The Graduate@Carleton newsletter is typically distributed every Thursday morning. The next newsletter will be sent to you on Oct. 28. If you have any questions, please email us at: fgpa_newsletter@carleton.ca.

We’re almost at the half-way mark for the fall term. I know COVID is still affecting all of us but I want to congratulate you for staying the course. Grad school can be challenging at the best of times but coping with COVID has made it even more difficult. I know that some students have had to change their research plans to accommodate the pandemic while others still need to take some courses online. There is always help available if you require some assistance. Just click here for more information. Take care and my very best wishes with your studies and future endeavours.

Regards
Patrice Smith, Dean, FGPA

All students who have applied to graduate in the fall and who meet their degree requirements will officially graduate tomorrow Oct. 22, 2021 when the Carleton University Senate approves the list of graduates. An email confirming your graduation will be sent to you after the Senate meeting. Carleton will be hosting a virtual graduation celebration on Saturday, Nov. 13. Additionally, there may be events within your Faculty. Stay tuned as we will be featuring stories about some of our outstanding graduates.

Anyone coming on campus must complete the COVID-19 screening self-assessment every day through cuScreen. You will also need to use a QR code when you enter buildings. And you also need to complete the vaccination attestation form and submit this as soon as possible. You can find the form in cuScreen after you have logged in.

To find out when departments, including FGPA, are open on campus, click here.

To access FAQs about how Carleton is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, click here. For questions concerning current graduate students, click here. To view FAQs for prospective graduate students, click here. Over the past week, no new FAQs were added to the FAQs for prospective or current grad students.

Challenge yourself by signing up for our professional development initiatives. To learn more, visit the Graduate Professional Development website.

Coming up this week:

Oct. 22 at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Hows and Whys of Networking

Oct. 22 at 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Introduction to SPSS

Oct. 26 at 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Managing the Writing Process

Oct. 27 at 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Enhance Your Employability

You can also join us on Oct. 28 at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. to learn about some of the many non-academic career paths that Carleton Master’s and PhD graduates follow. Our latest Alumni Conversation features Ian Cooper, PhD, Director, Homelessness Data Collection, Analysis and Result Reporting Division at the Government of Canada. Register by clicking here.

Mitacs Training, which provides professional skills development courses for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across Canada, has launched a brand new curriculum. Find out more and register by clicking here.

Please note: because Mitacs Training workshops are separate from our PD offerings at Carleton, time spent in these workshops does not count toward paid pedagogical training hours for those working as TAs.

As we are almost at the halfway mark through this term, you may be feeling anxious due to a mounting workload. We are here to help. Check out the many health and wellness services for graduate students at Carleton. Please click here for a list of resources you can access.

Carleton is launching a broad and inclusive consultation process towards the next iteration of the Sexual Violence Policy. Members of the Carleton community are encouraged to review the draft plan of the consultation process and provide feedback throughout October.

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On Nov. 1, Zoom will require all users to update their accounts to version 5.5.0 or newer to continue using its web conferencing tools. Carleton Zoom users must, at minimum, be using version 5.5.0 (released February 2021) as of Nov. 1 to ensure continued access to all Zoom meetings, including those within Brightspace. You can download the latest version of Zoom here.

Applications are still being accepted for these awards:

• OGS: Applications: Nov. 15; Referee deadline: Dec. 1
• Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship: Nov. 15
• Master’s Tri-council: Dec. 1
• Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Awards: Dec. 1

Due to COVID, for the fall 2021 competitions, CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC will continue to accept unofficial transcripts if official transcripts cannot be obtained. Submission of an application will continue to serve as a formal attestation that the applicant has provided true, complete and accurate information in the application and its related documents. Students are expected to make every effort to provide official documents. Tri-agencies and FGPA may request official hard copies at a later date.

Are you looking at pursuing a PhD at Carleton? Then register for one of our Carleton Community Graduate Info Sessions. Dates and registration info are available by clicking here.

