A message from the Dalhousie Black Faculty and Staff Caucus:

Dear Black Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Sessional Lecturers,

As Co-Chairs of Dalhousie’s Black Faculty and Staff Caucus (DBFSC), we are reaching out to
Black individuals at Dalhousie that are currently employed in sessional, TA, and postdoctoral
positions at Dalhousie to introduce DBFSC and determine interest in meeting with a few
members of DBFSC Executive in June 2019 to discuss how the DBFSC can provide support in
addressing concerns around equity and inclusion in the workplace and on campus,.

The mission of DBFSC is to promote a greater sense of community, advocate progress, and
maintain ongoing support for Black faculty, staff and students at Dalhousie University in an
effort to enhance cultural diversity within the University and support the academic mission of the
institution. Our mandate is:

• To serve as a voice for the concerns of the Black communities at Dalhousie University,

particularly faculty and staff, to the Board of Governors, the Senate, senior administration
and others as appropriate;

• To advise the President regarding matters related to the Black communities on campus;
• To support the academic and professional development of Black faculty and staff at

Dalhousie University;

• To advocate for the recruitment and retention of Black faculty at all ranks and Black staff

at all administrative levels to promote equity and to ensure that representation at
Dalhousie University is at or above the levels required by the Federal Contractors
Program; and

• To work with relevant others at Dalhousie University, including the various bargaining

units, to ensure and maintain equitable treatment in promotion, job opportunities, and a
work environment that is free of discrimination and racial tensions.

There are two categories of membership in the DBFSC: Members and Associate Members.
Members include faculty and staff at Dalhousie University who self-identify as Black and wish
to join. Associate members include all faculty and staff at a University in Nova Scotia who self-
identify as Black and wish to join. Associate members have a voice but cannot vote.
To indicate interest in meeting with DBFSC Executive, please contact dbfsc@dal.ca or reach out
to one of us below.

We look forward to hearing from you.

With best regards,

Ingrid Waldron, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University
Co-Chair (Faculty), Dalhousie Black Faculty and Staff Caucus
Email: iwaldron@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-4267

Amina Abawajy, Education Advisor, Human Rights and Equity Services, Dalhousie University
Co-Chair (Staff), Dalhousie Black Faculty and Staff Caucus
Email: am461841@dal.ca
Phone: 902.494.7704

Registration is Now Open! 
Head to our website to register for energy3 today:
energy3canada.com/registration-2019
The inaugural energy3: Canada’s Energy Conference will be launching in Halifax, Nova Scotia from October 16-18, 2019. energy3 is a three-day conference and trade exhibition focused on Canada’s energy industry, putting the spotlight on our strengths, challenges and opportunities.

Canada has abundant energy resources – many of them largely untapped. As the world moves towards a low carbon economy, Canada’s energy sector can play a significant leadership role. A strategic effort in balancing traditional energy resource development with established and emerging renewable energy sources, along with adoption of clean technologies across the sector, can lead to both economic and environmental benefits for Canadians.

Join us at energy3 and be a part of the conversation to create a sustainable future for Canada's energy industry. 
Early bird registration rates begin today!
 
energy3 Conference Registration Options:

Conference FULL DELEGATE (3-day):
Includes access to all conference sessions, keynotes, plenaries, exhibition, welcome reception, refreshments & lunches. 

Conference FULL DELEGATE/GALA DINNER Combo:
Includes access to all conference sessions, keynotes, plenaries, exhibition, welcome reception, refreshments & lunches and the Gala Dinner.

Conference SPEAKER (for invited speakers only):
Includes access to all conference sessions, keynotes, plenaries, exhibition, welcome reception, refreshments & lunches.

Conference STUDENT (student ID required):
Includes access to all conference sessions, keynotes, plenaries, exhibition, welcome reception, refreshments & lunches.

EXHIBITOR (booth & additional passes): 
Exhibitor passes provide access to the exhibition, refreshment breaks, lunches and networking reception.

GALA DINNER:
Includes access to the pre-dinner reception & dinner.

CAGS is very pleased to announce that our next annual conference, on November 6-8, 2019 at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax, will be focused on the theme, ‘Graduate Student Formation for the 21st Century.’

The critical problems and opportunities of the 21st century place great demands on our researchers, scholars, and professionals. We are in need more than ever for wisdom, critical thinking, adaptability, and commitment to the public good in our most highly educated citizens. Universities have profound opportunities and responsibilities to set the conditions where these holistic attributes can grow in the context of students’ deep learning and knowledge creation. What are these conditions, and how are we promoting the ‘formation’ of our future thinkers, change agents, and leaders?

We invite proposals for concurrent sessions at the conference on topics relevant to this theme, which may include:

• Academic culture
• Education in research ethics and integrity
• Graduate supervision and mentorship
• Identity formation
• Indigenization of the academy and support for Indigenous students
• Student-centric practices
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Broadened research and dissertations (see the CAGS Task Force Report on the Dissertation)
• Career awareness and preparation
• Expanding forms of graduate education (e.g., professional master’s, online degrees, micro-credentials)

The CAGS conference will provide the opportunity for authors to share research, practice and experiences through the following range of presentation types:

• Individual Paper Presentations
• Panel Presentations
• Round-table Discussions
• Interactive Workshops
• Lightning talks – 5 minutes each on topics or initiatives of interest
• Poster Displays

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We welcome student participation in these sessions.

Proposals for concurrent sessions should include a working title, a brief description of its aims and goals, and the name(s) and affiliations of proposed speaker(s). Note that speakers are responsible for the costs of their travel and accommodation. CAGS will make necessary arrangements for audio-visual requirements.

Proposals are being accepted until May 30, 2019.

To submit a proposal, please visit this link and fill out the form at the bottom of the page.