TheGraduate@Carleton

Sept. 26, 2024 Edition

Graduate Student News

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on Sept. 30
Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day, an annual day of remembrance to acknowledge the history and lasting impacts of residential and day schools. Visit Carleton Newsroom's Orange Shirt Day website for stories, events and resources to recognize the experience of Survivors. The Carleton community is invited to attend the Walking Together in Allyship: A Panel Discussion in Honour of Orange Shirt Day event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Teraanga Commons Conference Room. Indigenous friends and allies will share stories about their ongoing journey of Indigenous allyship. Registration is required as space is limited.

Go on an Exchange!
For students planning to go on an exchange for the 2025-2026 academic year, get more details at an Exchange Information Session! Graduate students can study full-time in a partner institution and earn credits towards their Carleton degree. Applications open Oct. 7 to Dec. 8. Register for an upcoming information session here.

Fall Career & Networking Fair
All Carleton students are invited to attend the in-person Fall Career & Networking Fair on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For full details and to register, visit the mySuccess Co-op and Careers Workshops and Events Calendar.

Workshops for Indigenous Graduate Students
The Office of Indigenous Teaching, Learning and Research is excited to offer a series of workshops designed specifically for Indigenous graduate students. These workshops aim to strengthen and build the Indigenous graduate student community at Carleton. If you're interested in participating, please reach out to: kahente.hornmiller@carleton.ca.

If you have any questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca.
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TA CENTRAL HUB

Join TA Central Hub!
The TA (Teaching Assistant) Central Hub is a portal for TAs to watch pre-recorded training videos, access resource materials and share resources related to teaching.
If you are a TA and would like to enrol in the Hub, please contact: TASupport@cunet.carleton.ca.

Training
Check out the Compliance vs. Pedagogical TA Training section. Pedagogical training can be obtained by attending live workshops which can be registered for on Carleton Central > TA Management > TA Training Registration. Pedagogical training can also be obtained by watching videos in this section: Recorded Workshops (Pedagogical Training) and then filling out a small quiz at the bottom. It takes a few weeks for it to show up in your TA training transcript once the quiz has been complete. Note that for all matters regarding compliance training access/payroll please get in touch with Human Resources.

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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 .

Update Your TA Profile!
All Priority Teaching Assistants (TA) can update their TA Profile immediately after accepting their TA award through the TA Management System in Carleton Central.

Upcoming Fall Term Deadlines

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

Sep. 30: Last day to withdraw from full fall term and fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Oct. 1: Last day for academic withdrawal from early fall courses.

Oct. 11: December examination schedule available online.

Oct. 14: Statutory holiday. University closed.

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

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.

CGS Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (CGS-MSFSS) – October 2024 Internal submission deadline is Sept. 26, 2024
Donor-Funded Awards – Fall 2024 competition deadline is Oct. 4, 2024 at 12 a.m. Midnight EST (e.g. You must submit prior to Oct. 3, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.).
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program (CGSM – Deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2024 before 8 p.m. EST
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program (CGSD)
- NSERC deadline: Sept. 26, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST)
- SSHRC deadline: Sept. 30, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST)
- CIHR deadline : Sept. 30, 2024 11:59 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.

2024 CU-PSAC Postdoctoral Fellow Research Award Competition
This event aims to showcase and recognize outstanding research achievements by Postdoctoral Fellows at Carleton. The selected five winners will receive $1,350.00 each. For eligibility and application details, click here. Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. EST on Sept. 29, 2024.

International Students: Explore Downtown Ottawa

This Friday, Sept. 27, join volunteers from the International Student Services Office in a tour of downtown Ottawa! Stroll the vibrant streets, explore unique shops, and get some delicious treats. Register in advance here.

Graduate Students' Association

The GSA Food Hamper has Joined the Unified Support Centre
The GSA will be providing food hamper services through the Unified Support Centre. If you are in need of a hamper, please fill out out this form.

We are Hiring!
The GSA is hiring a part time Peer Support Coordinator, Office Administrator and Sexual Assault Support Coordinator. Click here to learn more and apply!

Opt In/Opt Out of Greenshield Health Plan by Oct. 7
If you are a Graduate student, your health plan is with Greenshield. If you are a part-time student, co-op student, or wishing to opt in your spouse or dependents, you have until Oct. 7 to opt in! Click here.

There is a temporary inactive period of 1.5 to 2 months typical of student health plans in which your claims can be submitted retroactively. If you already have health insurance from a workplace, spouse, or family member you may be eligible to opt out. Your coverage must be greater or equal to The Greenshield plan. UHIP, OHIP and the TA benefits are less coverage and therefore cannot be used as proof of alternative insurance. Make sure to opt out of the correct plan by Oct. 7. After the opt out deadline, Greenshield will contact you by email to upload your proof of alternative insurance. Successful opt outs will be processed to your Carleton Central account by the end of term.

If you have any question see our FAQ page, Opt in/Opt Out page or contact gsa@gsacarleton.ca.

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.

The curated lessons focus on:

Reviewing select grammar structures commonly used in academic writing
Identifying strategies to develop variation
Exploring vocabulary development in academic contexts (Ex. AWL)
Practically applying grammar in writing with interactive exercises

Participants will be expected to use the information provided in the sessions in accordance with the writing style of their own academic disciplines.

Grammar Foundations resources are available on our online writing support resources Brightspace page.

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

Upcoming Sessions
Sept. 27: Verbs and Complements

Oct. 4: Passive vs. Active Voice in Academic Writing

Graduate Students Group Counselling

Health and Counselling Services is offering a Graduate Students Group!

Grad students have a unique set of circumstances and challenges that they juggle. Join group counsellor, Theresa Willoughby, M. Ed, RP and Graduate Student Counsellor, Magda Georgescu, MSW, RSW to explore and cope with these challenges. This group provides a confidential and supportive space.

In this group you will have an opportunity to share your concerns and receive support from other grad students and from a therapist; share solutions and coping mechanisms to better manage the unique pressures you face; learn some strategies to manage your mental well-being; and experience the benefit of a community who understands exactly what you are going through.

When: Thursday afternoons on a biweekly basis. Sessions will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in-person at the Carleton Technology and Training Centre.

Registration is required. Students may register for these groups through Carleton University Health and Counselling Services - Input Health, or Carleton 360.