TheGraduate@Carleton

Oct. 24, 2024 Edition

Graduate Student News

MacOdrum Library Open During Fall Break
Looking for a quiet place to study or catch up on assignments during Fall Break? The Library will be open today (Thursday) until 10 p.m.; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. You will find plenty of seating, study carrels, and charging stations to support your productivity.

Senate Opportunity Alert!
Carleton’s Senate is on the hunt for a passionate and driven graduate or undergraduate student to join the Chancellor Search Committee. This is your chance to make a significant impact on the future of our university. You must be available to attend meetings during the Winter 2025 term. Please submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. For more information on the committee, eligibility, or to apply, click here. For any questions, reach out to Kathy McKinley.

Off-Campus Parking Options Available to Students
Parking Services has confirmed a number of off-campus parking options available to Carleton employees and students which are within a 10-minute walk to the university. Carleton University/Parking Services is not affiliated with the parking options listed and anyone from Carleton who chooses to use these options does so at their own risk.

**Get Published in The Conversation!**
Are you interested in sharing your research and ideas with the public? The Conversation is a unique digital journalism platform designed to boost the visibility of Canada's academic community. Submitting story ideas is easy, but we are here to help. The Conversation provides story ideas that can be found here. The list isn’t exhaustive, so feel free to pitch your ideas. For more information, contact Steven Reid.

Author Meets Readers Event Today!
Join FPGA today, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging discussion on "Counting Matters: Policy, Practice, and the Limits of Gender Equality Measurement in Canada," edited by Prof. Christina Gabriel and Provost Pauline Rankin. Part of the Author Meets Readers series, the event invites the Carleton community to participate in an informal discussion about new books released by members of the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. Register here.

It's Opening Weekend for Ravens Basketball
The Carleton Ravens are back at the Nest to tip off the 2024-25 basketball season this weekend. Catch the Ravens on Friday and Saturday night as they open their campaign against Western and Windsor. Buy tickets for all Ravens games here .

**Carleton Rises to #4 in Canada in Maclean’s Rankings**
Maclean’s magazine has released their 2025 university rankings which once again highlight Carleton University’s excellence. Carleton rose to No. 4 in Canada (No. 2 in Ontario) in the comprehensive category—universities with a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including professional degrees. Read more about it here.

Thank Your Favourite Professor!
Nominations are now open for our annual Faculty Graduate Mentoring Awards! We love to hear about how a professor has impacted your experience at Carleton and tell others how valuable mentors can be! For more information and how to submit a nomination click here. Nominations are open until Jan. 8, 2025.

If you have any questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca.
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Grammar Foundations

The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) is offering Grammar Foundations, a program designed to review key grammar points and provide tips and strategies for effective grammar use in academic writing contexts.

Virtual sessions via MS Teams will be held on Fridays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Upcoming Sessions
Oct. 25: Nouns: Articles - a, an, the?

Nov. 1: Clause Combinations

Awards and Funding Updates

Applications are now open for a number of internal and external funding competitions. For full details on all scholarship and funding opportunities, please visit our site.

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program (CGS M) – Deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2024 before 8 p.m. EST

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) – Deadline to apply is Nov. 19, 2024 at 12 a.m. Midnight EST. Referee deadline is Dec. 1, 2024.

The 2024-2025 Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship application for an outstanding international student from an African country is available. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2025. For details, click here.

Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s program (CGS M) Q&A Sessions

NSERC will be hosting online Q&A sessions for the CGSM program:

Nov. 7 (in English)
CIHR and SSHRC staff will join the session
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET)
Link: Click here to join the session

Nov. 13 (in French)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET)
Link: Click here to join the session

Nov. 15 (in English)
CIHR and SSHRC staff will join the session
10 a.m. to noon (ET)
Link: Click here to join the session

Nov. 19 (in English)
CIHR and SSHRC staff will join the session
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (ET)
Link: Click here to join the session

Nov. 21 (in French)
SSHRC staff will join the session
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (ET)
Link: Click here to join the session

These sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS Teams events. They are supported by a series of informational videos available on the NSERC YouTube channel. These videos are intended to replace the presentation portion of the NSERC sessions, allowing NSERC and/or tri-agency staff and applicants to engage in a more in-depth and detailed Q&A session. Participants should watch the videos in advance and come to the Q&A session with specific questions in mind.

We invite you to attend the sessions that are the most convenient for you and registration is not required.

Carleton-Mitacs Globalink Research Award: Upcoming Deadlines

The Carleton-Mitacs Globalink Research Award has two special calls with upcoming deadlines.

