FSS Student Life and Academic Support

Your success is important to us. The University and the Faculty of Social Sciences offers many academic resources to support your efforts and help you succeed in your program of study. These services are there for you, do not hesitate to take advantage of them! The Faculty of Social Sciences offers many opportunities to expand your knowledge and to enjoy various learning experiences. Make the most of your time at university!

Consultation sur la santé mentale avec les étudiants

La Doyenne de la Faculté des sciences sociales, Victoria Barham, invite celles et ceux qui ont des suggestions à partager, sur la façon dont la Faculté peut améliorer son soutien au bien-être de nos étudiants, à une consultation communautaire participative qui aura lieu le jeudi 5 mars de 16 h à 17 h 30, dans la pièce FSS 4007. La Faculté souhaite identifier des initiatives spécifiques qui favoriseront la santé mentale des étudiants et leur expérience étudiante. Certaines initiatives pourraient être entreprises au cours des dernières semaines du trimestre.
French
Sub-title: 
Consultation sur la santé mentale à la Faculté des sciences sociales
Date: 
Thursday 5 March 2020 à 16 h 00 to à 17 h 30
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Theme, Wellness
Event language: 
English and French
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

The SIDGS' Brown Bag Series presents : Furqan Asif

The School of International Development and Global Studies presents as part of the Brown Bag series:

“Coastal Cambodians on the move: the interplay of migration, social wellbeing and resilience in three fishing communities”

English
Sub-title: 
Coastal Cambodians on the move: the interplay of migration, social wellbeing and resilience in three fishing communities
Date: 
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 - 11:50 am to 12:50 pm
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of International Development and Global Studies
Intended audience: 
Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Conference, Lecture/talk
Event language: 
English
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

"How can we counter disinformation?" Challenge

We live in an era of disinformation. Impact and wide dissemination of sound bites have become more important than truth, and manipulation of facts is commonplace. How can we counter disinformation? What innovative ways can technology be used to combat fake news?

The Embassies of Germany and France, in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada and the University of Ottawa, are launching a project on the topic of disinformation. This project will bring together students from diverse background to propose a digital tool for understanding and decoding disinformation.

English
Sub-title: 
A competition of projects on the topic of disinformation
Date: 
Tuesday, 28 January 2020 - 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Event organizer: 
Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
Intended audience: 
Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students
Event type: 
Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk, Networking, Symposium
Event language: 
English and French
Where: 
Social Sciences Building, 120 University

Défi "Comment contrer la désinformation?"

 

    Nous vivons à une époque de désinformation. Les extraits audiovisuels sont devenus plus importants que la vérité en termes d’impact et de diffusion et la manipulation des faits est devenue monnaie courante. Comment contrer la désinformation ? Quels moyens novateurs la technologie peut-elle utiliser pour lutter contre les fausses nouvelles ?

    French
    Sub-title: 
    Concours de projets sur le thème de la désinformation
    Date: 
    Tuesday 28 January 2020 à 17 h 00 to à 19 h 30
    Event organizer: 
    Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
    Intended audience: 
    Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students
    Event type: 
    Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk, Networking, Symposium
    Event language: 
    English and French
    Where: 
    Social Sciences Building, 120 University

    TheoFacism & Structure of Power in Iran Today

    TheoFacism & Structure of Power in Iran Today

    Presented by SIDGS Professor Mahmoud Masaeli

    Friday, February 14th, FSS 4006, 1-3 pm

     

     

    English
    Date: 
    Friday, 14 February 2020 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Event organizer: 
    Faculty of Social Sciences, School of International Development and Global Studies
    Intended audience: 
    Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
    Event type: 
    Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk
    Event language: 
    English
    Where: 
    Social Sciences Building, 120 University

