TheGraduate@Carleton

August 31, 2023 Edition

Graduate Student News

Fall Orientation - Sept. 5, 2023
PLEASE REGISTER HERE!

Attention New Grad Students! Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 for an orientation session that will provide you with important information about starting your graduate studies. In addition to hearing about our services here at the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (FGPA), you will also have the opportunity to hear from members of the Graduate Students’ Association and campus service representatives. This will be an in-person event.

Applications for Fall Graduation are Due Today!
Today, August 31, 2023, is the last day for receipt of applications for potential fall graduates.

University will be Closed on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 (Statutory Holiday)

TheGraduate@Carleton newsletter is typically distributed on Thursdays.
If you have any questions, please email: fgpa_newsletter@carleton.ca

Dr. L. Pauline Rankin Appointed as
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Dr. L. Pauline Rankin is the university’s new Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for a five-year term.

Rankin most recently served as the Dean of Carleton’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), a role she had held since July 1, 2018. Prior to her appointment as Dean, she served as Carleton’s Associate Vice-President (Research and International) and as Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Affairs) in FASS. She also completed a term as Director of the Pauline Jewett Institute of Women’s and Gender Studies (now the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation) and served as Director of the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies.

Click here for the entire announcement.

Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon Leaving University to Take on UBC Presidency

Dr. Jerry Tomberlin will Serve as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor

Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Carleton University’s 15th President and Vice-Chancellor is leaving to assume the presidency of the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Carleton Board of Governors Chair Greg Farrell congratulated Bacon and noted his many achievements, describing his impact on Carleton as “extraordinary.”

“Through strategic vision, hard work, character and unfailing integrity, President Bacon has served our university in so many ways,” said Farrell. “The progress our university has made under his leadership is getting noticed across Canada and clearly caught the eye of UBC.”

Dr. Jerry Tomberlin, who had served as Carleton’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic) since 2017, will begin serving as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor on September 1, 2023. A full search for the 16th President and Vice-Chancellor will be launched in the fall.

Dates & Deadlines!

August 31, 2023
Last day for receipt of applications from potential fall (November) graduates

September 2-3, 2023
Residence move in weekend

September 4, 2023
Statutory holiday. University closed

September 5, 2023

Academic orientation
Orientation for Teaching Assistants
Class and laboratory preparations, departmental introductions for students and other academic preparation activities will be held

September 6, 2023
Fall term begins

For a complete list of all official academic and financial dates and deadlines, please go to the Registrar’s website. For all financial matters, go to Student Accounts.

Graduate Calendar Update

Carleton's Senate approved an addition to the 23-24 Calendar: the new Master of Engineering Infrastructure Protection and International Security with Collaborative Specialization in Cybersecurity. Program requirements can be found here.

Click here for all the programs offering a Collaborative Specialization in Cybersecurity.

Check the Calendar for updates at:
calendar.carleton.ca/updates/

Thesis Deadline for Fall 2023 Graduation

Graduate students who have not electronically submitted their final thesis copy to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs by Sept. 19, 2023 will not be eligible to graduate in fall 2023 and must register for the fall 2023 term.

Senate Call for Committee Nominations for Grad Students

The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for graduate students to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees. Students will serve for a one-year term from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Once the deadline for nominations (March 31, 2023) has passed, positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the nominee meets eligibility requirements.

Students may serve on Senate committees without having been previously elected to a governance position.

Committee Vacancies

Senate Executive Committee (Students on this committee must also be members of Senate)
- One graduate position
Senate Committee on Curriculum, Admissions and Studies Policy
- One graduate position
Senate Library Committee
- One graduate position
Senate Academic Integrity Appeals Committee
- One graduate position
Senate Graduate Student Appeals Committee
- One graduate student position
Senate Review Committee
- One graduate position

Apply Here

Orientation Week for International Students:
Sept. 1 - 6

The International Student Services Office is excited to welcome all new graduate students joining Carleton University this Fall 2023. As part of our International Welcome Week for new international students, we have an engaging and informative program planned.

From Sept. 1 to Sept. 6, 2023, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events, workshops, and activities designed to enhance your transition to campus life and support you your success as a Carleton University student. This week is free of charge and aims to provide you with valuable resources, insights, and lasting connections.

For More Info and to Register

NSERC Applicant Virtual Q&A Session – Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programs

NSERC staff will be hosting a Q&A Session for the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programs on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.

Attendees are encouraged to watch the informational videos on their own time via the NSERC YouTube Channel prior to the Q&A Session so the session can be focused on addressing specific questions.

Join from the webinar link
Webinar number (access code): 2773 379 9155

Webinar attendee password:
NSERCinfo2023 (67372463 from phones and video systems)

MeWeRTH Lunch and Learn Living Well Series Launch - Sept. 13

You are cordially invited to the Mental Health and Well-Being Research and Training Hub (MeWeRTH) launch event of the Lunch and Learn Living Well Series on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Dr. Robert Coplan will be presenting, “The Power and Paradox of Solitude: Making the Case for the Benefits of Being Alone.”

The event can be attended either in-person (Dunton Tower, Rm 2017, Carleton University) or virtually.

Note, that a light lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the in-person audience.

Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS)
Open Houses

Join us to learn about the services that CSAS offers to the Carleton community, including the Incentive Program, Learning & Writing Services, Peer Assisted Study Sessions, CSAS Learning and Writing Development Series, and more!

In-person Open House: Sept. 11, 2023 at 10 a.m. in 402 MacOdrum Library

Virtual Open House: Sept. 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. via Microsoft Teams

Navigating the Canadian Workplace Workshop Series

Are you looking for a job in Canada but aren’t sure where to begin? Are you thinking about working in Canada in the near future and looking for resources to answer some of your questions? Navigating the Canadian Workplace is a workshop series designed to support international students, and students who are newcomers to Canada, as you explore strategies for finding work and transition into the Canadian workplace.

Workshop topics include:

Beginning Your Job Search and Building Your Resume
Canadian Workplace Culture
Introduction to the Canadian Hiring Process
What to Expect in a Job Interview
Transitioning into the Canadian Workplace

This workshop series will be offered both in-person and online for fall 2023.

In-person workshops will run Tuesdays from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

If you prefer to do this workshop fully online, you can sign up for the asynchronous, self-directed workshop series where you can complete the individual workshops online at your own pace. For this option, you will have from Sept. 19 to Nov. 24, 2023 to complete the workshops.

For more information and to register, visit the Career Services Workshops page. If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please email mailto:ISWorkshops@cunet.carleton.ca.

Carleton Mobile App - Download Today!

Get connected and stay connected with Carleton Mobile, Carleton’s official mobile app for current students. Use Carleton Mobile to view your class schedule, search support services, access grades and stay up-to-date with student news and events.

Carleton Mobile is also used to share Emergency Notification System (ENS) messages with the Carleton community. You must allow notifications from both your device and the app in order to receive ENS messages.