UTMAGS is looking to renovate the Grad Lounge, located in DV 1100, and would like to hear about what kind of changes you’d like to see. To give us your feedback on how we can improve this space, please fill out the following quick survey:
The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is campaigning to increase
awareness of their initiatives. They are also looking to obtain feedback from
graduate students and request that students fill out the following survey:
www.cfsontario.ca/notinthesyllabus
We would like to encourage all graduate students to participate in this survey. If
you would like more information on the CFS and what they do please visit them on the
web at www.cfsontario.ca.
Cringe every time one of your students coughs?
Put your mind at ease and get a flu shot at UTM’s Flu Vaccination Clinic!
UTMHCC will be holding two more clinics for the year:
Influenza immunization is the single most effective way of preventing or lessening the effects of the seasonal flu. In addition to helping protect yourself, the flu shot helps prevent the spread of the virus, as well as protect those you care about – especially those who are at higher risk for flu-related complications.
For more information on what to expect when getting your flu shot, check out The Medium’s article here.
Please also check out UTMHCC’s Facebook page to stay up to date on all the health resources they offer.
UTGSU’s Annual General Meeting will take place on November, 25th at 6:10 pm at the Koffler House Auditorium. Pizza will be served from 5.40 until 6.00 pm. Please come and join us!
Among the items to be voted on during this meeting, is the2012-2013 financial audit, which can be found at www.utgsu.ca/financial-statements. UTGSU’s by-law and policy documents are also on the website under “About the GSU”.
U of T Graduate Students are members of the UTGSU and therefore have voting rights at the AGM. As members, you also have the right to move motions at the AGM. Motions may be submitted up to ten days prior to the Annual General Meeting (November 15th) in writing to UTGSU’s Chair (chair@utgsu.ca) or Internal Commissioner (internal@utgsu.ca).
We are hoping for a full house at this year’s AGM; we hope to see you there.
Venture will be hosting its second annual Networking Night on Nov 14th from 6-9pm at the Glenerin Inn.
We will have advanced degree professionals from various companies including GSK, Ontario Brain Institute, VersantVentures, Ontario Centre of Excellence, SHI Consulting, MaRS, AstraZeneca and much more!
Tickets are limited so please RSVP soon by emailing info@venture-connections.ca
Please note that for Venture members, the Networking Night is free. For non-members, there is a $10 fee that will go towards membership. The fee can be paid online at www.venture-connections.ca/membership or in person to Miriam in lab 3023C.
See you there!
Attention Grads:
The Provostial Committee on Grad Student Financial Support (PCGSFS), composed of grad students from the GSU, CUPE3902, GEC, as well as administrators from UofT, has been meeting this past year to discuss changes to graduate student research funding.
The GSU and CUPE3902 have taken a stand on three important issues relating to the minimum amount of funding graduate researchers receive, the length of time they are guaranteed funding, and the type of work that can go toward funding. They would like to get your advice on their objectives and request that you fill out the following survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PCGSFS
For more information, please email fug@utgsu.ca.
Join us for our week of Halloween festivities!
Spooky Movie Nights: Oct. 28th-30th, Grad Lounge (DV 1100) Candy and popcorn will be served!
Jack-o-lantern Contest: Oct. 31st, Grad Lounge UTMAGS will deliver pumpkins to teams on Oct. 28th. Judging will take place at our annual Halloween party. Awesome prizes will be awarded! Halloween Party: Oct. 31st, Grad Lounge Come dressed in your Halloween costumes to win some more awesome prizes!
To sign up for the Jack-o-lantern contest, and to RSVP for our Halloween party, please email utmags@utoronto.ca.
Let the haunting begin!
UTMAGS’ second annual Winter Escape to Tremblant is almost sold out! RSVP ASAP to utmags@utoronto.ca before you miss your chance to go!
Payments will be collected by UTMAGS on Thursday, Oct 3rd and Friday, Oct 4th from 10am-2pm in the Grad Lounge (DV 1100).
We will be accepting cash, cheques (post-dated for Oct. 4th) and email money transfers (a computer will be set up in the grad lounge so we can confirm payment immediately). Students that register with payment by Oct. 4th will be entered for a chance to win a pair of Elan skis!
Kick of the school year with more free food! UTMAGS is hosting another BBQ to celebrate our Grad Wars tournament, and everyone is invited! Please see the poster for more details, and remember to RSVP with any food restrictions.
The RGASC is offering new GPAS courses tailored for grad students and postdocs! For further details please visit their website.
