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SGS News

Important information to help you along your graduate journey. 
 
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Fall 2014 New & Continuing Graduate Student Orientation Sessions

September 4 & 5, 2014

Session 1: Graduate Student Workshop
September 4, 2014
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Session Title: “Navigating your Graduate Journey”
Hosted By: University of Lethbridge School of Graduate Studies (SGS)

Session 2: Graduate Student Orientation
September 5, 2014
1pm to 8pm
Location: Markin Hall
Session: Overview and Gallery of Graduate Student Services followed by a Graduate Student Social
​Hosted by: University of Lethbridge Graduate Students’ Association (GSA).

Details are available in the SGS Events Calendar. 
 
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MA, MFA, MMus, MSc, and PhD Registration for Fall 2014

Registration for Fall 2014 has commenced!

In order to register for the Fall 2014 semester, all outstanding fees with the University of Lethbridge must be paid in full, including those for the Summer 2014 semester.

For course changes students will need to complete the Change of Course form which is available on the SGS website.
 

New Students!

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

Also, the Graduate Student Orientation will be held Sept 4-5!
 
 

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
 
 

Opting-out of the U-Pass program

Graduate Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for voluntary opt-out from the U-Pass program:

  • a student doing practicum work or field work outside the City of Lethbridge for more than 3/4 of the Fall or Spring/Summer semester
  • a student who lives outside of the Lethbridge Transit Service area

Opt-out deadline for the Fall semester is September 15th and January 15th for the Spring semester.

Refunds will be credited to the student’s account. Please contact the Cash Office after the deadline for any questions related to the refund.
U-Pass Opt Out
 
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Health Research Accelerator Fund (HRAF) call for applications

The Health Research Accelerator Fund (HRAF) is currently accepting applications. HRAF is a one-time funding opportunity available for health research that is designed to enable faculty to develop and/or sustain health research programs and become more competitive in attracting external research funding.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

Visit the Office of Research and Innovation Services website for application information and more information on the fund.
 
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The Missing Body: Curated Exhibition and Events

Daily from Fri, Aug 15, 2014 to Sun, Sep 7, 2014 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
 
 

The Missing Body: performance in the absence of the artist is a city-wide exhibition in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada curated by Cindy Baker (MFA Art).
 

The Missing Body features a dozen artists from across Canada and around the world whose work centers on the body and identity in ways that can be conceptualized as performance art, even though the artist’s body is not physically or visibly present in the work. This exhibition takes place in several locations in Lethbridge’s core throughout the summer, in galleries as well as in offsite spaces, and features installation, sculptural and photographic work, video, live performances in which the public is invited to participate, and interventions into public space. More
 
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AIHS Postdoctoral Fellowship Information Session

The Alberta Innovates Health Solutions (AIHS) Training and Early Career Development Programs provide opportunities for trainees to gain broad experience within the health research environment to facilitate success in launching careers in academia, industry, government or elsewhere.

An AIHS Representative will be on campus to discuss the upcoming competition and the application process.  Applications are due Oct 1, 2014.  The awards are worth $50,000 per year, and a research and career development allowance of $5,000 per year for up to 3 years.

The information session is set for August 25, 2014 from 12:00 - 1:00pm in Anderson Hall 175 (AH175). More

Questions? Contact Penny D'Agnone in the Office of Research & Innovation Services.
 
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Teaching as a Professional Responsibility

This workshop is offered to all graduate students (including graduate students who were unable to attend a previous session). If you have not previously attended this workshop, you should plan to attend one of these sessions. 

Complete information about all of the Teaching Centre events and services is available on the Teaching Centre website. 
 
 

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

Questions? Contact Doug Orr.
 
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Lethbridge Journal Incubator - Research Assistant openings

The Lethbridge Journal Incubator has openings for four graduate Research Assistants to work in the management and production of Open Access journals on campus. These Assistantships are worth $7200/year for approximately 240 hours work. They can be held in conjunction with Teaching Fellowships and other awards subject to SGS regulations. More

The Lethbridge Journal Incubator is a joint initiative of the University Library, School of Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Arts and Science. It provides graduate students (primarily in the Humanities and Social Sciences) with experience and training in the scholarly publication process.
 
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CIHR Information Sessions for Students on Awards in Health Research 

CIHR will be offering information sessions to students and university staff about CIHR award programs as well as recent improvements made to these. Information will also be provided on relevant CIHR policies, tips for applicants, and guidelines on how to submit an application. These sessions will be interactive and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
 
 

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

September 10, 2014
Time: 11:00am, EST
Duration : 1.5  hours      
Language: English           

September 11, 2014
Time: 1:30pm, EST
Duration : 1.5  hours      
Language: French           

September 15, 2014
Time: 1:30pm, EST
Duration : 1.5  hours
Language: English

Questions? Email fellowships@cihr-irsc.gc.ca for details. 
 
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Fall 2014 Convocation

Congratulations to all students who will complete their programs in the Summer 2014 semester!

If you plan to convocate in the Fall semester, you can review Information about applying for Fall 2014 convocation is available on the Convocation Website.
 
 

Summary of Critical Dates and Deadlines

August 1 - Deadline for student submission of Application for Graduation for Fall 2014.

August 15 - Deadline for full payment of all outstanding accounts.

August 25 - Deadline for receipt of outstanding documents  required graduation.
Deadline for applicant withdrawal of Application for Graduation.

October 18 - Ceremony
 
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Coming Up in the SGS
 
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Scholarships and Awards

MEd/MC Graduate Student Travel Assistance
Value: Normally a student may receive assistance to a maximum of $800.
Eligibility: Full-Time M.Ed./M.C. students
Deadline: on-going

Profiling Travel Award
Eligibility: Canadian, permanent residents
Value: $1,500
Deadline: on-going

Dissemination Travel Award
Eligibility: Priority for International students
Value: $1,000
Deadline: on-going

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

endMS Travel Award
Eligibility: Canadian/PR/international Masters or Doctoral student, registered at UL at time of the conference.
Value: up to $500
Deadline: ongoing

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

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

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

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.
 
 


Thesis Defences

Aug 15, 10am - Ryan Bennett: MSc Computer Science

Aug 15, 10am - Justin Krilow: MSc Neuroscience

Aug 15, 1pm - Zahra Ghasemaghai: MSc Computer Science

Aug 19, 9:30am - Timothy Anderson: MSc Geography

Aug 22, 12pm - Daniella San Martin-Feeney: MSc Health Sciences

Aug 25, 9am - Roshanee de Silva: MSc Health Sciences

Aug 25, 9am - Theresa Kisko: MSc Neuroscience

Aug 25, 1pm - Zachary Erickson: MSc Neuroscience

Aug 25, 2pm - Anne Asfrid Holden: MA History

Aug 25, 2pm - Jessica Ruzek: MA English

Aug 26, 1pm -Mohammed Al-Hassan: MSc Health Sciences)

Aug 29, 9am - Kerri Norman: MSc Psychology

Aug 29, 3pm - Marcus Dostie: MSc Geography

Sept 2, 10am - Wencui Zhang: PhD Biosystems and Biodiversity (Closed Examination)
SGS Events Calendar
 

Calendar of Events

June 27-Sep 7  - The Missing Body: performance in the absence of the artist (Curated by Cindy Baker)

Aug 25 - AIHS Information Session

Sep 3 - Teaching as a Professional Responsibility

Sep 4 - Teaching as a Professional Responsibility

Sep 4&5 - Fall 2014 New & Continuing Grad Student Orientation Sessions

Sep 10 - Teaching as a Professional Responsibility

Sep 11: Teaching as a Professional Responsibility
SGS Events Calendar
 
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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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