GradUpdate

In this issue, EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments, PT GAA position, CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story, Anti-Racism Response Training, and more.

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

CAREER

P/T GAA for a grad student in the Faculty of Educ or Arts
Work with a team of Educational Leadership stream professors in UBC Mechanical Engineering, APSC assisting with the dev’t of multi-campus learning resources & technology.
$27/hr | 10 hr/week Learn more and apply by Thursday, Aug 24

TEACHING

EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments
Online | Are you a new or returning Teaching Assistant (TA) at UBC Vancouver? Join a session to learn how you can build a more equitable learning environment:

• Sep 1 | 10 am – 12 pm | in STEM disciplines
• Sep 8 | 12 – 2 pm | in Creative & Performing Arts disciplines
• Sep 15 | 12 – 2 pm | in Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines or
• Sep 21 | 10 am – 12 pm | all disciplines

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Anti-Racism Response Training (ART)
Canadian Association for Graduate Studies workshop
Online | Wednesday, Sep 27 | 9 am – 12 pm PT | $50 Register by Sep 20

Employer-ready Training
Mitacs training offers a suite of training designed to improve core competencies sought by employers. Courses are organized in bundles and students must complete an online self-paced e-learning module before registering for a facilitated session. Upcoming sessions include:
Project and time management | Pre-requisite is “Spur up your project management and time management skills” | Sep 15 | 9 am – 11:30 am EDT
Incorporating REDI into your project | Pre-requisite is “Fostering a culture of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion” | Sep 8 | 12 – 2:30 pm EDT
and many more…
Learn more

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

CGS-D Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story
In person | Wednesday, Sep 6 | 10 am – 1 pm Register