Mathematics Statistics Graduate Student Society Graduate Student Orientation

Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Student Society Graduate Student Orientation September 1 st, 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 ▫ laura. Mthompson@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/professionaldevel opment/ • 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 Mac. Odrum 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 • My. Carleton 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 • My. Carleton Portal Login – Graduate Students ▫ https: //gradstudents. carleton. ca

Tips • My. Carleton Portal

Tips • My. Carleton Portal cu. Learn: • Class lectures • Syllabus

Tips • My. Carleton Portal Carleton Central: • Confirm personal/contact information • Register for classes • Accept TA assignments

Tips • My. Carleton Portal Check your Carleton email!

Who to Contact? • Kevin Crosby School Administrator 4302 A HP (613) 520 -2152 kevin. crosby@carleton. ca • Computing and Communication Services ccs_service_desk@carleton. ca 613 -520 -2600, ext. 3700 • Lana Graham Graduate Administrator 4302 B Herzberg (613) 520 -3531 lana. graham@carleton. ca • 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