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Just Launched: New Resources for Experiential Learning
Interested in discovering what experiential learning is all about? Explore these online resources:
- The Experiential Learning Hub
- Ready-to-use Experiential Learning Modules
- Course & Program Development resources
Fall Convocation 2019: Congratulations to all Graduates!
Don’t miss these convocation stories of two newly-minted alumni: Alexander Young (MScBMC) and Julie Blair (MSW-ITR).
Did you know?
#UofT has relaunched its Safety Abroad website with a redesigned online registry to support the safety of students traveling internationally for study, work or professional experience. To register & find out more information, visit http://safetyabroad.utoronto.ca/
Apply for the Graduate Community Development Fund 2019-20
Deadline: 11:59 pm on November 24, 2019
The Graduate Community Development Fund (GCDF) was created in partnership with the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) at the University of Toronto to provide merit-based equity awards recognizing exceptional students on campus for their contributions to the graduate experience. A total of 15 awards are to be distributed this academic year and there are a total of five $1,000 awards and ten $500 awards to be won. For more information and the application form, visit: https://utgsu.ca/funding/graduate-community-development-fund/.
Feedback wanted on Student Mental Health
This month, the Presidential & Provostial Task Force on Student Mental Health invites feedback online and in-person on a Draft Summary of Themes. Here’s how:
- Online form is open November 7 – November 25, 2019. Learn more.
- Pop-up events on all three campuses the week of November 11 – 15, 2019. Learn more.
Free Child Minding at Robarts Library
When: Saturdays and Sundays, November 16, 17, 23, & 24, 1-5 pm
Where: Robarts Library Family Study Space, 9th Floor, Rm 9-002 (accessible with a TCard)
This November, U of t Libraries will offer free childcare for the children (aged 12 & under) of U of T student parents and caregivers. Childcare providers are from the University of Toronto’s Early Learning Centre.
Food for Fines at U of T Libraries
When: November 11-22
Where: Click here for a list of U of T libraries.
Have library fines? Participating U of T Libraries will waive $2 off your fines in exchange for a non-perishable food item (maximum $20 waived) to be donated to the U of T Food and Clothing Bank. Don’t have any fines? Food donations also welcome! Learn more.
Extended hours
We’re open until 7 pm on Tuesdays at SGS Student Academic Services, 63 St. George Street! Learn more.
It’s here!
Download the 2019-20 Essential Guide for Grad Students. Learn the essentials.
SGS News
Kristen Pue
JD/PhD Candidate, Political Science
Ian Garner
PhD Candidate, Slavic Languages & Literatures
Nora Tataryan
PhD Student, Women & Gender Studies
Jennie Phillips
PhD Candidate, Leadership, Higher & Adult Education
Collaborative Specialization in Comparative, International & Development Education; Collaborative Specialization in Dynamics of Global Change
Michel Mersereau
PhD Candidate, Information
Boluwatife Awonaike
PhD Student, Environmental Science
Upcoming Featured Events
Free; Registration required SGS and Integrated Human Resources are co-hosting an immigration session for current postdoctoral fellows who are interested…
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Free; Registration required. Take a break and connect with other grad students at our new bi-weekly chat forum. Share your…
“It's great to be in a role where I have so much contact with current U of T students.”
- Prof. Charmaine Williams
- Vice-Dean, Students, SGS, Faculty Member, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work