TheGraduate@Carleton
March 14, 2024 Edition
Graduate Student News
Ravens Capture 2024 U SPORTS National Championship!
The Carleton Ravens women's basketball team has repeated as the U SPORTS Champions! The Ravens captured the program's third national title in a thrilling 70-67 victory over the Saskatchewan Huskies. Read more here.
Vote in the Mental Health Fee Referendum
Vote today (Thursday, March 14) and Friday, March 15 through online ballot in your cMail account. The proposed $25 per term mental health fee will help
increase mental health services, including more counsellors, to support students.
Call for Nominations: Serve on Senate Standing Committees
Join a range of Senate Standing Committees and contribute to the decision-making process and academic governance at Carleton. The deadline for nominations is March 31, with the term running from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Learn more and apply.
Last Call for Board of Governors Award Nominations
Carleton is in the final call for nominations for the Board of Governors Award, recognizing students who have made significant contributions to community service and volunteerism. The successful candidate will receive a $2,000 cash award in honour of their efforts. The application will close on March 22 at 4 p.m. Nominate a fellow student or yourself today!
Greenshield Canada Strike and Access to
Online Health Services Update
Greenshield Canada is currently on strike. Your health plan's online services have been enhanced to better streamline service during this time. For more information please consult the letter here.
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Dates & Deadlines!March 15, 2024
March 21, 2024 March 29, 2024 April 1, 2024
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. |
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!The 3MT at Carleton is a 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. Competition will be held on Thursday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Richcraft Hall second floor conference rooms. Participants will compete for prizes! First place: $1,000, Second place: $500, Third place: $250 “People’s Choice” prize: $150. |
Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Updates
Save the Date: GSA 2024-2025 Elections! Check your CMail Account to Vote Online.
GSA Carleton Peer Support Wednesdays
GSA is here for you to provide peer support or conversations about finding resources on and off campus and talking about everyday stresses. We welcome you to come to 600 Nideyinàn on Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., but please reach out to peersupport@gsacarleton.ca if those times do not work for you.
GSA Carleton Study Sessions!
Come to study sessions at the GSA Lounge at 600 Nideyinàn every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can study or work on whatever you like in a welcoming environment. Snacks and juice will be provided during these times and feel free to email peersupport@gsacarleton.ca for more information. Study sessions from now until Tuesday, April 23.
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Spring Career Fair on March 20Graduating this spring or exploring your career options? Attend the in-person Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the final Career Fair of the academic year and a chance to think strategically about your future. Please visit the mySuccess Co-op and Career Workshops and Events calendar to register. |
Paul Menton Centre Graduate Writing GroupThe Graduate Student Writing Group is for any graduate student working on an independent project (seminar or conference paper, grant proposal, journal article, thesis, manuscript, etc). The group provides a space for accountability for projects without traditional deadlines and the chance for students to set tangible writing goals for the session and for the upcoming week. Graduate Thesis Virtual Writing Retreat |
Writing Support by CSASJoin the Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) this Winter Term 2024 for their Academic Writing for English Language Learners sessions on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pick and choose the session that works for you or join all of them! Next session on March 20 will review noun phrases. Sessions are available hybrid: in person at 402 MacOdrum Library and on MS Teams. For questions, email: csas@carleton.ca |
2023 Co-op Awards: Graduate Co-op Student of the Year
The Co-operative Education Office held its 2023 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.
Aidan Oliver-Burgess is a Master of International Affairs student and winner of Carleton’s 2023 Graduate Co-op Student of the Year Award. Oliver-Burgess completed two co-op work terms as a Student Analyst with the International Security and Political Affairs Branch at Global Affairs Canada. She was nominated by Andrea Westcott-Lacoursiere, her Deputy Director.
The Threat Assessment division is responsible for identifying and assessing threats to Canada’s diplomatic missions abroad. Oliver-Burgess supported the team by researching and analyzing issues to produce strategic and operational threat assessment products in collaboration with domestic and international partners. She worked closely with diplomatic staff posted overseas and was uniquely exposed to both the work of the Canadian security community and the work of Canadian missions throughout the region. Throughout Oliver-Burgess’s work terms, she displayed exceptional dedication and commitment to the safety and security of Canadian staff, citizens, and permanent residents abroad.
Read the entire post about Oliver-Burgess' accomplishments here!
Teaching Assistants Official Info SitePlease visit the official Teaching Assistants site by the Office of the Deputy Provost to keep informed of duties and processes. Highlights include:
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TA Central Hub - Teaching and Learning ServicesThe TA Central Hub is a portal for TAs to watch pre-recorded training videos, access resource materials and share resources related to teaching. If you are a TA and would like to enrol in the Hub, please contact Sam Shortt. Virtual TA Writing/Working Session
Pedagogical Training Deadline Reminder - April 2 For questions, please email us at TASupport@cunet.carleton.ca. |
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