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The Keynote: June 2022

Monthly newsletter from the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) with information for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

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Grad and Postdoc Engagement

Registration for our July Grad Pro Skill workshops opens on Thursday, June 16. Check out our July offerings below or visit our upcoming workshops page to view the full Spring/Summer 2022 workshop schedule.

July workshops:

Writing your Research into a Thesis - Thursday, July 7 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

This workshop will provide a brief overview of the characteristics of a research thesis at the graduate level, people who support the writing process and their roles, how to proofread your thesis, and good books to help guide you. Academic integrity in the writing and research process will be addressed throughout.

Networking in the Digital World - Wednesday, July 20 from 2 to 3:15 p.m.

Don’t know what angle you should be looking at the camera? Do you know what you’d say to a potential employer if you only had one minute to do a virtual pitch to them? Learn why networking is fundamental to your future career opportunities and professional relationships.

Register for Grad Pro Skills

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SGPS updates

  • A reminder that as of June 1, 2022, SGPS summer business hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Are you planning to defend your thesis in spring/summer 2022? There are deadlines to guide students for completing program requirements by the end of an academic term. Guidelines (Master’s/PhD), timelines/deadlines (Master’s/PhD) and other resources (e.g. deadline calculator) can be found on the SGPS website or in the Academic Calendar.

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Postdoc news

  • The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is underway. The internal deadline for applications to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) is Friday, July 29, 2022 (12 noon). Full details on the application requirements and process can be found on the SGPS website.

  • The third issue of CAPS The Postdocs e-Magazine is now available to view. 
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Student Life

  • Complete the voluntary Ontario Tech Student Communication Survey and be entered into a draw for a chance to win 1 of 5 $50 Amazon eGift cards The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The answers collected will be used to ensure future communication planning at the university is meeting the needs of our students!

  • safeTALK is a three-hour suicide alertness program that prepares community members to be suicide alert helpers. Register for this single day, three-hour training session that must be attended in-person.

  • The Career Centre and Devant have joined together to provide career supports for international students. Check out, and register for all the great workshops that are happening in June!

  • Bannock and Books is an Indigenous book club series designed to explore Indigenous culture and ways of knowing. This month’s featured book is 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, by Bob Joseph. It acts as an essential guide to the Indian Act, and its repercussion on generations of Indigenous Peoples. The book club will be followed by the sharing circle, which is hosted on June 27.

  • Recovery College is a collaboration between Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Four courses will be held over the Spring/Summer semester and will provide education about mental health and wellness, and help people to discover or rediscover passion, hope and meaning. To view the course descriptions and register, visit the mental health groups web page.

  • #Let's Talk Sex Workshop Series. In response to student feedback provided to the Student Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Committee, Student Life has invited the AIDS Committee of Durham Region to deliver a variety of workshops to provide education and destigmatization around topics of sex and sexuality. Part of building a culture of consent and respect on campus is providing space for conversations like these.

  • Join us for Community Night! On Wednesday, June 29 in person from 5 to 7 p.m. for a pride themed movie and games event. Register now!
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Money matters

  • Remember to review your tuition balance on MyOntarioTech and tuition deadline dates on the SGPS website. The Spring/Summer OSAP extension form is still available on MyOntarioTech for OSAP Graduate Students.

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