GradWRITE Graduate Writing Conference 2016

Friday, March 11, 2016

The 2016 GradWRITE Graduate Writing Conference is a one-day event devoted to addressing specific graduate writing concerns.  It is an opportunity to learn need-to-know strategies directly from some of Western’s most accomplished graduate faculty.

Sessions include:

• What IS Good Graduate Writing?  Professor Panel and Q & A
• Writing Strategies or Just Do It
• Getting Published: Writing for Non-Academic Audiences
• Writing Grant Proposals
• Technical Writing

More Information and Registration

Please contact Douglas Campbell if you would like more information.  519-661-2111 Ext: 85950

Investigate Your Career Options at the Student 2 Business Networking Conference

March 2, 2016
London Convention Centre

This annual conference and networking forum is sponsored by Western, the LEDC, Fanshawe College, and the City of London It attracts over 500 students and 250 recruiters.  The conference is designed to introduce students to the hidden job market by showcasing career opportunities and industries within London, and connecting them with professionals from these sectors.

Keynote Speaker

The $10 student registration fee includes a special keynote presentation from Bobby Umar.

Bobby Umar Biography

One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership speakers, Bobby is a 4X TEDx Speaker, international author, Huffington Post contributor and social media guru who champions authentic connection and heart-based leadership. 100, 000+ people across the world have experienced Bobby’s high-energy keynotes, interactive team-building activities, engaging workshops, and Networking Mastery coaching programs. Bobby will deliver a message entitled “Authentic Networking: Own your Leadership Path”

Networking Forum

The highlight of the Conference is the networking forum. Taking place in the main ballroom, students have access to employers from more than 12 industries.

Sectors represented include:

• Government and Education
• Finance & Insurance
• Health/Life Sciences
• Advanced Manufacturing and Construction
• Agrifood processing
• Marketing & Communications
• Digital Media
• Not for Profit
• Engineering
• Professional Services

This represents a golden opportunity to information interview and connect with professionals from these sectors. You can ask questions about jobs available in their industry, training requirements, application tips, and many other things, all within an atmosphere more casual than a job fair.

Graduate students are invited to review the employers attending the Conference, get more specific information, and register at www.s2b.ca

Clara Hughes "Open Heart, Open Mind" Presentation

Olympian, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate Clara Hughes will speak at Western University as part of the Heidi Balsillie, Fairmount Foundation Health and Wellness Lecture Series. The event is organized by the University Students’ Council, the Student Experience portfolio, and the Society of Graduate Students.

DATE
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

TIME
10:30 a.m.: Open Heart, Open Mind Presentation and book signing
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

2:00 p.m.: Question and Answer with Clara and book signing
Tickets not required

LOCATION
Both events will take place in Mustang Lounge East, University Community Centre.

The Bookstore at Western will sell copies of Hughes’s bestselling and acclaimed memoir, Open Heart, Open Mind.

Hughes’ presentation will run in conjunction with a mental health resource fair in the Atrium of the UCC, featuring on-campus and local services focused on fostering positive mental health and treating mental illness.

As the only Canadian to have won medals in both the Summer and the Winter Olympics, Hughes is a long-admired icon in Canadian athletics. After national recognition for her accomplishments in speed skating and cycling, Hughes began using her popularity as a platform to affect positive change across Canada by sharing her personal experiences with depression.

Several contests through social media will be open to students as the event approaches. Four students will win the chance to have lunch with Hughes during her visit, and many more will win a copy of her memoir. More details about these contests will appear on Facebook and on Twitter.

These giveaways are made possible thanks to the support of the Bookstore at Western.

Therapy Dogs: Mid-Term De-Stress Event

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Drop in and visit with the St. John Therapy Dogs this school year.

• February 9, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All therapy dogs visits take place in the University Community Centre (UCC) Mustang Lounge East.

Meet the dogs and their owners, learn about the Therapy Dog Program and the benefits they provide. Take some time out of your day to de-stress.

This is a FREE event.

