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Issue 74, Oct. 16, 2014.
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Please share this information with faculty and graduate students.
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Highlights for this issue
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• REMINDER — Scholarship Workshops: Drop-in workshops are scheduled throughout October – see dates.
• Reminder - Graduate students email accounts — The following message has been emailed to All Brock graduate students.
All Brock graduate students are given a Brock email account (2 letters, 2 numbers, 2 letters @ brocku.ca). As a graduate student however you are also assigned additional alias email addresses (first name.last name @brocku.ca). You are allowed to use the alias email if you prefer. Many graduate students opt to use the first name.last name@brocku.ca email address as it provides you with a more professional looking Brock email address. All of the alias names and the original Brock email account (2 letters, 2 numbers, 2 letters @ brocku.ca) are linked together so by using the first name.last name@brocku.ca email you will receive the same email as using the original Brock email account (2 letters, 2 numbers, 2 letters @ brocku.ca).
Here is how you find your email aliases. When you log in to your Brock Portal (my.brocku.ca), using your campus ID or Brock student ID number, you will be able to go in to the 'My Profile" area of the portal and find a section called "Account Summary". Here you will find a list of the email aliases that are also assigned to your particular student account. If you decide to use one of the assigned aliases, please send yourself a test message to ensure that it is operating correctly.
If you experience any difficulty, you can contact the Help Desk at extension 4357.
The alias is determined by the BrockDB system. All aliases are assigned on the basis of the "official" name used in BrockDB.
Please keep in mind that all communication from the Faculty of Graduate Studies will be sent to your Brock email account, so we highly encourage you to check this often
• NEXT ISSUE: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014
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Scholarships/Awards/Grants
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• The Queen's Young Leaders Program: Every year for the next four years, 60 award winners, between the ages of 18 and 29, will be rewarded with training, mentoring, and networking opportunities, and provided with a one-week residential program in the UK, during which they will receive their awards from Her Majesty The Queen.
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 28
More information about the program and the nomination process is available online.
• 2015-16 Autism Scholars Awards: With the support of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, a Scholar Awards Program in Autism has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars. The community of autism scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child autism, and its translation into improved health for children, more effective services and products for children with autism, and increase the province's capacity in diagnosis and assessment of autism and a strengthened treatment system.
For 2015-16, up to one award at the Master's level and the Doctoral level will be made:
Master's Awards - $18,000
Doctoral Awards - $20,000
Deadline: Friday, Nov. 28
For more information click here
• 2015-16 Ontario Women's Health Scholars Awards: Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, a Scholar Awards Program in Women's Health has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent women's health scholars. The community of women's health scholars fostered by this awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge about women's health and its translation into improved health for women, more effective health services and products for women, and a strengthened heath care system.
For 2015-16 up to three awards will be made at each of the Master's and Doctoral levels, and two awards at the Postdoctoral level:
Master's Awards - $18,000 plus $1,000 research allowance
Doctoral Awards - $20,0000 plus $2,000 research allowance
Postdoctoral Award - $40,000 plus $5,000 research allowance
Deadline: Friday, Nov. 28
For more information click here
• Student international funding opportunities: Visit Brock International for a listing of scholarship and awards programs
• Brock Library Open Access Publishing Fund: Open to Brock faculty, graduate students and postdocs. The purpose of this grant is to assist researchers in disseminating their research broadly via an Open Access (OA) journal. A minimum of four awards will be granted, to a maximum of $2,500 each [Total funds = $10,000]. This Grant is intended to support researchers with limited or no funding. If an alternate funding source is available that permits payment of submission fees (e.g. a research grant), that source must be used before applying to the OA Publishing Fund.
For more information contact: Barbara McDonald, Ext. 3949
• Fulbright Canada awards competition: Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian students to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Award recipients include Canadian citizens who are graduate students, prospective graduate students, or junior professionals. Graduate students can apply to the following:
Traditional Fulbright Student Award: US$15,000 for one nine-month academic year. These all-discipline awards can be taken up at any college, university, think tank, or government agency in the United States.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching
Assistant Program: $400 to $600 stipend per month (commensurate with average cost of living in host city), room and board, visa services, health insurance, and a bursary to complete two courses per semester. The award is for Canadian Francophone students and teachers, aged 21 to 29, who want to teach and study in the United States.
