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SUMMARY:Umoja Grad School Information Session
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Join the Umoja program in partnership with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs for a Grad School Information Session on October 19, from 6 to 8 PM. You will gain insights into the graduate application process and how to navigate funding options. The event will be opened by the Director of the Institute of African Studies, Prof Nduka Otiono, followed by a panel with an open Q and A. The event will end with a funding workshop delivered by FGPA. The panel features a diverse group of distinguished faculty and outstanding current graduate students representing four of the faculties at Carleton, who will offer guidance on selecting the right program and institution. Participants will have the opportunity to win one of three $100 cash prizes, or Umoja premium and regular swag packs.



Important Information




Registration is required to attend this event.  



Attendees will be emailed the zoom link prior to the event.




Guest Speakers




Professor Nduka Otiono – Director of the Institute of African Studies (IAS)



Professor Gerald Grant - Director of the Centre for Information Technology, Organizations, and People (CITOP)



Professor Apollinaire Tsopmo – Full Professor of Chemistry



Evelyn Asiedu – Post-Doctoral Researcher, EDI Data Analyst



Chikezirim Nwoke (Chike) - PhD Candidate, Sociology/Anthropology, Vanier Scholar



Shanice Bernicky – PhD candidate, Journalism/Communication



Jenna McConnell – Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs




You can expect




Panel discussion



Audience Q and A period



FGPA Funding Workshop



Giveaway of three $100 honorariums for grad school application fees



Umoja swag!




This event is being held online and is open to all.



Questions



Still have questions? Email us at umoja@carleton.ca



Registration Form
LOCATION:Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
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