Natalia IwanekDec 13, 20201 minDecember Executive Blog – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiatives!Some of my recent writing for AUSU's Executive Blog, detailing various upcoming EDI initiatives, such as the virtual food bank to tackle ...
Natalia IwanekDec 2, 20201 minI have recently been elected AUSU's VPEX for the 2020–2021 term!I'm very excited (and a little shocked) to announce that I have joined AUSU's Exec with Stacey and Monique, with huge congrats to Stacey ...
Natalia IwanekDec 2, 20201 minCOVID-19 Long-Haulers:The Case for Masks as We Enter the Second WaveSome of my most recent personal writing on chronic illness, disability, and long-haul COVID-19 in The Voice Magazine. https://www.voicema...
Natalia IwanekDec 2, 20201 minIntroducing AU’s Newest Writer in Residence—Joshua WhiteheadOut this week in The Voice Magazine, my recent interview with Joshua Whitehead - author of Jonny Appleseed, full-metal indigiqueer, and e...
Natalia IwanekNov 1, 20201 minTransgender Studies Salon at Athabasca UniversityFor those who would like to find out more about the recent Transgender Studies Salon at Athabasca Univeristy, check out my recent intervi...
Natalia IwanekNov 1, 20201 minMy Latest Series of Student InterviewsIn recent months, I began two series of student inteview columns. The monthly AU Graduands—Interviews from the Other Side features recent...
Natalia IwanekNov 1, 20201 minThe Last Days of Summer—Southern Ontario Day TripsIn this week's issue of The Voice Magazine, I say goodbye to summer with a series of roadtrips along the major Great Lakes. https://www.v...
Natalia IwanekNov 1, 20201 minDigital Accessibility for Canada’s Incarcerated StudentsMy most recent for The Voice Magazine focuses on digital accessibility for Canada's incarcerated students. https://www.voicemagazine.org/...
Natalia IwanekSep 18, 20201 minInclusivity-Related LinksAs some of you may know, inclusive language and representation are something that I am quite passionate about. Understandably, it may be dif
Natalia IwanekSep 6, 20201 minNewly Elected AUSU Councillor for 2020–2021Exciting news! After a highly competitive campaign, I am pleased (and a little surprised!) to announce that I have been chosen to represe...
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minTravel Post-COVID-19 Tips: A Chronic Illness and Disability PerspectiveIn my first publication for Matador Network, I open up about a deeply personal topic in the wake of COVID-19. Be sure to check out "Travel p
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minRecent Trends in Sex Work in Academia and BeyondIn this week's article for The Voice, I look at recent trends in sex work in academia and beyond, including marginalization, appropriation,
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minAU Graduands—Shara Kirk & Raphael Ugobi: What's Next?In this week's feature for The Voice, I continue my monthly interviews with recent grads.
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minAU’s Transition to Digital TextbooksIn this week's article for The Voice, I interview students reacting the recent transition to digital textbooks.
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minConvocation 2020—Interviews with Graduands Fahid Hussain and Louise RobinsonIn my new monthly series for The Voice, I speak briefly about the upcoming online convocation and interview recent and upcoming grads!
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minBoats, Buses, and Blood Work: The Winding Journey to AUIn my most recent for The Voice, I open up about my unconventional road to AU and my return to school as a mature student.
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minAUSU’S Recent Initiatives for Students with Disabilities: Interviewing AUSU's VPFAIn this piece for The Voice, I interview AUSU's VPFA Monique Durette about the recent initiatives for students with disabilities.
Natalia IwanekSep 5, 20201 minCancelling Harry Potter: Freedom of Expression and the J.K. Rowling ControversyIn my most recent article for The Voice, "Cancelling Harry Potter: Freedom of Expression and the J.K. Rowling Controversy," I tackle the con
Natalia IwanekJul 20, 20201 minNo Body Left Behind: Reflections During the Easing of COVID-19 RestrictionsMy most recent piece for The Voice, "No Body Left Behind: Reflections During the Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions," is a little more perso...
Natalia IwanekJul 4, 20201 minAUSU’s Indigenous Representation Committee—What’s It About?An Interview with AUSU President, NatashFor this week's feature in The Voice, I reached out to AUSU President Natasha Donahue to discuss the newly created Indigenous Student Rep...