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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 . It has served more than 260,000 students since 1970.
[1] In 2007 it began offering some classes by cell phone,
[2] and in 2008 it became the first university in
North America to offer a
Doctorate in
distance education .
[3] In 2009, it 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 location of the student's choosing.
[5] The university has a set number of standards for students in the delivery of its programs.
[6] It offers over 700 courses, and spends $2 million a year on research.
[7]
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Ralph Klein, student
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Relationship to Athabasca University
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Eric Radford
Olympic athlete
Graduate
[18]
Joy Romero
Businesswoman
Chair, Governing Council
[41]
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Relationship to Athabasca University
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Derek Zaplotinsky
Paralympic athlete
Graduate
[11]
Moses Znaimer
Media baron
Honorary degree
[16]
Presidential list
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"First Doctorate in Distance Education in North America" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"About Athabasca University" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 1 September 2007 .
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"Distance education" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 1 September 2007 .
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"Expect the Best" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 1 September 2007 .
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"Business Plan" (PDF) . Athabasca University. Retrieved 1 September 2007 .
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"PyeongChang 2018: The AU connection" .
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"Carrie Anton" .
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"Honorary Doctorate Past Recipients" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 19 November 2009 .
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"Welcome home to Canada's record-breaking Paralympians" .
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the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018 .
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"Pierre Berton: Obituary" . The Cryptozoologist. Retrieved 5 October 2007 .
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"Record Number of Athabasca University Executive MBA Grads" . Athabasca University. Archived from
the original on 2 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Centre for Innovative Management Update" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Hockey Draft Central" . hockeydraftcentral.com. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"List of Honorary Degree Recipients" . Athabasca University. Archived from
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"Deidra Dionne" . Deidra Dionne. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Olympian joins the Canadian Olympic Committee in new role" . Canadian Olymptic Committee. Archived from
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"au.world" . Athabasca University. Archived from
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the original on 5 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"BISHOP" . Anglican Diocese of Islands and Inlets. Retrieved 12 February 2024 .
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"Stickhandling courses during NHL lockout" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Ted Harrison Gallery" . Tricia Timmermans. Archived from
the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"A gold medal student" .
Athabasca University . Archived from
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"The Honourable Lois E. Hole, C. M., 2000–2005" . Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Archived from
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"AU student competes at the Olympics" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Ralph Klein: Alberta's populist premier" . CBC. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"NHL Linesman Earned Degree at a Distance from Athabasca University" . Athabasca University. Archived from
the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Jackson Lafferty MLA Profile" . Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly. Archived from
the original on 12 August 2007. Retrieved 6 September 2007 .
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"Dorothy Livesay" . Athabasca University. Archived from
the original on 19 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Council Races" . CBC. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"The Honourable Ernest C. Manning" . Legislative Assembly of Alberta. Archived from
the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2007 .
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"AUSU Features AU Alumni" . Athabasca University Students' Union. Archived from
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"Local 33" (PDF) . Local 33. Archived from
the original (PDF) on 17 July 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Degree of Confidence: How one AU grad found her authentic self. | Athabasca University News" . New and Events from Athabasca University . 11 June 2015. Archived from
the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016 .
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"Joseph J. Pivato" . Athabasca University. Archived from
the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2011 .
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"Athabasca University Governing Council Members – Biographies" . Athabasca University. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Beckie Scott" . Canadian Olympic Committee. Archived from
the original on 6 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"au.world" (PDF) . Athabasca University. Archived from
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"Canada Votes 2006" .
CBC . Archived from
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"Milaine Thériault" . Cross Country Canada. Archived from
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"Alberta Order of Excellence" .
Lieutenant Governor of Alberta . Retrieved 5 October 2007 .
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"Writers & Company" . CBC Radio. Archived from
the original on 10 August 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2007 .
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"Acceptance Speech" . Athabasca University. Archived from
the original on 26 February 2006. Retrieved 5 October 2007 .
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"Master of Education in Distance Education by Distance Education" . Tomw Communications Pty Ltd. Retrieved 19 February 2017 .
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"The Voice Magazine" (PDF) . The Voice Magazine. Archived from
the original (PDF) on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Athabasca University Tutors: A History" (PDF) . CUPE 3911. Archived from
the original (PDF) on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Interview with AU President Dominique Abrioux" . Archived from
the original on 11 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007 .
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"Interim President's Biography" . Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University. 3 July 2014. Archived from
the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015 .
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"Introducing AU's president designate: Dr. Neil Fassina" . Athabasca University. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2017 .
^ Rusnell, Charles (2 February 2023).
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"Athabasca University president launches bold new vision for Canada's open university" . Athabasca University . 12 October 2023. Archived from
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