Important information to help you along your graduate journey.

U of L launches Master of Nursing program

Recognizing an increased need for Registered Nurses at the graduate level, the University, through the Faculty of Health Sciences, is introducing a Master of Nursing program to complement its already robust health sciences programming options. More

Questions? Email masternursing@uleth.ca.

Chinook Symposium Winners

Winners in the recent Chinook Symposium student conference and poster competition held by the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry received both recognition and cash for their hard work. More

CIHR Training Opportunity: Save the Date!

June 1-5, 2015
The CIHR Institutes of Aging (IA), Gender and Health (IGH) and Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) have partnered with the Institute for Work and Health to host an innovative training event, “More Years, Better Lives: The Health, Wellness and Participation of Older Adults in the World of Work.” More

Call for Papers

McGill-Queen's Graduate Conference in History

The call for papers for The Practical and Impractical Past, the 2015 McGill-Queen’s Graduate Conference in History, is now making the rounds! View it here and consider making a submission. The submission deadline is Dec 1.

Did you know...

students in the MA, MSc, PhD, MFA, and MMus programs, can request a semester extension to their program by completing a Progress and Standing report that includes a detailed timeline to defence?

A revised Approved Program of Studies form will be provided, pending approval by the Dean, SGS.

Fulbright Canada

Approaching Deadline & Grant Application Q&A

Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014
12:00pm – 1:00pm EST

This webinar will offer Canadian students, scholars and advisors the opportunity to ask experienced program officers questions regarding the application process regarding a wide range of awards for academic exchange between Canada and the United States of America. More

University of Lethbridge Blood Drive

University of Lethbridge Blood Drive
October 1-31, 2014

Over 685 more people need to book appointments at the Lethbridge Clinic in October to keep up with patient demand.

Visit a What’s your Type to find out your blood type and book an appointment. More

Scheduling of a PhD Thesis Defence

The Doctoral Policies and Procedures have been updated to reflect the change to the timeline for requesting the thesis oral defence.

The Request for Thesis Examination form must now be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies at least 6 weeks prior to the proposed scheduled defence.

See the Scheduling the Thesis Oral Defence section for the Doctor of Philosophy Program Policies & Procedures for details.

Fall 2014 Convocation

Chancellor Shirley McClellan invites you to attend the University of Lethbridge Fall 2014 Convocation. Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates and welcoming them to the U of L alumni family.

OCTOBER 18, 2014
10 a.m. | University of Lethbridge 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness

Website: ulethbridge.ca/convocation

e-Thesis Submission System Available

The University of Lethbridge Library and the School of Graduate Studies are excited to announce that the e-Thesis Submission system is now available for all graduate students in thesis-based programs.

Graduate students, supervisors, supervisory committee members, and Thesis Oral Defence chairs are strongly encouraged to review the revised thesis format regulations and e-thesis submission procedures outlined in each graduate program’s Policies & Procedures manuals.

Instructions for submitting a PDF copy of the final thesis document are available on the SGS website.

Questions? Contact sgs@uleth.ca

Presentation by Dr. Warren Jestin

Senior Vice-President & Chief Economist Scotiabank

Monday, Oct.20 | 12:00- 1:00pm
Turcotte Hall | TH201

Are you interested in Economics or Finance?

Dr. Warren Jestin is Scotiabank’s Chief Economist and a popular public speaker and media commentator on economic issues in Canada and abroad.

Come listen to a presentation by this impressive individual and get the chance to learn from an expert.

Cost: FREE | Refreshments will be provided

Please RSVP to pdp@uleth.ca

Dealing Professionally with Students

This discussion based workshop introduces students to several scenarios involving instructor-student interactions. Time will be spent identifying issues and developing appropriate proactive and reactive responses.

Please plan to attend one of these sessions, and RSVP to confirm your attendance at one of these sessions by clicking on one of the links below:

Additionally, a reminder that all graduate students are also invited to attend the monthly "Talking About Teaching” seminars.

Mark you calendar for
Friday, October 24th
2:30 – 4:30
L 1050 ((just left inside the main door to the LINC building)
“Refreshments” and Collegial Conversation

This month’s topic is:
"Horror Stories from the Classroom”

For complete details, visit the teaching centre website and click on the “Talking About Teaching” tab. Attendance at "Talking About Teaching” seminars is credited toward your Teaching Centre Professional Development Certificate hours.

