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State of the Raven - March 23 to 29, 2026
Ravens Championship Celebration
You're invited to attend a special Carleton community celebration marking a historic win for the men's basketball team! History was made earlier this month as the Carleton Ravens captured their 18th U SPORTS Men's Basketball National Championships — the most in Canadian university basketball history. Join the Carleton community on Tues. March 24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Nicol Building lobby to celebrate this remarkable achievement.
Important Dates
Mon. March 23, 2026: Summer term registration opens for Carleton University special students.
Level Up Learning Week
Stop by the Teraanga Commons Dining Hall or Nideyinàn Food Court this week (Mon. March 23 to Fri. March 27, 2026) between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to learn about exam preparation strategies and study tips, ask questions about Carleton’s academic supports and exam preparation resources and play the “Raven’s Claw” machine game for your chance to win a prize to support your studying.
Innovative Eating Disorder and Substance Use Counsellor Model: Expanding Equitable, Scalable Campus Mental Health Care
Eating disorder and substance use supports will be expanded on campus as Carleton’s Health and Counselling Services has received grant funding. The project will introduce specialized counsellors, expand group supports and develop a new learning module with partners, including Waterstone, Rideauwood and Community Addictions Peer Support Association to help students access early, stigma-free support.
Braille Room Numbers on Classroom Signage
The Carleton Disability Awareness Centre is supporting a student-led initiative to add braille room numbers to classroom signage. Approved through existing accessibility and facilities processes, and in alignment with Carleton’s Coordinated Accessibility Strategy, the project improves wayfinding for blind and low-vision community members. Contact access@carleton.ca with your feedback about accessibility at Carleton.
Thinking about Entrepreneurship? Build Something Real
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? The Nicol Interns & Ventures program invites students from all faculties to complete a short survey and learn about upcoming information sessions designed to support student founders and early-stage ventures.
Celebrate Carleton’s 2025 Co-op Award Winners
Celebrate your peers and learn about the co-op experience with the 2025 Co-op Awards! This year’s student award winners are Amit Kunkulol (Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Systems) and Sophia Miele (Master of Public Policy, Policy Administration). Check out their inspiring stories to discover how Carleton students are applying their skills to the world around them.
Recognize Outstanding Carleton Educators with a Raving Raven
Do you know an outstanding educator at Carleton who you can't stop raving about? Do any professors, librarians or learning support staff go above and beyond to make a significant impact on your experience at Carleton? Let them know that they're doing a great job by sending them a Raving Raven!
Fill out a form to send them your Raving Raven! The person you've chosen to recognize will receive an email with your feedback.
Build and Recharge with LEGO
Take a break from your routine and get creative with a playful LEGO-based workshop designed to help you reset, recharge and think differently. You’ll build, experiment and explore new ways to communicate and problem-solve – all in a relaxed, low-pressure space. Visit the Future Learning Lab on Tues. March 31, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of the MacOdrum Library. Come alone or bring your friends — all students are welcome. Visit Carleton's Teaching and Learning Services website to register.
Linguavision 2026
Linguavision, Carleton’s singing contest for language students, returns to the Kailash Mital Theatre in Southam Hall on Tues. March 31, 2026. Expect fresh faces, seasoned performers and songs in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish, along with a surprise from Carleton’s upper-year American Sign Language classes. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to all, no registration required.
Black Excellence Soirée
Join the Student Experience Office for an evening celebrating Black culture, creativity and community. The Black Excellence Soirée on Sat. March 28, 2026 brings together students, artists and community members for a night of music, spoken word, storytelling and meaningful connection. Guests will also enjoy a curated Afro-Caribbean dining experience, featuring authentic flavours reflecting the richness of Black culinary traditions.
Active Attacker “Run, Hide, Defend” Training Session
The Department of Risk Management is hosting an active attacker “run, hide, defend” training session on Thurs. March 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in 608 Pigiarvik. This practical, scenario‑based session teaches participants how to recognize threats, respond effectively and support emergency responders. Email emco@cunet.carleton.ca to register.
Staying Safe from Taxi Scams
Campus Safety Services is advising the community to remain vigilant about taxi scams. In these scams, an individual may ask for assistance paying a taxi fare using a debit or credit card, claiming the driver will not accept cash. In at least one reported incident, the vehicle involved displayed a taxi company roof sign. Visit the Campus Safety Services website to learn how to identify if a taxi is legitimate.
Upcoming events
Tues. March 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Ravens Basketball Championship Celebration
Tues. March 24, 2026
11:00 a.m. to noon
All About Post-Graduation Work Permits
Tues. March 24, 2026
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Beyond the Scale – Navigating Eating, Exercise and Body Image Challenges
Wed. March 25, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) Information Booth
Wed. March 25, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Book Bazaar
Wed. March 25, 2026
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Epic Bingo with the Campus Activity Board (CAB)
Thurs. March 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Canadian Armed Forces Recruitment Information Booth
Fri. March 27, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Guillevin International Co. Recruitment Session
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