BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250901T071713EDT-1380idjR9u@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250901T111713Z DESCRIPTION:Academic Career Week – Designed for PhD’s\, Academic Career Wee k will provide a series of panels and presentations addressing key element s of the doctoral process and the academic job search. Faculty will presen t on defending\, academic applications and the interview.   To register fo r all events\, workshops and to view job postings go to myFuture .  You ha ve access to our services for up to one year after graduation.  Use us\, w e want to be useful. Academic Career Series 2014 Roster: Strategie s for a   Successful Thesis Defense   Thursday\, October 2 from 10:0 0 - 11:30 – Brown 5001   Building Your Teaching Portfolio Presen tation   Wednesday October 8th\, 2014 from 2:30 - 4:00 - Thomson Hou se Ballroom   Network Your Way to an Academic Job    Monda y\, October 20th from from 10:00 – 11:30 - Brown  5001   Academi c Interviewing & the Job Talk   Thursday\, October 23 10:00 - 11:30 - STBIO S3/3   Academic CV & Cover Letter Writing Presentation           Thursday\, Oct. 23\, 3:00 - 4:30– Leacock 232    [to view the speakers at this event and their bios\, click here] Strat egies for a Successful Thesis DefenseThursday\, October 2 10-11:30– Brown 5001 You managed to write that thesis and now it boils down to your oral defense. Find out how to impress your committee\, avoid common pitfalls an d enjoy your moment of glory. PANELISTS:  Irah King\, Assistant Profe ssor – Department of Microbiology and Immunology Scott Kushner\, Program Coordinator – ºÚÁÏÉç Writing Centre Shawn Robbins\, Assistant Professor - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy Christie Rowe\, Assistant Prof essor – Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Andreas Warburton\, As sociation Professor\, Department of Physics Building Your Teaching Po rtfolio Presentation Wednesday October 8th\, 2014 from 2:30 - 4:00 - Thoms on House Ballroom This workshop will help you to approach your teaching a s a graduate student with an eye toward strategies for documenting the man y aspects of your teaching and effectively communicating your pedagogical skills to academic hiring committees.  The session will include a presenta tion\, an opportunity for you to begin drafting your teaching statement\, a list of resources\, and a question and answer period. PRESENTERS: La ura Winer\, Director of Teaching and Learning Services Crystal Ernst\, Ph D candidate\, Graduate Student Assistant\, Teaching adn Learning Services Network Your Way to an Academic Job Monday\, October 20th\, 2014 from 10:00 - 11:30 - Brown 5001 This workshop presents practical ideas for ne tworking in academic and professional spheres. PRESENTER: Niem Tu Huyn h Academic Interviewing & the Job Talk Thursday\, October 23 10-11:30 - STBIO S3/3 (Stewart Biology) Hear what faculty have to say about the a cademic job market\, get tips on the application process\, how to best pos ition yourself to get interviews and job offers\, and what to do if your l uck is running out. The format will be brief presentation followed by Q&A. PANELISTS: Ian Butler\, Professor – Department of Chemistry Andre Co stopoulos\, Dean of Students Daniel Heller\, Assistant Professor – Depart ment of Jewish Studies Vandna Sinha\, Assistant Professor– School of Soci al Work Doreen Starke-Meyerring\, Associate Professor\, Integrated Studie s in Education\, Department of Education Victoria Talwar\, Associate Prof essor and Assistant Dean\, Graduate Programs\, Faculty of Education – Depa rtment of Educational and Counselling Psychology Academic CV & Cover Letter Writing PresentationThursday Oct. 23 from 3-4:30– Leacock 232 What difference does style make in a cv and cover letter?  Are academic cv’s a nd cover letters different from ones designed for the business world or pr ivate sector?  What should I include?  What should I leave out?  The goal of this session is to provide you with strategies for making a positive im pression on a potential employer by presenting a clear\, professional and convincing cover letter and cv. PRESENTER: Dr. Lise Winer\, Graduate P rogram Director\, Dept. of Integrated Studies in Education Registra tion required through myFuture as space is limited.   From your homepage\, click on the Events tab followed by the Workshop tab and keyword ACS 2014 . DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141023 LOCATION:Room 5001 SUMMARY:Academic Career Series 2014 URL:/caps/channels/event/academic-career-series-2014-2 38838 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR