TheGraduate@Carleton

March 26, 2026 Edition

Graduate Student News

March 27 Last Day to Complete TA Pedagogical Training
TAs who still wish to complete some pedagogical training this term, and get paid, the final date has changed from March 30 to March 27. After March 27 at noon, the training modules will close until the Fall. Questions? Email: tasupport@cunet.carleton.ca.

Diploma Pickup
Congratulations to our 576 Winter 2026 Graduates!
Diplomas are available for pickup at our Graduate Studies office located at room 512 in the Tory Building between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Diplomas will be held at the office for pickup until March 31. Please visit the convocation website for details about June 2026 convocation, which includes the full list of Winter graduates.

Deadline Approaching: Towards Carleton@100 Working Group Nominations
There is one week remaining to apply for membership of a Towards Carleton@100 Working Group. Students have a unique opportunity to put forward their perspectives and help shape the strategic directions that will guide Carleton toward 2030 and 2042. Now is the time to contribute to the university’s long-term future. Apply by March 31.

How to Stay Safe from Taxi Scams
Campus Safety Services is advising the community to remain vigilant about taxi scams. In these scams, an individual may ask for assistance paying a taxi fare using a debit or credit card, claiming the driver will not accept cash. In at least one reported incident, the vehicle involved displayed a taxi company roof sign. Learn how to identify if a taxi is legitimate.

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Upcoming Deadlines

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

April 1

Last day for graduate students to submit their supervisor-approved thesis, in examinable form to the department.
Last day for receipt of applications from potential spring (June) graduates.

April 3
Statutory holiday. University closed.

April 8

Classes follow a Friday schedule.
Last day that can be specified by an instructor as a due date for term work for full winter and late winter courses.
Last day for final take-home examinations to be assigned.
Last day of full winter, late winter, and fall/winter classes.
Winter term ends.

Graduate Students' Association (GSA Carleton)

GSA Elections 2026–2027: Nominations Open

Graduate students are invited to nominate themselves or a peer for the following positions:

GSA Leadership

Executive Committee (President, Vice-President External, Vice-President Finance, Vice-President Operations, Vice-President Academics)
Board of Directors

University and Faculty Representation

University Senate
Graduate Council
FPGA Committees

Key Dates

Nominations Close: April 1 at 4 p.m. (strict deadline)
Campaigning Period: April 2 to April 12
Voting Period: April 13 to 14 (online)

How to Apply
Nomination forms, eligibility criteria, and the full election timeline are available on our site.

GSA Carleton is hosting an End of Year Celebration on April 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the GSA Lounge located at 600 Nideyinàn. This event will celebrate the conclusion of the academic year, recognize departing student leaders, and welcome incoming members while strengthening connections within the graduate student community.

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Extended MacOdrum Library Hours from March 30 to April 23

As we get closer to the exam period, the library will be changing their hours to be open later and longer. Take a look through their building hours for the rest of the term. Please note, only floors 1 and 2 are open after 10 p.m., and only floor 2 is open after midnight.

Hours from March 30 to April 3
Monday, March 30: Open from 7:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday: 24 hours
Thursday: Close at midnight
Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Good Friday)

Hours from April 4 to April 23
Monday to Thursday: 24 hours
Friday: Close at midnight
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Open from 10 a.m.

2026 Discovery Lecture: Under Northern Waters

Join Carleton Science for a fascinating exploration beneath the surface of Canada’s northern oceans at this year’s Discovery Lecture on April 1 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Health Sciences Building, Room 1301.

At the event, Roger Bull of the Canadian Museum of Nature will discuss how scuba diving is transforming how he studies marine biodiversity in some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.

Click here for more information and to register.

Poster for Department of Psychology Graduate Research Conference

Co-Op Awards: Graduate Co-op Student of the Year

Sophia Miele is a Master of Public Policy, Policy Administration student and the Graduate Co-op Student of the Year, recognized for her significant contributions during her two co-op work terms as a Junior Officer with Public Services and Procurement Canada, Real Property Services Branch, within the Innovative Delivery Strategies team.

Miele was nominated by Senior Advisor Bob Perkins, who said that Miele demonstrated “a level of analytical rigor, professionalism, and initiative well beyond what is typically expected of a co-op student.”

Government Engagement Grants Program Available for Master's Students to Apply

The Government of Canada's Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) has launched its targeted engagement grants for $50,000 and their Young MINDS Initiative for $10,000. Apply by April 7.

Click here for details.

Free National Data Management for Reproducible Research Workshop

The Digital Research Alliance of Canada is hosting a free, online workshop, held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for two weeks from May 4 to 15 that will introduce participants to best practices in both Research Data Management (RDM) and computational reproducibility with the R programming language.

Participants will work through a mock research project with synthetic survey data. This program is targeted at graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with little to no experience in RDM or coding. Applications are now open and will close on April 7.

For details and to apply, click here.

TIM Alumna: Carleton Classroom Assignment Launches International Business

Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria—a fast-paced city that’s now home to more than 20 million people—taught Chika Oguh how to be adaptable and resilient. “Lagos brings out the best in you,” says Oguh, a graduate of Carleton University's Technology Innovation Management (TIM) program and the founder of My Afromania, an Ottawa-based clothing company.

After earning an undergraduate degree at university, Oguh worked in business development, product strategy and sales in the banking, tech and energy sectors. These experiences sharpened her understanding of “value creation” — knowledge that would later shape her entrepreneurial success. A decade into her career, Oguh decided that she wanted to do something more impactful and began looking into opportunities abroad. Carleton’s TIM program caught her attention and she has never looked back.