The University of Calgary just released its 2023-2030 Ahead of Tomorrow Strategic Plan. The GSA would like to thank many graduate students that provided the GSA and UCalgary with their input to ensure that the UCalgary invests in graduate students and our research. Graduate students are the driver of UCalgary’s research and innovation; therefore, we deserve proper funding and support. Unfortunately, …
Represent Faculty of Arts graduate students on its council and committees
The GSA is looking to appoint graduate student representatives to the following Faculty of Arts Committee. This is an opportunity for you to represent graduate students on these council and committees, learn about how decisions are made at the faculty level, and add valued experience to your resume. Below are the list of the committees and the numbers of representatives …
Be a part of the GSA Bylaw Revision Working Group
The GSA is recruiting 3 student volunteers for the Bylaws Revision Working Group! Working Group Description: Eligibility: Responsibilities: Deadline to apply: June 13, 2023 (11:59 pm) How to apply: Please send your CV and a 250-word Statement of Interest to the GSA Executive Coordinator at governance.gsa@ucalgary.ca Time commitment: Maximum 1 meeting every 2 weeks and 5 hours per month Timeline: …
Spring and Summer Activities in and around Calgary
Curated by GSA Staff (May 23, 2023) Calgary Folk Fest The 44th Calgary Folk Fest is a 4-day event, from July 27-30 2023. Four-day, multi-staged, family-friendly cultural and musical extravaganza. 70 artists from around the world. Early bird tickets are on sale now until June 9. Kids 12 and under get in free! https://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/festival/tickets $20 Bus Ride from Calgary to …
Call for volunteers: University Appeals Committee (UAC) and University Appeals Tribunal (UAT)
The University Student Appeals Office is recruiting graduate students to volunteer as members of the University Appeals Committee (UAC) and the University Appeals Tribunal (UAT). Student representatives are appointed by the GSA and should represent as many different disciplines as possible at the University. Role Description: As an UAC or UAT panel member, you will hear graduate student appeals relating to academic …
Supportive and Knowledgeable are among the top ten characteristics of graduate students’ ideal supervision
The Supervision and Graduate Program Experience Survey shed light on graduate student experiences with supervision and their graduate program. Dr. Jacobsen and her research team are launching the 2nd Supervision and Graduate Program Experience Survey until May 17, 2023. Graduate students can fill out the survey here to help the team further understand the student-supervisor relationship at the University of Calgary. …
The GSA honouring Award Recipients for the 2022-23 academic year
Keira Gunn and Ariel Kim awarded the prestigious Leadership Awards at the GSA Awards Gala 2023 Challenging times produce exceptional leadership. The GSA is grateful to witness numerous graduate students and community members have taken on leadership roles to ensure that graduate students thrive with mental health, financial, and community support. On April 26, the GSA hosted its annual Awards Gala to …
Get Ready to Vote in the Provincial Election
Photo: CBC The Alberta Government is expected to call an election in May. Is this your first-time voting? Get ready to vote with the GSA! In this blog, we will show you how elections work in this province, what the different levels and branches of government are, and what you’ll need to know to register to vote for the upcoming …
Thesis-based Graduate Students will have three-week vacation starting May 2023
Join us in celebrating a win for thesis-based graduate students! The GSA, in collaboration with the Faculty of Graduate Studies, was successful in advocating for a three-week vacation/time off for thesis-based graduate students! This is an increase from the two-week vacation in place previously. The GSA appreciates the feedback from graduate students about the need to advocate for this increase. …
Saving and investing towards your first home with the new Tax-free first home savings account (FHSA)
In a January 2023 poll conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet, nearly two-thirds of Canadians (67%) listed owning a home as a priority. For those with the financial goal of buying their first home, the Canadian government introduced the Tax-free first home savings account (FHSA) on April 1, 2023, to help Canadians over 18 save and invest …