Awards Deadline: Saturday, Nov. 15
(The competition is for awards taken up for one nine-month academic year starting September 2015)
See more details on the Fulbright website
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Vitae: Essential Skills for Graduate Students
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Academic and professional development program for graduate students provided in partnership with nine campus units.
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• NEW - Vitae Essential Research Communication Skills Series for Graduate Students: As part of the Vitae Essential Skills Training Certificate, graduate students from all faculties are invited to participate in this specialized series created to develop and rehearse specific communication skills that extend and complement rich academic skills. The entire series entails roughly 20 hours of training offered and spaced throughout the academic calendar year. The first ‘skill trilogy’ of workshops focus on simple language training, creating a 3 minute research narrative and building media rapport skills. Learn more about the training certificate.
REGISTRATION: Limited to 10 graduate students per faculty. Register ASAP.
VITAE Communication WORKSHOPS:
• November 6th, 4:00-6:00 pm, Cairns 207 – Knowledge Translation ‘The Basics’: Learn simple tools to translate and market your research to a variety of audiences. This workshop will allow you to rehearse with simple language tools to meaningfully engae any audience, whether it’s a funder, colleague, potential employer or community of interest. Facilitator: Jayne Morrish, Knowledge Translation Officer.
• November 20th, 4:00-6:00 pm, Cairns 207 – Media 101: ‘The Pitch’ – The Media is the Messenger: What is ‘the media’ and how does it work? You’ll learn the metaphoric possibilities and story catching devices that attracts the attention of the story makers. What do editors look for when they create their story line-ups? How do you connect what you’re working on to the outside world? Facilitators: Jeffrey Sinibaldi, Manager of Media Relations and Cathy Majtenyi, Research Communications/Media Relations Specialist.
• January (TBD), 4:00-6:00 pm, Cairns 207 – Media 102: Landing the interview, now what? Present your story in front of the camera, microphone and print reporter. Learn about the purpose of the interview and how to prepare. Learn how to handle a difficult or ‘tricky’ question with grace. During the session, you’ll have an opportunity to rehearse, record and reflect on your learning. Facilitators: Jeffrey Sinibaldi, Manager of Media Relations and Cathy Majtenyi, Research Communications/Media Relations Specialist.
Register for this communication ‘skill trilogy’
• REMINDER — Research IS On Tap (RIOT): Things that make you go hmmmmm, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 4:30 to 6 p.m. @ Alphie's: Join us for an end-of-day social gathering. Bring your grad student/supervisor night. What to do with those brilliant insights that wake you up in the middle of the night? Bring your wonderings to RIOT! It just takes a minute. Share a minute of insight that has or might generate a creative collision with another. Hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Students' Association. Refreshments courtesy of the GSA.
• REMINDER - Join the Conversation Is English your subsequent language? Practice your English and learn tips for academic speaking and writing in our "Join the Conversation" group sessions. Connect with students from different disciplines and feel free to share this invitation with other Brock students. All grad students welcome, no preregistration required.
October 28th 1:00-2:00 pm, Making Presentations (Classroom B) Learn tips, strategies and gain confidence for making presentations to a group. This session will help you learn how to communicate your ideas effectively by looking at oral presentation styles, preparation strategies, tips for delivery, and strategies to deal with nervousness.
November 6th, 10:00-11:00 am, Cultural Approaches to Writing: Creating a North American Essay (Classroom A) styles approaches, and academic expectations vary across culture. The expectations of what creates "excellent writing" in North America can be confusing to students who have studied in other countries. This session examines various cultural understandings and expectations about writing. We discuss a North American approach to writing including how to structure your paper, organize your ideas, develop thesis statements and paragraphs, and engage in critical analysis. An open space will be provided for you to share your experiences with writing in your home country.
• REMINDER – GRAD STUDENTS Learn about career opportunities! Discover why Niagara is your region to live, work and STAY!, Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 from 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM. Explore careers, industries and sectors within the region, network & engage with community leaders, young professionals, students, hiring managers & employers from the area $10.00 per student, lunch included. NEC is a collaborative event between Brock University, Niagara College and the Niagara Region. Register here
• Calling all Writers! We are recruiting graduate level students (Masters/PhD) for volunteer writers: contributing creative and stimulating blog content. Writers will have some editorial range yet provide a voice for the graduate student experience. Writers must submit sample of writing. For more details, please contact kperry@brocku.ca
Promote your workshops to graduate students with us: If you are hosting a workshop or event related to graduate student professional development that may interest graduate students from within or outside of your faculty, please send a request to have your event posted on the Vitae calendar to kperry@brocku.ca. The number of participants can be monitored and capped through our online registry. Specific learning outcomes and the competencies that align with your workshop or information session can also be tracked.
