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The Athabasca University Students' Union is a representative organization led by undergraduate students of Athabasca University. The AUSU Podcast is dedicated to stories of student life at Canada's only fully online and open university.

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The Athabasca University Students' Union is a representative organization led by undergraduate students of Athabasca University. The AUSU Podcast is dedicated to stories of student life at Canada's only fully online and open university.

    Episode 88: Celebrating Asian History Month

    Episode 88: Celebrating Asian History Month

    AUSU celebrated Asian Heritage Month with an inspiring event featuring Josephine Pon. Josephine was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in April 2019 and served as Alberta’s Minister of Seniors and Housing, She is also celebrated for her extensive background in banking and her passionate involvement in community service. She looked at the compelling theme “Unlocking the Potential of Diversity: How Immigration Strengthens Our Country and Fulfills the Canadian Dream." looking at the contributions Asian immigrants have made in our community. This was originally recorded at an event on May 9, 2024.

    Starring: Josephine Pon

    • 20 min
    Episode 87: Taking Exams at Athabasca University

    Episode 87: Taking Exams at Athabasca University

    AUSU Councillors Blake Collett and Allie Wojtaszek offer some advice from seasoned veterans on how to find an invigilator for your exams, how to book the exam itself, and how to make sure the technical side of getting your exam setup doesn't affect the exam itself.

    Starring: AUSU Councillors Blake Collett and Allie Wojtaszek, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

    • 40 min
    Episode 86: AUSU Executives Wrap Up Their Term

    Episode 86: AUSU Executives Wrap Up Their Term

    Our outgoing Executive Committee takes a look at their past accomplishments and what is coming next for the Athabasca University Students' Union. Naju, Chantel, and Natalia dissect their terms for what they are most proud of and what work will continue after they are gone.

    Starring: AUSU President Naju Syed, VP Finance and Administration Chantel Bradley, VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

    • 41 min
    Episode 85: Celebrating Black Scholarship at AU

    Episode 85: Celebrating Black Scholarship at AU

    AUSU commemorated Black History Month with an event on February 8 intended to inspire, motivate, and engage students on engineering social justice, with speakers Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey and Dr. Chika C. Daniels. Dr. Bruey is a multi-award-winning scholar, who has researched, taught, consulted, and presented at conferences in over 30 countries. Furthermore, as a war survivor and Indigenous Liberian migrant herself, she brings personal experience to her work in post-secondary education. Dr. Chika C. Daniels is an architectural design and experience researcher, educator, entrepreneur, and community advocate, teaching at two of Canada’s most respected institutions: the University of Calgary and Athabasca University. Dr. Daniels’ presentation will highlights the importance of commemorating Black History Month within post-secondary education.

    Starring: Dr. Veronica Fynn Bruey and Dr. Chika C. Daniels, AU professors

    • 49 min
    Episode 84: Psych Night and Undergraduate Research

    Episode 84: Psych Night and Undergraduate Research

    Are you interested in graduate studies in psychology or counselling? Are you looking for research experience in psychology but don't know where to start? Dr. Kharah Ross, a psychology faculty member at AU with a background in health psychology, gave a talk on projects completed by her undergraduate trainees and talk about upcoming research opportunities for students in her lab, including how to obtain an Honours-like experience in Psychology at AU. This talk was recorded on January 11, 2024 as a part of AUSU's Research Week.

    Starring: Dr. Kharah Ross, AU Psychology Professor

    • 37 min
    Episode 83: The Sociological Imagination: Engaged Research for Social Justice

    Episode 83: The Sociological Imagination: Engaged Research for Social Justice

    AU professor Dr. Eloy Rivas-Sanchez delves into how the practice of the sociological imagination – a fundamental concept in sociology – can provide students with the cognitive and methodological tools needed to engage in social research that is meaningful, collaborative, relevant to communities, and committed to positive social change.

    Starring: Dr. Eloy Rivas-Sanche

    • 37 min

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