Vol. 32 Iss. 38

Volume 32, Issue 38 - 09/27/2024

Minds We Meet—Aaron

The Voice Magazine recently had a chance to chat with Aaron (he/him), a Bachelor of Commerce student in Business Technology Management currently based in Mississauga, Ontario (although he grew “up in and around Toronto”).  Post-graduation, Aaron is “looking to move into a Senior management or Director of IT role.” On a personal note, Aaron describes… Read more »

Beyond Literary Landscapes—Maryse Condé

From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge.  Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »

It’s 2024: Do Kids Have More Distrust of Tech Than You?

The prospect of AI proof-reading our sloppy rough drafts contains an air of excitement.  Sure, a few nuggets of genius emerge as we write and re-work our various essays but, along the way, countless hours fall off the cliff of time as we dot our proverbial I’s and mind our proverbial Q’s, bearing in mind… Read more »

How to Become Van Gogh Overnight

I have a job interview tomorrow for an agency’s Digital Marketing Manager role, and the most incredible thing happened.  I want to share it with all of us so that we all get a serious edge in design skills.  I got a design education on steroids for free, and we all can get one using… Read more »

Editorial—A Beloved Column Returns!

I’m very happy to announce this week the return of the Course Exam column.  This column, designed to give students and prospective students a better understanding of what’s involved with various courses was a mainstay of the Voice Magazine for many years, and several instances of it still regularly rank among the top articles for… Read more »

End of Summer Cherry Pickings

Recently I had the opportunity to go cherry picking in British Columbia.  It was a phenomenal experience with family and experiencing the climate and landscape of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.  In the Kelowna region, the growing season is longer compared to other areas and is well known for the longest cherry season due… Read more »

Course Exam—GOVN 301 / POLI 301

The long-standing Voice column is back! This week’s Course Exam shines a spotlight on GOVN 301: Governance, the Public Sector and Corporate Power. Overview GOVN 301/POLI 301 is a three-credit, senior-level course offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.  It has no prerequisites, though a previous course in political science, governance, or public… Read more »

How to Make a Movie for the Eternal Silver Screen

Making a film for the big screen is more straightforward than I thought.  I’m sharing the process with all of us (as I know it so far) because I want us to succeed in our dreams and aspirations.  However, the messages we put out there mustn’t harm any group or individual.  I believe my messages… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Library Chat Tues, Oct 1, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library www.athabascau.ca/library/index.html No pre-registration needed; access through chat box on home page Developing Your Research webinar series: Keeping Organized as You Search Tues, Oct 1, 1:00 to 2:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library and Write Site www.athabascau.ca/news/events/academic-research-keeping-organized-as-you-search Register… Read more »

Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

Facebook: Super Moms! A single mom with two children who works five hours daily is enrolled in the Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing and Pharmacotherapeutics and Pathophysiology for Nurse Practitioners.  Her son is enrolled in competitive hockey.  She asks if this is too much to take on at once and several other working student moms… Read more »

Scholarship of the Week

Scholarship name:  The Brian Knull Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by:  Canterra Seeds Deadline:  October 15, 2024, 5pm CDT Potential payout:  $1500 Eligibility restriction:  Applicants must be Canadian citizens and residents of Alberta, and be registered in an undergraduate program at an accredited post-secondary institution.  See full eligibility requirements. What’s required:  A completed application form, proof of… Read more »