TST Graduate Students' Association (TGSA)

Dear All,

TGSA invites you to join us for an online event focused on mental health and resilience for theology graduate students, on Thursday, February 27, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EST.

The event will be hosted by Dr. Angela Schmidt, Director of Experiential Learning and Associate Professor of Spiritual Care at Knox College, and Registered Psychotherapist.

We aim to provide a forum that addresses the unique mental health challenges theology graduate students face. Our goal is to create a supportive space for sharing coping strategies, building resilience, fostering community, and raising awareness about available mental health resources.

You’ll also hear from our graduate student as they share experience and insights.

Zoom Link: will be included in email.

We hope to see you there!

Best,
TGSA

 Dear All,

I’m pleased to announce that Dr. Callie Callon will be hosting an online OGS (Ontario Graduate Scholarship) application workshop on Thursday, February 6, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.

If you are interested in attending, please let us know by replying to torontotheology@outlook.com. The Teams link will be shared with attendees closer to the date of the workshop.

Regards,

TGSA

Dear All,

We are pleased to announce the 2025 TGSA Spring Conference on the theme Theology, Conflict, Violence, and Peacebuilding, taking place on May 3, 2025, at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus.

We invite you to submit your proposals / abstracts. Please see the attached poster for more details and for sample topics.

Proposal Deadline: March 1, 2025
Submit proposals to: tgsaconference2025@gmail.com

Best,
TGSA

Dear All,

I trust you are having a nice festive break.

GCTS, the Library Staff, and TGSA are co-hosting a poster presentation exhibition on January 22-24 at Knox College. PhD students who have completed the general exams are welcome to present.

Poster presentations can be listed on CVs.

PhD students interested in presenting should email Matteo Carboni by January 17, 2025. To submit your presentation, please email Matteo Carboni at matteo.carboni@mail.utoronto.ca.

Here are some resources for putting together a poster presentation we hope you find helpful:

https://sk-sagepub-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/skills/student-success/ssa/planning-an-assignment/04?utm_source=ss360

https://methods-sagepub-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/book/presenting-your-research/i567.xml

https://books-scholarsportal-info.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/en/read?id=/ebooks/ebooks3/springer/2018-01-15/1/9783319612805#page=8

Best,

TGSA

Hello Everyone,

Are you applying for the Louisville grant? Are you interested in learning about best practices in the grant application process?

We’re pleased to invite you to the Louisville Grant Writing webinar, right after the holiday break, on Thursday, January 9, from 3:00–4:30 PM via Zoom, hosted by Dr. Callie Callon. Dr. Callon will offer insights on the Louisville grant application process, and a couple of past Louisville grant recipients will share their experiences and offer useful tips.

Please let us know if you plan to attend the webinar so we can send you the Zoom link. You can confirm your attendance by emailing torontotheology@outlook.com.

Best,
TGSA

Dear Friends,

Compliments of the season!

As we go on holiday break, we’d like to share a preview of the exciting workshops and events TGSA has planned for the Winter/Spring term. Please take note of these activities. We will send more precise date and information about each event later.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Louisville Grant Writing Workshop
Facilitator: Dr. Callie Callon
Date: Thursday, January 9, 3pm-4:30pm, via Zoom

Doctorate Dissertation Poster Presentation
Date: January 22-24, 2025, at Knox College.
In collaboration with the Library Committee, TGSA will be hosting this event, which serves as an opportunity for doctoral students to showcase their research.

Mental Health/Wellness Workshop
Facilitator: Dr. Angela Schmidt
Date: Last week of February

Proposal and Prospectus Writing Workshop
Speaker: Dr. Mike Attridge
Date: TBD (early February or early March)
Stay tuned for confirmation of dates for this workshop.

Resume and LinkedIn Profile Building Workshop
Facilitator: Mary McAuliffe (U of T Career Exploration and Education Centre)
Date: Third week of March

TGSA Conference
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jean-Pierre Fortin Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Mark your calendars for our annual TGSA Spring Conference—details to come later.

Best,

TGSA