TheGraduate@Carleton
Date of Publication: Oct. 8, 2026
News
University Closed on Oct. 12
Carleton is officially closed for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, Oct. 12, and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the holiday, with reduced hours in some cases. Click here for more details on facility closures and reduced hours of operation.
Go Beyond Your Degree with the Global Citizen Scholar
Program
Want to connect what you're learning in your degree to the real world while building skills for your future career? Carleton’s free Global Citizen Scholar Program is a flexible program you can complete alongside your degree, helping you develop practical, cross-disciplinary skills that go beyond the classroom. Register in
Brightspace by Dec. 4.
TA Pedagogical Training Hub
Find training resources for Teaching Assistants (TAs) here.
Donate Books for Read it Forward Book Fair
Help give pre-loved books a new home by donating them to Read it Forward: The Free Book Fair. Donate gently used books by dropping them off in B550 Loeb Building by Nov. 12. Your donation could become someone else's next great read!
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Questions About Data? Register for a Data Drip Session with the LibraryHave questions about data, research data management, data management plans, or depositing data? Have time for a coffee? Join the Data Services team for the Data Drips series! The first sessions are on Oct. 20, from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Oct. 22 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Data Drips series continue every second Tuesday and Thursday until December. |
Funded Research Fellowships in the Indo-PacificCarleton International invites grad students in any field to apply for a funded research fellowship at an institution in the Indo-Pacific region. Students can propose a 2 to 4 month research visit to any eligible country between January 2027 and January 2028. Successful candidates will receive $10,000 for travel and living expenses. See SCIPP Student Fellowships for more information. The deadline for applications is Nov. 16. |
GSA Carleton: Graduate Students' Association
GreenShield Student Health & Dental Plan REMINDER! THE OPT-IN/OPT-OUT PERIOD DEADLINE IS OCT. 10
Are you a full-time graduate student? If you see a $479.52 Accident/Drug/Dental Insurance fee on your Carleton
student account, you are enrolled in the GSA Health & Dental Plan for 2026–2027. You should have received an email with access to the Student Benefits Portal, where you can:
• Opt out if you have comparable alternative coverage;
• Add your dependents to your plan.
If you did not receive the email that you can still register directly at: cfs.studentplans.ca and use your last name, your Carleton student identification number and the short code: CAR.
Having trouble registering or wondering why you did not receive the email? Contact Student First by Prosum: studentfirst@prosumbenefits.com
Are you a part-time graduate student? Part-time graduate students are not automatically enrolled in the GSA Health & Dental Plan. If you would like coverage for 2026-2027, complete the Part-Time Student Opt-In Request Form: (On our website and linktree!). Once we receive your information, we will add you to the Student Benefits Portal. You will then receive access to select your coverage and complete your payment.
Coverage options:
• Health Only: $306.48
• Dental Only: $173.04
• Health & Dental: $479.52
Submitting the form does not complete your enrolment. You must complete your coverage selection and payment through the Student Benefits Portal by the deadline!
Shannon Lecture—"Not Worth Mentioning": Preserving Unremarkable VideogamesDany Guay-Bélanger is a SSHRC and FRQSC-funded PhD candidate in game studies at the Université de Montréal and holds a master’s degree in Public History from Carleton. Guay-Bélanger will present a novel approach to researching and preserving the history of videogames. This hybrid event will take place in the Pellan Room at Library and Archives Canada (395 Wellington Street) and over Zoom on Oct. 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Commemorating Habermas: Significance and LegaciesJointly sponsored by the Department of Political Science and the Department of Philosophy, a faculty panel featuring Kyla Bruff, Philippe-Antoine Hoyeck, Achim Hurrelmann, and Hans-Martin Jaeger will offer perspectives on the work of the recently deceased German philosopher. Moderated by Myrto Mylopoulos. This in-person event will be held on Oct. 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 607, Pigiarvik. |
Upcoming Deadlines
Oct. 9: December examination schedule available online. Exam schedule for fall term final and fall/winter mid-terms.
Oct. 12: Statutory holiday. University closed.
Oct. 26 to 30: Fall break, no classes.
The academic dates and deadlines are prescribed by the University Senate. These dates are available at the University calendar website. Dates relating to fee payment, cancellation of course selections, late charges, and other fees or charges are available at the Student Accounts website.
Accessible Career TransitionsCareer Services offers specialized career-readiness programming for students who identify as having a disability. Through Accessible Career Transitions (ACT), meet with an ACT Advisor to receive individualized, adapted and ongoing guidance from a strengths-based approach. Topics addressed during ACT advising appointments and resources provided to students may include career exploration, job search and networking strategies and interview preparation. ACT advising is available to current students by appointment only. Students must first be registered with ACT to book an appointment. To register, please complete the registration form. |
Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)Meet The Immigration Advising Team Join the GO-ISSO for our Global Café |
Honouring Katherine A.H. Graham: Conversations About Her Life and Work
Featuring panel discussions and a keynote lecture on Oct. 22.
Honouring Katherine Graham: Conversations About Her Life and Work
Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The panels will feature presentations from local organizations, municipal leaders in the Leeds-Grenville and Gananoque areas who worked closely with Katherine, and Carleton colleagues, who will speak to the meaningful contributions she made as a scholar and volunteer in her communities. The panels will be moderated by Prof. Robert Shepherd. Learn more.
2026 Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture on Indigenous Policy with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty
Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The 2026 Katherine A.H. Graham Lecture brings together the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, and members of the academic community for a conversation on Indigenous participation and governance, child and family services, and the implications of federal policy for urban, northern and remote communities. Learn more.
Apply for a STAGE Graduate Student FellowshipSTAGE (Strategic Training in Advanced Genetic Epidemiology) is a Canada-wide training program in molecular epidemiology and statistical-omics that brings together expertise in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, computer science, AI, population health, and related areas. Trainees receive interdisciplinary mentorship and training in areas including AI in genomics, new-omic technologies, and the analysis and integration of biobank-scale, electronic medical record, and -omics data. Applications are currently being accepted for master’s and doctoral students with an application deadline of Oct. 30. Eligibility requirements and application instructions are available here. |
Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging Consultations ReminderA reminder that the Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging Task Force community engagement and listening phase will conclude on Oct. 15. The Task Force will work throughout the fall to develop draft recommendations on what we can do collectively to build a truly inclusive Carleton and foster a campus environment grounded in mutual growth, flourishing and a shared sense of belonging. Provide your feedback by completing the anonymous online consultation form or emailing the Task Force co-chairs.
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