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Deadline for Submitting Health and Dental Opt Out/In
September Annual Registration
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GSA, AGM Reminder
Tuesday, Sept 24 at 5:30pm
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, Sept 24 at 5:30pm sharp (doors open at 5 for registration), in the Last Defence Lounge 350, MacEwan Student Center. You will be required to show your student ID. We will be serving a delicious assortment of refreshments to all who attend. Remember, all graduate students are eligible to attend the General Meeting and your attendance is encouraged and very much appreciated and
as this is a great chance to participate.
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Understanding Canadian Business Culture
*limited space available, register now!
Workshop by GSA's Julie Brown
 Get an understanding of how Canadians do business. You will learn the proper etiquette for communication, the driving force behind business, and how YOU fit in. As a huge component in job seeking success is to network, you will be instructed on the various opportunities there are to integrate with others both on campus and off. Register at: careers@gsa.ucalgary.ca
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - MacKimmie Library Tower 214 |
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International Students Email List
Be Informed!
 Be informed about events for international students before they make it into the newsletter! Subscribe to the GSA international students' email list. It's as easy as sending an email to int@gsa.ucalgary.ca |
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Alberta Graduate Citizenship Award
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2013
 The Graduate Student Association is seeking applicants for the Alberta Graduate Citizenship Award. This award recognizes graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their fellow students and/or Alberta communities through public service and volunteer activities. Individual awards are granted in the amount of $2,000 and 20 such awards are available to U of C Students. To qualify for this award, students must submit their application to the GSA by Tuesday, October 15. The GSA Award Committee will choose the 20 top applications. These applications will then be sent to the Government of Alberta for approval. The GCA Application and Terms of Reference can also be found on the Alberta Learning Information Service website: http://alis.alberta.ca/ps/fo/pay/scholarships/info.html?EK=2958 Submit a PDF copy of your application to GSA Award Committee Chair, Jennifer Moore, at: gsaaward@ucalgary.ca. The application deadline is 4:30 PM on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Late applications will NOT be accepted. . |
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Attention DGAs
Operational Bursary Deadline: Oct. 15
 If you are a member of a DGA please make sure your executive let the GSA know of any changes that your DGA has gone through. These changes could be:
- name change - new executive - GRC reps Please fill out the DGA Change of Information/Operational Bursary Form on the website http://gsa.ucalgary.ca/services/dga-funding.html |
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International Students Night Out
*Now available to all students!
 Theatre Calgary, in cooperation with the GSA is offering discounted tickets for the Wed. Sept. 25 @ 07:30 PM show of Kim's Convenience (By Ins Cho). Tickets cost $35 and can be reserved by e-mail to int@gsa.ucalgary.ca on a first come - first served basis. 'Kim's Convenience' tells the story of the Korean immigrant Mr. Kim who for many years has worked hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience store.
Now, as he nears retirement, will anyone keep the doors open? You'll laugh out loud at this fractured and loving family as they face the future and confront the past. |
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GSA Twitter
@GSACalgary
 Follow the GSA Twitter account for up to the minute updates about important deadlines, workshop dates, giveaways and much more! We can be found at: https://twitter.com/GSACalgary If you're already on Twitter follow us at: |
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Preparing to Defend Your Thesis:
Managing Your Anxiety
Preparing to defend your thesis can be a significant anxiety provoking experience. In this workshop, you will increase your understanding of your anxious response and learn how to change these reactions. Strategies to reduce and manage anxiety during your defense will be demonstrated with time to practice these skills. As your date of defense approaches, your confidence will increase during this crucial event in your graduate educational process. This is a popular workshop, so make sure to register early!
