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State of the Raven - October 27 to November 2, 2025

Welcome Back: Wellness Support

Welcome back, Ravens! Returning to classes and routines after the fall break can be exciting and challenging. This is a busy time of year, and supporting your mental health and wellness is key. Any member of the community who needs support can access resources at Carleton.

 

Important Dates

Monday, October 27, 2025: Late fall classes begin.

 

Tips for a Safer Halloween

Halloween is this Friday, October 31, 2025! While this is an exciting celebration of creativity and candy, it also carries some risk. Check out this list of tips to help you have a safe Halloween. Be sure to drop by the Halloween Party Safe Event on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Nideyinàn atrium to learn how you can support your wellness during Halloween and party safe!

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Upcoming Bursary Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for a general undergraduate bursary, first generation bursary and Indigenous student bursary is Friday, October 31, 2025.

Apply through Carleton Central (log in through Carleton360).

 

FASS and FPGA Graduate Studies Fair

Curious about graduate studies? Join professors and current students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA) for engaging panel discussions, casual conversations and Q&As on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the Richcraft Hall atrium. Snacks will be available for registered guests. Please register for this event on the FASS website.

 
Rideau River in the fall with the O'Train bridge in the background.
 

How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Emails

ITS reminds you to watch for phishing messages in your email inbox. Phishing attempts may look like the messages that come from a faculty member, fellow student, or a university official. It could even look like a job offer. If you spot a phishing email, click the Report Phishing button in Microsoft Outlook to report it to ITS and Microsoft.

 

Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging Task Force

The Presidential and Provostial Task Force on Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging will guide the university’s work to strengthen our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and academic freedom, and to ensure that everyone at Carleton feels safe, respected and that they belong.

 

Upcoming events

Monday, October 27, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wellness Resource Spotlight

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
uOttawa Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Information Booth

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ungava Tulattavik Health Center Recruitment Information Session

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Naloxone Training: Opioid Awareness and Substance Use Stigma Seminar

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Movie Night with the Campus Activity Board

Thursday, October 30, 2025
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
African, Caribbean and Black Wellness Group

 

Friday, October 31, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Halloween Party Safe Event

Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:30 a.m. to noon

FASS and FPGA Graduate Studies Fair

 
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