The GRA thematic call invites applications for collaborations with Mitacs International Partners on any of the following themes:

1. Digital and Emerging Technology (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Computing, Cybersecurity, Semiconductors)

2. Sustainability and Net Zero (e.g., Electric Vehicles, Critical Minerals, Hydrogen, Energy Transition, Oceans, Clean Technology)

3. Life Sciences (e.g., Biomanufacturing, Bioeconomy, Agri-Food, Agri-Tech, Health Sciences)

4. Humanities and Social Innovation (open category)

Application deadline is Nov. 20.

The Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is open to PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for summer research internships in Japan. The deadline for applications is Nov. 13.

Additional information on both opportunities is available here, or contact: moblity.programs@carleton.ca.

Call for Mini-Courses Program (MCP) Proposals are Now Open!

The MCP provides students from grades 8 to 11 with the chance to engage with Carleton for a one-week enriched learning experience. The Undergraduate Recruitment Office is looking for enthusiastic graduate students interested in teaching an MCP course to a group of bright, young students from April 28 to May 2, 2025. 

Applications are due by Wednesday, Dec. 1.

For more information about the position, including remuneration details, and to access the application, please visit the Carleton’s MCP website. If you have any questions, please contact the MCP Committee at mcp@carleton.ca.

Pathy Foundation Fellowship

TWO MONTHS LEFT TO APPLY: ONE YEAR. ONE PROJECT. $50,000.

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is a 12-month experiential learning program in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 selected Fellows receive state-of-the-art training, extensive support, and $50,000 in funding to support their growth as leaders, make a meaningful impact in a community they care about, and acquire skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

Applications are open until Dec. 15! Learn more here and get application support.

Graduate Students' Association

Grants & Awards List on Website
Check out the grants and awards we offer on our website under the services tab. We encourage students to follow all the instructions as incomplete applications will not be accepted due to the volume of applications received. General grants and awards questions can be directed to gsa@gsacarleton.ca .udens should check the grants and awards tab on more information and to apply digitally. It is under the services tab.

TA CENTRAL HUB

Training
Access workshop recordings under Recorded Workshops (Pedagogical Training). These recordings count towards pedagogical training hours; please follow the instructions and take the quizzes linked at the bottom of each video page. It will take up to a few weeks for the training to show up on your TA Training Transcript (located via Carleton Central>TA Management>TA Training>TA Training Transcript).

TEACHING ASSISTANTS (TA) OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Pedagogical Training
All TAs have access to five hours of pedagogical training. You are strongly encouraged to complete this training as to gain important skills for your role as a TA at Carleton. Training must be completed during the term(s) in which the student is working as a TA and must be completed before the deadline, Nov. 30 for a fall-only TAship, and March 30 for a full academic year TAship or a winter-only TAship. Unsure about how to earn your pedagogical training hours? Check out the FAQs on the TLS website or contact:
DeputyProvost@cunet.carleton.ca .

Retracing History: Carleton PhD Student Reunites Kosovar Refugees with Canadian Supporters

Krenare Recaj was just a young child when she and her family were forced from their home in Kosovo in 1999. They were among thousands of Kosovar Albanians airlifted to Canada through Operation PARASOL, a humanitarian mission by the Canadian government to provide refuge for those displaced by the conflict.

Twenty-five years later, Recaj is leading groundbreaking research into the humanitarian response that saved her family—and over 7,000 others—from conflict.

“I want there to be proof that our stories matter,” says Recaj, a PhD student in Carleton University’s department of history. “This is part of Canadian history, and it’s important that people understand what happened.”

Recaj’s work has gained national and international recognition, leading to her being invited to the Senate of Canada and speaking at the launch of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21’s special exhibition on the Kosovar movement, which she helped develop.

Read the Entire Article Here

International Student Services

Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit
International students: planning to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after the Fall 2024 term? As of Nov. 1, proof of English or French language skills is required. Book your language test now to avoid delays in submitting your work permit application. Learn more at the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

UHIP Coverage for Dependents
UHIP health insurance is mandatory for your dependents who are inside Canada with you. More details and online enrolment form can be found here.

Have OHIP? If you or your spouse has OHIP (Ontario provincial insurance - green card) or other provincial health insurance, UHIP is not required. Email: uhip@carleton.ca for more information.

Upcoming Fall Term Deadlines

For the complete list of dates and deadlines, please bookmark and refer to the Registrar's Office website.

Oct. 21-25: Fall Break. No classes.

Oct. 28: Late fall classes begin.

Nov. 8: Last day to withdraw from late fall term courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Nov. 15:

Last day for academic withdrawal from full fall and late fall courses.
Last day to request formal exam accommodations for December full fall, late fall, and fall/winter examinations to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Register for Night Sky Stories: A Visit with Wilfred Buck

Join Wilfred Buck, a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation and renowned star lore expert, on Oct. 30 for Night Sky Stories, an immersive experience in his portable planetarium. Discover captivating stories and timeless teaching from his journeys. Multiple time slots are available.