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State of the Raven - January 29 to February 4, 2024

Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Visit the Black History Month webpage throughout the month as the Carleton community mobilizes to celebrate and highlight Black leadership, achievements and experiences.

 

Important Dates

Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Last day to withdraw from full winter and the winter portion of fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Thursday, February 1, 2024: Last day for academic withdrawal from early winter courses.

 
 
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Catch the Capital Hoops Classic this Friday!

A limited number of $25 student tickets are still available for the 2024 Capital Hoops Classic! The biggest university basketball game in Canadian university sports takes over the Arena at TD Place on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Stay safe and have fun at these epic Rivalry Series games by following these tips to help reduce harm, be a good neighbour and create a culture of consent. Go Ravens!

 

Too Good to Be True? How to Spot a Fraudulent Job Posting or Recruitment Effort

Is this job a scam? Is it too good to be true? The answer in most cases is yes. If someone wants to hire you right away and send you money for doing nothing, then it’s a scam.

Familiarize yourself with these 10 warning signs to protect yourself from fraudulent practices when job hunting.

 

National Day of Remembrance: Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

The Green Square Campaign, commemorating the victims of the 2017 Quebec City mosque attack, will be observed on campus on Monday, January 29, 2024. The campus entrance bridge will be illuminated in green. Green squares, symbolizing unity against Islamophobia, will be available in the Nideyinàn Galleria, at Parking Services in 204 Pigiarvik (ᐱᒋᐊᕐᕕᒃ), and the Student Experience Office in 430 Tory Building.

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Coming Up at Career Services

Career Services regularly highlights upcoming workshops, info sessions and programming to showcase the variety of opportunities that are available to you as a student (and beyond).

 

Fall Orientation 2024 – Volunteers Needed

Fall Orientation volunteers are integral to a successful Fall Orientation week in September.

Fall Orientation team volunteers have the opportunity to assist in event execution and interact and welcome new students to the Carleton community. Volunteers also participate in exciting events throughout the summer and can add the experience to their Co-Curricular Record. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

 
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CU on the GO Maintenance on Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The CU on the GO print system will be temporarily down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m., returning online in the early afternoon.

If you need to print during this outage, please visit the Print Shop in 102 Pigiarvik (ᐱᒋᐊᕐᕕᒃ).

Are You Planning to Graduate in June?

If you plan to complete your degree by the end of the winter term, you should double check your Degree Audit Report after you have registered in all your courses and ensure it contains the correct notation. Also, be sure to apply to graduate via Carleton Central (log in through Carleton360) by Monday, April 1, 2024 for spring (June) graduation.

 

Planned Web Service Outages – Sunday, February 4, 2024

There will be scheduled disruptions to ITS services for software upgrades on Sunday, February 4, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Please refer to the full posting for a complete list of services that will be affected by the maintenance. 

Changing Your Program Elements

Do you want to add a concentration or minor to your degree or try another major altogether? If so, please note returning undergraduate degree students need to request changes via the Change of Program Elements page in Carleton Central (log in through Carleton360).

 
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Upcoming events

Monday, January 29, 2024
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bob Ross Paint Night

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
4:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Umoja Student Success Series: Interview Prep and Headshot
 

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Empowering Your Self Esteem Series
 

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. 
Writing for Academic Purposes

Thursday, February 1, 2024
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Resume Workshop – Session 2: How to Write a Persuasive Cover Letter

Friday, February 2, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Capital Hoops Classic: Women’s Basketball vs uOttawa

Friday, February 2, 2024
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Capital Hoops Classic: Men’s Basketball vs uOttawa

Sunday, February 4, 2024
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Women’s Hockey vs Montreal

 
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