AUSU Open Mic

AUSU Open Mic

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AUSU Open Mic episodes

  • Episode 31: Big Student Events for 2020 - AU Convocation and 50th Anniversary!
    Happy 50th birthday Athabasca University! AUSU sits down with Carole Stevenson-Roy, Athabasca University's Associate VP of Marketing and Communications, and Leslie Bergin, Athabasca University's Director of Development and Alumni Engagement to chat about the exciting plans and student events Athabasca University will be hosting while celebrating the institution's 50th anniversary and the 2020 student convocation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Intro music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.
    40 min
  • Episode 30: The Impact of COVID-19 on AU Students

    AUSU chats with VP External and Student Affairs Stacey Hutchings on what the impact of the global health pandemic has been on Athabasca University students, and the steps AUSU is taking to advocate on students' behalf during these unprecedented times. Intro music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.

    Starring: AUSU VP External and Student Affairs Stacey Hutchings, Executive Director Jodi Campbell, and Governance and Advocacy Coordinator Duncan Wojtaszek

    45 min
  • Episode 29: Q & A with the AU Info Centre

    AUSU goes behind the scenes with Carla Yeaman, the Athabasca University Information Centre Coordinator, whose team is responsible for the over 80,000 emails, phone calls, and "Ask AU" inquiries that students make every year. We discuss some of the most asked questions, as well as how the global health pandemic has changed how the Information Centre is communicating with students. Intro music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.

    Starring: AU Information Centre Coordinator Carla Yeaman and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell

    28 min
  • Episode 28: The Voice Magazine - Telling AU Stories since 1998!

    AUSU sits down with The Voice Managing Editor Karl Low and The Voice Writer Brittany Daigle to talk about the work that goes into making the weekly online magazine for Athabasca University students. Every week articles are published for AU students, written by AU students - check it out at www.voicemagazine.org. Any AU student is welcome to contact The Voice at [email protected] to get started on their own writing career. Intro music by Kevin MacLean (incompetech.com).

    Starring: The Voice Managing Editor Karl Low, The Voice Writer Brittany Daigle, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell

    20 min
  • Episode 27: Meet Fellow AU Students - Natasha, Stacey, and Monique
    Our new AUSU student executives share their experiences coming to Athabasca University, why they chose AU, and why they took the leap to joining AUSU council and taking the opportunity to serve as executive councillors. We also learn what their favourite course is, what their favourite tv show, and where they would love to travel next. Listen to Natasha, Stacey, and Monique share their lives as AU students. Intro music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0. 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.
    32 min
  • Episode 26: Awards, Scholarships, & Bursaries from Your AUSU!
    AUSU is offering over $20,000 in awards, bursaries, and scholarships with a deadline of May 1. Athabasca University undergraduate students can easily apply for these awards online by going to http://ausu.org. Head over to the Awards section to review what is available! Incoming AUSU President Natasha Donahue and AUSU staff go over some great tips about the awards and bursaries including the process to apply and how important this program is to AUSU, as well as other ways to find student funding. Intro music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.
    28 min
  • Episode 25: We Asked...He Answered...AU Uncovered!
    This is the podcast every AU student has been waiting for... AUSU goes behind the scenes with the Athabasca University Registrar, Richard MacLeod, to get the BEST TIPS regarding everything AU! Tips like understanding AU's timelines, registering for classes, making sure you are eligible for student aid, applying for convocation and so much more. This podcast is jam-packed with the top questions students have about studying at AU with answers coming directly from the source. Richard doesn't disappoint in this exclusive interview for AU students. Intro music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.
    54 min
  • Episode 24: COVID-19 and Athabasca University
    AUSU chats with VP External and Student Affairs Natasha Donahue about the impact of COVID-19 on Athabasca University students and where you can find the latest information in regards to the pandemic. Athabasca University has a dedicated page with information at https://news.athabascau.ca/announcements/information-on-covid-19 and you can see common questions and answers on COVID-19 at https://news.athabascau.ca/announcements/covid-19-questions-and-answers. Intro music by Kevin MacLean (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.
    30 min
  • Episode 23: Canadian Military Captain, Joshua Ryan Shares His AU Experience

    AUSU sits down with AUSU councillor Captain Josh Ryan about how he fits his studies into his busy life that includes a career as a civil servant, a commanding officer in the Canadian Reserves, and still making time for his family. Intro music by Kevin MacLean (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.

    Starring: AUSU Councillor Josh Ryan and Executive Director Jodi Campbell

    21 min
  • Episode 22: One Year of AUSU Open Mic - A Look Back

    AUSU executive councillors come together to chat about the AUSU Open Mic pilot project and share what their favourite episodes were and what they are looking forward to in our podcast's future. They also share what they think AUSU Open Mic has brought to their organization, and how giving an actual voice to AUSU has made their organization better. Intro music by Kevin MacLean (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.

    Starring: AUSU President Brandon Simmons, AUSU VP External and Student Affairs Natasha Donahue, AUSU VP Finance and Administration Brittany Daigle, and AUSU Executive Director Jodi Campbell.

    28 min

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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…