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State of the Raven - March 17 to March 23, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Check out Carleton’s top tips on staying safe, creating a culture of consent and being a good neighbour when you celebrate.

 

Important Dates

Thursday, March 20, 2025: Registration for summer term courses opens for Carleton University degree students.

Refer to the Academic Year Calendar for all upcoming important dates.

 

Women's Basketball Team Earns Silver

The Carleton Ravens women’s basketball team earned the U SPORTS silver medal at the national championship tournament in Vancouver on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The Ravens advanced to the finals by beating uOttawa 84-60 in the semifinals.

 

How to Use Your Audit While Planning Registration

Did you know your academic audit (myAudit) is your roadmap to academic success, and the Academic Status Report (ASR) is its companion? Learn how to read your audit and ASR with the Registrar’s Office and the Academic Advising Centre at the Centre for Student Academic Support’s How to… from 10 to 2 session on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join in person at 402 MacOdrum Library or join virtually on Brightspace.

 

OSAP Deadlines for Winter Term

The full-time Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) document deadline is Monday, March 17, 2025. Students that are registered in a full-time course load and receiving OSAP in the winter term must submit all their supporting documents.

The application and document deadline for students registered in a course load of 40 per cent or less to apply for part-time OSAP for the winter term is Monday, March 17, 2025. Visit the Awards and Financial Aid OSAP eligibility and application instruction webpage for more information.

 
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Summer Term Registration Opens This Week

Registration for the summer session opens on Thursday, March 20, 2025 for degree students and Monday, March 24, 2025 for special students. The summer is a great time to catch up or get ahead in your studies. Read the full post on the Current Students website for tips and guidance in registering for summer courses.

 

Join the Fall Orientation Volunteer Team

Volunteer with Fall Orientation and help welcome new students to Carleton! The Student Experience Office (SEO) is looking for enthusiastic and energetic students to help host events throughout Fall Orientation. Join the SEO for the best two per cent of the year.

General applications close on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, while applications for team leaders and Head Ravens close on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

 

Career Services Networking Opportunities and Upcoming Events

From large-scale Career & Networking Fairs to one-on-one meetings through the Job Shadow Program, Career Services offers a variety of networking opportunities to connect with employers. Read the full post on the Current Students website to get to know the different types and benefits of each.

Career Services also has several employer and grad school info sessions coming up in the next few weeks. This includes grad schools abroad, opportunities to work in Japan and a career fair at the Kanata tech park.

 

2025 I-CUREUS and SaPP Showcase

Ever wonder what types of projects you could work on if you participate in the Internship-Carleton University Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (I-CUREUS) or the Students as Partners Program (SaPP)? Here’s your chance to find out!

Drop by the annual SaPP and I-CUREUS showcase to hear from program participants on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Future Learning Lab on the fourth floor of MacOdrum Library.

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Student Nominations for Senate Committees

Join a Senate Standing Committee to actively participate in shaping key academic decisions impacting you and your fellow students. Apply by Friday, March 28, 2025.

2025 Board Award Nomination Deadline

The deadline for Board Award nominations is fast approaching! Nominate yourself or another Carleton student who is making a significant community impact through volunteering by Friday, March 21, 2025.

 
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Boost Your Skills with One-on-One Writing and Learning Sessions!

Need extra help writing assignments or want to sharpen your learning strategies? Book a personalized one-on-one session with the Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS)! Whether it's brainstorming ideas for an assignment, perfecting your paper, tackling time management or developing stronger study habits, CSAS has you covered.

 

Join the Carleton Clean Commuter Challenge

In spirit of the Carleton Clean Commuter Challenge, Carleton invites all students to commute sustainably by walking, biking, carpooling or taking public transit to campus on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Submit your journey on the Carleton Sustainability website for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a four-hour e-bike rental.

Carleton Achieves Bronze Tier in Net-Zero Challenge

Carleton University 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.

 

Upcoming events

Monday, March 17, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Drop-In Mindfulness Meditation

Monday, March 17, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Rent Ready: Off-Campus Housing Workshop

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
CANTEACH Grad School Information Booth

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Culture & Conversations Drop-In

 

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Understanding Trauma and Improving Wellness Group

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
How to Use Your Audit While Planning Registration

 

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Campus Activity Board Wellness Night

Friday, March 21, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Neurodiverse Women’s Support Group

 
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