WelcomeWeek – GSAÉD

Welcome Week 2024 Schedule

Kickstart your graduate studies with activities and resources designed to help you thrive this academic year. Register for an event by filling out the form at the end of the page

Orientation for New Grad Students

(This activity is now full)

The Orientation for New Grad Students is a bilingual, virtual event open to all graduate students, but targeted to those who are incoming. This session will provide an introduction to the GSAED, as well as an overview of our structure and offerings.

This session is offered twice and you can attend either one of them!

Location: Virtual Event
Time: 10:30AM – 12PM

BIPOC Student Support Q&A

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This is a bilingual, virtual event open to all graduate students, but targeted to those who are BIPOC. This session will cover topics such as resources for support, finding community, tips and tricks to succeeding in grad school, and advice from senior students. Come prepared with any questions you may have and our panel of BIPOC graduate psychology students, spanning multiple years of the program, will try their best to answer them.

Location: Grad house ( 601 Cumberland Street)
Time: 6PM – 7PM

Walking Tour of Campus

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students, but targeted to those who have not yet studied on campus. This accessible walking tour will cover many important features on the main campus.

Location: Tabaret Lawn
Time: 11AM – 12PM

Ice Cream Truck

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students. The Merry Dairy will be on campus providing free ice cream cones on the patio of Cafe Nostalgica. Gluten-free and dairy-free/vegan options will be available.

Location: Grad House
Time: 12PM – 1:30PM

Sports, Lawn Games

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students. Recreational activities will be enjoyed at Strathcona Park, in the spirit of fun. No experience in sports is required and equipment will be provided.

Location: Strathcona Park
Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Museum Of Nature

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students. The Museum of Nature offers intriguing exhibits on mammals, birds, bugs, and more. Tickets are free.

Location: 240 Mcleod Street
Time: 5PM – 7:30PM

Orientation for New Grad Students

(This activity is now full)

The Orientation for New Grad Students is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students, but targeted to those who are incoming. This session will provide an introduction to the GSAED, as well as an overview of our structure and offerings.

This is the second and final iteration of orientation

Location: Grad House
Time: 10AM – 11:30AM

Mental Health Workshop

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students. A registered psychotherapist will discuss resources and supports offered by the university and engage students in interactive activities on mental health and wellness.

Location: Grad house
Time: 5PM – 6PM

Welcome Week Dinner and Networking

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students. A free catered dinner will bring Cafe Nostalgica back to life for one night only. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available.

Location: Cafe Nostalgica
Time: 6:30PM – 9PM

Lady Dive – Amphibus

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students. Discover the Ottawa and Gatineau region aboard a bus that travels on land and water. For one hour, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the beauty of the capital and its lovely landscapes.

Time: 11:30AM – 2PM

Art and Play

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This is a bilingual, in-person event open to all graduate students. Art and Play — Creative Zine Making
Come engage in some creative play with your fellow graduate students. Join us in learning how to create a mini book of creative fun – otherwise known as a Zine. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14th at 2:30pm at the Grad House (601 Cumberland Street) in room 307.
As usual, no experience in art is required, and materials will be provided! See you there!

Location: 601 Cumberland street
Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM