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GSS Weekly Newsletter‏

From: Ngwatilo Mawiyoo [mailto:communications@gss.ubc.ca]
Sent: November-07-13 12:59 PM
To: gradadminstaff
Subject: GSS Weekly Newsletter

 

Happy November!

Thank you for your support last week. We got a good number of graduate students together, to celebrate halloween, including a few with their young’uns who carved up some pumpkins. There aren’t many opportunities in the year to make that kind of connection with our graduate student community, and especially those with families. Thank you for forwarding these on.

Ngwatilo

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Dear Graduate Students,

First, a special shout out to the folks who came out last Friday! Check out some of the pictures on facebook! (And while you’re there, join our Facebook Group!)

– Reminder: Coffee’ll Fix it is this and every Thursday at 3pm at Seedlings Cafe.

– Join the team! Apply to be The GSS Council Speaker! (Deadline Extended)

– Check Out: Beautiful Africa: Graduate Student ‘Pecha Kucha’ Style Presentations (Nov 14)

– On Careers: Check out this interview with Harish Vasudevan PhD on transferring technical skills to industry

– And the Koerner Library Research Commons November Workshop schedule is out.

– Looking for extra money? Consider teaching GRE & GMAT Preparation Courses in Vancouver.

– PhD Comics have made a very scientific graph about what’s happening (or not happening) in your work pattern. It explains everything.

Peace and Giggles,

Ngwatilo

GSS Communications Coordinator

communications@gss.ubc.ca

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Conferences CSSE

Canadian Association for Teacher Education 2014

Dear CATE members,

This is a gentle reminder of the impending November 27, 2013 proposal submission deadline arriving in three weeks. The CATE executive is anticipating a wonderful range of teacher education topics at CSSE in 2014 and would love to receive a proposal from you and have your voice and insights join the conversation.  The conference will be at Brock University in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, from May 24 – 28, 2014.
 
You can access the call for proposals athttp://www.csse-scee.ca/conference/   Please note once again that the deadline for submissions is November 27
 
When submitting your proposal, don’t forget to renew your CSSE and CATE memberships and to select CATE as the destination for your proposals. The on-line submission system allows you to choose from 4 types of sessions: “multiple single paper session”, “symposium/panel session”. “small roundtable”, or “poster”. We will attempt to accommodate your preferred type of session, depending upon submission numbers and session availability. A reminder as well that you may only submit one proposal to CATE as a First Author in an attempt to avoid scheduling difficulties.
 
We will also be sending out a call for proposal reviewers in the coming weeks. Please consider volunteering to make this important contribution to the success of our meetings.
 
Looking forward to reading your proposals and meeting you in St. Catharine’s in 2014!
 
Sincerely,
Julie Mueller
Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy
CATE Program Chair 2013-2014
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Announcements

Stay Safe: RCMP composite drawing of suspect

A sketch of the aleged attacker has been posted on the UBC Stay Safe site: http://www.ubc.ca/staysafe/

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CSSE

CSSE Newsletter

A new edition of CSSE News is available.You can find an archive of previous newsletters at the following URL:http://www.csse-scee.ca/news/

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Announcements

Nov 14 – FoE Reads Community Book Club Continues

Hi All,

We had a wonderful community turnout at our first book club event. We have another book club discussion set for Thursday Nov. 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Staff Room at Point Grey Secondary School (5350 East Blvd). The focus of this book club discussion will be on gender, harassment and bullying in schools and classrooms.
Our speaker for the event is Dr. Elizabeth Meyers (California Polytechnical State University).
The format will be similar to our first book club meeting, where our speaker will set a context for the topic in relationship to our chosen book, The Absolute True Diary of a Part-time Indian. We will then break in to book club discussion groups to talk about themes of the book and the role of educators, parents, and community to address the issue. We will then conclude with our guest speaker who address strategies to support students.
Please join us even if you have not finished reading the book. There are opportunities for all to take part in discussions.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Jan Hare
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Announcements Speakers

Nov 22 – SFU Vancouver Event: Gwynne Dyer

The SFU Vancouver Speaker Series returns on November 22, with “Climate Wars,” a lecture by Dr. Gwynne Dyer.

