AUSU Open Mic

AUSU sits down with two AU students who are also parents to talk about the challenges and rewards of simultaneously raising children and taking classes. Many AU students are also caregivers, and Karen and Katy share how to find the best balance and the most success with these two important roles.

Starring: AUSU VP External Karen Fletcher, Councillor Katy Lowe, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU is getting set for it's second Pride Week, with a host of great events including guest speakers Joshua Whitehead and Dr. Tobias Wiggins. Executive Director Jodi Campbell catches up with VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek and Communications and Member Services Coordinator Ashley Janes to talk about the great events coming up and the importance of Pride at AUSU.

Starring: AUSU VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek, Communications and Member Services Coordinator Ashley Janes, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

Jared Maltais and Christian Fotang from the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) join AUSU to talk about the federal election on September 20, what it means for Athabasca University students, and how to make sure your vote counts. AUSU is running a Get Out The Vote campaign to encourage all students to cast their ballot this election and CASA is our key partner in making that campaign work.

Starring: CASA Government and Stakeholder Relations Officer Jared Maltais, CASA Director of Advocacy Christian Fotang, AUSU Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU looks at the work done this summer, such as pushing for compassionate grading and developing executive workplans, as well as looking ahead to autumn. President Stacey Hutchings and VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek share their stories from the summer.

Starring: AUSU President Stacey Hutchings, VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek, Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU sits down with the chair of the Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS) Rachel Timmermans as well as our own VP External Karen Fletcher to talk about the impact of provincial cuts to Athabasca University and how CAUS is fighting to keep AU education affordable and of the highest quality.

Starring: CAUS Chair Rachel Timmermans, AUSU VP External Karen Fletcher, and AUSU Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek

Guest host VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek interviews students Mel Mirosol and Vevangapi Katjamana about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Athabasca University and the importance of providing a safe space to learn to every student in our virtual campus.

Starring: AU students Mel Mirosol and Vevangapi Katjamana, along with AUSU VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek

AUSU chats with our new Vice President External Karen Fletcher and Vice President Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek on the perspectives of Ontario students at Athabasca University, the need for expanding efforts on equity, diversity, and inclusion - and a look at the best hidden gems in Ontario for vacation, food, and studying.

Starring: AUSU VP External Karen Fletcher, VP Community and Wellness Natalia Iwanek, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU chats with Tim Hanson, AUSU's Social Media Coordinator about his experiences as an Athabasca University student, what it is like running all of AUSU's social media accounts, and his love of Star Trek.

Starring: AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell, Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek and Social Media Coordinator Tim Hanson

AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell and Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek take over the podcast and talk about serving students in a virtual office environment setting up the AUSU office in a virtual environment while still serving students - and how to make the most of working, studying, and living at home.

Starring: AUSU Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

We pick the brains of AUSU executives to find out how they balance life and their studies and the specific tips they have for all AU students that help them complete their courses and programs successfully. We also learn a bit about their very first jobs before they went to AU. Intro music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

Starring AUSU President Stacey Hutchings, VP External and Student Affairs Natalia Iwanek, VP Finance and Administration Almigdad Eldoma, & Executive Director Jodi Campbell