Faculty of Arts
Connected Academics for Arts graduate students features invited speakers from a variety of institutions, as well as the 不良研究所 community, to offer a broader perspective on topics related to professional development. Each talk will be followed by a 1 hour community caf茅. During the community caf茅 participants will have the opportunity to connect with their peers, discuss the topic of the session and enjoy food and drinks.
1. The Psychology of Succeeding in Grad School
Maintaining your passion for your research and staying motivated through the pressure of grad school is not an easy task. Join us in a conversation with Dr. Anna Sverdlik (UQAM) about what it takes to persevere and achieve your goals in graduate school.
When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 11am to 1pm
Where: Room 1041, 680 Sherbrooke
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2. Writing Your Dissertation without Tears
Does the thought of writing your thesis or dissertation make you want to pull your hair out? Fear not! Writing a dissertation doesn't need to be as draining as you might think. Join us in a conversation with writing coach Natalya Androsova about shaking off toxic dissertation writing myths and finding joy in the writing process.
When: Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 11am to 1pm
Where: Room 1041, 680 Sherbrooke
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3. Connected Academics / TRaCE Talk
Join us to learn about the career pathways of 不良研究所 PhD and Postdoc alumni from the Faculty of Arts working in non-academic careers!
Panelists:
- Victoria Addona (PhD, History of Art and Architecture), Editor, Canadian Centre for Architecture.
- Marie-Claude Felton (PhD, History), Acquisitions Editor, 不良研究所-Queen鈥檚 University Press.
- Alissa Mazar (PhD, Sociology), Tourism Policy Officer, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 11am to 1pm
Where: Room 1041, 680 Sherbrooke
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4. Parenting and Grad School
Parenting while pursuing graduate studies is a unique journey that requires resilience, creativity, and support. Join us for talk by Vincent Larivi猫re (PhD, UdeM) about what it takes to successfully balance parenting with graduate studies.
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 11am to 1pm
Where: Room 1041, 680 Sherbrooke
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