Moderated by Georgia Straight editor Charlie Smith, Climate Wars is based on Dyer’s book of the same name. Drawing on interviews with scientists, policy-makers, and military strategists, in a dozen different countries, it explores the grave geopolitical implications of large-scale (and probably rapid) climate change.

Dyer has worked as a freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster, and lecturer on international affairs for more than 20 years, but was originally trained as a historian. With a Ph.D. in Military and Middle Eastern History from the University of London, Dyer served in three navies, while his first television series, the 7-part documentary ‘War,’ aired in 45 countries.

What: Climate Wars: Gwynne Dyer
When: November 22, 2013 – 7 pm
Where: Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings St.
Cost: $20, purchase online

The SFU Vancouver Speaker Series is supported by SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement, SFU Public Square, SFU’s Centre for Dialogue, SFU’s Institute for the Humanities and Gen Why Media.

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CSSE Publication Opportunities

CATE Polygraph Series

Good Afternoon CATE Folks       
 
In 2009 CATE started a book series dedicated to research and scholarship on teacher education within the Canadian context: “Canadian Research in Teacher Education: A Polygraph Series”. The Series has the purpose of supporting teacher education practices and research in teacher education in and across Canada.
 
1.    The publications within the Series are themed books, creating a series that allows a focused contribution to the Canadian teacher education discourse and teacher education practice.
2.    The books will be polygraphs (‘polygraph’ = many writings) rather than monographs, to allow a range of scholars to contribute to the same theme.
3.    The series of volumes will be available in electronic form on the CATE website (https://sites.google.com/site/cssecate/home), allowing easy access and the quick publication of the respective Canadian scholarship in teacher education.
 
So far three volumes have been published, which can be downloaded from the following site: https://sites.google.com/site/cssecate/polygraph-book-series.
 
The CATE Executive invites you – possibly in collaboration with some of your colleagues – to consider a book publication in the CATE Polygraph Series within the area of your expertise as a teacher education scholar. The attached “Guidelines for Prospectus” document is to help you in the development of a prospectus for a book in the Series. For any preliminary inquiries, please feel free to contact me. Guidelines for Prospectus (June 2012)
 
Cheers
Mark
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Announcements

CATE Teacher Education Researcher Lifetime Achievement Award

Good Afternoon CATE Membership       
 
In 2012 CATE created an award to publicly recognize and reward the accomplishments of scholars who have contributed substantively to teacher education in Canada over their careers; people whose research has been focused on teacher education and who is recognized for this work nationally and internationally. This award is called the “CATE Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Research in Teacher Education”.
 
I have attached a document detailing the award, who is eligible, and what is involved in order to nominate someone for this award. This award includes the recognition of CATE during their AGM at CSSE, as well as a lifetime CSSE membership. 2014 CATE Award for Contributions to Research in Teacher Education
 
If you are interested in nominating someone for this award, please consult the details in the attached document and return the application package to Mark Hirschkorn, CATE President by March 31st, 2014.
 
Sincerely,
Mark
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Announcements Conferences

Call for Papers – 2014 STEM Education Conference

Dear Faculty of Education members:

Just a reminder that the Call for Papers for the STEM 2014 Conference is quickly approaching on December 9, 2013.

We hope those of you engaged in STEM Education are planning to submit a proposal and join the conference here on campus next July.  Detailed information on the submission process and other conference details can be found on the STEM 2014 website.

Your assistance in sharing the Call for Papers with your colleagues and networks would be greatly appreciated.

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Announcements

United Way BBQ – Please pre-purchase your ticket by November 6th

United Way works with over 150 community partners to prevent social problems like child poverty, bullying, and senior isolation. This year, the Faculty of Education will work together to raise funds to create a better future for children and seniors by hosting a fundraising BBQ on Wednesday, November 13, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. To streamline the process we are  encouraging folks to pre-purchase burger tickets. Those who do will be able to go through the “Got Tickets” line – a much quicker route to a delicious burger! We are encouraging everyone who buys a ticket to consider purchasing a gift ticket as well!  These are specially-designed “Burger for a Buddy” and “Patty for a Prof” tickets. All tickets, regular or gifts, are $5 each.

Please pre-purchase your ticket from Kalie Fong by November 6th.

Let’s surpass our 2012 contribution!

Watch how United Way changes lives in a video here.

“What makes United Way unique is the focus on prevention and addressing the issues at the grassroots level.” 

Your gift makes a difference.

Take a look at how your dollar translates into United Way support services here.

Make a pledge and contribute to the 2013 campaign now.

Change starts here. 

  • Mark your calendar for the United Way BBQ: Wednesday, November 13, 11:30am – 1:30pm.
  • Please contact Kalie Fong   for tickets before November 6th.
  • Join & share the fundraising event on Facebook here.
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Announcements Conferences

CSSE 2014/ Special Interest Group in Education and Museums (SIGEM) Conference Call‏

Dear CSSE/SIGEM members, faculty, museum professionals and graduate students,

As president and vice-president of the Special Interest Group in Education and Museums (SIGEM), we invite you to submit a presentation proposal for our May 2014 Annual Symposium day which reunites since 1993, professionals, scholars and graduate students involved in research and/or working in museum and historical sites.

We look forward to your participation in this day of shared ideas, thinking and conversation.

With our best regards,

Dr. Virginie Soulier, president SIGEM

virginie@virginiesoulier.com

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Announcements

Notice of Education AV Services transition to UBC IT‏

Message send on behalf of Colin Sharwood:

Dear Students,

Effective Tuesday November 12th, Education AV Services will transition to UBC IT.  The following changes may impact you:

The print pilot to the library printers on the ground floor will be implemented.  The printers in Room 1 will be de-commissioned, and not be available for printing from the computer labs.

o   Please use up the balances in your print accounts, and begin printing in the library.

o   If necessary, refunds may be arranged through Edna Johnson in Room 1.

o   Small balances remaining in accounts that are not claimed may be donated to United Way in the new year.

·         The equipment loan desk managed by Edna will close by November 29th.

·         The GAA support in Room 1 will be re-deployed next term.

·         The laminating, large format poster printing & sales will also discontinue.

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Announcements Graduate Program Opportunities

FINE Newsletter

Greetings!

Attached here is the latest FINE newsletter (FINE Newsletter 12 – November 2013).  I want to thank everyone for the strong showing of UBC graduate students at last year’s FINE meeting at AERA.   I  encourage you to take a look at the newsletter and check out future FINE events.  FINE is truly a hidden gem and a fantastic social and academic resource for graduate students – not to mention the amazing free food!

As always, if anyone has any further questions about FINE please feel free to contact me.

I hope you are all staying warm and dry and productive as we head towards winter break!

My best,

Jim Bigari

FINE Student Rep.

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Conferences CSSE

Conference – Graduate Students and Graduate Student Supervisors in Science Education

Dear colleagues in science education,

An important part of graduate studies (at both a master’s and doctoral level) is sharing your work and ideas with others.  Whether you are just beginning your graduate work and are new to conference presentations, or are very comfortable with the conference ‘scene’; we invite you to consider submitting a proposal to CSSE (Canadian Society for Studies in Education) through the Science Education Research Group (SERG) and / or through the Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE).

2014 Conference Details

24-28 May

Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.

http://www.csse-scee.ca/conference/

Application Process

If you are a graduate student working in science education, you are eligible to submit a proposal to:

1) Science Education Research Group (SERG) AND

2) Canadian Committee of Graduate Students in Education (CCGSE).

This provides you the opportunity to give two presentations at the same conference, should you wish to do so.  Please note that you cannot submit the same proposal to both SERG and CCGSE.

In order to provide graduate students an open and welcoming environment for them to share their work, only graduate students can submit proposals to CCGSE. All submissions will be reviewed and feedback will be provided.  To find out more about applying to CCGSE, please go to http://www.csse-scee.ca/conference/

SERG receives proposals from graduate students and faculty working in science education.  Proposals will be subject to peer review and feedback on your proposal will be provided.

The deadline for proposals to SERG is November 27, 2013.   Graduate students should also note that there are graduate student awards available through SERG that assist with conference registration or other costs.  For more information on these awards or on how to submit a paper to SERG for CSSE 2014, please go to:  http://www.sergcanada.ca/

Personally, I had a great experience at CSSE last year.  As a master’s student at my first national conference I was initially nervous about applying and presenting, but I am so glad I did!  I presented my work at a round table session and it was a really valuable experience for me because I not only got to present my ideas and research, but I got great feedback and suggestions from the grad students and faculty that attended my session. If you would like to read about graduate students’ experiences at the CSSE 2013 Conference, we will be posting comments from grad students on our website in the following weeks. (http://www.sergcanada.ca/)

Please consider talking to your supervisor(s) about CSSE.  The conference is an excellent opportunity to share your ideas and research, find out about emerging research, and meet graduate students and faculty from across Canada who are working in science education.

Best wishes with your work and we hope to see you at Brock University in May, 2014!  We would also ask that you please forward this email on to colleagues who you think may be interested.

Sincerely,

Carol Brown

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Conferences Publication Opportunities

Call for Papers – WSU Globalization, Diversity & Education Conference

From: Hammer, Krenny – Washington State University

Please share with faculty and graduate students with a focus on responsibilities, connections, and critical questions, we are especially interested in how we learn from each other and the diverse fields of education, special education, social work, indigenous studies, cultural studies, nursing, critical disability studies, post-colonialism….

Call for Proposals – Proposal deadline:      December 6, 2013

                                                                                                          Washington State University

10th Annual International

Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference

http://education.wsu.edu/globalization/

Conference Theme:

Activism and Education: Learning with(in) Lived Experiences

 

February 27-28 2014

Northern Quest Resort – Spokane

http://www.northernquest.com/

 

Proposal Deadline: December 6, 2013

We are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 10th Annual International Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference to be held at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, Washington. This year we will focus on the theme of Activism and Education: Learning with(in) Lived Experiences.  This gathering is committed to engaging activists, educators, and scholars from diverse disciplines in deep and meaningful dialogues around what we can do together to address and engage in alleviating and/or eliminating current social and environmental injustices in our local, national, and international communities.  With a focus on responsibilities, connections, and critical questions, we are especially interested in how we learn from each other and the diverse fields of nursing, critical disability studies, public health, education, special education, bilingual education, curriculum and instruction, geography, anthropology, social work, indigenous studies, post-colonialism, cultural studies, queer theory, place-based education and more. We have had participations from fields as diverse as Nursing, Political Science, Communication, Women’s Studies, University Extension and many others. Individual papers, panels and alternative sessions that may include film/documentary screenings, workshops, exhibitions, poster sessions, and other creative endeavors are invited.

We strongly encourage submissions in alternative and aesthetic formats. The goal of the conference organizers is to have sessions that encourage conversation among the participants and the audience.

Submission guidelines

Proposals for papers, panels, and alternative formats should not exceed 500 words.  Proposals will be judged on the quality of the narrative, relevance to the conference theme, and likely interest to our audience.  A program committee will evaluate proposals in an anonymous review process. Criteria for evaluation will include:

1.    Significance of the topic to the conference theme

2.    Potential appeal to audience

3.    Overall quality of the proposal

Proposal type:

Individual Paper

Presenters of individual papers will be grouped into sessions (by the conference committee).  Paper sessions are approximately 60-75 minutes in length and will include an opportunity for audience conversation.  Each presenter will have approximately 15 minutes to present his or her work.

Panel Presentation

Panel presentations are a group of presenters that have been organized by a session chair around a theme of their choosing. Panels are more flexible than paper sessions in that panelists could discuss a topic as a group rather than giving individual papers. Panels will be scheduled for 60-75 minutes and must include time for audience participation.

Alternative presentation

Proposals for alternative presentations such as films, documentaries, performances, workshops or other creative endeavors are highly encouraged.  In your proposal please indicate the kind of presentation you will be doing and the time needed.  Shorter presentations, installations or exhibitions may be combined. Please indicate if you have special space or technology requirements.

To submit a proposal:

or

Send as an attachment to: khammer@wsu.edu or Send by mail to:    Globalization, Diversity & Education Conference

Attn:  Krenny

College of Education

PO Box 642114

Pullman, WA 99164-2114

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