Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Student Society Graduate Student Orientation September 5th, 2017

Who we are Fares Said – President Aubrey Maquiling – Vice President Fares.said@carleton.ca Office: Herzberg 4270 Aubrey Maquiling – Vice President aubreymaquiling@cmail.carleton.ca Office:  Herzberg 3367 Lyndsay Caton – Treasurer Tina Cho – Secretary

What we do Organize social and academic events Grad Seminar Social Events Orientation Party - TBA End of Term Party - TBA Academic Workshops Represent the graduate student body GSA Council Provide support and mentoring for students and TAs Grad Seminar Weekly seminar that takes place Friday afternoons in the grad lounge. Students take turns presenting a topic of their choice to a mixed audience in an informal setting. All are invited to participate. Social Events 2 main social events for graduate students: Orientation party at Mike’s Place End of term party Monthly lounge nights where students can relax, eat pizza, play board/video games, and ultimately just take time away from equations. Academic Workshops Throughout the year the society runs several TA training as well as professional development workshops. We’ve also hosted panel discussions in the past on effective research skills and how to prepare for advanced comprehensive exams. Suggestions for workshops/panel discussions are always welcome. GSA Council The Graduate Student Association council meets once a month to discuss the status of the association and to address any pertinent financial, academic or political issues. A representative of the grad society usually attends these meetings to keep us up to date with the GSA and to voice any concerns/ideas from the math and stats grad student body.

Resources Graduate Student Lab Math Tutorial Centre (MTC) Herzberg 4224 – code to enter emailed to you Math Tutorial Centre (MTC) Herzberg 3422 Graduate Student Lounge Herzberg 3390 Fridge, microwave and kettle Chalkboard, tables, and couches Work, eat, relax, and meet fellow graduate students!

Resources Student Mentors Grad Navigate – Professional Development http://carleton.ca/math/resources/mentors/ Grad Navigate – Professional Development http://gradstudents.carleton.ca/professionaldevel opment/ TA Information http://carleton.ca/math/teaching-assistants/

Upcoming Events – Math & Stats TBA – keep an eye on your email! In the meantime, join our society Facebook page to stay up to date with events: "Carleton Graduate Mathematics and Statistics Society"

Upcoming Events – GSA Welcome Week Welcome to Canada! International Student Lunch & Panel September 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Campus Tour September 6 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Grad Info Fair & Free BBQ September 7 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Visit National Art Gallery September 14 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm More information: GSA Welcome Week gsacarleton.ca/welcomeweeks

Tips MyCarleton Portal Login – Graduate Students https://gradstudents.carleton.ca https://gradstudents.carleton.ca/new-grad-students/

Checklist for New Grad Students Activate Carleton email Apply for campus card and U-Pass at the Campus Card Centre International graduate student handbook Deadlines Registering for courses (September 19) Accepting TA positions/duties Application for donor funded awards (September 24)

Tips MyCarleton Portal Login – Graduate Students https://gradstudents.carleton.ca

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Tips MyCarleton Portal Carleton Central: Confirm personal/contact information Register for classes Accept TA assignments Student Award Information

Tips MyCarleton Portal Check your Carleton email!

Who to Contact? Kevin Crosby School Administrator 4302A HP (613) 520-2152 kevin.crosby@carleton.ca Nicole Gaertner Graduate Administrator 4302B Herzberg (613) 520-3531 lana.graham@carleton.ca Computing and Communication Services ccs_service_desk@carleton.ca 613-520-2600, ext. 3700 University Safety 613-520-3612 (general line) 613-520-4444 (emergency line) university_safety@carleton.ca Lost and Found 613-520-3547 info@carleton.ca

Thank you!