.cherukatheeggman.com/ Usually we just crack the shell and make use of the insides, but this man does something a lot more special and decorative than throw his egg shells into the compost – he creates some astounding works of art from carved egg shells. Health Physics Historical Instrumentation Museum Collection –… Read more »