TheGraduate@Carleton

Date of Publication: Oct. 15, 2026

News

Go Beyond Your Degree with the Global Citizen Scholar Program
Want to connect what you are learning while building skills for your future career? Carleton’s free Global Citizen Scholar Program is a flexible program you can complete alongside your degree, helping you develop practical, cross-disciplinary skills that go beyond the classroom. Register in Brightspace by Dec. 4.

Register for a Data Drip Session with the Library
Have questions about data, research data management, data management plans, or depositing data? Have time for a coffee? Join the Data Services team for the Data Drips series!

Read It Forward Book Fair: Free Books, Reading Bingo and More!
Save the date! Join us for Read It Forward: The Free Book Fair on Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Loeb Lounge. Everything is free! Sign up for the Reading for Well-Being Bingo challenge for a chance to win a weekly prize. Click here for details.

Planned Water Service Interruption
Campus users are advised that there will be a temporary water service interruption on Friday, Oct. 16, between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. to accommodate necessary work on the campus water system. During this period, water service will be unavailable in the following buildings: Lennox and Addington House, Minto CASE and Renfrew House. We recommend that building occupants plan accordingly and ensure any activities requiring water are completed prior to the shutdown or delayed until after water service has been restored. Facilities Management and Planning appreciate your understanding as this work is completed.

Exam Schedule Now Available
The fall 2026 final exam schedule is now available. You can find the schedule on the Scheduling and Examination Services website, through your Carleton360 account and the Carleton Mobile app. The final exam period takes place Dec. 12 to Dec. 23. Examinations are normally held all seven days of the week.

If you have questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca. Missed a newsletter? Read previous editions of TheGraduate@Carleton here.

Health and Counselling Services: Imposter Syndrome Workshop for Graduate Students

Feeling like you have conned your way into graduate school and you are going to be found out?

You are not alone. "Imposter Syndrome" is very common and can undermine your self-esteem in profound ways.

Sign up for our upcoming workshop on Oct. 22 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to:

Connect with other graduate students.
Learn how to spot the signs.
Build a toolkit to challenge self-doubt and that "I am a fraud" feeling.

You can register by email at grouptherapy@cunet.carleton.ca or show up at Health and Counselling Services at the Carleton Technology and Training Centre Building.

Funded Research Fellowships in the Indo-Pacific

Carleton International invites grad students in any field to apply for a funded research fellowship at an institution in the Indo-Pacific region. Students can propose a 2 to 4 month research visit to any eligible country between January 2027 and January 2028. Successful candidates will receive $10,000 for travel and living expenses.

See SCIPP Student Fellowships for more information. The deadline for applications is Nov. 16.

Poster for Norman Paterson School of International Affairs event

Upcoming Deadlines

Oct. 26 to 30: Fall break, no classes.

Nov. 25: Winter payment deadline.

Nov. 30: Last day for receipt of applications from potential winter (February) graduates.

The academic dates and deadlines are prescribed by the University Senate. These dates are available at the University calendar website. Dates relating to fee payment, cancellation of course selections, late charges, and other fees or charges are available at the Student Accounts website.

Canadian Federation of Students: 2026 Graduate Student Experience Survey

The Canadian Federation of Students would like graduate students to fill out their 2026 Graduate Student Experience Survey. The survey explores issues that directly affect students’ ability to pursue and complete their studies, including affordability, funding, employment and academic workloads, supervision, and access to accommodations. Participation is voluntary, and responses are confidential. Participants can also enter a draw for a $50 gift card, with one winner from each participating university.

To participate, please click on the survey link here.

Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)

Explore Parliament with the GO-ISSO!
Join the GO-ISSO in attending Parliament: The Immersive Experience on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Together, you will experience and explore parliament in an innovative 360° multimedia self-guided show that you won’t want to miss! After the tour, you will have a chance to see parliament in-person and take pictures!

Registration in advance is required!

Poster for event by Music and Culture Graduate Student Society

Honouring Katherine A.H. Graham: Conversations About Her Life and Work

Featuring panel discussions and a keynote lecture on Oct. 22.

Honouring Katherine Graham: Conversations About Her Life and Work
Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The panels will feature presentations from local organizations, municipal leaders in the Leeds-Grenville and Gananoque areas who worked closely with Katherine, and Carleton colleagues, who will speak to the meaningful contributions she made as a scholar and volunteer in her communities. The panels will be moderated by Prof. Robert Shepherd. Learn more.

2026 Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Indigenous Policy with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty
Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The 2026 Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture brings together the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and members of the academic community for a conversation on Indigenous participation and governance, child and family services, and the implications of federal policy for urban, northern and remote communities. Learn more.

Register Now