Finance 101
What is our payroll cycle?
semi-monthly
What is the national animal of Canada?
Beaver
This word is used most in the English language.
"The"
Where are the three AU campuses located?
Sault Ste Marie, Brampton, Timmins
Name 3 of the Seven Grandfather Teachings
Honesty
Respect
Truth
Bravery
Humility
Love
Wisdom
What is AP's payment run day?
Wednesday
What's the word for a group of hedgehogs?
A prickle.
200-300 words (most studies state it is closer to 238)
How many academic programs does AU offer?
Over 30
What does EDI stand for?
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
This records financial information to our General Ledger.
Journal Entry
This bird in certain Indigenous world views, is connected to wisdom and guidance
Owl
Who wrote It, The Shining and Carrie?
Stephen King
What is AU's mission statement?
To be a teaching-orientated university with a special focus on Northern Ontario; and to foster cross-cultural learning between Anishinaabe communities and the world.
In accessibility, this type of design considers all users from the beginning, instead of adding modifications later.
Universal design
Where can information for Finance process be accessed?
The financial dashboard
What is Algoma University's mascot?
Thunderbird
"Not all those who wander are lost" comes from this fantasy series.
"Lord of Rings"
This is the year that AU became an independent university.
2008
This practice involves acknowledging and valuing different cultural backgrounds and perspectives in the workplace.
Diversity
This is the step where expenses are compared against budgeted amounts to ensure accuracy?
Reconciliation
This species in Antarctica has lived for over 15,000 years and has one of the longest lifespans.
Glass Sponges (Immortal Jellyfish)
A classic short Japanese poem that has a traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure.
Haiku
How many presidents has AU had in 2025?
3
This Canadian observance, held on September 30, honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.