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Classes are back in session!

A new fall term is here, and we are as excited as ever to welcome all new and returning students to campus. September brings with it feelings of excitement and possibility— feelings our alumni know and remember fondly. As we enter this academic year, we recognize the importance and impact of donor support on our community. Support from our donors, alumni and community members helps create a world of difference for our students, enabling them to pursue their passions and find their purpose during their time at Carleton.

To all of our community members, welcome back to campus. We can’t wait to see what this year will bring.

The world of women’s sports is changing.

There is more interest in and attention on women sports than ever before. More awareness and recognition of women athletes. Many recent milestones and successes to celebrate.

But there is more work to be done to level the playing field.

At Carleton, we want to contribute to the positive change and momentum within women’s sports.

Will you help us?

You can get involved by learning more about how Carleton women student-athletes, alumni, coaches, staff and leaders are elevating the profile of women in sport and helping pave the way for future women athletes and professionals.

Stay tuned as we share their stories through an exciting new series: Women in Sport.

Want to get your hands on issue one? Comment "I'm in" and we’ll add you to our Women in Sport mailing list!

From basketball to hockey, Nordic skiing and more, Carleton has many women student-athletes who are not just breaking records and winning championship titles – they're redefining the game. At Carleton, our women student-athletes and coaches are changing the game for women in sport through their talents and leadership, both now and for generations to come.

Meet two of our inspiring student-athletes as they share what being a woman in sport means to them. And stay tuned – an exciting new series is on the way – launching soon.

Calling all 2024 grads 🎉🎓

You’ve officially joined the Carleton Alumni family, and we couldn’t be more excited to see the great things you’ll do next! As you transition to this new phase in your life, we want to stay connected with you and keep you informed on exciting things happening at Carleton.

Update your contact information between August 1-31, 2024 for a chance to win one of three great prizes:

✨ A pair of Apple AirPods
✨ A YETI travel mug
✨ A Carleton University swag pack

Update your info here: https://alumni.carleton.ca/get-involved/address-updates/

It all starts tomorrow, the Summer Olympics (to be quickly followed by the Paralympics) get underway with the opening ceremonies. But fellow Carleton Alumni have been on the ground working hard well in advance of tomorrow. Graduates and current students will be competing, volunteering and working for the duration of the events.

4 graduates will be helping to shape what we see and hear about the Canadian athletes, and others competing on the world stage. Learn more about how Carleton had an impact on how Waneek Horn-Miller, Nathan White, Thomas Hall, & Mark Lee are doing what they do.
https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/summer-olympics/

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Paris 2024: How Carleton Grads are Shaping the Summer Olympics As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Carleton University graduates are poised to make their mark on this grand international stage. From broadcasting live events to ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, their careers underscore the real-world readiness Carleton....

Save the date for Throwback 2024 🎉

Join us to celebrate our shared past, present, and future through reunions, family-friendly and community-building events, spirited challenges, targeted discussions, and more.

Learn more and view the schedule now at https://alumni.carleton.ca/throwback/

A great day to be out on the links in support of the Men's & Women's Soccer teams at their golf tournament. Our are exceptional.

Still on ☁️ 9 after welcoming 5,200 graduating students to our family last week at Convocation. 🎓

Congratulations Class of 2024! We are incredibly of you.

Carleton University has furthered its commitment to supporting refugees by hosting Canada’s first de Mello Chair and formalizing a partnership with Jumpstart Refugee Talent.

Dr. James Milner, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science has been appointed a Sergio de Mello Chair position, a partnership between universities and United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) to support teaching, research and community outreach activities that address forcible displacement.

We share Dr. Milner’s motivation to solve one of the world’s most complex challenges.

Follow along here or connect with us directly to find out more.

Carleton University has furthered its commitment to supporting refugees by hosting Canada's first de Mello Chair and formalizing a partnership with Jumpstart Refugee Talent.

