AUSU Open Mic

AUSU sits down with Almigdad Eldoma, the VP Finance and Administration and chats about what led him to Athabasca University, his time in the Canadian Armed Forces, and what he hopes to bring to the team at AUSU. From championing Black History Month and our equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives to what it is like going from a traditional brick-and-mortar institution to Athabasca University, Almigdad shares his thoughts with listeners.

Starring: AUSU VP Finance and Administration Almigdad Eldoma, Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell sits down with his counterpart at the Open University Students Association, Rob Avann, to talk about the experiences of distance students from across the globe, and how AU students are not the only ones learning in our unique environment.

Starring: Open University Students Association Chief Executive Rob Avann, AUSU Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU chats with the new Vice President External and Student Affairs Natalia Iwanek about several new initiatives from AUSU, including the AUSU 2SLGBTQIA+ Coalition Discord Server, the new virtual food assistance program, and joining the Council of Alberta University Students (CAUS). We also talk to her about her path to AU and the many, many different places she has lived.

AUSU discusses the future of Athabasca University with AU President Dr. Neil Fassina and AUSU President Stacey Hutchings. We talk about AU one day having a million students, inspiring student stories, how tuition increases are impacting AU and AU students, what happened to the phone lines, COVID-19 impacts at AU, and Dr. Fassina's future at Okanagan College.

Starring: AU President Dr. Neil Fassina, AUSU President Stacey Hutchings, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU asks outgoing AUSU President Natasha Donahue and AU student Jennifer Bouley how students can leverage their education at Athabasca University into a new job or advancing in their career. Tips on networking, writing cover letters, and getting noticed in a crowded job market are shared as the two look at what makes Athabasca University students stand out.

Starring: AU student Jennifer Bouley, outgoing AUSU President Natasha Donahue, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell.

AUSU reviews the various services it offers to Athabasca University students, including scholarships and bursaries, resume services, peer course reviews, LinkedIn Learning, and many others, including the podcast itself. Join VP External and Student Affairs Stacey Hutchings and AUSU staff as they take a deep dive into the services available for free to all AU undergrads from their Students' Union!

Starring: AUSU VP External and Student Affairs Stacey Hutchings, Communications and Member Services Coordinator Donette Kingyens, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

AUSU looks at the Government of Alberta's review of post-secondary education, and highlight the need for students to weigh in on it. The review will shape the future of our post-secondary education system, including the future of Athabasca University. President Natasha Donahue and Vice-President External and Student Affairs Stacey Hutchings discuss their thoughts on the review, and what might be in store as a result of it. Student can tell the government what they think about education at Athabasca University and in Alberta at https://extranet.gov.ab.ca/opinio6/s?s=AEStudent.

Starring: AUSU President Natasha Donahue and VP External and Student Affairs Stacey Hutchings

AUSU explores how Athabasca University works to ensure a university education is accessible to everyone by providing accommodations for students with different abilities. The AU Accessibility Services Coordinator Carrie Anton takes a deep dive with AUSU on how her office can help AU students with disabilities and barriers, as well as exploring her time as an athlete at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games!

Starring: AU Accessibility Services Coordinator Carrie Anton, AUSU VP Finance and Administration Monique Durette, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell

September is associated with going back to school and hitting the books. Although AU students can start in any month, from anywhere, it is a good time to reflect on some tips on studying at Athabasca University. The AUSU executives share their advice and experiences at AU and offer tips to keep yourself on track to succeed.

Starring: AUSU President Natasha Donahue, Vice-President External and Student Affairs Stacey Hutchings, Vice-President Finance and Administration Monique Durette, and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

Ever wonder what it takes to get into graduate school and what is involved in pursuing a graduate degree at Athabasca University?

AUSU works closely with the Athabasca University Graduate Students' Association (AUGSA) to provide the best possible representation and advocacy for all students at AU, whether they are undergraduate or graduate students. In our latest podcast episode, we chat with AUGSA President Mary-Anne Parker and AUGSA Executive Director Meaghan Sullivan about AUGSA and what is in store for AU grad students in the coming year.

Starring: AUGSA President Mary-Anne Parker, AUGSA Executive Director Meaghan Sullivan, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell.