Student Centre Upgrade
The my.ucalgary.ca Student Centre (PeopleSoft) is getting upgraded and will be unavailable 5pm, Feb. 15 to 5pm, Feb. 17: Visit the IT website to find out more.

Deadline to Apply for Graduation/Degree – Mar. 31
Degree Requirements must be completed before Apr. 30, 2019. 

• Thesis-based students – Final paperwork submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Thesis submitted to the Vault.
• Course-based degrees – all courses must be completed by Apr. 30, 2019.

PhD students successfully meeting candidacy requirements between Jan. 1 and Apr. 30, 2019 will have their tuition fees changed to a continuing rate in Spring/Summer term 2019.

External Competitions
Taiwan International Graduate Program Internship Program, Feb. 28, 2019
Homus E-Commerce Research Scholarship 2019, Feb. 28, 2019
Douglas McRorie Memorial Scholarship, Feb. 28, 2019
MoArmouz E-Commerce Scholarship 2018-2019, Feb. 28, 20198
Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program, Mar. 1, 2019
Women Leaders in Projects Scholarship, Mar. 1, 2019
Engineers Canada, Mar. 1, 2019
Mercatus Centre Adam Smith Fellowship, Mar. 1, 2019
CCA Curatorial Internships, Mar. 1, 2019
AkzoNobel “Let’s Paint the Future” Startup Challenge 2019, Mar. 1, 2019
Institute for Liberal Studies Summer Fellowship 2019, Mar. 1, 2019
Focus! Climate Change Short Form Video and Digital Media Competition, Mar. 4, 2019
GSEP scholarship in sustainable energy development, Mar. 8, 2019
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations 2019 Fellowship Programme, Mar. 10, 2019
Respiratory Health Strategic Clinical Network Summer Studentship Award 2019, Mar. 15, 2019
Mercatus Centre Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship, Mar. 15, 2019
Mercatus Centre Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship, Mar. 15, 2019
Briq Summer School in Behavioral Economics 2019, Mar. 15, 2019

Information Session: All You Need to Know About the 3MT
Not sure if the Three Minute Thesis is for you? Want to find out more about how it works? Come to this two-hour workshop and learn more. Two sessions available: Feb. 19, 9:30 – 11:30 am (main campus) and Feb. 21, 10 am – 12 pm (Foothills). Register here.

Act Your Science: Improve Science Communication Skills – Starts Mar 26
Improve your science communication skills using recognized acting and improvisation methods. This unique training opportunity will improve your ability to present to all sizes of groups, while having fun with peers. Apply by Feb 27. Contact Brandon Craig for more information.

Career Link
Did you know that the Faculty of Graduate Studies endorses career and internship opportunities for Graduate students? Log in to the FGS CareerLink page to search. Current internship opportunities are available with multiple organizations. 

Upcoming and Online Workshops
Click here for a full listing of online workshops

All You Need to Know About the 3MT @ FGS Feb. 19, Foothills Feb. 21
Intercultural Conflict Resolution @ TFDL Feb. 20
Professional Networking Skills for Graduate Students @ Hunter Hub Feb. 21
Mitacs: Discovering the Entrepreneur Within @ Glenbow Mar. 5
SOTL Foundations for Graduate Students @ Taylor Institute Mar. 5
3MT: Effective Presentation Skills @HSG Mar. 5
3MT Vocal Skills @Crowsnest Halll Mar. 5
Understanding Systematic Review @ HSL Mar. 5
Searching MEDLINE Systematically @ HSL Mar. 5

Managing Finances & Making Credit Work for You - Mar. 1
Join NISS for a workshop facilitated by RBC to learn about managing finances, improving credit scores, understanding cash flow, etc. 5:00-6:30 PM, Hunter Hub, MacEwan Hall. Register here.

Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurship Awards (IDEA) – Feb. 18
Do you have an entrepreneurial venture and need extra funding plus an experts' advice? If yes, apply to the GSA’s IDEA now! This Award provides up to $23,000 in funding and on-going mentorship from Calgary Technologies Inc. More information here. Deadline: Feb.18, 4 pm.

The Inquiring Mind – Feb. 22
Join us in the Multipurpose Room, Crowsnest Hall, for breakfast and lunch over Reading Week and pick up a cert in mental health to boost your resilience! Certified by Canada's Mental Health Commission, this training is for grad students and taught by instructors from the SU Wellness Centre! Register at here.

CGG Information Session – Feb. 25
Graduate students in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and applied math are encouraged to attend this career session about job opportunities with CGG. Register here.

Documentary and Discussion – “Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners” – Feb. 26
The Graduate College invites everyone to the screening of “Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners” on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m., Crowsnest Hall, Multipurpose Room. About the segregation of Indigenous athletes the film inspires survival, hope, and reconciliation. Discussion will follow. Sign up here.

Idea Igniters – Feb. 27
Join UCalgary experts at the Calgary Public Library, as they explore the evolution of gender and equity in our society. Learn more.

Upcoming Money Smart Financial Literacy Workshop – Feb. 28
Effective Tax Strategies: Taxes 101: Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Register here.