Dr. James Milner, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science has been appointed a Sergio de Mello Chair position, a partnership between universities and the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) to support teaching, research and community outreach activities that address forcible displacement.

Through these partnerships, Carleton University has committed to improving opportunities for refugees and those who have been forcibly displaced. Along with , Carleton University will support a pathway program for refugees to participate in education, training for careers and beyond.

Read more here: https://carleton.ca/ci/2024/commitment-to-support-refugees/

James Milner, PhD is a champion for activating solutions to issues related to migration and diaspora. He is leading Carleton’s efforts to strengthen opportunities for refugees and those who have been forcibly displaced, to participate in the solutions and decisions that impact them the most.

We share Dr. Milner’s motivation to solve one of the world’s most complex challenges.

Look back here or connect with us to find out more about the role that Carleton is taking to create lasting change.

Recent graduate Goundo Diarra has seen first-hand how including refugees in the issues that affect them can lead to solutions we could never imagine without them.

Others like Farida Nekzad, a graduating student with lived experience as a refugee fleeing her home country, demonstrate the strengths those who are displaced bring to their host countries.

This theme extends through new and strengthened education, research, and community action initiatives at Carleton as part of our commitment to building a stronger future for students and our community.

Hear more from Goundo and other at Carleton who are inspired to create lasting change through this page, on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Read Farida’s story: https://newsroom.carleton.ca/story/farida-nekzad-afghan-refugee-convocation/

Today, on World Refugee Day, Carleton is standing around the world as they advocate for their rights to education and the future they imagine.

History and purpose of World Refugee Day: World Refugee Day shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but also thrive.

As a leader in providing safe and accessible education and learning experiences, helping students pursue their purpose and activating research that leads to solutions, Carleton University has a role to play...

We are sharing more about our commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of those who have been forcibly displaced, and we want to hear from you.

How to get involved:

📚 Learn more by following along as we share stories and information about initiatives that can create change, through Carleton and UNHCR Canada for news, trends and data

🤝 Connect with us by DM or by reaching out through Carleton’s Department of University Advancement email [email protected] to let us know you are interested in this topic (and to opt in to our email series!)

🚀 Participate in future content, events and conversations we will be sharing your thoughts

Together, we can ensure refugees and forcibly displaced people are welcomed.

Tomorrow is World Refugee Day ─ a time to recognize the courage of refugees and the significant contributions they make to their host countries and communities around the world.

Over the coming months, we will be sharing more about the initiatives that Carleton is leading, and the people who are creating lasting change through their contributions and ideas.

Follow along on Instagram and find us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Recent Carleton graduates Ravia Dhaliwal (MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies) and Chidera Onyegbule (B.Sc in Neuroscience and Mental Health (Honours)) have been recognized as part of the 2024-2025 Cohort of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship! This prestigious community development program recognizes exceptional leaders who have strong ties with their communities and propose innovative approaches to creating change.

Dhaliwal’s Fellowship initiative will seek to create and sustain culturally relevant social programming to promote addiction education for Punjabi women in Edmonton by bridging the gap between mental health care and community spaces.

Onyegbule’s Fellowship project will aim to alleviate racial disparities in hair care faced by Black youth in Ottawa through services for today, training for tomorrow, and accessibility for always.

Carleton alumnus and instructor, Sancho Angulo, who is autistic, is the driving force behind Infinity - a network dedicated to supporting neurodivergenet employees in Canada’s federal public service.

Read more: https://carleton.ca/sppa/2024/neurodiversity-at-work-carleton-grad-creates-network-for-neurodivergent-public-servants/

The sun is shining, the groundhogs are out and about, and it is officially the last day of the 2024 winter academic term at 🙌

This means we will soon be welcoming the class of 2024 into the Carleton University Alumni Association (CUAA). 🎉

Tag a soon-to-be Carleton grad below so they can stay up-to-date on alumni news, events, and initiatives 👀👇

Alumni Services is pleased to welcome Dr. Wisdom Tettey as Carleton University’s new President and Vice-Chancellor.