Every week, 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.

We have the power to impact our communities through Carleton-led initiatives that enhance the student experience, bolster research and expand scholarships and awards.

Join us for Giving Tuesday by submitting and leading your own crowdfunding campaign through FutureFunder.ca. This year there will be opportunities to unlock matching funds and to win additional funding for your campaign through our Giving Tuesday challenges. Submit your project by Nov. 1 to participate in this 24-hour global movement that inspires our communities to reimagine a better world for future generations.

The Through a Global Lens Photography Competition invites you to submit original photographs that showcase your international experiences both in Canada and around the world. The theme of this year’s competition is Colours of the World. You need to submit your photo before Nov. 2, 2021 and the top entries will be posted online for a chance for the Carleton community to vote for their favorite.

Find Out Details Here →

Share your experience in the 2021 Student Food Survey! This survey is an opportunity to improve student food experiences and to inform future projects that increase access to good food. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered for a chance to win $25 grocery gift cards. All responses are anonymous and are due before Oct. 29.

Interested in participating in a student discussion surrounding healthy and just food systems? Register for the online student town hall on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Any inquiries can be directed to carleton@mealexchange.com.

The SOAR Student Leadership Conference is an opportunity for you to share your ideas and to engage other students on topics that you are passionate about. Applications are now open for students who would like to present. The application deadline is Nov. 4, 2021. The event takes place on Jan. 22, 2022. Apply here.

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) is here to help. For questions about study permits, travel and quarantine plans, or health insurance, please email isso@carleton.ca.

Are you an international student planning to live in Ottawa for the first time this winter and looking to understand your options for on-campus and off-campus housing? Join the ISSO for Ottawa Housing Search 101 for International Students on Oct 28.  Click here for more information and to register.

Find out more on the ISSO website.

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As Star Trek Actor William Shatner recently went “where no man has gone before”, meet two alumni who are pursuing “out of this world” careers.

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The rise of e-health has been rapid. At any given moment, millions of medical devices are keeping patients in constant contact with their health care providers. These devices can make health care more efficient by letting patients know when they need to get to a hospital. Carleton cybersecurity researchers are working to ensure that these devices and related data are more secure.

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At some point in early 2020, cyberhackers breached thousands of websites around the world, accessing data in U.S. federal government agencies, the U.K. government, the European Parliament, NATO, and more. Described as the worst cyber-espionage incident in history, the attack gave the hackers access to sensitive information for months before it was discovered. While American politicians described the attack as an act of war, Professor Leah West says cyberattacks reside in a grey area of international law.

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In 2016, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called on Canadians to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” At the same time, it called on universities to increase the “integration of Indigenous knowledge” into the classroom. The Faculty of Public Affairs has sought to answer that call by bringing Indigenous history, perspectives and expertise into its curriculum.

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Join us on Oct. 22 for a webinar on preventing procrastination. Click here for more information and to register.

Check out this Oct. 27 workshop Children’s Art in Times of Crisis by going to this web page.

Register to celebrate the launch of Carleton’s new Centre for Community Engagement (CCE) on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. You are invited to learn about the centre, attend thematic workshops on community engagement and share your experiences of working with the community. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of Carleton’s first strategic plan focused on community engagement.

Oct. 25-29:
Fall break. Classes are suspended.

Nov. 25:
Winter term payment deadline. Click here for important payment information. Late payment charges and late registration charges apply to the student account on or after this date. Payment is required to complete the registration process.

Dec. 1:

• Last day for receipt of applications from potential winter (February) graduates.
• Last day for graduate students to submit their supervisor-approved thesis in examinable form to their department.

Dec. 10:

• Fall term financial holds preventing access to grades through Carleton Central and the release of documents will be applied to accounts with an outstanding balance.
• Last day of fall term classes.
• Last day for academic withdrawal from fall term courses (no financial adjustment).

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.