Dear graduate program staff, with cc to advisors,
Please forward this weeks’ GradUpdate to your graduate students.
Please also note the GradStart webinars and events continue this week and information, including registration, is available here: https://orientation.grad.ubc.ca/events/ . Event highlights include:
Sep 12, 6 pm: Ask Me Anything: GSS Grad Student Panel
Sep 13, 9:30 am: Keys to Flourishing in Grad School including Career Planning from the Start (PhDs)
Sep 13, 12 pm: Navigating Your Health at UBC and Beyond
Sep 14, 12 pm: The Ins and Outs of Academic and Scholarly Integrity at UBC
Sep 15, 3 pm: Indigenous Graduate Student Welcome
Sep 14, 4 pm: GSS event: All Things Health & Dental Plan (StudentCare Q&A)
…and more.
Have a wonderful week,
Jacqui.
In this issue, Exploring career options for students in research-based programs, Fraud awareness for international students, Common academic expressions in English, and more.
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In this issue, Exploring career options for students in research-based programs, Fraud awareness for international students, Common academic expressions in English, Inclusive Teaching, Literature Reviews, and more. |
| Registration Open |
Exploring career options for students in research-based programs
Online | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 1 – 2 pm
Register |
| Seats available |
Submitting your thesis
Online | Thursday, Sep 15 | 10 – 11 am Register
Copyright for your thesis: how to use images and other material
Online | Thursday, Sep 15 | 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Register |
| Events and Opportunities |
Choosing a citation management tool and migrating from RefWorks
Monday, Sep 19 | 4 – 5:30 pm
Register |
| CAREER |
Info Session: City of Vancouver
In person | For Engineering students
Wednesday, Sep 21 | 6 – 7:30 pm Register
GAA position: Geospatial Information and Technology
Work with the Research Commons | This position is open to all graduate level students currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program | $22.67/hr
Apply by Sep 15
Celebrating the Diverse Career Paths of EDST Alumni Initiative: Looking Back, Moving Forward
In person | Saturday, Sep 24 | 2 – 3:30 pm
Learn more and check out the online catalogue of alumni profiles, stories, and career journeys. |
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS |
Canada Revenue Agency webinar on tax and benefits for post-secondary students
Online | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm Learn more
GSS UBC Farm Tour
Learn about sustainable farming while connecting with other grad students
In person | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 2:45 – 3:45 pm
Register
Canada Revenue Agency webinar on tax and benefits for international students
Online | Wednesday, Sep 21 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm Register
Fraud Awareness for International Students
Online | Hosted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Wednesday, Sep 28 | 10 am – 12:30 pm Learn more and Register |
| RESEARCH |
Python for ArcGIS – Working with ArcGIS Notebooks
Prior knowledge of Python is highly recommended
In person | Friday, Sep 23 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Register
Automation and scripting in bash for absolute beginners
In person | Friday, Sep 23 | 1 – 2:30 pm Register |
| TEACHING |
Identity Matters: Connecting Power, Privilege and Bias to Anti-Racism Work
For students, faculty and staff in instructional positions | Mandatory asynchronous pre-work required
Online | Tuesday, Sep 20 | 10 am – 12 pm Register
Inclusive Teaching: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
For students, faculty and staff in instructional positions
Online | Wednesday, Sep 21 | 9:30 – 11 am Register |
| WRITING AND COMMUNICATION |
Common Academic Expressions in English: Basic Functions
In person and online | Wednesday, Sep 21 | 10 – 11:30 am Register
Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation
In person and online | Thursday, Sep 22 | 10 – 11:30 am Register |
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Jacqui Brinkman, (hear it pronounced ) MSc (She,Hers)
Director, Graduate Student Professional Development
Office of the Dean | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 827 4578
jacqui.brinkman@ubc.ca | grad.ubc.ca/
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