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You now have a second (and final!) chance this semester to learn about What to Expect at Your Thesis Examination by attending an important, one-hour information session.
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PLACE: IGAB Room #1N07 (Graduate Studies Office)
Dr. Nicole Haggerty, a Western PhD graduate, current Ivey professor, and experienced thesis examiner, will unlock the mysteries of your thesis exam.
Nicole will share “insider” information from both a student and thesis examiner perspective. Find out what goes on behind closed doors during your examination, and come away with a major strategic advantage so you know what to expect when it’s time for you to be tested.
You will learn about:
There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and come away with the answers that are most important to you.
What have others said about this info session?
“What to Expect at Your Thesis Examination put my mind at ease. It gave me incredible insight and detailed information about what goes on behind closed doors.”
– Ani Amir, PhD candidate, Faculty of Education
“The info session was definitely worthwhile. Dr. Haggerty provided her personal experience when she was part of the exam committee, and it has made my view of the thesis exam less daunting overall.”
– Beatrice Leung, Master’s candidate, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences program
We look forward to seeing you next week!
OT Position in Vermont
We have a great opportunity for a new graduate. This position is for an Occupational Therapist in beautiful Vermont. With mountains and lakes, it's a dream opportunity for anyone that loves the outdoors!
The hospital has a progressive outpatient department and is looking to add a Therapist to their growing staff. This is a full time position for someone that wants to be part of a team environment. Must be well versed in all aspects of Occupational Therapy and must be open to working in a mixed setting of inpatient and outpatient.
If interested, please call Bob Schein ASAP at 561-865-7391.
First Impressions: Dressing for Success!
A Career Workshop for Graduate Students
March 20, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Deanna Ronson, Style and Image Consultant, will discuss how to make that important “First Impression” with employers by providing valuable wardrobe and personal style advice to help you look and feel your best.
Let the Jobs Chase You!
A Career Workshop for Graduate Students
March 18, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Put your job search time to better use with Magnet, an exciting new network that will revolutionize how you connect to jobs and opportunities. Magnet connects you to thousands of employers and thousands of jobs across Ontario using a powerful job-matching technology platform. Learn how you can access and effectively use this resource to enhance your job search.
The Office of the Ombudsperson is a confidential office for students to visit when they don’t know how to approach a situation at Western. We offer a safe, nonthreatening environment where students can ask whether or not they have grounds for an appeal, what to do if they have been accused of a scholastic offense, or how to address a conflict with their supervisor.
Between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014, we saw 466 students – 15 per cent of whom were graduate students. You can read more about the issues we saw in our 2013/14 Annual Report.
If you have an issue you’d like to discuss, you can visit us in Room 3135 of the Western Student Services Building or contact us at 519-661-3573 or email.
The International and Exchange Student Centre presents:
Immigration Information Session: Working and Living in Canada
Learn about:
Date: Friday, March 6, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Arts and Humanities Building, Room 1R40
Information will be presented by representatives from:
This session is free of charge and all are welcome!
What to Expect at Your Thesis Examination
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
PLACE: IGAB Room #1N07 (Graduate Studies Office)
Dr. Nicole Haggerty, a Western PhD graduate, current Ivey professor, and experienced thesis examiner, will unlock the mysteries of your thesis exam.
Nicole will share “insider” information from both a student and thesis examiner perspective. Find out what goes on behind closed doors during your examination, and come away with a major strategic advantage so you know what to expect when it’s time for you to be tested.
You will learn about:
There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and come away with the answers that are most important to you.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
The ICPSR Summer Program is recognized throughout the world as a leading program providing basic and advanced training in a wide range of methodologies and technologies for social science research.
The courses emphasize the integration of methodological strategies with the theoretical and practical concerns that arise in research on substantive social issues. The ICPSR Summer Program strives to provide a unique and supportive social environment which facilitates professional networking and encourages the exchange of ideas about the theory and practice of social science research.
