5th Annual Beyond the Professoriate, the Online Career Conference for PhDs

Many universities have identified graduate student experience as a key priority, and have woven professional development for graduate students into their strategic plans. Beyond the Professoriate tackles these challenges by providing support for PhDs who want to explore career options outside of academia.

Attend Live: 5 May & 12 May 2018, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Location: Online! Attend the conference via Zoom webinar.

Watch Later: All session videos available to stream on demand from 15 May until 15 June 2018.

Price: From US $49 (+ fees) for single tickets, with discounts available for group purchases.

Who Should Attend: Graduate students, recent PhDs, postdocs, adjuncts, faculty members and anyone else interested in learning about career options for PhDs.

Discounts: Buying tickets for your students or postdocs? Discounts available for bulk purchases of 10 or more.

Presenters include 16 PhDs (and one ABD) from disciplines ranging from comparative literature to chemical engineering. Day 1 speakers are all experts in the PhD career transition process, having working with institutions and individuals across Canada and the United States. Day 2 panelists work in a wide variety of fields, industries, and sectors, including higher education, government, nonprofits, tech, and healthcare.

Day 1: Professional Development Day (live on May 5, 2018)

• Launch Your Non-Faculty Job Search... Tomorrow!
• Understanding & Navigating Hiring in Today's Economy
• How to Use the Internet to Get the Job You Want
• Getting Landed: Writing Impact-Based Resumes

Day 2: Career Day (live on May 12, 2018)

• Panel: Careers in Higher Education
• Panel: Careers in Government
• Panel: Careers in Business
• Panel: Careers in Non-Profits

More details on our program website, https://community.beyondprof.com/pages/conference-2018.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Robert Macmillan Graduate Research in Education Symposium

The Annual Robert Macmillan Graduate Research in Education Symposium (GRiES) is celebrating its 9th year at Western University’s Faculty of Education.

On Friday, April 6, 2018, we will continue the tradition of showcasing graduate students’ work in a collaborative and supportive environment. This year’s theme is The changing face of education.

GRiES is now accepting submissions from graduate students for paper presentations, posters, and creative products which reflect the evolution and advancement of education in fields such as curriculum development, Indigenous pedagogies, LGBT2Q+ issues, new technologies, applied linguistics, and educational leadership, policy, and psychology.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

We look forward to hearing from you!

Rising Up: A Graduate Students Conference -- University of Manitoba, March 9 - 10, 2018

Rising Up: A Graduate Students Conference on Indigenous Knowledge and Research in Indigenous Studies is an international gathering held annually.

Rising Up attracts scholars in all forms of Indigenous research with approximately 90 representatives from around the world to showcase their work.

The University of Manitoba Native Studies Graduate Students Association (NSGSA) is hosting the third-annual, two-day conference for all graduate students to lead the discussion across all disciplines and allow graduates to present their knowledge and research. Due to the interdisciplinary and international character, the Review Committee welcomes a comprehensive range of topics and approaches.  Rising Up 2018 will focus on Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous Research.

DATE: March 9-10, 2018
LOCATION: University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus 220-224 UMSU University Centre
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Adam Gaudry, University of Alberta and Chantal Fiola, University of Winnipeg

This is a free event, open to all.

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SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

The deadline for abstract submissions is currently December 29, 2017 and can be sent online via http://www.risingup.online

Title: 120 character limit
Abstract: 250 words
Include: Author's first and last name, University, program or department, and email address

ACCEPTANCE

Abstracts will be accepted online, reviewed and notification provided on a rolling basis. Submissions should include a 4-5 sentence bio of author with preferred photograph for publication.  NSGSA invites its network to share the call for abstracts and the information about the Conference to all of those interested in contributing to this year event.

 

Exercise is Medicine Research Symposium: September 23, 2017

DATE: Saturday, September 23, 2017
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Advanced Medical Group, 230 Victoria Street, London

Students and faculty are invited to attend an exciting day at the Advanced Medical Group to engage in discussion on what we can do to incorporate physical activity prescription and referral in the Canadian health care system.  The day includes guest lectures from physicians, dietitians and faculty, a yoga session, discussion panel, and a beer-and-brainstorm at the end of the day.

Registration is $15.00 and this includes a full healthy lunch, and all beverages.

REGISTER

If you have any questions please email eimwesternu@gmail.com or contact Taniya Nagpal (tnagpal@uwo.ca).

18th-Annual Western University Graduate Symposium on Music

The Society of Graduate Students in Music at Western University held the 18th annual Graduate Symposium on Music on August 25-26, 2017 in von Kuster Hall (Music Building) at the Don Wright Faculty of Music.

The symposium attracted around 85 people, with 16 invited speakers coming from both Canadian and American Higher Education Institutions. Speakers came from Texas (Houston), Toronto, Montreal, Wisconsin (Madison), Edmonton, New York, and Western. Topics spanned the musical discourse ranging from music theoretic concerns to gender and identity issues, from music education to ideas of media and modernity. The keynote speaker on Saturday afternoon was Dr. Julie Pedneault-Deslauriers from the University of Ottawa, who spoke to a crowd of around 60.

A Message from symposium organizer, Adam Roy

Our program committee and the research abstracts submitted were of such a high caliber this year that the program reflected the interests and directions of the field. The symposium was a great success because of the commitment of the young professional scholars who came to Western to present their excellent work, and due to the support from our excellent faculty, staff, and administration here at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, all of whom made the actual hosting of this event possible. It was also a success because of the generous funding by a Joint Fund research grant supplied through the Society of Graduate Students, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and Research Western.

