{"id":6516,"date":"2020-08-31T10:40:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T17:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=6516"},"modified":"2020-08-31T10:40:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T17:40:32","slug":"gradupdate-in-this-issue-nserc-info-overcoming-perfectionism-ta-institute-and-edi-sessions-writing-community-for-phd-candidates-volunteer-opportunities-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-6516","title":{"rendered":"GradUpdate: In this issue, NSERC info, Overcoming Perfectionism, TA institute and EDI sessions, writing community for PhD candidates, volunteer opportunities, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
GradUpdate<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this issue, NSERC info, Overcoming Perfectionism, TA institute and EDI sessions, writing community for PhD candidates, volunteer opportunities, and more!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

GradStart for new students<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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GradStart Online + Webinar Series<\/strong>
\nGradStart Online is live on Canvas. Enrol<\/a> to view welcome videos, info on academic and professional development support, info on campus resources and clubs, or to register for a GradStart webinar.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

GSS Event Series<\/strong>
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

Register<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Library Orientation for Graduate Students<\/strong>
\nTuesday, Sept 8 | 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Additional sessions available through September Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Additional Events and Opportunities <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The following highlights some upcoming events. Please find more on community.grad.ubc.ca <\/a>and grad.ubc.ca\/current-students\/professional-development<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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NSERC info session for doctoral and postdoctoral applicants<\/strong>
\nWednesday, Sept 2 | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital tools for workflow and project management<\/strong>
\nTuesday, Sept 8 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Learn more<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

CAREER EXPLORATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Work Learn Position: Content Writer<\/strong>
\nWork with Green College on communications initiatives and ongoing projects Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Sustainability Scholars Paid Internships<\/strong>
\nInfo Sessions: Thursday, Sept 10 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM or Monday, Sept 14 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Employer Virtual Information Session: EY<\/strong>
\nThursday, Sept 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Learn more<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

COMMUNITY AND NETWORK BUILDING<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Undergraduate 3MT Coordinator Positions<\/strong>
\nApply by Aug 31 Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Mentors needed- support undergrad research (REX mentorship program)<\/strong>
\nApply by Sept 8 Learn more<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HEALTH AND WELLNESS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Overcoming Academic Perfectionism<\/strong>
\nSept 10 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Register via UBC’s subscription Learn more<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TEACHING DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CTLT Teaching Assistant (TA) Institute<\/strong>
\nSeptember 10 – 16, 2020 | This week long event<\/a> 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:<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept 10
\n9:30 – 11:00 AM: Preventing and Responding to Sexualized Violence: Considerations for Digital Classrooms<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, Sept 11
\n9:30 – 11:00 AM: Frequently Asked Questions about Canvas (for TAs)<\/a>
\n3:00 – 4:30 PM: Leading Synchronous and Asynchronous Discussions Online<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday, Sept 14
\n9:30 – 11:00 AM: TA\u2019ing Large, Synchronous Classes<\/a>
\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: Exploring Zoom<\/a>
\n3:00 – 4:30 PM: Inclusive Classrooms Online<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept 15
\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: Teaching with Collaborate Ultra<\/a>
\n3:00 – 4:30 PM: Time Management for TAs<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sept 16
\n9:30 – 11:00 AM: Strategies to Prevent and Manage Issues Related to Technology<\/a>
\n3:00 – 4:00 PM: Supporting Student Well-being in an Online Learning Environment<\/a><\/p>\n

Recordings and resources from past online sessions can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in TAing workshops <\/strong><\/p>\n

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Candidacy to Completion Writing Community<\/strong>
\nOpen to all PhD candidates | Thursdays Sept 10 – Dec 10 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM |\u00a0 Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Science Communication and Dealing with Uncertainty in the Era of COVID-19<\/strong>
\nFriday, Sept 11 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM |\u00a0 Learn more<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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