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IDSO newsletter for October is available!

maryau — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 05:33:23 +0000

Graduate Studies has professional development workshops

maryau — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 18:31:29 +0000

Graduate Studies is running a number of professional development workshops for graduate students. Please see information at: http://gradstudents.carleton.ca/professionaldevelopment/

How a Diploma Program is Helping Grad Students Make a Difference

maryau — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:27:04 +0000

Two Carleton graduate students spent three weeks in Burundi in July-August evaluating water and sanitation projects being managed by UNICEF Burundi.

This project was part of their coursework for Carleton’s Grad Diploma in Public Policy and Program Evaluation (DPE).

The students were reviewing the impact of a water system that had been installed in two of eight villages that were set up for repatriated Burundians refugees from Tanzania and the Congo.

Fourth Annual Carleton Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award

maryau — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:49:01 +0000

Call for nominations: NOW OPEN

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International) would like to announce the launch of the fourth annual Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award. This award is intended to recognize faculty who render exceptional service to graduate students as supervisors and research mentors. The effect of such faculty on the careers of students is frequently transformational.

In order to be considered for an award, faculty must be nominated. Nominators can be current and/or former graduate students, faculty members, and/or staff. Nominations from former and/or current graduate students are particularly welcomed. Nominations should include a statement of no more than 500 words, attesting to the nominee’s exceptional contribution to graduate student supervision and research mentorship. Each individual must submit his/her own nomination. Unsuccessful nominees from previous years may be nominated again.

Nominations must be sent as an electronic attachment in Microsoft Word or “.pdf” format by October 15, 2013 to FGPA.EA@cunet.carleton.ca. Awards will be announced early in the New Year.

For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions document on the Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award webpage: www.carleton.ca/fgpa/faculty-graduate-mentoring-awards/

SPPA Society’s tour of the East Block of Parliament Hill a success!

maryau — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:43:33 +0000

As part of orientation weeks, the SPPA Society organized a tour of the East Block of Parliament Hill. A group of 18 students got a glimpse into what Parliament must have looked like in 1872. The tour included a look at Sir John A. Macdonald’s office, the Privy Council Chamber, as well as the office of Lord Dufferin, Canada’s Governor General at the time. Students appreciated the opportunity to bond over their mutual interest in the history and politics of our country.

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Fourth Annual Carleton Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award

maryau — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 20:57:36 +0000

Nominations must be sent as an electronic attachment in Microsoft Word or “.pdf” format by October 15, 2013 to FGPA.EA@cunet.carleton.ca. Awards will be announced early in the New Year.

For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions document on the Faculty Graduate Mentoring Award webpage: www.carleton.ca/fgpa/faculty-graduate-mentoring-awards/

FGPA financial support for graduate student-run conferences

maryau — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:31:53 +0000

For many years, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs has provided financial support for graduate student-run conferences held at Carleton.

This year, all funding requests for graduate student-run conferences held at Carleton before May 31, 2014 should be submitted to FGPA.EA@cunet.carleton.ca by October 15, 2013.

The relevant policy on what should be included with the funding request can be found here: http://gradstudents.carleton.ca/wp-content/uploads/Policy-on-Support-for-Graduate-Student-Conferences-2013.pdf

PhilanthroTHINK with Dr. Diana Leat

maryau — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 22:16:04 +0000

PhilanthroTHINK is a series of conversations on contemporary issues facing philanthropy and the nonprofit/social enterprise sector in Canada and internationally. Through PhilanthroTHINK we seek to build a culture of analytical and creative thinking about philanthropy that informs research, professional practice, public policy and a more engaged public.

Hosted by the Graduate Programs in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University in partnership with TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

SIGNALS Annual BBQ

maryau — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:10:50 +0000

Dear SIGNALS members,

A friendly reminder that our annual summer barbecue will be taking place at 5:30pm on Thursday, August 22nd at La Grange de la Gatineau, in Cantley, QC (http://www.grange.ca/).

Our speaker will be Clare Demerse, Director of Federal Policy for the Pembina Institute (http://www.pembina.org/contact/69), addressing pipeline politics and Canada’s approach to climate change. In her presentation, Clare will discuss why we spend so much time talking about pipelines, whether pipelines matter, and what to watch for in the months ahead.

Please RSVP to events@signalsnetwork.ca by August 16th, indicating any dietary restrictions and whether you need or can offer a ride to the event. We will do our best to coordinate travel. Ride offers would be most appreciated–currently need transport for three from Place Vincent Massey, Gatineau.

Many thanks to those who have already responded. It promises to be an evening of stimulating discussion and good company!

See you there,

Your SIGNALS Exec

P.S. Evenings can be chilly by the river, so bring a sweater!

SPPA Master’s student, Laurel Carlton won 1st place in IPAC-NCR Student Essay Contest

maryau — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:05:51 +0000

The Institute of Public Administration (IPAC) National Capital Region sponsors an annual Student Essay Prize in honour of excellence in the study of public administration. The first place award winner this year is SPPA Master’s student, Laurel Carlton.

Laurel’s essay, entitled “Taking Stock: An Alternative Policy Approach to Canada’s Rental Market Crisis,” explores the preferential treatment that Canadian housing policies give to homeownership, while the rental market has been left to regulate itself. She argues that the rental housing market needs to be reframed as an integral part of Canada’s housing system in order to encourage alternative, pro-active policy responses to the current challenges of availability and affordability. She offers the United States Low Income Housing Tax Credit as a feasible policy alternative.

Congratulations Laurel!