In its 18th year, the symposium continues to grow and develop. As we reflect on the ideas and relationships built over the conference this year, we look forward to bigger and better plans for next year. In addition to the sponsors from the Joint Fund, I would also like to extend their thanks for the support from the Society of Graduate Students in Music, Western Libraries, as well as Gradcast.

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Coalition of Graduate Employee Unions (CGEU) Conference 2017

The Coalition of Graduate Employee Unions (CGEU/CSEE) Conference is an annual meeting of North American graduate employees.

DATE: Friday, August 11, 2017
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium
COST: $65

CGEU/CSEE 2017 takes place at a time of increased uncertainty for graduate workers and students generally. The conjunction of Trump in the White House, an increasingly retrograde Conservative Party in Canada, and ongoing financial restructuring of universities with consequent budget cuts to many departments means that it is more important than ever for graduate workers from across the continent to get together and discuss the issues common to us.

PSAC Local 610 is pleased to host the 2017 CGEU/CSEE conference at Western University in London, Ontario.

Join us for a stimulating weekend of presentations, panels and social events.

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Beyond the Professoriate: Learn about PhD jobs and careers . . . and how to get them!

Beyond the Professoriate is the online conference for PhDs in career transition.

Join us for two days of presentations and discussion with PhDs working in non-faculty roles in a variety of jobs and careers. Learn from PhDs who've been there, done that!

The 4th-annual conference will take place live on Saturday, May 6, and Saturday, May 13, 2017, starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT both days.

All conference sessions will be recorded and will be available to watch on demand for 21 days.


Full conference tickets are only US $49 (early bird) and US $59 (late registration) + the Eventbrite processing fee.

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Lifestyle Medicine Student Conference

London is making huge advancements in medicine with a lifestyle based medical clinic; the Advanced Medical Group clinic located on Richmond Street brings a lifestyle based approach to medicine with facilities such as a mindfulness centre, a gym, a healthy bistro, massage therapy, kinesiology clinic and more available to all patients.

On April 1, Western students studying Nutrition, Kinesiology, Health Science, Medical Science, Nursing and/or are interested in pursuing a health-related career are invited for a conference at this clinic.

Students will have the opportunity to work with Western faculty and London physicians by engaging in interactive workshops to learn how to prescribe lifestyle.  The day will conclude with a social where students will have their chance to share how they envision the future of our Canadian healthcare system.  This is an excellent opportunity to build your CV, explore future career opportunities and learn from established researchers in the field.

Cost to attend is $15.00 and this will include your meals, a drink and all conference material.

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Sociology Grad Students present the latest research!

DATE:  Friday, March 10
TIME:  9:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
LOCATION:  SSC #5220

Sociology Graduate Student Conference

• Education
• Economic & Ethnic Marginalization
• Contemporary Culture
• Gender & Sexuality
• New Sites and Strategies for Social Research

The Sociology Graduate Student Conference is intended to afford Sociology graduate students the opportunity to hone their presentation skills and to let others in the department know about their work. It is also intended to afford Sociology graduate students and faculty the opportunity to learn what others in the department are doing.

Check out the detailed schedule.

You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. All disciplines welcome, no RSVP required.

FREE Doctoral Students’ Leadership Forum: February 16, 2017

All PhD students across campus are invited to attend Western’s first Doctoral Students’ Leadership Forum entitled, Leadership - Your Path to Career Success.

Discover how developing your leadership character opens doors, builds connections, creates opportunities, guides risk-taking, and provides tools to navigate life’s challenges and upsets!

DATE:  Thursday, February 16, 2017
TIME:  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Somerville House, The Great Hall

A FREE hot lunch is available from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for participants.

From the world-renowned Ivey Business School Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership, Professor Mary Crossan and Dr. Brenda Nguyen will illuminate the often invisible essence of leadership character for maximizing the impact of your scholarly work, to create your career path after graduation, and to meet society’s future needs.

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE!

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Presenter Bios
Dr. Mary Crossan is a Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Ivey Business School, Western University. Amongst the most highly cited researchers in her field, her research on leadership character, organizational learning and strategic renewal, and improvisation is published in the top management journals including the Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Leadership Quarterly and Organization Science. Her article on “Developing Leadership Character in Business Programs” was awarded the Outstanding Article of the Year for 2013 in the Academy of Management Learning and Education. The book “Developing Leadership Character” is a culmination of the team’s research on leader character. In a joint venture with The Second City, she developed a management video entitled Improvise to Innovate. Her textbook “Strategic Analysis and Action” is widely used in strategy courses. She has been identified as one of the top 40 case-writers in the world with her Starbucks business case selling over 100,000 copies to business schools worldwide. Her research, teaching, and consulting have provided her with exposure to a variety of companies and industries in North America, Europe and Asia.

Dr. Brenda Nguyen is a postdoctoral fellow at the Ivey Business School working on expanding research focused on leader character. She received her PhD at the University of Calgary. Her work is in organizational behaviour with an emphasis on Character, decision making, authenticity, and self-presentation. She has presented her work at international conferences, and has published papers on dysfunctional personality, impression management, leadership, authenticity and self-monitoring. Brenda has also worked extensively with many organizations such as Alberta Securities Commission, Sabz Consulting, Petroleum Human Resource Council, Calgary AIDS Society, and Construction Owners Association of Alberta.

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We look forward to seeing you on the 16th!