Newsletter Archives

Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) sends bi-monthly newsletters to all our members, each with information, announcements, and opportunities for Athabasca University (AU) undergraduates. Looking back through newsletters is a great way for students to get caught up on the latest news at AUSU.

2022 Bi-Monthly Newsletters

Dec 16, 2022: Happy Holidays from AUSU!

Dec 2, 2022: What’s New With Canada Student Loans?

Nov 25, 2022: Help us help you by sharing your AU student experience!

Nov 18, 2022: Complete the 2022 Annual Student Survey and be entered to win!

Nov 4, 2022: Join the Campaign to Stop AU Tuition Hikes

Oct 14, 2022: AUSU October Pride Week!

Oct 1, 2022: Fall Awards Cycle Applications are Open!

Sep 16, 2022: Indigenous Week at AUSU!

Sep 2, 2022: AUSU Welcome Orientation and a Tuition & Fees Town Hall!

Aug 19, 2022: AUSU Disability Week, a Chat with Accessibility Services, and More!

Aug 5, 2022: What is Advocacy, Anyway?

Jul 14, 2022: AUSU Celebrates 30 Years!

Jul 1, 2022: Compassionate Grading Policy Extended.

Jun 17, 2022: Congratulations – it’s Convocation time!

Jun 4, 2022: Pride Week at AUSU

May 20, 2022: Asian Gold Ribbon Day, AUSU Committees, a Student Lounge, & More!

May 6, 2022: AU Academic Integrity Forum, AUSUnights: Pet Edition, an AGM, & More!

Apr 15, 2022: Awards Reminder, Open Mic Podcast, an Executive Election, & More!

Apr 1, 2022: Apply for Spring-Cycle Awards & Bursaries Today!

Mar 18, 2022: General Election results, latest Executive Blog, Spring Awards, & More!

Mar 4, 2022: General Election, a special AUSUnights, a Learner Pathway, & More!

Feb 18, 2022: General Election, Black History Month Speaker Series, & More!

Feb 4, 2022: 2022 General Election, Black History Month, a Student Spotlight, & More!

Jan 21, 2022: Research Week, Virtual Student Lounges, the latest Exec Blog, & More!

Jan 7, 2022: Happy New Year, Research Week, a Job Opportunity, & More!

2021 Bi-Monthly Newsletters

Dec 17, 2021: Student Opportunities and Happy Holidays!

Dec 3, 2021: AU Emergency Bursaries, the Indigenous Circle, AUSUnights, & More!

Nov 19, 2021: Annual Survey, New Date for Joshua Whitehead, & More!

Nov 3, 2021: Annual Survey, Open Mic Podcast, Canada Career Month, & More!

Oct 22, 2021: Service Updates, Canada Career Month, October Pride, & More!

Oc 8, 2021: Awards & Bursaries, October Pride Week, & More!

Sep 17, 2021: Election Info, Executive Blog, Podcast Episode, & More!

Sep 3, 2021: Election Info, Advocacy Wins, & More!

Aug 20, 2021: By-Election Results, Research Opportunities, & More!

Jul 30, 2021: By-Election Results, Research Opportunities, & More!

Jul 9, 2021: By-Election Results, Research Opportunities, & More!

Jun 18, 2021: By-Election Updates, Pride Week, Indigenous Circle, & More!

Jun 4, 2021: By-Election Updates, Convocation, & More!

May 25, 2021: By-Election Nominations Are Open!

May 7, 2021: By-election buzz, service updates, AUSUnights, & More!

Apr 21, 2021: Awards & Bursaries, Executive Elections, Student Spotlight, & More!

Apr 9, 2021: Awards & Bursaries, Open Mic, Student Spotlight, & More!

Mar 19, 2021: New Open Mic, Grad Gift Art Contest & More!

Mar 5, 2021: New Open Mic, LinkedIn Microlearning, & More!

Feb 19, 2021: New Virtual Food Assistance, Writer Contest, & More!

Feb 5, 2021: Contest, New Resources, Tuition Press Release, & More!

Jan 22, 2021: AUSU Contest (WIN $250!), New Podcast, & More!

Jan 8, 2021: Tuition Increase Poll, Services for Students, & More!

2020 Bi-Monthly Newsletters

Dec 15, 2020: 2SLGBTQIA+ Discord Server, Podcast with AU President, and More!

Nov 20: Advocacy, Prizes, Events, Bursaries, And More!

Nov 6, 2020: Annual Survey, Student Services, Advocacy, And More!

Oct 19, 2020: Awards & Bursaries DOUBLED, Events, and More!

Oct 2, 2020: Awards & Bursaries, Convocation, Student Support, And More!

Sep 18, 2020: NEW Resume Review, Events, Student Energy, And More!

Sep 4, 2020: Health & Dental Plan, By-Election Results, Bursaries, & More!

Aug25, 2020: VOTE NOW, Enter to Win, Student Discounts and More!

Aug 12, 2020: By-Election Candidates, Podcast, Course Reviews, and More!

Jul 24, 2020: Run for Council, NEW Peer Course Reviews, Win $100, and More!

Jul 3, 2020: AUSU By-Election, Indigenous Committee, AU Anniversary, And More!

