Friday, May 6, 2011

School of Graduate Studies E-News: May 2011

need-to-know

May Session registration deadline
May 6 is the final date to register for the May session. The deadline for enrolment in May-June or May-August session courses is May 13.

Grades for January session posted May 18
Winter session grades are posted and available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service as of May 18. Be sure to check that your academic record is complete and up to date.

Graduating in June 2011?
Spring 2011 Convocation ceremonies will be held in Convocation Hall from May 31 - June 17. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Office of Convocation website.

May Session registration deadline
May 6 is the final date to register for the May session. The deadline for enrolment in May-June or May-August session courses is May 13.

Grades for January session posted May 18
Winter session grades are posted and available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service as of May 18. Be sure to check that your academic record is complete and up to date.

Graduating in June 2011?
Spring 2011 Convocation ceremonies will be held in Convocation Hall from May 31 - June 17. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Office of Convocation website.

May Session registration deadline
May 6 is the final date to register for the May session. The deadline for enrolment in May-June or May-August session courses is May 13.

Grades for January session posted May 18
Winter session grades are posted and available for viewing by students on the Student Web Service as of May 18. Be sure to check that your academic record is complete and up to date.

Graduating in June 2011?
Spring 2011 Convocation ceremonies will be held in Convocation Hall from May 31 - June 17. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Office of Convocation website.

money matters

University Wide Awards - 2011-2012 competition
The 2011-2012 competition has begun for awards established at the School of Graduate Studies through the generous support of various donors. All of the applications for the awards listed below are to be submitted to your graduate unit. Please confirm the internal application deadline for this competition with your graduate unit. Read the instructions and eligibility criteria for each award posted on the SGS Internal Awards site carefully. Inquiries may be forwarded to University Awards.

Work permit information for international students
The Centre for International Experience has posted the contents of its March 15 information session on how to secure an off-campus work permit. The CIE has a wealth of information on its site for international students wishing to work in Canada.

New! Summer Work-Study program
The Summer Work-Study Program provides eligible University of Toronto students with an opportunity to work on campus and gain valuable experience while they are studying. There are various Summer Work-Study positions available for eligible U of T students to engage in meaningful work experiences, develop valuable skills and participate in peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

news

UTSC students play key role in CBC Vote Compass
Vote Compass is an interactive on line tool hosted by CBC, a questionnaire designed to compare user responses to the published political platforms of five parties: the Bloc, Conservatives, Greens, Liberals and New Democrats. Graduate and undergraduate students at UTSC played a key role in its development. Checkout Vote Compass for yourself.

Volunteering can be an incredible experience
Lindsay Chick was one of 200 students to participate in Alternative Reading week organized by the Centre for Community Partnerships. Lindsay is no stranger to volunteer work. As a Faculty of Information Studies graduate student, Lindsay spent the summer of 2010 working at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in South Africa as an intern and upon her return she kept up that spirit and volunteering at the Anita Eckstein Holocaust Resource Library once a week helping to catalogue newly donated Holocaust books.

upcoming events

Bullet for Adolph
You may have seen him on campus and you've certainly seen him in the movie theatre. Now, Woody Harrelson has chosen Hart House Theatre on U of T's St. George campus as the venue for his newest project, Bullet for Adolf. Eight characters come together in the hot Houston summer of 1983 in this comedy about opinions, ideas, and friendships. On now until May 7, $35/18 students/seniors.

Technology conference at U of T welcomes grad students
The Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference (CUTC) is Canada’s largest, longest-running student-organized technology conference. CUTC brings together hundreds of the country’s brightest students for two days in the heart of downtown Toronto, and gives them a chance to interact with technology in ways that school can’t. Graduate students welcome!

Toronto the Good invades Hart House
The Toronto the Good parties bring together a broad cross-section of Torontonians who are interested in the city and in city building. The first Toronto the Good parties took place in the Distillery District. The 2011 invasion of Hart House is a new venture to celebrate the University of Toronto's Cities Centre. May 12, 5:00pm-10:00pm. RSVP required.

Bullet for Adolph
You may have seen him on campus and you've certainly seen him in the movie theatre. Now, Woody Harrelson has chosen Hart House Theatre on U of T's St. George campus as the venue for his newest project, Bullet for Adolf. Eight characters come together in the hot Houston summer of 1983 in this comedy about opinions, ideas, and friendships. On now until May 7, $35/18 students/seniors.

Technology conference at U of T welcomes grad students
The Canadian Undergraduate Technology Conference (CUTC) is Canada’s largest, longest-running student-organized technology conference. CUTC brings together hundreds of the country’s brightest students for two days in the heart of downtown Toronto, and gives them a chance to interact with technology in ways that school can’t. Graduate students welcome!

Toronto the Good invades Hart House
The Toronto the Good parties bring together a broad cross-section of Torontonians who are interested in the city and in city building. The first Toronto the Good parties took place in the Distillery District. The 2011 invasion of Hart House is a new venture to celebrate the University of Toronto's Cities Centre. May 12, 5:00pm-10:00pm. RSVP required.

supports & resources

English Communication Program
The Centre for International Experience offers an informal, non-credit English Communication Program (ECP) that is open to all registered international students who speak English as a second language. Students meet once a week for a two-hour session and the program runs for 10 weeks. Registration begins May 13 for the summer session.

Library workshops in May
Frustrated with your search results? Robarts Library is offering two workshops in May for researching online. Take control of your literature search on the most important scholarly databases and learn to search journal indexes online, using keywords and descriptors to find the articles you want, in less time.

Summer residence spaces at Graduate House
Summer is a wonderful time to live at Graduate House! Ideally situated at 60 Harbord St. (at Spadina), the graduate-focused community provides an environment that is conducive to your academic success while offering a variety of opportunities to participate in building programs and social events. Residents at Graduate House live in four- or five-bedroom shared apartment-style accommodation, each of which has a full kitchen, sitting area, and washrooms in each suite. Rates include utilities, along with complimentary network access in each bedroom. Summer occupancy can range from six weeks through the whole summer, up to August 25, 2011. More information is available by email or on the Graduate House website.

Grad Room
Grad Room's lounge is a great place to study, eat lunch, meet other students or just relax and enjoy a coffee from Second Cup! The lounge is fully accessible, comfortable and offers wireless internet connection. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7:00am - 8:00pm, and from 9:00am - 7:00pm on weekends. Grad Room also offers a multi-purpose space which can be booked free of charge Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm for graduate student functions, or for a small hourly fee outside of scheduled hours. Booking information is available on the Grad Room website, by email or phone: 416-946-7666.

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