Tomorrow is the last day of classes for the fall semester. For the examination schedule, click here.

Carleton University will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 through Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 inclusive for the holiday season and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. For detailed holiday closures, please click here.

*** TheGraduate@Carleton newsletter is typically distributed every Thursday. The next edition will be sent in the new year. If you have any questions, please email us at fgpa_newsletter@carleton.ca ***

We will not forget them.

Geneviève Bergeron. Hélène Colgan. Nathalie Croteau. Barbara Daigneault. Anne-Marie Edward. Maud Haviernick. Maryse Laganière. Maryse Leclair. Anne-Marie Lemay. Sonia Pelletier. Michèle Richard. Annie St-Arneault. Annie Turcotte. Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.

33 years ago, a man walked into a classroom at École Polytechnique de Montréal (the university’s faculty of engineering) and brutally murdered 14 women in a horrific act of gender-based violence. This act shook our nation to its core and in response, the Government of Canada designated December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Following two years of commemorating White Ribbon Day online, Carleton’s Faculty of Engineering and Design returned to holding an in-person remembrance ceremony, gathering in the university’s new Engineering Design Centre.

A special honorary plaque that commemorates these 14 women is a new instalment for the Faculty of Engineering and Design and a physical reminder of the urgencies of the present and the need to act for the future we desire.

To read the entire article, click here.

Carleton is committed to ongoing learning and growing to deepen our understanding of gender-based violence through an intersectional lens and gaining skills to prevent, intervene and respond appropriately.

The university has support for survivors of sexual violence through Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC). You can access free and confidential support via web or text message with the new Carleton University Sexual Assault Support Chat Service. For immediate crisis support, you can contact the Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or the Sexual Assault Centre of Ottawa at 613-234-2266.

The Psychology Wellness Centre is a virtual centre staffed by psychology graduate students who are trained peer wellness coaches. If you are 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.

Physical activity has significant mental, physical and emotional benefits, but getting to the gym or participating in a sport isn’t always tangible for those who have experienced or are experiencing family or gendered-based violence. Francine Darroch, a professor in Carleton’s Department of Health Sciences, is addressing this problem with a timely project.  

Click here to read the entire article.

As the fall term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you get ready for finals:

• Check out the TLS Brightspace Channel for short video tours: watch tours on how to submit assignments, take quizzes and view grades. You will learn tips and tricks for completing your assessments and accessing grades when they are ready. Learn about the interface early so you will be a pro by the time finals arrive.
• Know how to troubleshoot error messages: Two common reasons students receive error messages include blocked cookies and browser caching woes. If you are encountering error messages in Brightspace or other Carleton tools, try clearing your browser cache and cookies or enable cookies in your browser.
• Course visibility for winter: Course visibility is always a hot topic at the start of the term. If your winter term course isn’t showing up yet, there may be a few different factors at play. Your course may not have started yet, or your instructor may not have opened the course yet. Read more about course visibility and access.

If you have any questions, D2L provides on-demand technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year via email, chat and phone. For assistance with email, network or login issues, please contact the ITS Service Desk. You can also visit the Brightspace Student Support website for instructions for basic course tasks.

On Jan. 4, 2023, Carleton Zoom users will be required to update their Zoom desktop client and mobile apps to the latest version. These minimum version updates ensure that you receive the newest features, as well as any privacy and security enhancements. The first time you open Zoom after Jan. 4,  you will be prompted to make the update. Please log in a few minutes in advance of your meetings to allow time for the update. If you haven’t already done so, you can also set automatic updates for your desktop client to avoid manual updates in the future.

To find out what’s new with Carleton ‘s Zoom settings, visit our What’s New with Zoom page. If you have any questions about these updates or need support, please reach out through the TLS Support Portal.

• Did you know the library provides a statistical consulting service to help students with their questions regarding quantitative data? Click here for details.
• To book a study space set aside for graduate students, please click here.
• The library has many services for graduate students. Please click here to view the comprehensive list.

Registration is now open for Adaptive Sports and Recreation programs, Instructional Classes and the ever-popular CUFit Pass. Whether you’re looking to get in shape or just have some fun, Carleton Athletics has classes for every interest and ability.

The orientation session will provide you with important information about starting your graduate studies, and you will have the opportunity to hear from members of the Graduate Students’ Association and a number of campus service representatives.

This is an in-person event on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please register here.

A reminder that students have free access 24/7 to many great services offered by the International SOS, such as medical, travel and personal assistance. Should you have any questions or need assistance as the fall term comes to a close, please email the ISSO office at: isso@carleton.ca.

As a graduate student at Carleton, you have access to a wide range of professional development resources, including transferable-skills workshops, writing and career consultations, public engagement competitions, and alumni interviews. We’ll help you establish your career narrative, so that you can enter the job market with confidence. For more information, visit the Graduate Professional Development website.

The Virtual Winter Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. This event will give you the opportunity to:

• Chat with recruiters and professionals. Meetings will take place as speed-networking-style conversations (about 10 minutes). This is done primarily through text chat, though some employers may use audio or video calls.
• Explore full-time, part-time, summer, and co-op opportunities and browse current job openings.
• Discover a range of organizations to see if you would be a good match.
• Optimize your time by learning about multiple employers in one virtual space.

Register for the Virtual Winter Career Fair

Dec. 9

• Fall term ends.
• Last day of full fall and late fall term classes.
• Classes follow a Monday schedule (full fall and fall/winter term courses only).
• Last day for handing in term work and the last day that can be specified by a course instructor as a due date for term work for fall term courses.
• Last day for take home examinations to be assigned, with the exception of anyone conforming to the Undergraduate Examination Regulations (section 4.1 of the Academic Regulations of the University section of the Undergraduate Calendar or the General Regulations in the Graduate Calendar (section 9).
• Last day to pay any remaining fall tuition fees to avoid a hold on access to marks through Carleton Central and the release of transcripts and other official documents.

Dec. 10-22
Final examinations in full fall and late fall term courses and mid-term examinations in fall/winter courses will be held. Examinations are normally held all seven days of the week.

Dec. 22
All take home examinations are due on this day, with the exception of those conforming to the examinations regulations in the Academic Regulations of the University section of the Undergraduate Calendar/General Regulations of the Graduate Calendar.

Dec. 25, 2022 to Jan. 3, 2023
University closed.

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.