Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Student Society Graduate Student Orientation September 1 st,...

Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Student SocietyGraduate Student OrientationSeptember 1st, 2015

Who we are

• John Talboom – President▫johntalboom@cmail.carleton.ca▫Office: Herzberg 4260

•Touba Warsi – Vice President▫toubawarsi@cmail.carleton.ca▫Office:  Herzberg 3370

•Laura Thompson – Treasurer▫lauraMthompson@cmail.carleton.ca

•Yibo Wang – Secretary▫yibowang@cmail.carleton.ca

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

Resources

•Graduate Student Lab▫Herzberg 4224 – code to enter emailed to

you

•Graduate Student Lounge▫Herzberg 3390

Fridge, microwave and kettle Chalkboard, tables, and couches Work, eat, relax (Super Nintendo anyone?),

and meet fellow graduate students!

Resources

•Student Mentors▫http://carleton.ca/math/resources/

•Grad Navigate – Professional Development▫http://gradstudents.carleton.ca/professional

development/

•TA Information▫http://carleton.ca/math/teaching-assistants/

Upcoming Events – Math & Stats•TBA – keep an eye on your email!

Upcoming Events – GSA Welcome Week• Grad Fair

▫ September 3 @ 10:30 am - 10:30 pm• Campus Tour

▫ September 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm• Double-Decker Bus Tour of Ottawa

▫ September 5 @ 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm• Tour of the MacOdrum Library

▫ September 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm• Welcome to Canada! International Student Lunch Panel

▫ September 9 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

• More information: GSA Welcome Week

Tips

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

Checklist for New Grad Students•Activate Carleton email•Apply for campus card•International graduate student handbook•Deadlines

▫Registering for courses▫Accepting TA positions/duties

Tips

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

Tips

•MyCarleton Portal

Tips

•MyCarleton Portal

cuLearn:• Class lectures• Syllabus

Tips

•MyCarleton Portal

Carleton Central:• Confirm personal/contact

information• Register for classes• Accept TA assignments

Tips

•MyCarleton Portal

Check your Carleton email!

Who to Contact?• Kevin Crosby

School Administrator4302A HP(613) 520-2152kevin.crosby@carleton.ca

• Lana GrahamGraduate Administrator4302B Herzberg(613) 520-3531lana.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