Volume 26, Issue 24 - 06/15/2018
Amanda Lipinski is a councillor of Athabasca University Students’ Union. She lives in Prince George, British Columbia and is studying in the Bachelor of Management Program while completing her Management Studies Certificate and management Diploma. Amanda is married and has two children. You live in Prince George, British Columbia. How did you originally find yourself… Read more »
Do you want to kick back a plate of Denny’s sausage, chuckling as the grease lashes your tongue, musing to yourself, “I beat you, inflammation!” Well, Amy Myers, MD, wrote a diet book on inflammation. Her diet plan looks intriguing—until you spot her menu’s morning sausage. Sausage? Sausage gave me inflammation. Well, sausage, cola, anxiety,… Read more »
Being a student is hard, especially when many students today are drowning in student loans. How do we make the most of our lives and make every penny count? Here are five tips that might change your financial strategy and boost your savings. Stock up on everyday items while they are on sale. For items… Read more »
Grab your drabbest essay and crossbreed it with Harry Potter. You’ll wind up with Plato Potter, Einstein Potter, or Harry Homer Potter. Homer the thinker, that is. In other words, sprinkle in a magical writing device called show not tell. But what’s show not tell? When I once wrote a script, I thought show meant… Read more »
NUTR 330 (Introductory Nutrition) is a three-credit Nutrition survey course which provides the scientific fundamentals of the current understanding of nutrition. To enrol into this course students will need to request permission before registering. Senior high school chemistry and biology courses are strongly recommended. This course may not be suitable for general interest students as… Read more »
Ferentz and The Felons is a New Jersey-based “street folk” band with the singular mission of giving back by supporting the true war on drugs — public awareness and addiction recovery. They’ve just released the video for “Hudson County,” the title track of their EP due for release in July. The song, written by band… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am twenty-seven years old and live with my parents. I have my degree and am working full time. I was living away from home while I attended university, but moved back when I graduated. I planned to move out when I got a full time job, but I love it at home. … Read more »
Last Friday, shortly after I completed my editorial, the Alberta Government announced at AU’s convocation ceremonies that they would be giving Athabasca University a one-time grant of 4.9 million dollars to address its new strategic plan and upgrade its technology infrastructure. This money is sorely needed because, though the AU campus is beautiful, as you’ll… Read more »
Another group of students walked across the stage at Athabasca and received their degrees over the weekend. This year I tuned in to watch one of The Voice Magazine’s own, Barb, accept her degree. I was surprised at just how much excitement I felt, it brought back so many memories and feelings from when I… Read more »
Many Working diligently toward a degree or upgrading your skills with university courses are worthwhile endeavors. Nevertheless, studying and writing assignments while also working, raising children, or carrying out other obligations can become a grind. With the longer days of summer arriving, now is the ideal time to clear off your schedule, give your brain… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Michael is looking for fellow students taking SOCI 287 or 288 starting in July, he’s found a couple so far. Meanwhile, Isabella is moving into a teacher’s prep program as she finishes off her undergrad degree and was looking for advice on transcripts, but also started a conversation on what kind of… Read more »
This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Apr 15: May degree requirements deadline Apr 30: Deadline to apply for course extension for June May 10: Deadline to register in a course starting June 1 May 15: June degree requirements… Read more »
Scholarship name: Senior Wisdom Video Scholarship Sponsored by: A Place for Mom Deadline: June 30, 2018 Potential payout: $1000 Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) or the U.S., be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Canada or the U.S., and be planning to pursue a career that… Read more »
AUSU Council Meeting Sat, June 16, 3:00 to 5:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/june-council-meeting/ No pre-registration required; e-mail governance@ausu.org for meeting package Google Scholar Webinar Mon, June 18, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration required