GradUpdate: In this issue, NSERC info, Overcoming Perfectionism, TA institute and EDI sessions, writing community for PhD candidates, volunteer opportunities, and more

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GradUpdate

In this issue, NSERC info, Overcoming Perfectionism, TA institute and EDI sessions, writing community for PhD candidates, volunteer opportunities, and more!

GradStart for new students

 

GradStart Online + Webinar Series
GradStart Online is live on Canvas. Enrol to view welcome videos, info on academic and professional development support, info on campus resources and clubs, or to register for a GradStart webinar.  Topics include Q&A with current grad students, School/Work-Life Balance, Effective Supervision, Responsible Research and Ethics, Flourishing in Grad School, and Working in a Diverse Environment.

Learn more

GSS Event Series
The Graduate Student Society is hosting a series of virtual events, Sept 4 to 30, to help get you off to a great start in grad school by building connections with new peers while having some fun. Events include trivia, escape room, DIY bubble tea, games night, and more.

Register

Library Orientation for Graduate Students
Tuesday, Sept 8 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Register

Additional sessions available through September Learn more

 

Additional Events and Opportunities

 

The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

 

NSERC info session for doctoral and postdoctoral applicants
Wednesday, Sept 2 | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Learn more

Digital tools for workflow and project management
Tuesday, Sept 8 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Learn more

CAREER EXPLORATION

 

Work Learn Position: Content Writer
Work with Green College on communications initiatives and ongoing projects Learn more

Sustainability Scholars Paid Internships
Info Sessions: Thursday, Sept 10 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM or Monday, Sept 14 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM Learn more

Employer Virtual Information Session: EY
Thursday, Sept 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Learn more

COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING

 

Undergraduate 3MT Coordinator Positions
Apply by Aug 31 Learn more

Mentors needed- support undergrad research (REX mentorship program)
Apply by Sept 8 Learn more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

 

Overcoming Academic Perfectionism
Sept 10 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Register via UBC’s subscription Learn more
TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

 

CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute
September 10 – 16, 2020 | This week long event of free professional development workshops for UBC graduate students includes a collection of workshops designed to support TAs as their roles change with the move to online courses this fall. Sessions include:

Thursday, Sept 10
9:30 – 11:00 AM: Preventing and Responding to Sexualized Violence: Considerations for Digital Classrooms

Friday, Sept 11
9:30 – 11:00 AM: Frequently Asked Questions about Canvas (for TAs)
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Leading Synchronous and Asynchronous Discussions Online

Monday, Sept 14
9:30 – 11:00 AM: TA’ing Large, Synchronous Classes
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Exploring Zoom
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Inclusive Classrooms Online

Tuesday, Sept 15
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Teaching with Collaborate Ultra
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Time Management for TAs

Wednesday, Sept 16
9:30 – 11:00 AM: Strategies to Prevent and Manage Issues Related to Technology
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Supporting Student Well-being in an Online Learning Environment

Recordings and resources from past online sessions can be found here.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in TAing workshops

  • Social Sciences & Arts | September 10 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Register
  • Open to all | September 11 | 1:00 to 3:00 PM Register
  • Creative Arts | September 14 | 4:00 to 6:00 PM Register
  • Science/STEM | September 15 | 8:00 to 10:00 AM Register

October Online Graduate Instructional Skills Workshops
Waitlist Registration is now open for 2 sessions: Oct 8, 13, 16 & 19 and Oct 19, 23, 26, 27, 29 & 30

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

 

Candidacy to Completion Writing Community
Open to all PhD candidates | Thursdays Sept 10 – Dec 10 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM |  Learn more

Science Communication and Dealing with Uncertainty in the Era of COVID-19
Friday, Sept 11 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM |  Learn more

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