TheGraduate@Carleton
March 13, 2025 Edition
Graduate Student News
O-Train Lines 2 and 4 Service Expands to Seven Days
OC Transpo is ready to expand service on O-Train Lines 2 and 4 to seven days a week, starting this Sunday, March 16. Click here for details.
Student EDI Research Award
Applications Open
Applications are open until March 21 for the Student EDI Research Awards. Recipients will have the opportunity to engage in faculty-supervised research projects that use EDI-informed considerations and reflect upon diversity and identities. Two student awards are available (one undergraduate and one graduate), each valued at $10,000, for a four-month project term (May 1 to Aug. 31).
Tax Forms
The Tuition and Education Certificate or T2202 is available to each student through Carleton Central. Students can request a T2202 on the web and print out the document. The printed copy meets all requirements from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). T2202s are not mailed out to students.
Sprott Tax Students' Association Annual Tax Clinic
Worried about filing your taxes this month? Don't be! The Sprott Tax Students' Association (STSA) is here to help with their annual tax clinic in the Nicol building from Monday, March 24 to Friday, March 29. STSA is now also hosting a tax clinic at the Barrhaven United Church and Riverside United Church! All tax returns are filed at no cost. Fill out the tax clinic's client intake form and the team will review to determine if your tax return is within the scope of the clinic. If so, you will be contacted shortly afterwards with appointment details. Everyone is
welcome to register!
Submitting an RESP Form
If you need a Verification of Student Status form to submit to your RESP provider, be sure to review the Verification of Student Status webpage. Requests for verification of student status are done through Carleton Central (access by logging into Carleton360) and emailed directly to your Carleton cMail address within 24 hours.
Awards for Teaching Assistants!
Nominations for the 2024-2025 TLS Outstanding TA Awards are now open! Click here for details. Any TA who worked in the spring/summer 2024, fall 2024 and/or winter 2025 terms is eligible. Nominations due by March 31.
Join a Senate Standing Committee
The Senate Office is looking for graduate student representatives to serve on a variety of its Senate Standing Committees. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic direction of our university. All eligible students are encouraged to apply and submit their nominations by March 28.
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. Celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in our graduate community—nominate someone exceptional today! Deadline for submissions is March 21.
Carleton Achieves Bronze Tier in Net-Zero Challenge
Carleton has been recognized as a bronze tier participant in the Government of Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge, a program supporting Canadian organizations in their transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Carleton is proud to be the only university participating in this initiative to date, reinforcing our leadership in sustainability and climate action. As a university with a depth of teaching and research dedicated to sustainability and climate change, this commitment reflects our broader mission to drive environmental progress. Carleton’s Energy Master Plan outlines ambitious goals, including a 50 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030, guiding our efforts toward a low-carbon future.
Teaching Assistants (TA) Pedagogical Hours
All TAs have access to five hours of pedagogical training. Please note, training must be completed before the deadline of March 30 for a full academic year TAship or a winter-only TAship. Details can be found on the official TA site.
Keep Microsoft Authenticator Active: Disable Auto-offload Features on Your Mobile Device
All mobile phones now include the ability to automatically delete seldom-used apps. If the Microsoft Authenticator is offloaded by your phone's automatic offloading feature, you may encounter difficulties when trying to authenticate. To keep the Authenticator app active and avoid interruptions, ensure that Automatic App Offloads features are disabled on your mobile device. More information on how to disable these features is available here.
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Compete at This Year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! It’s Not Too Late to Enter!
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) at Carleton is a university-wide competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in 3 minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. It will take place on March 27. For more info, please visit the Carleton 3MT website.
Upcoming Winter Term DeadlinesFor the complete list of dates and deadlines, please bookmark and refer to the Registrar's Office website. March 15: Last day for academic withdrawal from full winter, late winter and fall/winter courses.
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International Student Services OfficeRent Ready: Off-Campus Housing Workshop
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The Charles Gordon Lecture on Society and Design: The Violence of (Law, Planning, Architecture)In collaboration with Carleton University’s School of Industrial Design and Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism presents the Charles Gordon Lecture on Society and Design: The Violence of (Law, Planning, Architecture) which will be held on March 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The speaker Balakrishnan Rajagopal has served as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing since 2020. He is also an associate professor of Law and Development in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This free lecture is open to the public and will be held in The Pit, Architecture Building. |
Grammar FoundationsThe Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) is offering Grammar Foundations, a self-paced, online program to help you elevate your academic writing. Grad students can access the program through the CSAS Online Resources Brightspace page. The modules cover:
Participants will need to adjust the grammar they use based on the specific writing style requirements of their respective academic disciplines.