Dear graduate students,

We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Laloup, Editorial Manager for PLOS ONE is our guest presenter for our annual Open Access Week celebration. More

Event Schedule:

Round table: Submitting your article and research data for publication: The PLOS experience
Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 11am - 12pm
Location: L1114, U of L Library
Please RSVP to alison.butler@uleth.ca or x. 2166

Presentation: Your Research, Your Article, Your Future: Publishing in an Open Access Journal
Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 3pm - 4pm
Location: Library Atrium (behind the Information and Research Assistance Desk - Level 10)
Please RSVP to alison.butler@uleth.ca or x. 2166

New Externship Positions with Alberta Abroad

Alberta Abroad is pleased to announce five new externship opportunities that will take you across the globe to work with distinguished host organizations in Hong Kong, Switzerland and the United States!

These experiences are open to alumni of Albertan, Canadian, or international post-secondary institutions who meet Alberta Abroad's eligibility criteria.

Click here for more details and to apply for the new externship opportunities online. Before you apply, please review the individual postings for specific qualifications required for each externship position.

Contact Info

Alberta Abroad
c/o University of Alberta International
3-600 Enterprise Square
10230 - Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4P6
E-mail: info@albertaabroad.com
Tel: 780-492-3600
Website: www.albertaabroad.com

Coming Up in the SGS

Scholarships and Awards

Mitacs Graduate Accelerate
Value: $15,000/year for 4-6 months
Eligibility: graduate students; Canadian, PR, international
Deadline: on-going

NSERC Doctoral Scholarship
Eligibility: Canadian and PR
Value:
CGS D: $35,000 a year (2 or 3 years)
PGS D: $21,000 a year ( or 3 years)
Internal Deadline: Oct. 21 midnight

Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development (CONRAD) Scholarship
Eligibility: Canadian and PR students in final year of program
Value: $5,000
Internal deadline: Oct. 28

Dr. Karl C Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship
Eligibility: Can. or PR, full time Masters or PhD students
Value: $8,000 Masters/$13,000 PhD
Internal Deadline: Oct. 29th

Fulbright Canada Student Award
Eligibility: Canadian
Value: up to $15,000 (9 months)
Agency Deadline: Nov. 15, 2014

Funding Opportunities

Liar Liar!

Participatory Performance & Drawings by Corinne Thiessen and Amy Modahl

September 27 – November 15, 2014
Petit Tranon 104 – 5th St. S., Lethbridge, AB

UofL Alumni Corinne Thiessen (BFA Art ’09; MFA Art’14) has an upcoming exhibition at Petit Trianon. More

Thesis Defences

Oct 17 - Breeane Fuller: MEd

Nov 3 - Christopher Evernden: MFA New Media

Nov 5 - Jeremiah Attram: MSc Biological Sciences

SGS Events Calendar

Calendar of Events

Oct 1-31 - UofL Blood Drive

Sep 27-Nov 15 - LIAR LIAR - Participatory Performance and Drawings by Corinne Thiessen and Amy Modahl

Oct 20 - Presentation - Dr. Warren Jestin - Senior Vice-President & Chief Economist Scotia Bank

Oct 21 - Roundtable discussion: Submitting your article and research data for publication: The PLOS experience, by Jennifer Laloup

Oct 21 - Feminist Borders and Boundaries of Southern Alberta: Graduate Student Experiences

Oct 21 - Presentation: Your Research, Your Article, Your Future: Publishing in an Open Access Journal, by Jennifer Laloup

Oct 21 - Dealing Professionally with Students

Oct 21 - Endnote Instruction - Part 1

Oct 22 - Dealing Professionally with Students

Oct 23 - Dealing Professionally with Students

Oct 2 3 - Endnote Instruction - Part 2

Oct 24 - Oral History Ethics, Consent, Responsibilities and Obligations: Scholars Reflect on these Concerns in their Research

Oct 24 - Talking About Teaching: Horror Stories from the Classroom

Nov 4 - Fulbright Canada: Approaching Deadline & Grant Application Q&A

Nov 7 - COHT Fall 2014 Community Workshop

Nov 14 - COHT Fall 2014 Community Workshop

Dec 2 - Endnote Instruction - Part 1

Dec 4 - Endnote Instruction - Part 2

SGS Events Calendar

Keep in Touch with the SGS

if you would like to meet with someone in the Graduate Studies Office book an appointment with us so that we are able to provide all students and Faculty with better assistance. More

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