The Graduate@Carleton Newsletter is typically distributed every Thursday. If you have any questions, please email us at fgpa_newsletter@carleton.ca

Carleton College was established in 1942 to provide hope, opportunity and better futures for the women and men returning from ashes of World War II as well as those still reeling from the Great Depression. Fifteen years later, that non-denominational college officially became Carleton University.

This year marks Carleton’s 80th anniversary! Over the years, Carleton has flourished and grown, evolving into a dynamic research and teaching university with more than 31,000 students. Today the beautiful Carleton campus is the most sustainable in Ontario, the student experience is second to none, and a smart, caring community works together to create a better and greener future.

To read more about our 80th anniversary, click here. →

There are a couple of important changes coming to Zoom that students should be aware of before the start of term.

Authentication Coming to Zoom
To enhance security, Zoom hosts now have the option of requiring authentication so that only users who have securely signed into their Carleton account can join their meeting.

Some of your instructors may have already required authentication, but as of Aug. 29, 2022 it will be turned on by default for all Carleton Zoom meetings. From then on, you will need to sign into your Carleton Zoom account using your MyCarletonOne credentials to access your Zoom meetings.

Minimum Version Update
On Aug. 29, 2022, you will also need to update your Zoom desktop client and mobile apps to the latest version. These minimum version updates ensure that you receive the newest features and any privacy and security enhancements. Follow these steps to update your devices before Aug. 29 to ensure uninterrupted access to your meetings. If you haven’t already done so, you can also set automatic updates for your desktop client.

If you need help with Zoom, don’t forget to visit the Zoom at Carleton support site or contact Zoom Support.

FGPA’s fall orientation for new graduate students will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. The orientation session provides students with helpful information about starting graduate studies along with an introduction to student services on campus. New graduate students can register here.

NSERC will be hosting a Q&A Session for the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programs on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Attendees are encouraged to watch the informational videos on their own time via the NSERC YouTube Channel prior to the Q&A Session so the session can be focused on addressing specific questions.

Join from the webinar link

Webinar number (access code)
2439 014 5652

Webinar password
NSERC2022 (67372202 from phones)

For full details on all awards, please visit https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/awards-and-funding/

• Ontario Graduate Scholarship – Applications are now open! Deadline to apply is November 15, 2022 (11:59PM EST). Referee deadline is December 1, 2022. For full details on eligibility, deadlines and application processes, please visit the Carleton OGS website.
• Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement – Applications for the October 2022 competition are now open. Internal submission deadline is September 26, 2022.
• Rhodes Scholarship – Candidates who are interested in applying for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship must submit an internal Carleton application to be considered for university endorsement by Monday, August 29, 2022 (11:59PM EST) to Jenna McConnell (Jenna.McConnell@carleton.ca). Full details can be found here.
• Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral Program (CGSD) – Applications are now open! Students must apply via the appropriate agency portal.

Deadlines:

NSERC: September 26, 2022 11:59PM (EST)

SSHRC: September 30, 2022 11:59PM (EST)

CIHR: September 30, 2022 11:59PM (EST)

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) offers services and programs that contribute to positive international experiences for all Carleton students. They are dedicated to helping international and exchange students adjust to life in Canada and get the most out of their graduate programs with services such as:

• Assistance with Travel and Support
• University Health Insurance Plan
• International Student Events and Workshops

International Welcome Week is coming up! Calling all incoming international graduate students to join us at the official welcome event on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Graduate Student Social on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more details.

Members of the Carleton Athletics community are no longer required to pre-book their visits to the Fitness Centre, Women’s Only Fitness Centre and Trans and Allies Fitness Space. Women’s Only Fitness Centre and Trans & Allies Fitness Space hours will continue to be offered at their regularly scheduled times.

Registration is now open for fall programs including instructional fitness and CUFit programs. Register for an old favourite or check out some of our new programs. Looking to play as part of a team? Registration is now open for Fall Intramurals including Adaptive Boccia, volleyball, ultimate, soccer and much more!

You don’t have to join a class or team to be part of the Athletics community—join the loudest and proudest fans in Canada and support your Carleton Ravens as they chase U SPORTS glory.

The Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities is hiring a graduate student to facilitate the Carleton University Safer-Space Program (CUSSP) training workshop. This interactive workshop is designed to build an inclusive and safe environment for LGBTQ2S+ Carleton community members. In addition to conducting the CUSSP training workshops, the CUSSP Facilitator will support engagement initiatives with Carleton community members including creating communications content, developing educational resource materials, and organizing initiatives that support creating safer spaces for LGBTQ2S+ Carleton community members. Graduate students can apply through the MySuccess portal by Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

The Carleton University Senate is looking for a graduate student in good academic standing to serve on Senate for a one-year term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 on the Honorary Degrees Committee. For details and how to apply, please email kathy.mckinley@carleton.ca.

I-Start Orientation is a free, online mini-course designed for new international students studying at Carleton University. Through this course, graduate students will learn the information needed to help transition to student life at Carleton and in Canada.

Click here for more information →

Want to try your hand at writing an article? On a regular basis, The Conversation puts out a list of possible story ideas for PhD students and faculty to write about. Click here to find out about the latest opportunities.

There are still spots available for the Fall 2022 cohort of TLS’s Preparing to Teach Certificate program, which is designed for upper-year doctoral candidates. The cohort will run on Wednesday afternoons, from Sept. 21, 2022 until Nov. 30, 2022, and will focus on teaching theory and practice. Please click here for details.

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.