need-to-know
March graduands: Diplomas ready March 16
Congratulations to all graduands who chose to convocate in absentia in March. Diplomas will be available for pick up in person at the Office of Convocation as of March 16. You may also authorize someone to pick it up on your behalf or arrange to have your diploma delivered.
June graduands: Check how your name will appear on your Diploma
Your will appear on your diploma exactly as it appears in ROSI. If your name is missing accents, download and complete the Name on Diploma form and return it to the address provided before March 22. For any other changes to your name, please visit SGS Student Services at 63 St. George St., first floor counter. Contact SGS Student Services if you have questions. The deadline for making any name changes is March 22.
Nominations for student reps on Graduate Education Council
Nominations for student representatives to serve on Graduate Education Council are currently being accepted. Nominations close at 5:00pm on Monday, March 12. As of July 1, seven seats will be available for student representatives: two in Humanities, two in Social Sciences, two in Physical Sciences, and one in Life Sciences.
money matters
Conference Grant
The School of Graduate Studies will be announcing the Winter 2012 Conference Grant program this month. The program helps eligible students in good standing present their research at a conference or other academic meeting. The online application is available from March 26 to April 6 and will fund conferences that occur between March 1 and September 30.
Tuition tax receipts
T2202A forms are tuition and education receipts issued for income tax purposes to all students who paid tuition in the previous calendar year. The forms are available on the Student Web Service. Forms are not mailed but can be viewed online and printed.
Need help with your taxes?
The Graduate Student's Union is announcing a free income tax clinic for residents of Canada with income below $20,000 single/$30,000 family at the Cecil Community Centre (College/Spadina), March 3, 8, 15 and 31. Register for an appointment by calling 416-392-1090.
New online payment for thesis submission fee
Thesis submission is about to get easier. In March, SGS will launch online payment for your thesis submission fee. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to send an email - and use "Fee Payment" in the subject line.
news
ROSI naming contest
The University is getting ready to make your life easier and save you time! A new ROSI is coming! It will have so many features. What it doesn't have is a name! Enter the Name the New ROSI contest for U of T students until March 30, 2012 and win a prize!
U of T's scientific heritage
Two Ph.D. students have collected hundreds of the university's 19th- and early 20th-century scientific instruments.
Flood control
As New Orleans rebuilds, U of T master of landscape architecture students are helping the city rethink its approach to water management.
upcoming events
Thinking about starting a family?
Many graduate students wonder if they can have both - a career in academia and children. Join the Family Care Office for "Can I Have Both?", a panel discussion featuring a faculty member and graduate students who are currently integrating their studies/career with raising children. Tuesday, March 6, 2:00-4:00pm. Registration is required.
Equity and Diversity in the Classroom
Join this interactive workshop on integrating equity and diversity throughout your teaching. You'll examine contemporary issues in higher education and learn about teaching for inclusion and working in diverse classrooms. More details can be found in the News section of the SGS home page. March 8, 12:00-1:30pm. To register, please email gradroom@utoronto.ca.
Miss Representation: You can't be what you can't see
Miss Representation argues that in a society where media is the most persuasive shaper of cultural norms, the collective message is that women's value and power lies in her youth, beauty and sexuality rather than her capacity as a leader. Get a new perspective on an old problem on March 8 at 5:00pm in the Hart House Library.
Resuscitation in Motion
Interested in Advancing Resuscitation Science in New Directions? The Collaborative Program in Resuscitation Sciences welcomes you to join a meeting of minds in pursuit of cutting-edge science, collaborative networks and unusual scientific partnerships at Resuscitation in Motion 2012 - Inaugural Scientific Meeting on May 3. An amazing cadre of international panelists and provocateurs is being assembled to help take our science to the next level.
supports & resources
International student advisor now at SGS
SGS is pleased to announce that Erika Bailey, International Transition Advisor, from the Centre for International Experience will be on site weekly at Grad Room and SGS Student Services to help international graduate students with their transition to academic and cultural life at U of T. On Thursdays Erika is at Grad Room (66 Harbord St.) 3:00-5:30pm and Grad House (60 Harbord St.) 5:30-8:00 pm. On Fridays, she is SGS Student Services (63 St. George St., Room 111) 1:00-3:00pm. You can make an appointment with Erika by email: e.bailey@utoronto.ca.
March Break Camps 2012
The Family Care Office at the University of Toronto has compiled a list of community centres and organizations that offer camps and other activities in the GTA and the surrounding area during March break. For questions or further information about a specifc activity, please contact the camp provider directly.
Support group for students with disordered eating
Health and Wellness and Accessibility Services will be running a support group for students with disordered eating. Connect with others, have an opportunity to express and identify feelings and explore some of the underlying issues. This is not a treatment or intervention group but rather an opportunity to meet others and share coping strategies that do not include food. Contact the Counselling and Psychological Services office for information on signing up for the group.
Completion of Graduate Professional Skills Program
Do you expect to successfully complete the Graduate Professional Skills Program this Winter session? If so, submit your GPS Tracking & Completion Form no later than Friday April 20, 2012 to ensure you receive your GPS transcript notation this Spring. Please direct any questions related to GPS completion to gps@sgs.utoronto.ca. Students are expected to track their own progress in the Graduate Professional Skills program. Download the GPS Tracking and Completion Form from the "Completing GPS" content area of the GPS Portal Community, and list all GPS offerings you successfully complete. Once you have completed all program requirements submit the Completion Form as per the instructions.
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