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The Keynote: May 2021

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

Kick off your Spring/Summer term with Grad Pro Skills! There’s still time to register for our remaining May workshop and be sure to check out our June workshops below. June workshop registration opens on Monday, May 17!

May workshops

What is Important to You? Self-Reflection for Career Planning – Thursday, May 20 from 10 to 11:15 a.m.

We don’t spend a lot of time thinking deeply about what is important to us in life and in work; often, we avoid thinking about future next steps when it feels stressful or anxiety-provoking. This workshop will provide dedicated time for this self-reflection, by engaging you in a series of activities that help you connect your values and life stories to your career goals.

June workshops

Writing a Review of Literature – Tuesday, June 1 from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

A literature review is a summary and evaluation of significant documents and developments on a topic. Completing a literature review will ensure a good understanding of a topic. In this workshop you will learn how to properly construct a literature review and how to organize your research.

Making an Impact: Sharing and Protecting your Research Identity – Tuesday, June 22 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

In this workshop, you will learn how to take control of your public research profile and track the impact of your publications and research activities. You will also use research metric tools and checklists to evaluate journals and conferences as possible venues for your research. 

Register for Grad Pro Skills

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SGPS updates

The 2021 Graduate Excellence Awards are underway! Do you know an outstanding graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, faculty or staff member? Nominate them for a Graduate Excellence Award!

Award categories:

Nominations are open as of Thursday, April 15 through Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Visit the Graduate Excellence Awards page on the SGPS website to learn more about the awards and to submit nominations.

  • Are you defending your thesis in the Spring/Summer 2021 term? There are specific thesis formatting requirements, defence timelines and other helpful resources found on the SGPS website or in the Graduate Academic Calendar.  Please also feel free to review additional information about thesis papers/projects found in Graduate Studies’ FAQs.

  • The 20th annual Research Money virtual conference, Co-Creating Economic Recovery: New Models and Best Practices, happening from June 1 to 4, 2021 is looking for graduate student volunteers. Volunteers will get free conference registration, access to all sessions, recognition at the conference and a one-year complimentary subscription to the Research Money newsletter. To learn more about volunteer roles or to apply, contact Julia Graham, Events Consultant, at julia@researchmoneyinc.com.

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Student Life

  • Interested in graduate writing support this Spring/Summer term? The Student Learning Centre is seeking your input for the upcoming semester including a Virtual Graduate Writing Boot Camp event. Please take a moment to fill out our survey to help us meet your writing goals!
  • Join us for a special Asian Student Centred Space Discussion Group on May 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. May is Asian Heritage Month and we are celebrating and discussing the contributions of people of Asian heritage in Canada. Register for the discussion group on the Equity groups and workshops page.

  • Are you passionate about wellness and an advocate for mental health? Then consider joining the Student Mental Health Advisory Committee and be part of making a difference. Learn more about the program and how to apply on the Get Involved in Mental Health page.

  • Learn strategies for wellness and resiliency with the Mindfulness and Self-Compassion support group. Running on Thursdays at 11 a.m. starting on May 20, everyone is welcome! Register on the Support Group website.

  • Recovery College returns this summer with more student-driven mental health support programs. Sessions include We to Wellness: Confronting the discomfort together and Let's Talk About It: Adulting 101 on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Learn more and register on the Support Groups website.

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Teaching and Learning

  • The LMS Peer-to-Peer Training services are available for students and instructors to navigate the complexities of online learning. The current schedule is online, but individuals can also email CanvasforStudents@ontariotechu.ca with questions or to book an appointment.

    Follow us on Twitter @OT_TLC for more updates!

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Campus announcements and events

  • Ontario Tech and OCADU are hosting a collaborative Teaching Symposium on Monday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., entitled We Connect and (Re)Collect: A Symposium on Remote Practice-Based Learning. Presentations will explore the important lessons learned from online education. Registration is now open! Visit the website for more information and please direct questions to teachingandlearning@ontariotechu.ca.

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Money matters

  • The 2020-2021 OSAP Extension Form is available! If you are an OSAP student taking a minimum of three classes in the Spring/Summer term, complete an OSAP Extension Form. This form is available under the OT Graduate Studies Forms tab within MyCampus.

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