Competition Open NOW: Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarships Program

The Organization of American States (OAS) has launched its 2016 competition. The scholarships, which are tenable as of January 2017, provide funding to Canadian students and researchers for studies or research at the Master’s or PhD level that lead to a degree at a university or educational institution in an OAS Member State.

The deadline to apply is March 8, 2016.

Please visit Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarships Program for full program details.

The OAS also offers funding to professionals through the Organization of American States (OAS) Professional Development Scholarship Program.

This program offers opportunities for professional development through short-term courses in specialized areas of training. Professional development courses may be carried out on-site, online or in a combination of both. The deadline for applications depends on the courses selected. Additionally, Canadians are eligible for other scholarships offered via the OAS by its partner institutions in the Americas and around the world.

We invite you to visit the OAS website for further details on the various other programs available.

All inquiries regarding this scholarship program should be directed to: scholarships‐[email protected].

Sangster Award: Call for Applications by March 31, 2016

The Canadian National Committee for CODATA (CNC/CODATA) is accepting applications for The Sangster Award.

This award, valued at $3,000 (CAD), will enable a Canadian graduate student enrolled in a Canadian university, or recent graduate (within three years of graduation and of Canadian citizenship), to attend and present his or her work at the 25th International CODATA Conference (jointly organized with World Data System), SciDataCon 2016, Advancing the Frontiers of Data in Research, September 11-13, 2016, in Denver, Colorado, USA.

It is expected that the award winner’s field of study will support the general objectives of CODATA, namely, to help foster and advance science and technology through developing and sharing knowledge about data and data-related activities.

Deadline for Applications
March 31, 2016

Learn About Application Guidelines and Award Details

Learn About the Conference

Call for Abstracts: EnviroCon

We seek submissions from students from across campus for the multi-disciplinary EnviroCon event hosted by the Centre for Environment and Sustainability.

Collaborative and/or interdisciplinary work is encourage.  Research should be made accessible to an interdisciplinary audience, and abstracts should be related to the environment and sustainability.  This year’s theme is communication.

The event aims to bring together the knowledge and research of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and community members involved in environment and sustainability.

Conference: March 9, 2016

Abstract Submission deadline: February 15, 2016

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hirewesternu Job Fair

DATE:  Thursday, January 28
TIME:  11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:  Western Student Recreation Centre, upper gym

Whether you’re looking for a summer job, internship/co-op, or that first big full-time opportunity, the Job Fair is the perfect place to talk to employers and build your professional network! There are a wide range industries and opportunities that will be represented at the fair, making this an event you don't want to miss.

Click HERE to see what companies you can expect to meet.

Not sure what to say? Attend our workshop “How to Talk to Employers” on January 21 and learn how to break the ice. Register through the event calendar in CareerCentral

Questions about the Fair? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail Us

SCHOLARS TO LEADERS Speaker Series — LIFE AS A HOUSE: REFLECTIONS ON BUILDING A RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Charles Weijer, Philosopher and Physician, and Canada Research Chair in Bioethics, will be speaking next Wednesday, January 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the IGAB Atrium about Life as a House: Reflections on Building a Research Institute.

The Scholars to Leaders Series is a unique initiative of the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS) that is open to all students and scholars across all careers at Western – undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral. This guest speaker Series brings everyone together once a month to listen to academic and private-sector professionals share valuable insight and expertise on critical aspects of leadership from their own career experiences.

Monthly meetings run from September to April, except December, and are held on the last Wednesday of every month in the International and Graduate Affairs Building (IGAB) Atrium. Pizza is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

See you next week!

Join CON-SNP Western for our first “Research Blitz”

Are you doing research in the field of energy metabolism, physiology or obesity?

If yes, then we want to see you on Thursday, February 25 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in Chu Centre, 2nd floor of IGAB (former Ivey Building)!

Learn More

Students will have the opportunity to present their research, learn about research being conducted in other departments, and network with fellow students and faculty. You have just 1 minute to present your work using just one to two Powerpoint slides.

The top two presenters will go on to compete at the finals held at McMaster University on April 21, 2016.

Register

Spectators from all departments are most welcome.