Tuesday, October 8, 12:00-1:30
To register: http://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/mhaw/registration
See our full listing of events for Mental Health Week at http://www.ucalgary.ca/wellnesscentre/mhaw
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Terry's Cause on Campus
Friday, October 4, 2013
 For the second year, the University of Calgary is proud to be taking part in Terry's CAUSE on Campus 2013, a national event/run to honour Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The event will unite universities and colleges from across Canada, as they participate in the walk/run, and raise funds for cancer research to celebrate the legacy of this Canadian hero. The Terry Fox Foundation and The Terry Fox Research Institute support and endorse this event. Join us on Friday, October 4, 2013, to walk or run a 5km route around the university campus. T-shirts will be sold prior to and at the event and all proceeds go to the Terry Fox Foundation. Be creative and share your enthusiasm! Participants can win some great prizes and campus swag for their team spirit. Time: 11 AM - 1 PM Location: Olympic Oval (red paperclip sculpture) Guest Speaker: Darrell Fox, Special Advisor, the Terry Fox Research Institute, Terry's brother Sign up to participate here More info on Terry's Cause on Campus... |
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Put Your Science to Work
The Postdoctoral Association of the University of Calgary (PDAC) invites you
"Put your Science to Work"
Friday, September 27, 2013
9:00 am - 12:40 pm
Escalus Room, MacEwan Student Centre
This is a special FREE event where PDAC is bringing in Peter Fiske, PhD (CEO, PaxWater Inc, California - scientist and entrepreneur) to give two workshops on (1) Entrepreneurship for Scientists and (2) Communication and sales skill. See attachments for a description of each workshop. There will be a special welcome by Ed McCauley and Andre Buret, your Vice-President (Research) team. Don't miss out!!!
RSVP required by September 19
www.peterfiskecalgary.eventbrite.ca
Coffee and light bites provided |
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Strategic Grant Writing Development Workshop
October 2 - 4, 2013 8:30AM ~ 5:00 PM
*CFRE Accredited Course for 20 contact
hours or 20 Continuing Education Points!*
Participants completing the workshop will receive the following: a Certificate of Completion accredited by CFRE, grant funding CD, bonus fundraising CD, expert grant training instruction from industry leaders.
Visit our website http://www.writegrant.us or call *(877)
414-8991 to signup now.
To be held at: University
of Alberta - Edmonton, Alberta |
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Call, email, text or tweet for more information or to inquire. |
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Want Leadership Experience?
 Take on a leadership role that will help to shape the future of professional development at the University of Calgary. As a My GradSkills Ambassador you will connect with graduate students across departments and help students in your own program find the resources and training they need to succeed. You will also gain recognition through credit on your Co-Curricular Record. Visit the My GradSkills website to get more information or apply. |
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Mitacs Practice Your Presentation Skills
1 workshop - spots still available!
This highly interactive, full day workshop provides tips and techniques as well as lots of time to practice speaking about your research, and to give and receive feedback. This workshop has been held many times at the University of Calgary and always receives rave reviews from those who have attended. More information and registration.
Thursday October 3rd │ 8:30am-4:30pm │ Legacy Suite Dining Centre |
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Grad Studies, Leadership and You!
NEW DATES!
 Leadership and Student Engagement invites graduate students to participate in a voluntary research study about their experiences with programs and services at the university that support the development of leadership skills. Those who participate in a focus group (approximately 90 minutes) will have their names entered in a draw to win one of two $100 gift cards for the University of Calgary bookstore. Tues. Sept.24 | 3pm OR 5pm OR 7pm | TFDL 403 Wed.Sept.25 | 10am OR 1pm OR 3pm | TFDL 405 Participants are asked to confirm their participation with the Research Assistant by email (tvbraun@ucalgary.ca) no later than 2 days prior to the focus group they wish to attend. The University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board has approved this research study. |
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Graduate Studies and Gender Scholarship
Friday October 4, 2:00-3:30 pmUniversity of Calgary main campus, SS729 Open workshop facilitated by Grace Lore and Kelsey Wrightson Join Kelsey Wrightson and Grace Lore, PhD students in UBC's Department of Political Science and Research Associates for the pro-democracy website, womensuffrage.org at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, for a discussion of their sometimes tumultuous relationship with feminism and graduate studies. They will discuss the struggle to keep academic projects rooted in real-world feminist issues and to honour feminist scholarship even as they are often the only women and the most junior scholars in the room. The talk will include opportunities to workshop the challenges of doing gender-informed and feminist-based scholarship. Pre-registration is kindly requested. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. For more information, or to register for the event: www.ucalgary.ca/awa/ (click register now on the right hand side) |
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About Us
The University of Calgary Graduate Students' Association represents the collective interests, but not individual opinions, of graduate students to governing bodies of the university, all levels of government and the surrounding community of Calgary. The University of Calgary GSA is a member of the Alberta Graduate Council.
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Contact Us
University of Calgary Graduate Students' Association
214 MLT
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
403 220-8609
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