Jun 19, 2020: Pride, AU 50th Event, Bursaries, Vlog, And More!

Jun 8, 2020: Emergency Bursary, #BlackLivesMatter, Services, And More!

May 25, 2020: ProctorU Code Giveaway, Virtual Student Socials, and More!

May 4, 2020: Join An AUSU Committee, Student Resources, & More!

Apr 17, 2020: Awards Deadline (MAY 1), Student Council Transition, And More!

Apr 3, 2020: Awards And Bursaries Available, New Executive, And More!

Mar 18, 2020: COVID-19, Free ProctorU Exams, & More!

Mar 6, 2020: Election Results, Advocacy Wins, Awards, and More!

Feb 25, 2020: VOTE for Student Council, Student Spotlight, Discounts, and More!

Feb 12, 2020: Student Council Candidates, Services For AU Students, And More!

Jan 21, 2020: Run For Student Council, Election, Bursaries, And More!

Jan 10, 2020: Services Available To You, Student Spotlight, And More!

2019 Bi-Monthly Newsletters

Dec 13, 2019: Now Hiring A CRO, Holiday Help, Mental Health, And More!

Nov 22, 2019: Win Prizes, Bylaw Changes, Budget Podcast, and More!

Nov 8, 2019: Take our Survey for a Chance to Win Prizes, and More!

Oct 18, 2019: Prizes, Award & Funding, Election, and More!

Oct 4, 2019: Awards & Bursaries, Student Prizes & Discounts, and More!

Sep 25, 2019: Chance to win, Events, Student Spotlight, and More!

Sep 6, 2019: Advocacy, Events, Bursary, and More!

Aug 23, 2019: Podcast Episode, Student Resources, How to Get Involved, and More!

Aug 9, 2019: Join the Student Advisory Committee, Services Available, and More!

Jul 22, 2019: LinkedIn Learning, Calgary Student Social, AGM, and More!

Jul 5, 2019: The Voice Magazine, Contest Winners, New Podcast Episode, and More!

Jun 21, 2019: Bursaries, Student Spotlight, Podcast Episode, LinkedIn Learning, and More!

Jun 7, 2019: ENTER OUR CONTEST, Edmonton Events, Convocation, and More!

May 27, 2019: AUSU CONTEST, Quebec Student Social, Convocation, and More!

May 10, 2019: The Voice, Student Spotlight, Quebec Event, Discounts, and More!

Apr 26, 2019: Awards & Bursaries Deadline, New AUSU Website, and More!

Apr 12, 2019: New Logo, AB Election, Open Mic Podcast, Awards, and More!

Mar 22, 2019: Awards & Bursaries, Student Spotlight, Annual Report, And More!

Mar 8, 2019: Name Our Podcast, Executive Election Results, Survey Results, And More!

Feb 15, 2019: Advocacy Regarding Ontario Student Funding Changes!

Feb 7, 2019: Services Available to AU Undergraduate Students!

 Jan 25, 2019: Contest, Student Discounts, Facebook Live Interview, And More!

Jan 11, 2019: Awards and Bursaries Program, Student Spotlight, and More!

2017 Bi-Monthly Newsletters

Dec 15, 2017 Newsletter: Happy Holidays from AUSU

Nov 17, 2017 Newsletter: Subscribe to The Voice and WIN!

Nov 3, 2017 Newsletter: Register for a Virtual Group Counselling Session

Oct 20, 2017 Newsletter: Deadline Reminder for AUSU Awards and Bursaries Applications

Oct 6, 2017 Newsletter: You can access Virtual Group Therapy with Student Lifeline

Sep 18, 2017 Newsletter: Check out these AUSU Awards and Bursaries!

Sep 1, 2017 Newsletter: Get a Student Discount with SHAW

Aug 21, 2017 Newsletter: AUSU Bylaw Revisions

Aug 4, 2017 Newsletter: Try the FREE AUSU Mobile App

Jul 21, 2017 Newsletter: Apply to join the MEC Committee

Jul 7, 2017 Newsletter: A Council Retreat Recap

Jun 16, 2017 Newsletter: We’re rebranding for the AUSU 25th Anniversary!

Jun 2, 2017 Newsletter: Come to the AUSU 25th Birthday Party!!!

May 19, 2017 Newsletter: The AUSU Annual General Meeting is coming soon

May 3, 2017 Newsletter: Fill out the AUSU Survey and you could WIN!

Apr 21, 2017 Newsletter: Reminder to Appy Now for our Awards and Bursaries

Apr 7, 2017 Newsletter: You are Invited to the AUSU Annual General Meeting

Mar 17, 2017 Newsletter: Apply for AUSU Awards and Bursaries!

Mar 15, 2017 Newsletter: Share your #AUGoals and you could WIN

Mar 3, 2017 Newsletter: Download our FREE Mobile App!

Feb 17, 2017 Newsletter: Student Lifeline is Available to AU Undergrads

Feb 3, 2017 Newsletter: Check out The Voice Magazine

Jan 20, 2017 Newsletter: You can Apply for AUSU Bursaries

Jan 6, 2017 Newsletter: Happy 2017 from AUSU!