    Better Spending - Localizing Global Sustainable Development

    Better Spending for Localizing Global Sustainable Development Goals: Examples From The Field   Speaker: Sanni Yaya   Edited by Fayyaz Baqir, Nipa Banerjee, Sanni Yaya, and published by Routledge   This book it seeks to fill the gap in present literature by presenting stories of better spending through implementing SDGs and addressing Agenda 2030 via indigenization of global development goals with initiatives at local and national levels.   Date: January 27, 2020   Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM  
    English
    Sub-title: 
    : Examples From The Field
    Date: 
    Monday, 27 January 2020 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Event organizer: 
    Faculty of Social Sciences, School of International Development and Global Studies
    Intended audience: 
    Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
    Event type: 
    Lectures & conferences, Lecture/talk, Networking
    Event language: 
    English
    Where: 
    Social Sciences Building, 120 University

    Meet the Future You with Tim Drager

    Have you ever dreamed of having a high flying career with an international investment firm in NYC? What kind of skills and qualities are international investment firms looking for and how does one embark on such a career path? What steps should students be taking now to plan for future success in the investment field?  

    English
    Sub-title: 
    Senior Associate, Brighton Park Capital in New York
    Date: 
    Wednesday, 27 November 2019 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Event organizer: 
    Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, FSS Alumni, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
    Intended audience: 
    Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
    Event type: 
    Workshops & seminars, Professional development, Personal enrichment
    Event language: 
    English
    Where: 
    Social Sciences Building, 120 University
    Payment website: 
    https://sassit.uottawa.ca/ventus/workshops/workshop.php?uuid=bcb0b0539bcf45779ee...

    À la rencontre de ton avenir avec Philippe Beaulieu

    Avez-vous déjà rêvé d'une carrière en tant que consultant et conseiller en affaires internationales? Avez-vous pensé à démarrer votre propre entreprise? Voulez-vous connaître les compétences recherchées par les entreprises internationales dans leurs nouvelles recrues et comment les développez? Voulez-vous apprendre ce que les diplômés en sciences sociales peuvent faire pour se démarquer sur un marché mondial?

    French
    Sub-title: 
    président de Celcius22 et associé et Conseiller principal d'Avistra International Inc.
    Date: 
    Thursday 28 November 2019 à 10 h 00 to à 11 h 00
    Event organizer: 
    Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, FSS Alumni, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of International Development and Global Studies, School of Social Work, School of Psychology, School of Political Studies
    Intended audience: 
    Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
    Event type: 
    Workshops & seminars, Professional development, Personal enrichment
    Event language: 
    French
    Where: 
    Social Sciences Building, 120 University

    Final Exam Preparation Webinar

    The final session of our exam preparation series will address some of the common issues facing students after successfully completing their first online exams. Our FSS mentors will help you to prepare for the upcoming virtual exam season and offer their insights on how to create and manage your study schedule. Join us to hear about their simple and efficient study methods.

    Registration link

    English
    Sub-title: 
    FSS Student Experience Centre
    Date: 
    Tuesday, 24 November 2020 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Event organizer: 
    FSS Student Life and Academic Support, Faculty of Social Sciences
    Intended audience: 
    Undergraduate students
    Event type: 
    Workshops & seminars, Academic
    Event language: 
    English

    Meet the Future You with Devon MacDonald

    Technology has been disrupting a wide range of industries, especially the world of media and marketing.  What industry trends should social science students be aware of as they look to make the leap from social sciences to the world of media?  What are some of the key opportunities available in this sector and what skills are global media giants, such as Mindshare, looking for in new hires?     

    English
    Sub-title: 
    CEO, Mindshare Canada
    Date: 
    Tuesday, 19 November 2019 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
    Event organizer: 
    Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Department of Criminology, Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Economics, FSS Student Life and Academic Support, School of Social Work, School of Political Studies
    Intended audience: 
    Open to all, Students, Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Professors, Staff, Alumni, Public
    Event type: 
    Lectures & conferences, Conference, Networking, Workshops & seminars, Professional development, Personal enrichment
    Event language: 
    English
    Where: 
    Social Sciences Building, 120 University

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