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SGS News

Important information to help you along your graduate journey. 
 
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The Publication Process: A Personal Observation

In this informal session, Dr. Tan will provide a personal take on the publication process from his experience as a journal editor. The session will discuss the preparation of journal submissions, judging the quality of submissions and how to respond to reviews - with the view of highlighting areas authors tend not to pay sufficient attention to. The audience will be encouraged to also share their own experience as authors and reviewers. More
 
 

Wed. October 1
10am
TH173
 
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Our Office is Growing

The SGS is excited to announce that Jaime Iwaasa recently joined the SGS team as our new Administrative Assistant.

Jaime will be up at the front desk with Lorie Peter. Her primary role will be assisting current students throughout their graduate journey and providing administrative support to various SGS committees. Welcome aboard Jaime!

Don't be shy, come drop by our office to say hello to Jaime!
 

Experts database - sign up today!

The UofL Experts Database links its world-class expertise with journalists, academia, governments, industry, students and members of the general public from around the world.

Your expertise is wanted. It’s easy to sign up and become a part of the UofL’s Experts Database.
 
 

New Students!

Remember to check your uleth email account for important information about your graduate program.
 

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
 
 

Scheduling of a PhD Thesis Defence

A policy change has been made to the timeline for requesting the thesis oral defence as outlined in the Doctor of Philosophy Program Policies & Procedures. 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. 
 

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.
 
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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

 
 
 
 
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Endnote Instruction

Endnote is a "bibliographic citation management software" used to manage and organize your research literature

Anyone wishing to use Endnote on their own laptop, PC or Mac, should have the software already installed.

A full Endnote session is comprised of two parts, Part 1 and Part 2, each focusing on different aspects of this software as noted below. You must take Part 1 in order to register for Part 2. More
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Part 1

Tues, Oct 2 OR Tues, Dec 2

  • Getting to know Endnote
  • Building the Endnote Library
  • Searching your Endnote library
  • Adding content (e.g. PDFs)

Part 2

Thurs, Oct 23 OR Thurs, Dec 4

  • Adding content (cont’d)
  • Maintaining your Endnote Library
  • Endnote Online (and Endnote for the iPad)
  • Cite-while-you write

All sessions will be held from 4:30-6:00pm in L950 on the dates noted above.
 
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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

Please RSVP your attendance by October 10, 2014 at ulethbridge.ca/convocation/rsvp or by contacting the Convocation Office convocation@uleth.ca | 403-329-2049

Website: ulethbridge.ca/convocation
RSVP
 
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Coming Up in the SGS
 
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Scholarships and Awards

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

Person’s Case Award
Eligibility: Canadian or PR, full time Master or PhD
Value: $1,000-5,000/year
Internal Deadline: Sept. 27th

Roger Soderstrom Scholarship
Eligibility: Masters and PhD Canadian/PR
Value: max $10,000
Internal Deadline: Sept. 27th 

Vanier Doctoral Scholarship
Value: $50,000/year for 3 years
Eligibility: Canadian, PR and international PhD students
Internal Deadline: Sept. 30, 2014 midnight

MS – Studentship Award
Eligibility: Masters and PhD
Value: $18,000-20,000/year
Agency Deadline: Oct. 1st

Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement
Eligibility: Canadian/PR holding CGS Master, Doctoral or Vanier
Value: up to $6,000
Internal Deadline: Oct. 3
Agency Deadline: Oct. 10

Graduate Citizenship Award
Eligibility: Canadian, PR, and International students
Value: $2,000
Deadline: Oct. 15

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
 
 
 


Thesis Defences

Oct 2, 1pm - Peter van Herk: MSc Biochemistry
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Calendar of Events

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

Oct 1 - NSERC Doctoral Scholarship Workshop​

Oct 1 - The Publication Process: A Personal Observation

Oct 21 - Endnote Instruction - Part 1

Oct 23 - Endnote Instruction - Part 2

Dec 2 - Endnote Instruction - Part 1

Dec 4 - Endnote Instruction - Part 2
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2014 Calgary World Health Organization

University of Calgary Health Sciences Campus from November 8th to 10th, 2014.

The 2014 Calgary World Health Organization simulation will focus on reproductive health and the call for Reproductive Rights. It aims to bring together students from all disciplines to create an opportunity to develop solutions to issues impacting reproductive health that are in accordance with the means and goals of WHO. More
 
 
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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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