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Symposium - EDID on University Campuses: Under Attack or Empowered?Amid evolving challenges in higher education, reaffirming our commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable institutions is more important than ever. The EDID on University Campuses: Under Attack or Empowered symposium brings together a panel of experts from Carleton and other Ontario universities to explore how we can navigate these challenges, bridge theory and practice, and ensure equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization (EDID) remain deeply embedded in our teaching, research, and on our campuses. This in-person symposium will be held on March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Teraanga Commons. |
Institute of Political Economy Annual Graduate Conference: Hyper-Politics and Anxious IdentitiesThe Institute of Political Economy’s 25th annual student graduate conference will be held on March 21. This year’s theme is Hyper-Politics and Anxious Identities: Seeking Solidarity in Volatile Times. |
THESIS INFORMATION
Our Graduate Studies student site has information to guide you:
Updated Thesis Examination Policy
We Offer Thesis Writing Consultations
Graduate Studies offers one-on-one thesis writing consultations to assist you with any writing challenges you might be facing, answer your questions about thesis writing, or discuss the effectiveness of your writing strategies. The one-on-one writing consultations are meant to assist graduate students who are writing Major Research Projects, master’s theses, or PhD dissertations. Click here to request an appointment.
Provost’s Speaker Series in Partnership with Fulbright Canada: Local and Global Stewardship on March 20The Provost's Speaker Series in Partnership with Fulbright Canada features distinguished scholars, thought leaders and practitioners from a variety of fields. The events underscore Carleton’s commitment to advancing knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Local and Global Stewardship session will be held on March 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Richcraft Atrium. Click here for details and to register.
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Mitacs: Open Projects Internship OpportunityMitacs has an internship opportunity with Vélo Canada Bikes. This project will consist of a literature and legislative review that will help inform legislative and regulatory reform to improve and potentially harmonize the definition and regulation of e-bikes across Canada. For details and how to apply, click here.
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Science Café – Yeasts at Work: Beer, Bread and BeyondFor centuries, yeasts have transformed our food and beverages by converting sugars into alcohol for beer and wine, as well as carbon dioxide which causes bread to rise. In this Science Café, Biology Assistant Prof. Eugene Fletcher will share his work on enhancing beer flavors to make them taste and smell like tropical fruits. But yeasts can do much more than just helping with brewing. I will also talk about how my research group at Carleton is creating new strains of yeast for various industrial applications. This Science Café will be held on March 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside branch. Click here for details and to register.
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CUAG Free Public Event: An Artful Practice ConversationArtists explore how their artistic practices shape their curatorial work at this free event on March 22 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. Join artists and curators Hannah Claus, Sherry Farrell Racette, Rosalie Favell and Emma Hassencahl-Perley in a free public conversation moderated by Canada Research Chair and Prof. Carmen Robertson. This conversation invites artists to explore how their artistic practices shape their curatorial work.
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2024 Graduate Co-op Student of the Year
The Co-operative Education office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Carleton University Co-op Student and Employer of the Year Awards! The Co-op Awards are presented each year to recognize the outstanding achievements, contributions, and performances of our co-op students and their employers.
Currently completing a Master of Arts, International Affairs, Francis Obeso is the winner of the Graduate Co-op Student of the Year Award. Obeso was nominated by Ibrahim Diallo, Manager at Employment and Social Development Canada. Obeso did two co-op work terms in the Programme Management Office.
“Francis has made significant contributions to our Risk and Issue Function, supporting both programme- and project-level activities. His exemplary work ethic, innovative thinking, and commitment to excellence have positively impacted our organization, our team, and the stakeholders we serve," said Diallo in his nomination. "Early in his first co-op term, he demonstrated strong analytical skills by improving our risk assessment framework. His efforts enabled the team to identify potential challenges more efficiently and develop robust mitigation strategies, directly reducing project delays and enhancing the quality of our deliverables.”
During his second co-op term, Obeso played a pivotal role in supporting the BDM (Benefits Delivery Modernization) Programme Risk and Issue Function during its transition from a consultant-driven team to full-time public service oversight, saving the organization both time and resources. His approachability and ability to simplify complex information ensured that every team member, regardless of their role, felt empowered to contribute to risk management discussions.
Diallo highlighted that Obeso’s impact extended beyond his technical contributions: “His positive attitude, inclusivity, and collaborative mindset have strengthened our team dynamic. He consistently fostered open dialogue, encouraging all team members to voice their perspectives. This inclusive approach has made risk management feel more accessible across all levels of the programme. His efforts to engage diverse stakeholders—including program managers, project leads, and cross-functional teams—helped create a shared understanding of risks and issues, significantly improving decision-making processes and fostering a collaborative environment.”
Obeso impressed Diallo with his professionalism and initiative, which far exceeded the organization’s expectations. “The quality of his work rivals that of seasoned professionals, and his insights have enriched not only our processes but also our perspective on the value of student contributions," said Diallo. "Francis’s achievements during his two co-op terms have underscored the immense value of engaging talented students. His exceptional performance has encouraged us to continue hiring co-op students, specifically from Carleton University. His work has not only benefited our organization but has also inspired his colleagues, showcasing the immense potential that lies within the next generation of professionals.”
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