TheGraduate@Carleton

Oct. 17, 2024 Edition

Graduate Student News

Fall Break Next Week
Carleton's Fall Break is from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25. No classes will take place during this time.

MacOdrum Library Open During Fall Break
Looking for a quiet place to study or catch up on assignments during Fall Break? The Library will be open, and it's the perfect spot to focus! Be sure to check out our study spaces on the 5th floor, offering a peaceful environment ideal for individual study. Fall Break hours are: Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight. You will find plenty of seating, study carrels, and charging stations to support your productivity.

**Carleton Rises to #4 in Canada in Maclean’s Rankings**
Maclean’s magazine has released their 2025 university rankings which once again highlight Carleton University’s excellence. Carleton rose to No. 4 in Canada (No. 2 in Ontario) in the comprehensive category—universities with a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including professional degrees. Read more about it here.

Thank Your Favourite Professor!
Nominations are now open for our annual Faculty Graduate Mentoring Awards! We love to hear about how a professor has impacted your experience at Carleton and tell others how valuable mentors can be! For more information and how to submit a nomination click here. Nominations are open until Jan. 8, 2025.

Mike's Place Pub is Open!
For the Fall Term, Mike's Place Pub is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

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

Upcoming Sessions
Oct. 18: *No session because of Fall Break

Oct. 25: Nouns: Articles - a, an, the?

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.

The 2024-2025 Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship application for an outstanding international student from an African country is available. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2025. For details, click here.

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program (CGSM – Deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2024 before 8 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.

International Student Services

Changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit
International students: planning to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after the Fall 2024 term? As of Nov. 1, proof of English or French language skills is required. Book your language test now to avoid delays in submitting your work permit application. Learn more at the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

UHIP coverage for dependents
UHIP health insurance is mandatory for your dependents who are inside Canada with you. More details and online enrolment form can be found here.
Have OHIP? If you or your spouse has OHIP (Ontario provincial insurance - green card) or other provincial health insurance, UHIP is not required. Email: uhip@carleton.ca for more information.

Warming Up To Winter
Feeling nervous about life in Canada during the colder months? This is the perfect event for you to learn how to prepare for the change in season while enjoying a hot chocolate! Learn how to dress for the winter weather and meet staff ready to speak with you about Canada, the winter, and share with you their favourite winter activities to help you get the most out of our colder months. Click here to register for this event on Carleton360!

Carleton University Art Gallery Exhibit

Until Dec. 14, the exhibit, A Dream of Return will be displayed which weaves together difficult pasts and hopeful futures through creative resistance in the present. Artists in the exhibition are: Adeyemi Adegbesan, Nic Cooper, Theo Jean Cuthand, Rana Nazzal Hamadeh and Farouk Kaspaules.

For more details, click here.

Register for Night Sky Stories: A Visit with Wilfred Buck

Join Wilfred Buck, a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation and renowned star lore expert, on Oct. 30 for Night Sky Stories, an immersive experience in his portable planetarium. Discover captivating stories and timeless teaching from his journeys. Multiple time slots are available.

Call for Mini-Courses Program (MCP) Proposals are Now Open!

The MCP provides students from grades 8 to 11 with the chance to engage with Carleton for a one-week enriched learning experience. The Undergraduate Recruitment Office is looking for enthusiastic graduate students interested in teaching an MCP course to a group of bright, young students from April 28 to May 2, 2025. 

Applications are due by Wednesday, Dec. 1.

For more information about the position, including remuneration details, and to access the application, please visit the Carleton’s MCP website. If you have any questions, please contact the MCP Committee at mcp@carleton.ca.

Reading for Well-Being!

Join MeWERTH's Community Club to improve your well-being and be part of a community! Did you know that reading has been associated with several health benefits including stress reduction, improved well-being, and better sleep quality. Being part of a community supports well-being, decreases social isolation, and increases connectedness.

Reading for Well-Being Community Book Club
Each month Prof. Joanna Pozzulo select an evidence-based book focused on a dimension of well-being, selected as Professor Pozzulo’s Picks. You’ll receive a monthly newsletter with my book selection and review. Everyone is welcome to join. Sign up here.

Reading for Well-Being Podcast
Prof. Pozzulo interviews the authors of the selected books from the book club. Check out the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Libsyn.

Graduate Students' Association

Mike's Place Pub is Open Two Days Per Week
Mike's Place Pub is now open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by at 209 Nideyinàn.

Grants & Awards List on Website
Check out the grants and awards we offer on our website under the services tab. We encourage students to follow all the instructions as incomplete applications will not be accepted due to the volume of applications received. General grants and awards questions can be directed to gsa@gsacarleton.ca .udens should check the grants and awards tab on more information and to apply digitally. It is under the services tab.

TA CENTRAL HUB

Training
Access workshop recordings under Recorded Workshops (Pedagogical Training). These recordings count towards pedagogical training hours; please follow the instructions and take the quizzes linked at the bottom of each video page. It will take up to a few weeks for the training to show up on your TA Training Transcript (located via Carleton Central>TA Management>TA Training>TA Training Transcript).

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 .

Upcoming Fall Term Deadlines

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

Oct. 18: Last day of early fall classes.

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

Oct. 28: Late fall classes begin.

Nov. 8: Last day to withdraw from late fall term courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Celebrating Carleton’s Spirit, Innovation and Community at Throwback

Carleton University was filled with energy and school spirit as Throwback, the university’s highly anticipated homecoming celebration, brought alumni, students and community members together from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6.

With a wide range of events showcasing everything from athletics to art, and new academic programs to engaging lectures, Throwback offered something for everyone and highlighted the vibrant culture of Carleton.

Read All About This Year's Throwback Here