Faculty of Graduate Studies

In this week's GRADpost:

Essential Reading
-New: Vote for People's Choice - Images of Research

-Reminder: GradO Recording and D2L

-New: Graduate Advising
-Important Dates

Scholarships
-Graduate Award Competition
-Workshops

My GradSkills
-Internships
-Workshops

GRADlife
-Taylor Institute

-Graduate College

-Around Campus

ESSENTIAL READING

New: Vote for People's Choice - 2022-23 Images of Research Competition

Vote now for your favourite entry in the 2022-23 Images of Research Competition! Voting closes on Feb. 12, 2023.

Reminder: GradO D2L Module for New Graduate Students

Don't forget to login to D2L via your student centre to access the Graduate Orientation module. Get information on services, supports, and important tasks to complete as you start your program. If you do not have access, please email [email protected].

Reminder: Recording of Winter 2023 GradO

If you were unable to attend orientation on Jan. 4, you can watch a recording here.

New: Graduate Student Advising

Grad students, connect with the Faculty of Graduate Studies' graduate academic and international advisors for help with academic issues, overcoming personal or academic barriers to your progress, supervisor concerns, or other issues related to academic regulations. The FGS team can help you find solutions and make referrals to other campus services. Learn more.

CONTINUING RATES FOR WINTER 2023
PhD students admitted Winter 2020 or earlier, who have a successful candidacy examination between Jan. 1, 2023 up to and including Apr. 30, 2023 are eligible to have their tuition fees reduced to a continuing rate in Spring term 2023.

Important Dates

January 20: Last Day to Add or Swap a Course Add to calendar

January 27: Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline Add to calendar

January 27: Thesis-Based Degrees: Last Day to Submit Required Forms to FGS and Thesis to The Vault to be Eligible for Winter Conferral and Cancel Winter Registration Add to calendar

February 13: Winter Conferral of Degree Add to calendar

SCHOLARSHIPS

Graduate Award Competition
Upcoming workshops, scholarship cafes and drop-in sessions! See website for details. Apply by Feb. 01, 2023 to your Graduate Program Administrator, unless your program has an earlier deadline.

Mackenzie King Scholarships Apply by Feb. 1, 2023.

External Scholarships:

London Goodenough Association of Canada 2023-2024 Scholarships, Apply by Jan. 27, 2023
Scholarship in Food Insecurity, Apply by Feb. 10, 2023
Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowships for Black and Indigenous Scholars at York University, Apply by Mar. 1, 2023
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation of Canada Scholarship for Canadian Women, Apply by March 31, 2023
CSA Group Graduate Scholarship, Apply by March 31, 2023
GSEP Scholarships, Apply by Apr. 7, 2023

MY GRADSKILLS

Featured Internships:

Check new winter and summer internship opportunities on the Graduate Studies tab of the Elevate platform.

Environmental Outreach Ambassador - Job #105235. Seeking 2 interns to perform an audit of the City of Penticton's waste and recycling program and educate residents on water conservation practices.

Global Affairs Canada International Security Branch Program - Job #104585. Providing support to Program Managers overseeing the Anti Crime and Counter Terrorism Capacity Building Program.

Workshops (See the full MGS workshop calendar here)

Mitacs - Writing and Presentation Skills - Jan. 25
Mitacs: Communication Skills - Jan. 27
Mitacs: Reconciliation and EDI - Jan. 30
Mitacs: Writing and Presentation Skills - Feb. 1

What is Life Design, and How Can it Help Me? - Jan. 20
Mitacs: Project and Time Management - Jan. 23
Mitacs: Project and Time Management - Jan. 31
Mitacs: Leadership Skills - Feb. 2

Managing Stress and Anxiety - Jan. 23
Pushing through Perfectionism - Jan. 24
Boosting Self Compassion - Jan. 25
Safer Substance Use: Harm Reduction 101 - Jan. 25
Neurodiversity Meetup: Creating a Vision Board using Art - Jan. 27
Motivation and Procrastination Workshop - Jan. 30
Managing Stress and Anxiety - Jan. 31

GRAD LIFE

Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

Taylor Institute Workshops - see Course Calendar for full listings

Teaching Assistant Workshop Series (online) - Learn more & register

Student assessment and feedback strategies for TAs, Feb. 7, 2023, 1–2 pm (MT) - Online
Professional development of TAs, Mar. 21, 2023, 10–11 am (MT) - Online

International TAs Conversation Series - Learn more & register
The Conversation Series for International TAs invites you to engage in conversations about being a TA in North America. There will be two sessions in the series, each dedicated to a topic such as providing feedback to students and resolving conflict.

Fostering a positive learning environment in your class, Feb. 28, 2023, 10–11 am (MT) - Online

Graduate College

2023 Winter Kit Collection

The Graduate College is excited to announce its 2nd Winter Kit Collection event. From now until January 30th, the Graduate College will be collecting donations to help people facing homelessness and shelter insecurity in Calgary’s harsh winter conditions. These items will then be donated to the Calgary Drop-in Centre on January 31, 2023. For more information on what and how to donate, please visit our website.

Around Campus

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Attend the Education Career Fair on Jan. 25

Employers from the education sector will be online to network, discuss their work and share advice for anyone interested in a career in education. This fair will help you discover teaching opportunities regardless of your degree path.

Learn more

Conflict Management and Upstanders Digital Badges

Are you interested in gaining skills for creating a safe campus and community environment, or skills for taking proactive steps towards your wellbeing and that of others? Then consider enrolling in the Conflict Management and Upstanders Programs.

Learn more

Careers in Sustainability and International Development Virtual Networking Event

Are you a graduate or undergraduate student interested in sustainability or international development? Join us for our BIGGEST networking event of the year! Connect with industry professionals to explore your career aspirations. Register by Jan 27.

Learn more

Tech Fest - Feb. 7, 2023

Connect with up to 40 different companies from Alberta's blossoming tech community through interactive booths and an optional video game lounge. Registration automatically enters you for prize draws. Learn more.

Attending Tech Fest? Make the most of the opportunity by preparing with workshops and mock interviews ahead of time (Jan. 25-27). Register via Elevate on Career Services Events Calendar.

English Corner

Join English Corner to practice communicating in English, and to meet other students who also want to improve their English on every Friday, 7:30 - 9 p.m. starting Jan. 20!

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Acts of Kindness

Come together to celebrate connection, kindness and mental health awareness with a campfire, performances and wellness booths.
Presented by the SCPA in partnership with the Campus Mental Health Strategy. Supported by Student Wellness Services.

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Experiential learning to advance SGD6

Are you interested in water sustainability? Join us at 3 PM on 24 January 2023 at the Office of Sustainability to play your part and support water sustainability on our campus.

Learn more