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Conferences
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• NEW — The International Women's and Children's Health Conference, Saturday, Oct. 18, Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, Ont: This annual one-day conference is designed for students, faculty and community members who are passionate about exploring the many facets of women's and children's health at home and around the world. This year the conference will explore the impact of conflict on the women's and children's physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being — including refugees, victims of gender-based violence, and Aboriginal communities. The program features a series of interactive workshops and speakers, including keynote addresses from global child health expert Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta, and MSF Nurse Carolyn Beukeboom.
More information is posted on the conference website.
• International Conference on Quality in Higher Education (ICQU 2014), Dec. 3 to 5, Sakarya University Esentepe Campus, Sakarya-Turkey: ICQH 2014 seeks a diverse and comprehensive program covering all areas of quality in higher education. The program includes a wide range of activities designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise, experience, and resources with colleagues. These include keynote and invited talks, full and brief paper presentations, panels and round table discussion sessions.
Abstract Deadline: Nov. 28
Full Article Deadline: Nov. 28
Registration Fee Deadline: Nov. 28
Sending Video Presenation Deadline: Nov. 28
Visit the conference website for details.
• Mark your calendar — 2014-15 Mapping the New Knowledges: Planning is under way for the annual graduate student research conference as the FGS celebrates MNK's 10th anniversary.
Our first event of the year will be a Research Café with faculty researchers, graduate students and community practitioners discussing bullying in today's society — from the playground to the boardroom to the cyber world. The event, to be held on Friday, Nov. 21, coincides with Bullying Awareness Week in Canada.
More information will be available soon. For now, see a list of MNK important dates.
• Call for Papers, International Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (ISTEC), December 18 to 20, 2014, Sakarya University, Doha, Qatar: ISTEC aims to provide a multinational platform where the latest trends in science and technology can be presented and discussed in a friendly environment with the aim to learn from each other.
Deadlines:
Abstract: Until December 5, 2014
Final Registration: Until December 6, 2014
Full Article: Until December 13, 2014
Registration Fee: Until December 14, 2014
For more details
• Call for Papers, International Distance Education Conference (IDEC), December 18 to 20, 2014, Sakarya University, Doha, Qatar: IDEC aims to provide a multinational platform where the latest trends in distance education can be presented and discussed in a friendly environment with the aim to learn from each other.
Deadlines:
Abstract: Until December 5, 2014
Final Registration: Until December 6, 2014
Full Article: Until December 15, 2014
For more details
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• Games Night, Thursday, Oct. 23, 5 to 8 p.m., Alphie's Trough: A fun night of playing board and card games — bring a favourite game along. One free drink courtesy of your GSA.
• Subscribe to GSA news update: Brock graduate students can stay tuned with what's happening around the campus by going to the GSA webpage and entering their Brock email address and student ID to subscribe to GSA emails.
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Upcoming Thesis Defences
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All are welcome to attend but seating is limited.
• NEW — Michael Pryzbek, a MSc student in Applied Health Scieces (Health Sciences), will defend his thesis on Monday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in WC203.
Title: "The association of energy intake with body mass in children with and without Probable Developmental Coordination Disorder"
• Nathalie Gauthier, MA student in Psychology, will defend her thesis on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, PL 600F.
Title: Psychopathy and antisocial behaviour: The moderating effects of maternal neglect and warmth”
• NEW — Julie Baker, PhD student in Psychology, will present her thesis defence on Friday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. in WH 147.
Title: "Indices and implications of emotional underarousal for persons with a history of head trauma"
• Patrick Tierney, PhD student in Educational Studies, will present his thesis defence on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m., WH 147 (Welch Hall).
Title: “Perceptions of adolescent males and their parents as to factors that influence the young men’s academic performance”
• NEW — Lori Goff, PhD student in Educational Studies, will present her thesis defence on Friday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. in WH 147 (Welch Hall).
Title: "Conceptions of quality and approaches to Quality Assurance in Ontario's universities"
Please check department program websites to confirm dates, times and locations in the event of changes to the information.
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