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2020 Meeting for the CFS National Circle of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students

29/1/2020

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She:kon, Ahniin, Tansi, Kwey, Ulaakut,

I am very pleased to announce the 2020 annual stand-alone meeting for the National Circle of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students. This year, the caucus will be gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia from March 6th-8th, and we have some very exciting programming planned. The meeting will include national elections for leadership, panels and workshops, caucus planning sessions, as well as an excursion with ceremony out on the land.

For more information, please view the notice here. To register, please fill out this form.

In solidarity,

Ashley Courchene 
Chairperson, National Circle of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students

Brendan Campbell 
National Executive Representative, Circle of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Students

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FASS Career Conversations

29/1/2020

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Attention FASS Students!
Where can a graduate degree from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences take you? Hear from a panel of four FASS alumni who have gone on to successful careers following completion of advanced studies at Dal. They will share their unique paths and you'll have an opportunity to ask questions.
This event is open to all graduate students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, as well as any other interested students. Light refreshments will be served.
The event takes place Thursday, February 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Council Chambers (2nd floor, Student Union Building).
Registration begins today! Visit this link to sign up and learn about the four guest speakers: 
https://www.dal.ca/…/career_conversations__faculty_of_arts_…
See you there!
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Dragons' Den Podcast Pitch Night

21/8/2019

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​CKDU has been Dalhousie’s Radio Station for the past 35 years and we are continually striving to bring students the music and news they want the most. With over 30 shows of Music, Podcasts, Political Debates, Newscasts and more, we are looking for students to share their voice with CKDU and all of Nova Scotia. We pride ourselves on being the number one community radio station in Halifax and sharing our community’s diverse culture and music on our airwaves.  

On September 3rd, in collaboration with Kings College and Dalhousie University for Orientation week, we are hosting our Dragons' Den Podcast Pitch Night! Come be a part of a night of Talent, Public Speaking, and Performances in a friendly competition with the winner receiving a show spot on our station and getting their podcast’s on CKDU, Spotify and Apple Music! 

We know that DAGS would be perfect for this event and we would love for your students to be a part of our exciting programs and our station as a whole. We look forward to seeing all of you there! If you or anyone you know is interested in pitching, please tell them to register with our programming director Seth Glasgow by emailing him at seth@ckdu.ca. 

Best Regards, 

CKDU’s Staff Collective 
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Dalhousie International Student Survey

2/6/2019

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The Dalhousie International Student Association -DISA- and the Dalhousie Association of Graduate Students -DAGS- would like to know about your experiences, needs and barriers as an international student at Dal. Your responses will inform Dalhousie's efforts and commitment to the international student experience.  

Please feel free to respond to any or all of the questions by following the link below. All responses collected will be strictly confidential.  This survey is expected to take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

All students who complete the survey will be eligible for a draw for two $100 visa gift cards and a pair of tickets to our upcoming camping trip to Kejimkujik National Park on June 15-16, 2019.

Please feel free to contact the Dalhousie international Students Association (DISA) at disa@dal.ca or the Dalhousie Association of Graduate Students (DAGS) at dags@dal.ca with any questions or concerns.
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CLICK HERE to take the survey.
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Reaching out to Black Graduate Student TAs, RAs, Postdocs and Sessional Lecturers

30/5/2019

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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
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energy3: Canada’s Energy Conference

30/5/2019

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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.



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Call For Presenters: CAGS Annual Conference

6/5/2019

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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.
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Writing Week May 6-10

24/4/2019

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How it works: writers (graduate students and others) register by email, show up at 9:00 a.m. in Killam B400, and tell the group what they will do that day. Writers return at 4:00 p.m. and tell the group what they accomplished.

Special feature this year: on Tuesday and Wednesday a.m., we will use the Pomodoro technique (writing in 25-minute spurts in the same room as other writers) to see if that gets you writing. If you would rather continue to write in your own space, that’s fine. Thursday a.m. will be an opportunity to peer edit and ask questions.

Please note: Writing Week is open to all Dalhousie students (or faculty or staff if they want to) who need to get a document written.

Monday: Day of planning and writing on your own
Tuesday & Wednesday: Writing using the Pomodoro technique in the morning; in the afternoon, writing on your own
Thursday: Peer editing and Q&A in the morning; in the afternoon, writing on your own
Friday morning: Continuation of the writing on your own & planning

For more information and to register email the Writing Centre at janice.eddington@dal.ca
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Conference: Building a Positive Supervisory Relationship

22/4/2019

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Perhaps the most important relationship you have as a graduate student is with your supervisor. Good student-supervisor relationships are associated with higher completion rates and faster times to completion. The relationship requires clear communication and shared expectations. Easy to say, but not always easy to do.

Join the Faculty of Graduate Studies for this half-day conference to explore the dynamics of the student-supervisor relationship and how they can be optimized. This event is for you whether you’re a new graduate student who wants to learn strategies and best practice or an experienced graduate student who wants to share what you’ve learned.

Time
Starts: Friday May 3, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Ends: Friday May 3, 2019 - 04:00 PM


Location
Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) C170

Additional Information
Agenda
  • 12-12:50pm: Lunch and Setting Expectations – Dr. Marty Leonard, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies
  • 1-1:55pm: Roundtable on Communications Strategies – Dr. Lynne Robinson, Director of the Interdisciplinary, PhD program
  • 2-2:15pm: Break 2:15-3pm: Graduate student panel on working with a supervisor
  • 3-4pm: Navigating Difficult Conversations and Power Dynamics – Nicole McKeever, Advisor, Dalhousie Human Rights and Equity Services


Contact
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RSVP by April 26th
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Research Bootcamp

15/4/2019

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Calling all RAs, TAs and graduate students: our annual Research Bootcamp starts in May!
Register Now
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