TheGraduate@Carleton
February 16 Edition
Graduate Student News
Winter Break Next Week
Carleton is officially closed on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 for the Family Day holiday. Classes are paused from Tuesday, Feb. 21 to Friday, Feb. 24, but campus remains open.
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Thriving vs Surviving Event Series: Navigating the Challenges of Grad School (Winter 2023)
A three-part event series providing tips and strategies on managing common challenges grad students experience during their studies is being offered by the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) in collaboration with campus partners. This series will cover common issues related to academic writing, navigating the supervisor and graduate student relationship, and student wellness.
All are welcome to attend. Registration with PMC is not essential for participation in this event series. We kindly ask you to review our meeting guidelines before attending.
Key Principles of Academic Writing: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Navigating the Graduate Supervisor and Student Relationship: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Coping with Multiple Commitments in Graduate School: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Registration is free for all sessions but required to attend. Registration closes two days prior to each event. All sessions will not be recorded for confidentiality purposes. If you would like a copy of the presentations after the event, have any questions about the event series or missed the registration deadline, please contact Laura at laurahnatiw@cunet.carleton.ca.
Attendance at all three events in the series is not required. Please register and attend the session(s) that fit your schedule and needs best!
*NEW* DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SUPERVISOR-APPROVED THESISThe official calendar states that the last day for graduate students to submit their supervisor-approved thesis, in examinable form to the department is March 1, 2023. This deadline has now been changed to APRIL 1, 2023. OTHER DATES & DEADLINES Feb. 17, 2023 Feb. 20, 2023 Feb. 20-24, 2023 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. |
Reminder: Emergency Notification System Test on February 21, 2023Carleton’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) has been modernized to make it more reliable. A test of the upgraded system will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at approximately 1:15 p.m. This test will include three types of notifications: campus computer screen messages, emails sent out to all Carleton University addresses, and a push notification through the new Carleton Mobile app. All alerts will clearly indicate this is a test of the system. Please note campus computer and Carleton Mobile alerts may include a noise. The Carleton Mobile ENS test will appear as a push notification which can be dismissed. No further action will be required once the test is complete. To ensure you receive ENS alerts on your mobile device, please download the Carleton Mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and ensure you enable notifications under your mobile device settings. For more information about Carleton’s emergency procedures, please visit Carleton’s Emergency Management website. 
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Message from GSA Carleton
The Graduate Students' Association would like to express support and sympathy towards students impacted by the earthquakes and aftershocks that have struck Northern Syria and Southern Turkey, resulting in more than 33,000 deaths and the destruction of infrastructure.
International Student Services Office EventsAsk an Advisor: Immigration Q & A - Feb. 17, 2023 Global Cafe: March 1, 2023 |
Iranian Students' Association of Carleton University (ISACU) - Looking to Add MembersISACU was recently established and the association is looking to add members. Please join the mailing list by filling out the link below. The link also includes pre-registration for the Iranian new year's event (Nowruz). ISACU can be followed on Instagram or Telegram (search ID on Telegram to join: @ISACarletonU) for updates on events and activities. |
Media Training Workshops in February and MarchAre you looking for guidance on how to engage with reporters and promote your research? Or do you want to know what to expect when you agree to participate in a media interview? Sign up for a virtual media training workshop that looks at the changing media landscape and provides tips for successfully and professionally interacting with journalists. Register for workshops on either Feb. 23, 2023 (10:30 a.m. to noon) or Mar. 3, 2023 (1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.) |
THE 2023 THREE-MINUTE THESIS (3MT) Contest is On!The annual 3MT contest will be held on March 17, 2023 in-person this year! The 3MT challenges grad students to communicate the key concepts of their research in a compelling presentation of three minutes or less. The contest prizes consist of the following: first place prize is $750, second place prize is $400, third place prize is $250, and one “people’s choice” prize of $150. For more information on the contest, see Rules and Eligibility. |
Did You Know Grad Students Have Their Own Mental Health Counsellor?Magda Georgescu is a counsellor with Carleton’s Health and Counselling Services who is focused on helping graduate students. To make a free appointment with Magda, please call the office at 613-520-6674. Once you call, you will speak with a Patient Care Coordinator who will send you an intake and consent form that needs to be completed before speaking with an Intake Counsellor. This intake session can also take place in person at the clinic, if that is your preference, and then you will be able to meet with Magda.
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Psychology Wellness CentreThe Psychology Wellness Centre is a virtual centre staffed by psychology graduate students who are trained peer wellness coaches. If you looking for non-urgent assistance with goal-setting, time-management, support to improve wellness goals, and information on other available wellness services at Carleton please complete the request form to meet with a peer wellness coach, https://carleton.ca/mental-health/resources/the-psychology-wellness-centre/ |
Summer Class Schedule is AvailableRegistration information for the 2023 Summer session is now available. You can view registration dates and other important information at carleton.ca/registration. The Summer 2023 class schedule is available in Carleton Central. |
Navigating the Canadian Workplace Workshop Series and International Alumni PanelNavigating the Canadian Workplace is a virtual workshop series by Career Services, designed to support international students, and students who are newcomers to Canada, explore strategies for finding work in Canada. This is a self-directed workshop series, meaning you can complete the individual workshops at your own pace. Topics include: Canadian Workplace Culture and Introduction to the Canadian Hiring Process. Registration is open now and the workshops will be available until March 20 for the winter term. For full details and to register, visit the Career Services Workshops page. New this term, join us in person for Navigating the Canadian Workplace: International Alumni Panel on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is a complement to the online workshop series but is open to all students. There will be alumni panellists from a variety of industries who will speak about their workplace experiences and share their insights and advice. |
Nominate a Carleton Woman for International Women's DayOn March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD), Carleton University is recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of amazing women in our community. Help showcase examples of leadership, achievement, positive change and hard work by nominating a Carleton woman — student, faculty, instructor or staff member — and have your shout-out appear on the university’s IWD webpage. Submit your nomination by Tuesday, Feb. 28. |
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