TheGraduate@Carleton

Jan. 9, 2025 Edition

Graduate Student News

Happy New Year!
Wishing you a successful Winter Term.

O-Train Has Resumed Operations on Campus
Train service has resumed to campus as OCTranspo launched Lines 2 & 4 on Jan. 6. This first phase will offer five-day service, from Monday to Friday for a minimum of two weeks. The second phase will offer six-day service, from Monday to Saturday, for a minimum of two weeks and the third phase will offer 7-day service. Details can be found on the OC Transpo website.

Reminder: New Graduate Student Winter Term Orientation
is Today!
For our new graduate students, please join us today, Jan. 9 for an in-person orientation session from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for details and to register! We also offer a comprehensive orientation guide available as a course on Brightspace, and you can access it directly through this link, or alternatively click on “Discover” within Brightspace and search for “Introduction to Graduate Studies at Carleton.” Please enrol in the course to access the information!

TheGraduate@Carleton
This newsletter is sent via CMAIL to all current grad students on Thursdays during the school year to keep you updated on important news and deadlines.

Registration Reminder
Jan. 10 is the last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in early winter courses. Jan. 17 is the last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in full winter and late winter courses.

Planning to Graduate in Winter 2025?
Graduate students who have not electronically submitted their final thesis copy to our office at Graduate Studies by Jan. 17 will not be eligible to graduate in winter 2025.

Dining Services on Campus
Check the Dining Services website to stay up-to-date on all dining options on campus.

Your Leadership Journey Starts Here: Join the CU Board of Governors!
Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact? Now is your chance to shape the future of Carleton University while building invaluable professional connections. Apply to become a Student Governor for the 2025/2026 Board Year! Application deadline closes Jan. 24. Curious about what it means to be a Student Governor? Join us for a Board 101 Session on Jan. 14 or Jan. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. Please email Amanda Goth to confirm your attendance.

Educational Costs
Estimating the cost of a year of study varies from student to student and depends on the program and number of credits you are registered in. Tuition and compulsory ancillary/miscellaneous fees include classes, U-Pass, academic, administrative and career support, lab and project resources, library access, athletic facilities and supplemental health plan. The Educational Costs webpage has estimated fees for each program of study at Carleton University.

Level 2 Access to Dunton Tower Temporarily Closed
Access to Dunton Tower via level 2 (at the elevator lobby), is temporarily closed for an estimated four weeks to allow for the work on that level to be completed. During this time, entering and exiting the building on that level will not be possible. Access to the elevators will only be available via the tunnel. Signage will be posted.

If you have any questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca.
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Welcoming President Wisdom Tettey

On Jan. 1, Wisdom Tettey began serving as the 17th President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University. President Tettey brings a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation, equity and student success. Learn more about President Tettey and his journey to Carleton:

SSHRC Storytellers Challenge has Launched!

SSHRC's annual Storytellers Challenge asks postsecondary students to show Canadians, in up to three minutes or 300 words, how social sciences and humanities research is affecting our lives, our world and our future for the better. The Challenge is open to all graduate students enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution to tell the story of a SSHRC-funded research project—their own or that of a researcher at their institution. A jury will then select 20 finalists. These Top 20 submissions will each be awarded $3,000 and additional training in research communications will be offered. In June 2025, the Top 20 will compete for a chance to place among the Final Five winners and receive an additional $1,000.

For more details on this year’s Storytellers Challenge, please click here.

Deadline to submit your story is Jan. 21 at 5 p.m.!

International Student Services Office

ISSO Offering Services Virtually
Due to scheduled office maintenance, the International Student Services Office (ISSO) is offering services virtually. Members of the ISSO team are available in-person in the Student Experience Office in 430 Tory Building from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to answer questions and get you connected to services and supports.

Upcoming Events
(Our Ravens Student Life team promotes all of our events on social media through Instagram and TikTok)

Jan. 14: Global Cafe

Jan. 16: Social Insurance Number Clinic (SIN)

Jan. 16: Understanding Your Health Insurance

Jan. 17: IRCC Facts and Fallacies

Upcoming Winter Term Deadlines

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

Jan. 10: Last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in early winter courses.

Jan. 13: OSAP deferral deadline.

Jan. 17:

Last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in full winter and late winter courses.
Last day to withdraw from early winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).
Graduate students who have not electronically submitted their final thesis copy to the office of Graduate Studies will not be eligible to graduate in winter 2025.

Jan. 24 - Feb. 2: Full fall and late fall term deferred examinations will be held.

Jan. 31: Last day to withdraw from full winter and the winter portion of fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Career Panel on Navigating Careers in Mental Health: Insights from Employers

Are you interested in learning more about careers in the mental health field? Join Career Services and Co-operative Education for a night that combines an employer panel with networking event! This event is open to all students but targeted to those in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Neuroscience, and Graduate Studies.

Each employer will have a representative from their organization speaking on the panel to share their expert knowledge on careers in the mental health field. Following the panel, employers will be available to network with students, opening doors to potential career opportunities.

Join us on Jan. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Dunton Tower, Room 2017. Register today!

Research Impact Canada Award

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Research Impact Canada Engaged Scholarship Award for Graduate Students!

This award recognizes graduate students in master’s and doctoral programs whose scholarship exemplifies meaningful engagement with the community, incorporates knowledge mobilization (KMb) principles and practices, and demonstrates a commitment to positive societal impact.

Two recipients in the master’s category will receive $2,000 each and two recipients in the doctoral category will receive $3,000 each.

Application deadline is Feb. 24, 2025.

Attention Graduate Students: Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Board Award!

Are you, or do you know a fellow grad student who has made a remarkable impact through volunteer work? Recognize their dedication with a nomination for Carleton's 2025 Board Award and a chance to win a $2,000 reward.

For more details and to submit your nomination, visit the Board of Governors website or contact Amanda Goth at amanda.goth@carleton.ca.

Celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in our graduate community — nominate someone exceptional today!

Deadline for submissions is March 21, 2025.

Scholarship Opportunity for Graduate Students Researching Food Insecurity

The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security is now accepting applications for their 2025-2026 Scholarship in Food Insecurity. Four $15,000 scholarships are distributed annually to support master's or PhD students who propose research to advance a better understanding of food insecurity in Canada.

Please click here for details. Proposals are due by midnight on Feb. 24, 2025.

Universities Canada: Tanaka Fund Grant

Universities Canada and The Japan Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 competition for the Tanaka Fund Grant to Support Promising Junior Japanese Studies Scholars.

Japanese Studies is defined as a subcategory of area studies centered around social sciences and humanities research on Japan, which includes the study of language, culture, literature, politics, history, religion, economics, philosophy, film, arts, and science.

Tanaka Fund 2025 Competition

Annual value: A total of $60,000 is available through the 2025 competition.
Grant value: Grants up to a maximum of $12,000 are available.
Eligibility: master’s and doctoral level students.
Duration: A maximum of three months in Japan.
Application deadline: Jan. 31.

Program guidelines and information on the application process can be found here.

Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans Funding Opportunities

The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) currently has funding available in the form of Capacity Building Initiatives (CBIs) for graduate students who are conducting research in the field of chronic pain with a focus on Canadian Veterans.

There are 4 opportunities available, 2 at the doctoral level and 2 at the master's level.

Details can be found here on their website.

Application deadline is March 9.