Dr. Tettey brings extensive experience fostering inclusive excellence and in teaching, research and academic service in a global context. “He impressed the advisory committee with an ambitious vision of Carleton as a top-tier university on both a national and international scale.”

Dr. Tettey has served a five-year term as Vice-President at the University of Toronto and has been Principal at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus since 2018. Dr. Tettey has experience as a consultant and advisor to various global organizations and currently serves on the Board of CivicAction and on the advisory and editorial boards of various academic publications.

We look forward to connecting with Carleton’s community of alumni around the world as Dr. Tettey assumes his role as Carleton’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor.

This Black History Month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black people and their communities. Carleton recognizes that Black inclusion must be an everyday, year-round priority.

Check out Black History Month resources, events, stories, profiles and more at https://newsroom.carleton.ca/black-history-month/

This Black History Month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black people and their communities. Carleton recognizes that Black inclusion must be an everyday, year-round priority.

Check out Black History Month resources, events, stories, profiles and more at the link in our bio.

may have been one week ago, but we’re still on cloud nine ☁️

Thanks to the efforts of Carleton students, faculty, staff, and volunteer champions - and of course, the generosity of our donors - we raised more than $1.1M in 24 hours.

All Giving Tuesday gifts were matched this year, which means that $2.2M will go to crowdfunding projects, student aid, athletics programs, and student experience initiatives across campus.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! 🎉

Today is GIVING TUESDAY! 🎉👏🎁

On this international day of giving, all gifts made on FutureFunder.ca until 11:59 PM will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Visit https://futurefunder.carleton.ca to explore FutureFunder and donate now!

This November, Carleton is supporting The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa! ❄️☃️ Bring your gently used snowsuits to a Snowsuit Donation Bin in one of four locations on campus.

The Snowsuit Fund is a not-for-profit that provides low-cost snowsuits to families in the area. Every year, The Snowsuit Fund purchases and distributes up to 16,000 snowsuits to Ottawa children 15 years and younger, bringing dignity and hope to low-income families struggling with the necessities of life.

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Are you part of an initiative that advances teaching and learning here at Carleton University that needs funding? Submit your campaign by November 6 at FutureFunder.ca to participate in Giving Tuesday!

Carleton University is proud to be a partner of Giving Tuesday Canada—a global movement to harness the power of philanthropy to drive social change in our communities. With Giving Tuesday approaching on November 28, we encourage you to mark your calendars for the big day as there will be opportunities to elevate support through matching funding opportunities and participatory challenges to win additional funds towards your project.

To lead your own campaign, click ‘Submit’ on the FutureFunder.ca homepage to get started!

wrapped up one week ago but we’re still on ☁️ 9.

30 events, eight days, every faculty, six teams, and nearly 3000 people!

Our final day of Throwback began with a kickoff to the annual Butterfly Show. Our Tory donors received a sneak peak to the show as a thank you for their generosity! 🦋

Then, students, alumni, faculty, and staff joined in-person and on Zoom for the Neuroscience Colloquium. Dr. Hymie Anisman delivered a presentation on the fascinating history of neuroscience entitled With Cures in Mind - a 50 Year Journey. 🧠

Two varsity teams took to their respective fields of play on Friday as well. The Ravens Women’s Basketball team began their season with a win and went on to be undefeated in the Carleton Ravens Fall Invitational Women’s Basketball Tournament.

The Men’s Soccer Team continued their dominant play this season with an impressive showing over RMC. Soccer alumni came out in force to support the new Head Coach, the current team, and partake in a delicious tailgate at halftime.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who hosted events, participated in opportunities, and came out to events to reconnect and reminisce this . We can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that the three winners of our Let’s Stay Connected contest have been selected! 🎉🎓

If you updated your contact information between July 1-30, you were entered in a draw to win one of three prizes: an Apple Watch Series 8, a Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine, or a Carleton University Swag Pack. The winners will be contacted via email. Thank you to everyone who entered!