List of Athabasca University people
This is a list of people associated with Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. This includes faculty, notable alumni, staff, and former university Presidents. Athabasca University is a distance education university with open enrollment year round, accredited by the province and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. They have served more than 260,000 students since 1970.[1] In 2007 they began offering some classes by cell phone,[2] and in 2008 they became the first University in North America to offer a Doctorate in distance education.[3] In 2009, they became the first Canadian university to offer a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).
The University teaches approximately 32,000 students per year,[4] and has a variety of students with various learning needs.[5] Classes are attended at the students location of their choosing.[5] The University has a set number of standards for students in the delivery of its programs.[6] They offer over 700 courses, and spend $2 million a year on research.[7]
A
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Frank Appleby | Alberta MLA | Graduate and honorary degree | [8] |
B
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Pierre Berton | Author and journalist | Honorary degree | [9] |
Paul Boutilier | NHL veteran, New York Islanders | Student | [10] |
C
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Debby Carlson | Alberta MLA for Edmonton Ellerslie | Graduate | [11] |
Gary Carr | Member of Parliament for Halton; NHL veteran, Boston Bruins | Graduate | [12] |
Larry Clarke | Businessman | Honorary degree | [13] |
D
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Deidra Dionne | Olympic bronze medalist in aerial ski jumping | Student | [14] |
Heather Doherty | Author | Graduate | [15] |
F
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Christian Farstad | Former Olympic athlete, Bobsleigh | Graduate | [16] |
Jonathan Filewich | Hockey player, Pittsburgh Penguins | Student | [17] |
Northrop Frye | Author | Honorary degree | [13] |
G
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Jayne Gackenbach | Dream researcher | Professor | [18] |
Vicki Gabereau | Journalist | Honorary degree | [19] |
Brent Gauvreau | Hockey player | Graduate | [17] |
Stu Grimson | NHL veteran, Calgary Flames | Graduate | [20] |
H
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Ted Harrison | Artist | Honorary degree | [21] |
Thomas Hickey | Hockey player | student | [22] |
Lois Hole | Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta | Former Governing Council Member | [23] |
K
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Sandra Keith | Olympic biathlete | Student | [24] |
Ralph Klein | Former Premier of Alberta | Student | [25] |
Swede Knox | NHL veteran | Graduate | [26] |
L
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Jackson Lafferty | Northwest Territories MLA for North Slave | Student | [27] |
Dorothy Livesay | Poet | Honorary degree | [28] |
Mark Lubosch | Former Winnipeg City Councillor | Graduate | [29] |
M
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Shirlee Matheson | Author | Graduate | [30] |
Ernest Manning | Former Premier of Alberta | Honorary degree | [31] |
Alyn McCauley | NHL player, San Jose Sharks | Student | [32] |
Maureen McTeer | Wife of Joe Clark | Honorary degree | [13] |
N
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Rachel Notley | Premier of Alberta | Former Professor | [33] |
O
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Ryan O'Marra | Hockey player, Edmonton Oilers | Student | [17] |
P
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Marni Panas | LGBT activist | Graduate | [34] |
Joseph Pivato | Literary critic | Professor | [35] |
R
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Joy Romero | Businesswoman | Chair, Governing Council | [36] |
S
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Beckie Scott | Olympic gold medallist in Cross Country Skiing | Student | [37] |
James Shapiro | Islet transplant doctor, University of Alberta | Honorary degree | [38] |
Monte Solberg | Conservative Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat | Student | [39] |
T
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Milaine Thériault | Olympic competitor | Student | [40] |
Walter Patrick Twinn | Senator and Chief of Sawridge First Nation | Honorary degree | [13] |
Ian Tyson | Musician | Honorary degree | [41] |
W
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Eleanor Wachtel | Journalist | Honorary degree | [42] |
Pamela Wallin | Journalist | Honorary degree | [43] |
Anne Wheeler | Filmmaker | Honorary degree | [13] |
Z
Name | Known for | Relationship to Athabasca University | Citation |
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Moses Znaimer | Media baron | Honorary degree | [13] |
Presidential list
# | Name | Term | Citation |
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1 | T.C. Byrne | 1971–1976 | [44] |
2 | W. A. Samuel Smith | 1976–1980 | [13] |
3 | Stephen Griew | 1980–1985 | [45] |
4 | Terry Morrison | 1985–1995 | [45] |
5 | Dominique Abrioux | 1995–2005 | [46] |
6 | Frits Pannekoek | 2005–2014 | [36] |
7 | Peter MacKinnon (interim) | 2014–Present | [47] |
References
- ↑ "Athabasca University at a glance". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ Gerein, Keith. "Lessons by cellphone a hit". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "First Doctorate in Distance Education in North America". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "About Athabasca University". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- 1 2 "Distance education". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ↑ "Expect the Best". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ↑ "Business Plan" (PDF). Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ↑ "Honorary Doctorate Past Recipients". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2009-11-19.
- ↑ "Pierre Berton: Obituary". The Cryptozoologist. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ "Record Number of Athabasca University Executive MBA Grads". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2007-09-02. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Centre for Innovative Management Update" (PDF). Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Hockey Draft Central". hockeydraftcentral.com. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "List of Honorary Degree Recipients". Athabasca University. Archived from the original (Microsoft Word) on 2006-06-20. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Deidra Dionne". Deidra Dionne. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "au.world". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2007-07-02. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Olympian joins the Canadian Olympic Committee in new role". Canadian Olymptic Committee. Archived from the original on 2007-09-06. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- 1 2 3 "au.world". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2007-07-02. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Biographical Statement for Jayne Gackenbach, Ph.D.". Spirit Watch. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Vicki Gabereau Bio". CTV. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ "Stickhandling courses during NHL lockout". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Ted Harrison Gallery". Tricia Timmermans. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "A gold medal student". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
- ↑ "The Honourable Lois E. Hole, C. M., 2000-2005". Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "AU student competes at the Olympics". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Ralph Klein: Alberta's populist premier". CBC. 2006-09-12. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "NHL Linesman Earned Degree at a Distance from Athabasca University". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2007-03-10. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Jackson Lafferty MLA Profile". Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
- ↑ "Dorothy Livesay". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Council Races". CBC. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "AUSU Features AU Alumni". Athabasca University Students' Union. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "The Honourable Ernest C. Manning". Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ Koshan, Terry. "No end in sight". CANOE. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Local 33" (PDF). Local 33. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-17. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Degree of Confidence: How one AU grad found her authentic self. | Athabasca University News". New and Events from Athabasca University. 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
- ↑ "Joseph J. Pivato". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
- 1 2 "Athabasca University Governing Council Members - Biographies". Athabasca University. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Beckie Scott". Canadian Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 2007-08-06. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "au.world" (PDF). Athabasca University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Canada Votes 2006". CBC. Archived from the original on 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
- ↑ "Milaine Thériault". Cross Country Canada. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Alberta Order of Excellence". Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ "Writers & Company". CBC Radio. Archived from the original on 2007-08-10. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ "Acceptance Speech". Athabasca University. Archived from the original on 2006-02-26. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ↑ "The Voice Magazine" (PDF). The Voice Magazine. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- 1 2 "Athabasca University Tutors: A History" (PDF). CUPE 3911. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Interview with AU President Dominique Abrioux". Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2007-08-22.
- ↑ "Interim President's Biography". Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University. 03-07-2014. Retrieved 2 November 2015. Check date values in:
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